I think the first three GIlder solo albums are some of THE best power pop…EVER.
I bought the first one in late ’77 and been playing them ever since….I got the two Sweeney Todd albums sometimes in the 80s, finally and, while good, I just don’t play ’em that often…
Alright, dudeman. Although I remember it with a smile on my face. I will go back and listen to some old Nick Gilder. I’m just not a fan of the real high male vocal. Just like some rockers are not real fans of Geddy Lee’s vocals. In the late 70’s I was into Cheap Trick, The Records, The Knack, Joe Jackson, The Buzzcocks, the Jam, Shoes, and all the early British invation groups. I still think that Sweeney Todd sounds like T- Rex. So I like that.
I”m a massive fan of his first three but, and other will disagree I”m sure, I recommend starting with this 3rd album, “Frequency”.
Keep in mind, too, that during this time, I was massive fan of obscure early/mid 70s hard rock, prog rock and was weened on Bolan, Iggy and the NY Dolls from about ’72 onward. (I’m 50 yrs old) The high-pitch voice just never bothered me – it was and still is, only about hooks ‘n melody.
Thanks, dudeman. I appreciate the input. I will go back , and listen to “Frequency”. I agree it’s all about the hooks, and melody. I to love T-Rex, The Stooges, NY Dolls, and don’t forget Sweet. (I’m 48) Hope to here from you again.
Here’s how big of a SWEET fan I am, Jeff. After finishing up the JELLYFISH box set that my label released in 2002, I shifted into gear to a proper SWEET box set geared only to the hardcore fans(there still has not been one done). Worked on it for a few months, started locating tracks for the rights, photos to license, hired a writer for the liners and the project was killed by EMI, who decided they would do the project themselves and not license to 3rd parties.
dudeman, That project sounds like it was going to be well…sweet. I wish I were doin’ more of the same kinda thigs you do. Life sometimes just takes on a will of it’s own. I do know you’re old lable Not Lame. I use to order things from you all the time. I even still have a couple of your old paper catalogs. I got The Scruffs, The Mockers, The Rooks, The Shazam, Cotton Mather, and Myracle Brah just to name a few. All great. Anyway, keep up the good work.
I remember this album from when I was a kid. Hot child in the city was big at the middle school dances. I like the Sweeney Todd song better.
I think the first three GIlder solo albums are some of THE best power pop…EVER.
I bought the first one in late ’77 and been playing them ever since….I got the two Sweeney Todd albums sometimes in the 80s, finally and, while good, I just don’t play ’em that often…
Alright, dudeman. Although I remember it with a smile on my face. I will go back and listen to some old Nick Gilder. I’m just not a fan of the real high male vocal. Just like some rockers are not real fans of Geddy Lee’s vocals. In the late 70’s I was into Cheap Trick, The Records, The Knack, Joe Jackson, The Buzzcocks, the Jam, Shoes, and all the early British invation groups. I still think that Sweeney Todd sounds like T- Rex. So I like that.
I”m a massive fan of his first three but, and other will disagree I”m sure, I recommend starting with this 3rd album, “Frequency”.
Keep in mind, too, that during this time, I was massive fan of obscure early/mid 70s hard rock, prog rock and was weened on Bolan, Iggy and the NY Dolls from about ’72 onward. (I’m 50 yrs old) The high-pitch voice just never bothered me – it was and still is, only about hooks ‘n melody.
Thanks, dudeman. I appreciate the input. I will go back , and listen to “Frequency”. I agree it’s all about the hooks, and melody. I to love T-Rex, The Stooges, NY Dolls, and don’t forget Sweet. (I’m 48) Hope to here from you again.
Here’s how big of a SWEET fan I am, Jeff. After finishing up the JELLYFISH box set that my label released in 2002, I shifted into gear to a proper SWEET box set geared only to the hardcore fans(there still has not been one done). Worked on it for a few months, started locating tracks for the rights, photos to license, hired a writer for the liners and the project was killed by EMI, who decided they would do the project themselves and not license to 3rd parties.
They never did the project. :0(
dudeman, That project sounds like it was going to be well…sweet. I wish I were doin’ more of the same kinda thigs you do. Life sometimes just takes on a will of it’s own. I do know you’re old lable Not Lame. I use to order things from you all the time. I even still have a couple of your old paper catalogs. I got The Scruffs, The Mockers, The Rooks, The Shazam, Cotton Mather, and Myracle Brah just to name a few. All great. Anyway, keep up the good work.
Thanks, Jeff. It was a solid, good run with the label and mail order company for 17 yrs..