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JaJaJa · 10 Jan 2011, 14:34

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Originally Posted by TheBlue

I have to disagree. It's not that whole CROG is better than songs on salvation, but I think that songs like Heaven on Earth, and End Of The World are definetely in same category with songs on Salvation. Not to mention Miracle Healing, which have grown one of my favorites though it's an old song.
We have to remember that these are absolutely different albums, so where Salvation might be deeper and more spiritual, CROG is good in different ways. CROG has lots of interesting and mysterious lyrics, and I don't think that song has to be spiritual as Salvation to be lyrically good.

Tastes differ and that's ok. I don't care that much about "spirituality" and other attributes about albums,
but those of you who love CROG may concede that Salvation has much more quality in compositions,
melodies, arrangements, performances and production! And I think that's a neutral fact!
Have a look at Pandora's Lullaby: We can forget about the fact that nowadays even a major company like
Universal wouldn't pay that easily for a real orchestra, but the song itself has a level CROG's elements don't have. And that embarrassing "Orchestral" version of Fallen Angel shows a lot about the current level.

Clare · 10 Jan 2011, 14:39

So CROG arrived this morning. I had a listen to it while I put it on my mp3 player but I will listen to it in more detail later. Very little stands out at first except...

Not sure I can stand the whistling on song for no one but myself. In fact my first thought is it could have stayed that way. More Roger Whittaker than Alphaville, maybe it'll grow on me. I liked The Deep and look forward to hearing that again. Not sure what has been gained by doing more unneccesary stuff to CYF and MH. They were much better before.

TheBlue · 10 Jan 2011, 18:01

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Originally Posted by Streetside Romeo

I must confess that I haven't found any of these yet...other than maybe the Polari stuff which at least is "mysterious"...

Hmm, I'm not sure mysterious is right word, since my English isn't that brilliant, but at least interesting. Have to little agree on cliches though.

Kaz · 10 Jan 2011, 18:05

It's a shame that the most interesting lyrics have been borrowed from other sources (the chorus in Heaven On Earth and the Polari parts in TTIDD).

mirela · 10 Jan 2011, 18:55

CROG...just GREAT

Humbert · 11 Jan 2011, 07:53

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Originally Posted by Kaz

It's a shame that the most interesting lyrics have been borrowed from other sources ( and the Polari parts in TTIDD).

For what source you are talking about?

Clare · 11 Jan 2011, 17:49

I'm finding CROG to be very hard going. I have to force myself to listen to it.

Streetside Romeo · 12 Jan 2011, 08:56

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Originally Posted by Clare

I'm finding CROG to be very hard going. I have to force myself to listen to it.

Yeah, it's really difficult, hard-on-the-ears, brain-twisting hardcore stuff [tonque]

Clare · 12 Jan 2011, 11:24

It's maybe me as I find it hard to listen to any music these days. I've got a load of stuff on my mp3 player that I haven't yet listened to,old familiar tracks are fine but new stuff takes more effort than I have the energy for. Plus there's the whistling... *cringe*

Streetside Romeo · 12 Jan 2011, 14:49

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Originally Posted by Clare

It's maybe me as I find it hard to listen to any music these days. I've got a load of stuff on my mp3 player that I haven't yet listened to,old familiar tracks are fine but new stuff takes more effort than I have the energy for. Plus there's the whistling... *cringe*

What I find really hard to listen to about CROG is that it is so un-alphavillish easy to listen to. My wicked brain seems to have an "obvious" and "clichée" allergy

10 Jan 2011, 14:39	#162
Clare Alphanut Join Date: 31 Mar 2001 Location: By a river, near Fort William in view of Ben Nevis Posts: 9,969	So CROG arrived this morning. I had a listen to it while I put it on my mp3 player but I will listen to it in more detail later. Very little stands out at first except... Not sure I can stand the whistling on song for no one but myself. In fact my first thought is it could have stayed that way. More Roger Whittaker than Alphaville, maybe it'll grow on me. I liked The Deep and look forward to hearing that again. Not sure what has been gained by doing more unneccesary stuff to CYF and MH. They were much better before. "I've had many sobering thoughts in my life.... ....it was them what drove me to drink!" [drunk] Grandad, Only Fools and Horses (UK sitcom)

10 Jan 2011, 18:05	#164
Kaz Her... Join Date: 22 Jan 2003 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 12,459	It's a shame that the most interesting lyrics have been borrowed from other sources (the chorus in Heaven On Earth and the Polari parts in TTIDD). Before you judge me, make sure you're perfect.

11 Jan 2011, 17:49	#167
Clare Alphanut Join Date: 31 Mar 2001 Location: By a river, near Fort William in view of Ben Nevis Posts: 9,969	I'm finding CROG to be very hard going. I have to force myself to listen to it. "I've had many sobering thoughts in my life.... ....it was them what drove me to drink!" [drunk] Grandad, Only Fools and Horses (UK sitcom)

12 Jan 2011, 11:24	#169
Clare Alphanut Join Date: 31 Mar 2001 Location: By a river, near Fort William in view of Ben Nevis Posts: 9,969	It's maybe me as I find it hard to listen to any music these days. I've got a load of stuff on my mp3 player that I haven't yet listened to,old familiar tracks are fine but new stuff takes more effort than I have the energy for. Plus there's the whistling... cringe "I've had many sobering thoughts in my life.... ....it was them what drove me to drink!" [drunk] Grandad, Only Fools and Horses (UK sitcom)

10 Jan 2011, 18:55	#165
mirela forever young dreamer Join Date: 10 Jun 2010 Location: romania , brasov Posts: 28	CROG...just GREAT