Take That - Rule The World

[heaven&hell]

I downloaded their last album for my wife (is it off that one?) but not even she was interested in this. I spun a couple of tracks on the PC (never even made it onto CDR) and it was certainly not my thing.

 

I know what you mean, I mean their not nearly as Rockin' as Pacific Avenue.

You jest, but jokes aside this is true. Obviously you're not one of them, but there's a lot of names here that belted the shit out of Pacific Avenue (who are, at least, a light poofter 'soft rock' band) and they come here and praise this? Clowns. I persist that if anyone actually heard the gay songs on Pacific Avenue's official site they actually sounded like (only slightly) watered down Blanc Faces songs.

 

Not to worry, though, these guys are British so that's all that matters.

 

A song is a good song whoever sings it, plays it, or wherever they come from, end of story (I think you have said that a few times on here before). Take That are shite, but on this one ocassion, I will give 'em credit. Hell if Poison or Cauterize had ever written a good tune, I would have admitted that aswell. Strangely I am still waiting for that miracle to happen.

 

Poison=Ride the Wind

Cauterize=Sorry I don't have an example

[Jez]

I've seen you and others talk about Blanc Faces but havne't had the pleasure of hearing them yet.

Their debut is marvelous.

 

As marvelous as Danger Danger's debut?

No, but it's freakin' good.

 

 

But in the history of AOR albums, not that great to be honest.

[Jez]

I downloaded their last album for my wife (is it off that one?) but not even she was interested in this. I spun a couple of tracks on the PC (never even made it onto CDR) and it was certainly not my thing.

 

I know what you mean, I mean their not nearly as Rockin' as Pacific Avenue.

You jest, but jokes aside this is true. Obviously you're not one of them, but there's a lot of names here that belted the shit out of Pacific Avenue (who are, at least, a light poofter 'soft rock' band) and they come here and praise this? Clowns. I persist that if anyone actually heard the gay songs on Pacific Avenue's official site they actually sounded like (only slightly) watered down Blanc Faces songs.

 

Not to worry, though, these guys are British so that's all that matters.

 

A song is a good song whoever sings it, plays it, or wherever they come from, end of story (I think you have said that a few times on here before). Take That are shite, but on this one ocassion, I will give 'em credit. Hell if Poison or Cauterize had ever written a good tune, I would have admitted that aswell. Strangely I am still waiting for that miracle to happen.

 

 

Cauterize=Sorry I don't have an example

 

 

There isn't an example Wes, that is why

[Geoff]

I downloaded their last album for my wife (is it off that one?) but not even she was interested in this. I spun a couple of tracks on the PC (never even made it onto CDR) and it was certainly not my thing.

 

I know what you mean, I mean their not nearly as Rockin' as Pacific Avenue.

You jest, but jokes aside this is true. Obviously you're not one of them, but there's a lot of names here that belted the shit out of Pacific Avenue (who are, at least, a light poofter 'soft rock' band) and they come here and praise this? Clowns. I persist that if anyone actually heard the gay songs on Pacific Avenue's official site they actually sounded like (only slightly) watered down Blanc Faces songs.

 

Not to worry, though, these guys are British so that's all that matters.

 

A song is a good song whoever sings it, plays it, or wherever they come from, end of story (I think you have said that a few times on here before). Take That are shite, but on this one ocassion, I will give 'em credit. Hell if Poison or Cauterize had ever written a good tune, I would have admitted that aswell. Strangely I am still waiting for that miracle to happen.

I certainly have said that and I live by it. Can't say the same about most others though. Just out of curiosity, what do you hate about 'Only time will tell' or 'No more lookin' back' by Poison?

[Geoff]

I've seen you and others talk about Blanc Faces but havne't had the pleasure of hearing them yet.

Their debut is marvelous.

It's like pulling teeth!

Since when has pulling teeth been considered so awesome? Ah, you're such a kidder, my good man.

Hahaha my poor teef!

Hang on though matey ... you say you hate all this predictable AOR stuff yet that's exactly how the Blanc Faces disc came across to me.

