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Yo! ABC is the bomb! I remember a thread on them a few months ago. Who was it that started it?? Anyway, I finally bought the "lexicon of love" cd and man that shit is bangin from start to finish. My fave tracks are, look of love, tears are not enough, valentine's day, poison arrow but the whole thing is great! I neevr knew they were so funky and had so much soul. Martin Fry is the man! | |
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dancerella said: I remember a thread on them a few months ago. Who was it that started it?? Anyway, I finally bought the "lexicon of love" cd and man that shit is bangin from start to finish. My fave tracks are, look of love, tears are not enough, valentine's day, poison arrow but the whole thing is great! I neevr knew they were so funky and had so much soul. Martin Fry is the man!
What took u so long? | |
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Graycap23 said: dancerella said: I remember a thread on them a few months ago. Who was it that started it?? Anyway, I finally bought the "lexicon of love" cd and man that shit is bangin from start to finish. My fave tracks are, look of love, tears are not enough, valentine's day, poison arrow but the whole thing is great! I neevr knew they were so funky and had so much soul. Martin Fry is the man!
What took u so long? i know right? i can't believe i waited this long but it was worth it! | |
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I was heavily into ABC, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Sheena Easton, The Motels, Simple Minds, Thompson Twins, Duran Duran, Laura Branigan, Human League, etc. back in 1985. |
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yeah abc rocks,if you like david bowie ripoffs.. | |
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weepingwall said: yeah abc rocks,if you like david bowie ripoffs..
how the hell do you think they're bowie rip offs? they are better imo and don't even sound like him. bowie doesn't have enough soul! | |
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Wowugotit said: I was heavily into ABC, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Sheena Easton, The Motels, Simple Minds, Thompson Twins, Duran Duran, Laura Branigan, Human League, etc. back in 1985.
what do you mean back in 1985. it still is 1985!  | |
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dancerella said: weepingwall said: yeah abc rocks,if you like david bowie ripoffs..
how the hell do you think they're bowie rip offs? they are better imo and don't even sound like him. bowie doesn't have enough soul!  | |
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weepingwall said: yeah abc rocks,if you like david bowie ripoffs..
ABC was more influenced by Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music than Bowie (although Bowie was an influence on a lot of late 70s/early 80s bands, including ABC). Ripoff is a bit much... everyone has their influences. Martin Fry's voice was far better than many of ABC's influences. Your loss if you want brand them ripoffs. The Lexicon of Love is one of the best pop albums of the 80s. How To Be A... Zillionaire! was a great album as well. | |
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pzlyprk said: weepingwall said: yeah abc rocks,if you like david bowie ripoffs..
ABC was more influenced by Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music than Bowie (although Bowie was an influence on a lot of late 70s/early 80s bands, including ABC). Ripoff is a bit much... everyone has their influences. Martin Fry's voice was far better than many of ABC's influences. Your loss if you want brand them ripoffs. The Lexicon of Love is one of the best pop albums of the 80s. How To Be A... Zillionaire! was a great album as well. | |
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pzlyprk said: weepingwall said: yeah abc rocks,if you like david bowie ripoffs..
ABC was more influenced by Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music than Bowie (although Bowie was an influence on a lot of late 70s/early 80s bands, including ABC). Ripoff is a bit much... everyone has their influences. Martin Fry's voice was far better than many of ABC's influences. Your loss if you want brand them ripoffs. The Lexicon of Love is one of the best pop albums of the 80s. How To Be A... Zillionaire! was a great album as well. thank you very much for breaking it down!! so how to be a zillionaire is god to? i may have to get that one after i'm burnt out on lexicon! by the way, i love how suave martin fry was. very cool and sophisticated! | |
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They were always one of my top favorites back in the day. | |
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dancerella said: weepingwall said: yeah abc rocks,if you like david bowie ripoffs..
how the hell do you think they're bowie rip offs? they are better imo and don't even sound like him. bowie doesn't have enough soul! Whoa, whoa, whoa. ....I was withcha with ABC is bangin'. Lexicon of Love is one of the best albums of the 80's. Great album that had many songs that could have been singles. BUT, u lost me when 1] u said that ABC is BETTER than Bowie. That's crazy as hell. And 2] that Bowie doesn't have enough soul. Perhaps you're really not that familiar with Bowie's catalog. Granted, I don't think ABC sounds that much like Bowie, but there is an influence. Bowie and perhaps even more so, Roxy Music. SynthiaRose said "I'm in love with blackguitaristz. Especially when he talks about Hendrix."
