tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post1092912580731400631..comments2024-03-02T07:40:22.786+03:00Comments on Only Solitaire blog: Blue Öyster Cult: Agents Of Fortune Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-49610464878091730432019-05-03T16:15:14.557+03:002019-05-03T16:15:14.557+03:00“E.T.I” was the first song that captured my attent...“E.T.I” was the first song that captured my attention after “…Reaper” oversaturated the airwaves. I assume that’s a 70’s-type talkbox guitar leading into that very catchy hook. The first seven tracks are, in fact, full of great hooks. Patti Smith was one person I wouldn’t have expected to show up on a BOC album (and she wouldn’t have, if her drummer wasn’t her boyfriend) but she really makes “..Vera Gemini” extra creepy. For me, the album runs out of steam after “Tattoo Vampire”. I can never remember the last three songs when the album isn’t playing. Overall, though, the original album is a very entertaining listen.<br />The remastered version has four bonus tracks. It’s interesting that you think that “..Reaper” sounds like the Byrds. When I first heard the demo (taken at a slower tempo than the final version), I was reminded of Tom Petty, although Petty would never have written those lyrics. There’s also a demo of “Fire of Unknown Origin”. I don’t know the final version, so I don’t know if it was improved. There’s also a demo of a song by Albert Bouchard called “Sally”, with some rather obnoxious, sexist lyrics which don’t really fit the band at all. It’s a good thing this song never made it to their “real” albums.<br />trfesokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12631886869696528704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-71794071630318084052014-12-31T14:45:01.962+03:002014-12-31T14:45:01.962+03:00Want to know how evil that middle break is? The C...Want to know how evil that middle break is? The Christian parody band ApologetiX redid it as Don't Fear the People (kinda dumb even for their standards, which in itself is a little scary) and didnt even touch it.JimmADerbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331334978761537408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-77938789979336742762014-10-06T23:19:45.619+04:002014-10-06T23:19:45.619+04:00But don't set your hopes too high.But don't set your hopes too high.Simpliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13125893204327162588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-68807529571378802912014-10-02T10:09:13.899+04:002014-10-02T10:09:13.899+04:00I lost interest in BOC after Club Ninja. Based on...I lost interest in BOC after Club Ninja. Based on your recommendation, I will be checking out Imaginos. ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886715346618047466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-25300239071923006132014-10-02T00:48:11.983+04:002014-10-02T00:48:11.983+04:00I can't agree with Malx regarding their first ...I can't agree with Malx regarding their first two 80s albums which already began the band's descent into cheese (Black Blade!), though they have a few decent songs. Imaginos, however, is NOT strictly recommended for diehards rather it should be heard by anyone with a vague interest in the band because it's actually brilliant. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-4301494796942185142014-10-01T03:20:13.334+04:002014-10-01T03:20:13.334+04:00It's BOC's most radio friendly, "acce...It's BOC's most radio friendly, "accessible", album by far, although "best" is maybe stretching it. I'm mainly a fan of the first album, although most of them do have their moments. BOC, despite being the very examplar of a hip, progressive minded, "album band", never really delivered fully consistent albums. "Cultosaurus Erectus" and "Fire Of Unknown Origin" are strong late period releases, but anything after that is strictly for diehards. Malxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17260547693221778146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-4867145951582933382014-10-01T02:01:43.216+04:002014-10-01T02:01:43.216+04:00I think it is about time for you to start listenin...I think it is about time for you to start listening to Rolling Stones, in order to refine your taste. Better late than never.Simpliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13125893204327162588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-13783047183550238612014-10-01T01:59:26.786+04:002014-10-01T01:59:26.786+04:00By the way, Albert Bouchard sings on Vera Gemini t...By the way, Albert Bouchard sings on Vera Gemini together with Patti Smith.<br /><br />And also, there is another "non-fun", but pretty song, Joe Bouchard's 'Morning Final', that you forgot to mention. Something about the horrors of living in New York of 70's.Simpliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13125893204327162588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-34144021561655307042014-10-01T01:58:29.271+04:002014-10-01T01:58:29.271+04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Simpliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13125893204327162588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-29748947928812714422014-09-30T20:44:52.896+04:002014-09-30T20:44:52.896+04:00The Reaper is a doom-laden song: invitation to sui...The Reaper is a doom-laden song: invitation to suicide of one lover whereas the other one is on the other side. Roeser wrote it when felt seriously depressed.<br /><br />It is jangly, eery, full of mistique, and FM friendly. No wonder it was a hit. The mid-break and continued guitar solo always give me goosebumps like no other song.<br /><br />Overall, AoF is an excellent album, almost a masterpiece, if there weren't two skippers, like True Confessions and Sinful Love.<br /><br />And it is maybe a pop-hard-rock album, but certainly not soft-rock.Simpliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13125893204327162588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-660808341284783109.post-57161082403747735182014-09-30T15:52:55.507+04:002014-09-30T15:52:55.507+04:00"knowing The Rolling Stones through ʽMiss You..."knowing The Rolling Stones through ʽMiss Youʼ"<br />Miss You was hit indeed, but any teen listening to the radio on a regular base around 1978 knew Satisfaction, Angie, Let's spend the night together and several others. I have never had a RS album on my turntable and CD-player - so how do you think I know their songs?<br />At the other hand the only BOC song I have known for decades was (Don't fear) the reaper. I never was impressed by it, mainly because it's repetitive. But I'm surprised that you think it an optimistic song - I always thought it a bit dark, perhaps because of the instrumental break. To me it has an apocalyptic feel. Unfortunately it's way too short.MNbnoreply@blogger.com