'It's a little too late' (as well as the other two ballads on the disc) is the most passionate AOR song I've heard in years, possibly ever. This album was filled to the brim with passion, and the amazing melodies and killer hooks sound anything but tired or bored, like, for example, the new Valentine.

 

To me, this is the kind of disc I compare all that other stuff too, and it's because of how good this disc is that those others sound so horrible.

[Geoff]

I've seen you and others talk about Blanc Faces but havne't had the pleasure of hearing them yet.

Their debut is marvelous.

 

As marvelous as Danger Danger's debut?

No, but it's freakin' good.

 

 

But in the history of AOR albums, not that great to be honest.

It'd be in the top 5 proper AOR albums of all time, imo.

[Geoff]

I downloaded their last album for my wife (is it off that one?) but not even she was interested in this. I spun a couple of tracks on the PC (never even made it onto CDR) and it was certainly not my thing.

 

I know what you mean, I mean their not nearly as Rockin' as Pacific Avenue.

You jest, but jokes aside this is true. Obviously you're not one of them, but there's a lot of names here that belted the shit out of Pacific Avenue (who are, at least, a light poofter 'soft rock' band) and they come here and praise this? Clowns. I persist that if anyone actually heard the gay songs on Pacific Avenue's official site they actually sounded like (only slightly) watered down Blanc Faces songs.

 

Not to worry, though, these guys are British so that's all that matters.

 

A song is a good song whoever sings it, plays it, or wherever they come from, end of story (I think you have said that a few times on here before). Take That are shite, but on this one ocassion, I will give 'em credit. Hell if Poison or Cauterize had ever written a good tune, I would have admitted that aswell. Strangely I am still waiting for that miracle to happen.

 

 

Cauterize=Sorry I don't have an example

 

 

There isn't an example Wes, that is why

Backed.

 

As I have said many times, three albums and not a single filler. Impossible to pick one stand-out track from so much perfection. Finally we can agree.

 

Just out of curiosity, how many Cauterize songs have you heard again, Wes?

[heaven&hell]

I downloaded their last album for my wife (is it off that one?) but not even she was interested in this. I spun a couple of tracks on the PC (never even made it onto CDR) and it was certainly not my thing.

 

I know what you mean, I mean their not nearly as Rockin' as Pacific Avenue.

You jest, but jokes aside this is true. Obviously you're not one of them, but there's a lot of names here that belted the shit out of Pacific Avenue (who are, at least, a light poofter 'soft rock' band) and they come here and praise this? Clowns. I persist that if anyone actually heard the gay songs on Pacific Avenue's official site they actually sounded like (only slightly) watered down Blanc Faces songs.

 

Not to worry, though, these guys are British so that's all that matters.

 

A song is a good song whoever sings it, plays it, or wherever they come from, end of story (I think you have said that a few times on here before). Take That are shite, but on this one ocassion, I will give 'em credit. Hell if Poison or Cauterize had ever written a good tune, I would have admitted that aswell. Strangely I am still waiting for that miracle to happen.

 

 

Cauterize=Sorry I don't have an example

 

 

There isn't an example Wes, that is why

 

Just out of curiosity, how many Cauterize songs have you heard again, Wes?

[Jez]

I downloaded their last album for my wife (is it off that one?) but not even she was interested in this. I spun a couple of tracks on the PC (never even made it onto CDR) and it was certainly not my thing.

 

I know what you mean, I mean their not nearly as Rockin' as Pacific Avenue.

You jest, but jokes aside this is true. Obviously you're not one of them, but there's a lot of names here that belted the shit out of Pacific Avenue (who are, at least, a light poofter 'soft rock' band) and they come here and praise this? Clowns. I persist that if anyone actually heard the gay songs on Pacific Avenue's official site they actually sounded like (only slightly) watered down Blanc Faces songs.

 

Not to worry, though, these guys are British so that's all that matters.

