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10CC but both are just okWink
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10cc were a proficient little group of musicians who sounded good, penned clever lyrics, and could bring out a chuckle on repeated listenings. ELO, although very talented, were mired in the '70s with their "orchestra" gimmick and too busy, wall-to-wall sound that eventually grew tiresome (refreshing though was the use of Livin' Thing at the end of the film Boogie Nights). Thank goodness 10cc never unleashed upon the world a Don't Bring Me Down or music for the likes of Xanadu.
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Nice, different poll.
Going with 10cc. I used to like ELO a great deal, then a friend lent me some CDs a few years ago and found that much of it wasn't sitting with me so well anymore. 10cc on the other hand keep getting better to my ears.
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Originally posted by Sagichim Sagichim wrote:

Definitely 10cc here, Sheet Music is an amazing record.

Anyone who enjoys 10cc should check out Godley & Creme solo album called "L". It's much more experimental and weird but still excellent all the way.

Agreed, and it's their best: "Does getting into Zappa mean getting out of Zen"
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Originally posted by Rednight Rednight wrote:

Thank goodness 10cc never unleashed upon the world a Don't Bring Me Down or music for the likes of Xanadu.
Dreadlock Holiday is surely worse (one of most irritating songs ever made)?
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Originally posted by Saperlipopette! Saperlipopette! wrote:

Originally posted by Rednight Rednight wrote:

Thank goodness 10cc never unleashed upon the world a Don't Bring Me Down or music for the likes of Xanadu.
Dreadlock Holiday is surely worse (one of most irritating songs ever made)?
Could be a poll... 
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TEN CC
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I don't know either band well enough to vote or comment.
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Originally posted by irrelevant irrelevant wrote:

Originally posted by Saperlipopette! Saperlipopette! wrote:

Originally posted by Rednight Rednight wrote:

Thank goodness 10cc never unleashed upon the world a Don't Bring Me Down or music for the likes of Xanadu.
Dreadlock Holiday is surely worse (one of most irritating songs ever made)?
Could be a poll... 

Thanks for reminding me (Oops!).
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Nothing I've heard from 10CC ever tickled my fancy (way to pop sounding) but ELO are quite fine.
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Originally posted by Rednight Rednight wrote:

Originally posted by irrelevant irrelevant wrote:

Originally posted by Saperlipopette! Saperlipopette! wrote:

Originally posted by Rednight Rednight wrote:

Thank goodness 10cc never unleashed upon the world a Don't Bring Me Down or music for the likes of Xanadu.
Dreadlock Holiday is surely worse (one of most irritating songs ever made)?
Could be a poll... 

Thanks for reminding me (Oops!).

Gee, I like Dreadlock Holiday.
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ELO. A New World Record is a masterwork.

Edited by Dayvenkirq - October 19 2014 at 01:39
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Originally posted by Dayvenkirq Dayvenkirq wrote:

ELO. A New World Record is a masterwork.

Mission, So Fine and Livin' Thing are great songs. Not sure about the rest of the album though.
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Livin' Thing was the greatest ELO song imo

somebody should do a pollSmile
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ELO by a mile.

Cod reggae is inexcusable. Legit reggae is bad enough...   
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Originally posted by richardh richardh wrote:

Livin' Thing was the greatest ELO song imo

somebody should do a pollSmile


Livin' Thing is my fave ELO song too.

Did you see the Jeff Lynn documentary on BBC4 on Friday followed by a recent Hyde Park concert?
Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy!
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Originally posted by Blacksword Blacksword wrote:

Originally posted by richardh richardh wrote:

Livin' Thing was the greatest ELO song imo

somebody should do a pollSmile


Livin' Thing is my fave ELO song too.

Did you see the Jeff Lynn documentary on BBC4 on Friday followed by a recent Hyde Park concert?

Missed it although I could probably still get it via Sky's On Demand service. Thanks for the heads up.
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Reggae isn't my beach, on the other hand there are about 20 ELO songs that I like though knowing I guess only half of their albums so far. But Xanadu with Olivia Newton John is a much better version for me, it still brings me very good feelings. 


Edited by Rick Robson - October 20 2014 at 16:59


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10cc is not a reagge band Confused, they have probably one pastiche "reagge" parody song, most if it is theater and flimsy musical pieces.
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Originally posted by Rick Robson Rick Robson wrote:

Reggae isn't my beach, on the other hand there are about 20 ELO songs that I like though knowing I guess only half of their albums so far. But Xanadu with Olivia Newton John is a much better version for me, it still brings me very good feelings. 
is this reagge
      
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