nammie "What BGZ says I believe. I have the biggest crush on him." http://ccoshea19.googlepa...ssanctuary http://ccoshea19.googlepages.com | |
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blackguitaristz said: dancerella said: how the hell do you think they're bowie rip offs? they are better imo and don't even sound like him. bowie doesn't have enough soul! Whoa, whoa, whoa. ....I was withcha with ABC is bangin'. Lexicon of Love is one of the best albums of the 80's. Great album that had many songs that could have been singles. BUT, u lost me when 1] u said that ABC is BETTER than Bowie. That's crazy as hell. And 2] that Bowie doesn't have enough soul. Perhaps you're really not that familiar with Bowie's catalog. Granted, I don't think ABC sounds that much like Bowie, but there is an influence. Bowie and perhaps even more so, Roxy Music. Valid Point BG. ABC laid down some serious grooves on the Lexicon of Love album especially with the singles Poison Arrow and Look of Love. And you're right, the lead vocalist did have a Bowie and Ferry influence. | |
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They had the best music videos too | |
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blackguitaristz said: dancerella said: how the hell do you think they're bowie rip offs? they are better imo and don't even sound like him. bowie doesn't have enough soul! Whoa, whoa, whoa. ....I was withcha with ABC is bangin'. Lexicon of Love is one of the best albums of the 80's. Great album that had many songs that could have been singles. BUT, u lost me when 1] u said that ABC is BETTER than Bowie. That's crazy as hell. And 2] that Bowie doesn't have enough soul. Perhaps you're really not that familiar with Bowie's catalog. Granted, I don't think ABC sounds that much like Bowie, but there is an influence. Bowie and perhaps even more so, Roxy Music. i'm a bit familiar with bowies 80's stuff like "let's dance" which i love and "fame" is very funky but i guess i prefer martin fry. yes, i think he has more soul than bowie! | |
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dancerella said: blackguitaristz said: Whoa, whoa, whoa. ....I was withcha with ABC is bangin'. Lexicon of Love is one of the best albums of the 80's. Great album that had many songs that could have been singles. BUT, u lost me when 1] u said that ABC is BETTER than Bowie. That's crazy as hell. And 2] that Bowie doesn't have enough soul. Perhaps you're really not that familiar with Bowie's catalog. Granted, I don't think ABC sounds that much like Bowie, but there is an influence. Bowie and perhaps even more so, Roxy Music. i'm a bit familiar with bowies 80's stuff like "let's dance" which i love and "fame" is very funky but i guess i prefer martin fry. yes, i think he has more soul than bowie! I can dig it. I do think u should get into Bowie's most prolific period, the 70's. SynthiaRose said "I'm in love with blackguitaristz. Especially when he talks about Hendrix."
nammie "What BGZ says I believe. I have the biggest crush on him." http://ccoshea19.googlepa...ssanctuary http://ccoshea19.googlepages.com | |
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blackguitaristz said: dancerella said: i'm a bit familiar with bowies 80's stuff like "let's dance" which i love and "fame" is very funky but i guess i prefer martin fry. yes, i think he has more soul than bowie! I can dig it. I do think u should get into Bowie's most prolific period, the 70's. can you recommend an album i should check out?? | |
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dancerella said: blackguitaristz said: I can dig it. I do think u should get into Bowie's most prolific period, the 70's. can you recommend an album i should check out??  | |
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pzlyprk said: weepingwall said: yeah abc rocks,if you like david bowie ripoffs..
ABC was more influenced by Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music than Bowie (although Bowie was an influence on a lot of late 70s/early 80s bands, including ABC). Ripoff is a bit much... everyone has their influences. Martin Fry's voice was far better than many of ABC's influences. Your loss if you want brand them ripoffs. The Lexicon of Love is one of the best pop albums of the 80s. How To Be A... Zillionaire! was a great album as well. Cant forget about 'Beauty Stab'. They brought out the guitars on this one and it kicked! THe single " That was Then but This is Now' got minor airplay, and Im not sure how well the album did comercially. IMO the real highlights on this album are 'Unzip' and the beautiful soulful ballad 'S.O.S'. Def. worth checking out. A happy face, A Thumpin Bass, For A Lovin' Race. PEACE. | |
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MsLegs said: dancerella said: can you recommend an album i should check out?? thanks for the tip. the only thing is that i am stuck in the 80's so i'm not sure if i'd get his 70's sound, or would i? | |
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I remember doing this  when someone discussed "The Lexicon of Love". That's my 2nd favorite album of all time. 25 years ago, can you believe it? 
It was very unusual for a 15 year old black kid from Harlem in the 90's to love some obscure white guys from Sheffield. But I didn't give a fuck. I LOVE ABC!!! 
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NWF said: I remember doing this
when someone discussed "The Lexicon of Love". That's my 2nd favorite album of all time. 25 years ago, can you believe it?
It was very unusual for a 15 year old black kid from Harlem in the 90's to love some obscure white guys from Sheffield. But I didn't give a fuck. I LOVE ABC!!!
hey, i think it's cool as hell that you were/are into them! i'm a black chick and i love a lot of so called "white music". loves me some new wave & electro! so i'm curious what's your favorie album of all time? | |
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Reminiscent of Bowie especially from the Young Americans Tour. | |
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My favorite is the 12 Inch version of "Zillionaire" which is an ass-shaker for sure.....
Pounds, dollars...dollars Da da da da da Pounds, dollars...dollars Da da da da da Pounds, dollars Andy is a four letter word. | |
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vainandy said: My favorite is the 12 Inch version of "Zillionaire" which is an ass-shaker for sure.....
Pounds, dollars...dollars Da da da da da Pounds, dollars...dollars Da da da da da Pounds, dollars yay! you finally like something i mentioned!  | |
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dancerella said: NWF said: I remember doing this
when someone discussed "The Lexicon of Love". That's my 2nd favorite album of all time. 25 years ago, can you believe it?
It was very unusual for a 15 year old black kid from Harlem in the 90's to love some obscure white guys from Sheffield. But I didn't give a fuck. I LOVE ABC!!!
hey, i think it's cool as hell that you were/are into them! i'm a black chick and i love a lot of so called "white music". loves me some new wave & electro! so i'm curious what's your favorie album of all time? Prince's greatest album, Purple Rain of course.  NEW WAVE FOREVER: SLAVE TO THE WAVE FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE. | |
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dancerella said: I remember a thread on them a few months ago. Who was it that started it?? Anyway, I finally bought the "lexicon of love" cd and man that shit is bangin from start to finish. My fave tracks are, look of love, tears are not enough, valentine's day, poison arrow but the whole thing is great! I neevr knew they were so funky and had so much soul. Martin Fry is the man!
Yeah i strated the thread a few months ago, havent been on the board for long. Glad u like the album, i heard they are in the studio creating another album. carnt wait! [Edited 6/24/07 14:04pm] | |
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When I read ABC is the bomb...I was like wait a minute...not these guys!!
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