 

A song is a good song whoever sings it, plays it, or wherever they come from, end of story (I think you have said that a few times on here before). Take That are shite, but on this one ocassion, I will give 'em credit. Hell if Poison or Cauterize had ever written a good tune, I would have admitted that aswell. Strangely I am still waiting for that miracle to happen.

 

 

Cauterize=Sorry I don't have an example

 

 

There isn't an example Wes, that is why

 

Just out of curiosity, how many Cauterize songs have you heard again, Wes?

 

That's what I did when I heard them Wes, with an element of pity aswell

[Jez]

I've seen you and others talk about Blanc Faces but havne't had the pleasure of hearing them yet.

Their debut is marvelous.

 

As marvelous as Danger Danger's debut?

No, but it's freakin' good.

 

 

But in the history of AOR albums, not that great to be honest.

It'd be in the top 5 proper AOR albums of all time, imo.

 

If you say so mate

[Jez]

Fuck, my pc has gone mad.

[Jez]

MotherF@@**ing thing - apologies

[Geoff]

I downloaded their last album for my wife (is it off that one?) but not even she was interested in this. I spun a couple of tracks on the PC (never even made it onto CDR) and it was certainly not my thing.

 

I know what you mean, I mean their not nearly as Rockin' as Pacific Avenue.

You jest, but jokes aside this is true. Obviously you're not one of them, but there's a lot of names here that belted the shit out of Pacific Avenue (who are, at least, a light poofter 'soft rock' band) and they come here and praise this? Clowns. I persist that if anyone actually heard the gay songs on Pacific Avenue's official site they actually sounded like (only slightly) watered down Blanc Faces songs.

 

Not to worry, though, these guys are British so that's all that matters.

 

A song is a good song whoever sings it, plays it, or wherever they come from, end of story (I think you have said that a few times on here before). Take That are shite, but on this one ocassion, I will give 'em credit. Hell if Poison or Cauterize had ever written a good tune, I would have admitted that aswell. Strangely I am still waiting for that miracle to happen.

 

 

Cauterize=Sorry I don't have an example

 

 

There isn't an example Wes, that is why

 

Just out of curiosity, how many Cauterize songs have you heard again, Wes?

 

That's what I did when I heard them Wes, with an element of pity aswell

They were never really meant for those who don't appreciate good music anyway. Whether it's your "scene" or not - whether you personally like it or not... if you honestly can't acknowledge a song like 'Porcelain' as a wonderful song, that's a musical opinion I can do without anyway.

[Geoff]

I've seen you and others talk about Blanc Faces but havne't had the pleasure of hearing them yet.

Their debut is marvelous.

 

As marvelous as Danger Danger's debut?

No, but it's freakin' good.

 

 

But in the history of AOR albums, not that great to be honest.

It'd be in the top 5 proper AOR albums of all time, imo.

 

If you say so mate

Well there's not many to choose from, and of the ones I can think of that's up there with the best.

[Jez]

I downloaded their last album for my wife (is it off that one?) but not even she was interested in this. I spun a couple of tracks on the PC (never even made it onto CDR) and it was certainly not my thing.

 

I know what you mean, I mean their not nearly as Rockin' as Pacific Avenue.

You jest, but jokes aside this is true. Obviously you're not one of them, but there's a lot of names here that belted the shit out of Pacific Avenue (who are, at least, a light poofter 'soft rock' band) and they come here and praise this? Clowns. I persist that if anyone actually heard the gay songs on Pacific Avenue's official site they actually sounded like (only slightly) watered down Blanc Faces songs.

 

Not to worry, though, these guys are British so that's all that matters.

 

A song is a good song whoever sings it, plays it, or wherever they come from, end of story (I think you have said that a few times on here before). Take That are shite, but on this one ocassion, I will give 'em credit. Hell if Poison or Cauterize had ever written a good tune, I would have admitted that aswell. Strangely I am still waiting for that miracle to happen.

 

 

Cauterize=Sorry I don't have an example

 

 

There isn't an example Wes, that is why

 

Just out of curiosity, how many Cauterize songs have you heard again, Wes?

