BOC: Lyrics--Good?

[Ted Jackson]

On 14 Jun 2001, at 13:05, Andy Gilham wrote:

> > I've been listening to CotHM a bit more, and it seems I'm only
> > taking shots at JS, and not giving credit where he deserves praise.
> > I'm not saying ALL his lyrics are bad, and in fact, some are pretty
> > good indeed: TOGR:  Vintage BOC stuff.
>
> Not convinced - "Sweep our cities"?  And the opening - "Now is the
> time/the stars are in align/...ment" is a bit clumsy, if you ask me.
>
Well, I'm trying to cut the guy a break...

> > Pocket:  Great song in all respects, lyrics included
>
> I think DR does a fantastic job of making the lyrics work!  I think
> it's a bit long for a pop song, I find the "in this particular second"
> backing vox a bit wearing the fifth time around,

Yeah, that and the aforementioned '...exactly from TOGR...'


 but it and "Stone of
> Love" are the two best tracks for me.
>
> On the other side of the coin, I present for your enjoyment: "She'd
> process words to the dance music station."  In fact I find "I Just
> Like To Be Bad" frankly awful in all respects.
>
Music's okay, but the lyrics...ugh...


> I'm actually rather disappointed with CotHM, overall.  Although some
> of these will be killer live, I'm sure!
>
I can only say that it gets better and better, the more I listen to it.
Generally, I'm pretty impressed with it, given some reservations.  I
do wish BD had let loose a bit more on his solos.  A couple of
songs, the solos are killer, but too short.  I still like it way better
than HF...

theo