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Poll Question: What's Your Favorite SECOND Track of H.C.?
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    Posted: July 16 2018 at 04:51
I found that many of my favorite tracks from Henry Cow albums are the second tracks. So!! What's your favorite?? ;) '_' :O 

The defining Henry track for me is Amygdala. No song have I heard blend classical and rock more perfectly than that slice of music. Also the most beautiful thing the Cow's ever done!

And hey, why not, because I'm feeling nice I'll add Desperate Straights' second track as well!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Tom Ozric Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 16 2018 at 05:24
AMYGDALA . Pure and Simple !! Thanks Mr. Hodgkinson.
......Heart Of The Beast is close behind.
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Amygdala for sure, though I like the rest too. Half Asleep; Half Awake comes in second.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ALotOfBottle Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 16 2018 at 08:44
Difficult choice. It's between Amygdala and Half Asleep, Half Awake. I pick the latter.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote someone_else Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 16 2018 at 08:55
Living in the Heart of the Beast, my second favourite HC right after Beautiful as the Moon / Terrible as an Army with Banners
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Logan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 17 2018 at 11:01
Glad to see this poll, this forum has needed more [Henry] Cowbell.

Originally posted by Manuel Manuel wrote:

Amygdala for sure, though I like the rest too. Half Asleep; Half Awake comes in second.


Much the same for me, but I had to think a bit before choosing between those two. I love that Canterbury sound, but I do like all of these poll options very much.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Man With Hat Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 17 2018 at 14:07
Yeah, this is tough. Amygdala, Half Asleep..., and Living In The Heart... are all excellent. 

I'll go the former though. 
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I don't know exactly why but Half Asleep; Half Awake has a profound effect on me. Its like it touches my soul although I don't have one - a soul I mean. My favourite Henry Cow-track.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Raccoon Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 18 2018 at 04:45
Originally posted by Saperlipopette! Saperlipopette! wrote:

I don't know exactly why but Half Asleep; Half Awake has a profound effect on me. Its like it touches my soul although I don't have one - a soul I mean. My favourite Henry Cow-track.

I understand completely, the Cow has those surreal moments that sound brighter than life. Deluge from the album is also a wonderful conclusion for the album. From other-worldly avant-garde to a Canterbury-pub piano melody
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Originally posted by Raccoon Raccoon wrote:

Originally posted by Saperlipopette! Saperlipopette! wrote:

I don't know exactly why but Half Asleep; Half Awake has a profound effect on me. Its like it touches my soul although I don't have one - a soul I mean. My favourite Henry Cow-track.

I understand completely, the Cow has those surreal moments that sound brighter than life. Deluge from the album is also a wonderful conclusion for the album. From other-worldly avant-garde to a Canterbury-pub piano melody
Yes! I didn't really hear it like that to begin with Ruins was my favourite - but its not the first time a song has sneaked upon me and its great when it happens. Deluge is another strangely affecting gem but Half Asleep is my desert island tue.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote dr wu23 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 18 2018 at 09:49
Thought they only had 4 albums.....but at any rate been so long since I played either of the first two albums I'll just go for Amygdala.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Logan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 18 2018 at 10:19
Desperate Straights is a Slapp Happy/ Henry Cow collaboration.

One I want to get is the archival A Cow Cabinet of Curiosities

Edited by Logan - July 18 2018 at 10:19
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Raccoon Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July 19 2018 at 04:15
Originally posted by Logan Logan wrote:

Desperate Straights is a Slapp Happy/ Henry Cow collaboration.

One I want to get is the archival A Cow Cabinet of Curiosities

I wondered about that Cabinet as well, Logan. With how much I love those B-sides of XTC's, I figure Henry has some serious wares. Still never heard their live album Concerts as well, and that's highly regarded. 

Recently got the Art Bears boxset, and certainly blown away by The World As It Is Today. Definitely the best the band did, though it's all great. 
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