Just last Halloween I told him we needed to start looking for a clear raincoat ASAP because: a) while I hated the book, I did rather enjoy the movie, b) such a good costume for him, and c) best bit in the movie is moments before this: when C. Bale as Bateman does the hip swinging by the stereo before moving on to the ax swinging in front of the stereo. That wiggly little dance just KILLS me.
That was great. Christian Bale snorted the fine line between violent and adorable. But I think my favorite part was this.
I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Christy, take off your robe. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. Sabrina, remove your dress. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Sabrina, why don't you, uh, dance a little. Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as anything I've heard in rock. Christy, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your asshole. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and Against All Odds. Sabrina, don't just stare at it, eat it. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.
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Date: 2008-01-16 06:43 am (UTC)do you like Huey Lewis and the News?
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Date: 2008-01-16 07:32 am (UTC)Has M. ever considered this as a halloween costume?
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Date: 2008-01-16 07:54 am (UTC)Re: do you like Huey Lewis and the News?
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