 

That's what I did when I heard them Wes, with an element of pity aswell

They were never really meant for those who don't appreciate good music anyway. Whether it's your "scene" or not - whether you personally like it or not... if you honestly can't acknowledge a song like 'Porcelain' as a wonderful song, that's a musical opinion I can do without anyway.

 

You're funny, Completely deluded, but funny all the same!

[Jez]

I've seen you and others talk about Blanc Faces but havne't had the pleasure of hearing them yet.

Their debut is marvelous.

 

As marvelous as Danger Danger's debut?

No, but it's freakin' good.

 

 

But in the history of AOR albums, not that great to be honest.

It'd be in the top 5 proper AOR albums of all time, imo.

 

If you say so mate

Well there's not many to choose from, and of the ones I can think of that's up there with the best.

 

What - Not many??? I have about 3,000 in my collecton to start with. Are you completely crazy.

[Geoff]

I've seen you and others talk about Blanc Faces but havne't had the pleasure of hearing them yet.

Their debut is marvelous.

 

As marvelous as Danger Danger's debut?

No, but it's freakin' good.

 

 

But in the history of AOR albums, not that great to be honest.

It'd be in the top 5 proper AOR albums of all time, imo.

 

If you say so mate

Well there's not many to choose from, and of the ones I can think of that's up there with the best.

 

What - Not many??? Are you completely crazy.

I honestly have no idea, because the lines between AOR/Melodic rock (if it's something different) and Melodic Hard Rock are too much for me to try and keep up with.

 

To start off with, I wouldn't pack Blanc Faces in with crap like I-Ten, Pride of Lions, Overland, Beau Geste (sp?) and all that kind of stuff.

 

My version of proper AOR includes bands like Outside Edge, Sahara, Ransom etc. Even then, Blanc Faces doesn't have enough keys to be lumped in with that stuff. I'd just call it good solid melodic rock... which is pretty much AOR, isn't it? Who knows? All I know is the Blanc Faces disc delivers.

[Geoff]

Okay, so finally gave the tune a spin anyway. Not bad, I guess. It is boy-bandish, but a nice enough song.

 

Now, for the love of christ, if you like this, at least give this a go. On the right side of the pages where the audio samples are, click on the 'Put the lights out' sample and tell me in all honestly that you can't hear a trace of Blanc Faces all over it:

 

http://www.pacificavenue.co.uk/audiovideo.htm

 

If you're feeling brave, click on 'I can't hold back' and 'Summer's Gone' too. I'll be the first to admit the rest of the songs are homosexual (even 'Autograph' which I admit to once praising), but these are three great pop rock tunes, imo.

[melodicrockoz]

quite a few of the backing musos on the take that roster have an interesting aor past within the british scene ...

[Glen]

Okay, so finally gave the tune a spin anyway. Not bad, I guess. It is boy-bandish, but a nice enough song.

 

Put it this way....if this song had been recorded and sung by say JSS or Harem Scarem (imagine Hess singing it!) we would all be hailing it as the best thing since sliced bread.

 

Truth.

[Faron]

'Rule The World' is a cool tune. 'Stardust' is on the telly this week, so will give it a watch.

 

Well done Jez, really thought negativity would run ripe through this thread

[Faron]

C'mon admit it...you like their cheeky smiles hahaha!

 

You got me there Nick

[Faron]

'Rule The World' is a freakin great track. I dearly love that song. Almost perfect melody.

 

Yes it is a great track Glen, I can see why they are so popular

[Faron]

I've seen you and others talk about Blanc Faces but havne't had the pleasure of hearing them yet.

Their debut is marvelous.

It's like pulling teeth!

Since when has pulling teeth been considered so awesome? Ah, you're such a kidder, my good man.

 

Except Cliff Richard and the Shadows!!!!

 

[Geoff]

Okay, so finally gave the tune a spin anyway. Not bad, I guess. It is boy-bandish, but a nice enough song.

 

Put it this way....if this song had been recorded and sung by say JSS or Harem Scarem (imagine Hess singing it!) we would all be hailing it as the best thing since sliced bread.

 

Truth.

That could be said about a billion songs.