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Poll Question: Which album do you prefer?
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    Posted: May 13 2009 at 20:59
I dont own either album and I want to know which to buy first so pick your favorite.
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Buy the first one first.

Preferably, buy both at the same time.  They are both indispensable.
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^Thirded

Both are excellent and are nice introductions to the Canterbury scene.


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I only own the first which I like, but Rotters' is supposed to be something special
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This is a bad one!! Almost imposs to choose between the two!! Cant we vote for both?!My vote to Rotters......just to bring the balance towards equilibrium!!
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Get or listen to the debut first. It's the most consistent of the two & serves as the best introduction to the Northettes who also worked with National Health.

...THEN go for Rotter's Club. Mumps has some of the best moments in all of the Canterbury Scene!
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The debut




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Barely a gnat's whisker between 'em, but I'd start with the debut and proceed to Rotters Club immediately afterwards.
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The Rotters' Club one of the best canterbury albums ever made, entertaining, chalenging and full of good pieces, aswell one of my fav albums ever, so go for that one.
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Originally posted by b_olariu b_olariu wrote:

The Rotters' Club one of the best canterbury albums ever made, entertaining, chalenging and full of good pieces, aswell one of my fav albums ever, so go for that one.

My thoughts as well.
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i bought the rotter's club first. it was just a revelation, these places i had no idea music could go. eventually though i decided the first one is the best (not only the best Hatfield record, but the best record ever). i should say that the first one is the more difficult of the 2 
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I chose Rotter's Club to even the vote out a bit, but I agree with those who say get both.  They're of equal excellence in my opinion.
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Have to agree with all the previous posters, and urge you to get both at the same time. I got The Rotters' Club first, and then went on to the debut... They are both great, and get regular listens from Micky and I, but I tend to lean slightly towards TRC, while my hubby prefers the debut. Personally, I find TRC somewhat more complete, and opener "Share It" is one of the most infectious tunes I've ever heard - and puts you in a good mood tooSmile!
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Both are must haves, The rotters club is my favorite of the 2.
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Can't add much to the above - get 'em both at the same time if you can afford it
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I prefer The Rotters' Club. But start with the first album anyway, that will make The Rotters' Club sound even better when you buy it.
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Both are very good, and I like Rotter's just a tiny little bit better.
But since they're both special: start with the first one and then move to the second, or buy them both at the same time.
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I prefer the debut by a hair, but you really can't go wrong with either of them.
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Points: 770 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 17 2009 at 22:07
I had to go listen to both albums back to back, then revisit the poll to vote. Rotter's Club ftw!
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