Thanks Tosh. Oh weren't the Associates the best ... SO creative ... melody, sound, atmosphere ... really, they were a world unto themselves. Timeless -- it's an over-used word but the Rankine/Mackenzie era recordings DO sound timeless ... and their '81 Peel Session sounds nothing like the Situation 2 recordings. Hyper. Whirling. Just genius. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUeOJgf_esQ
They for sure had that genius touch in whenever they made a recording or write a song. Also, their approach to making recordings that are experimental in practice is something wonderful as well. They remind me of Sparks, in that they kept pushing themselves into new realms or avenues. And I do like future Associates and Billy's solo recordings, but his work with Alan is really remarkable.
Yes, their 3 LPs show a constant evolution, experimental as you say, and it seemed like just the start... Ah... maybe they were burning too hot?
I also love a lot of Billy & Alan's subsequent work - solo, with Paul Haig, Yello, etc. - and I try to stay alert to what's out there now... but those boys set the bar high.
Thank you , Tosh. Beauty drips from every pore.
Tommy and I moved through some dark places using this album as a processional barge...
Thanks Tosh. Oh weren't the Associates the best ... SO creative ... melody, sound, atmosphere ... really, they were a world unto themselves. Timeless -- it's an over-used word but the Rankine/Mackenzie era recordings DO sound timeless ... and their '81 Peel Session sounds nothing like the Situation 2 recordings. Hyper. Whirling. Just genius. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUeOJgf_esQ
They for sure had that genius touch in whenever they made a recording or write a song. Also, their approach to making recordings that are experimental in practice is something wonderful as well. They remind me of Sparks, in that they kept pushing themselves into new realms or avenues. And I do like future Associates and Billy's solo recordings, but his work with Alan is really remarkable.
Yes, their 3 LPs show a constant evolution, experimental as you say, and it seemed like just the start... Ah... maybe they were burning too hot?
I also love a lot of Billy & Alan's subsequent work - solo, with Paul Haig, Yello, etc. - and I try to stay alert to what's out there now... but those boys set the bar high.