RobbieReverb
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2356
San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Sep 03 2007 01:22 PM
These albums are both so great that I'm hard pressed
to express a favorite. If forced to choose, I'd go with
"Interstellar Stomp" by an eyelash.
Thanks for putting this question out there. It was great
to go back to these CD's, and re-listen with a critical ear.
My god, what incredible music.
By the way, for those desperately in search of a copy,
Streetlight Records in San Jose, Ca. has a copy of
"Insterstellar Stomp". It's not cheap, but hey.............
this is an out-of-print classic.
Bob
— Bob
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kick_the_reverb
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 1337
Escondido, CA
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Posted on Sep 04 2007 12:34 PM
I don't remember the production quality difference between them enough to comment, but regarding the song writing, I know that on TW I loved Apes of Wrath and Tsunami Tsurprise and on IS I liked most of the songs, songs, so I would say IS wins (even though those 2 songs on TW may be better than all of the ones on IS).
I think the Madeira are an improved evolution of the SC, with a drummer that fits the energy of the rest of the band.
And yes, Ferenc is the man, I don't know how much stuff I (and my bandmate Lee-Or) got from him, but it seemed like a lot.
— The Scimitars
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Ruhar
Joined: Jun 21, 2007
Posts: 3909
San Diego, CA
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Posted on Sep 04 2007 12:47 PM
kickthe_reverb_
I think the Madeira are an improved evolution of the SC
I agree. The Madeira have a great vibe and the the music is really compelling. Sandstorm is a great album.
— Ryan
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JohnnyMosrite
Joined: Jun 14, 2006
Posts: 903
New York City area
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Posted on Sep 04 2007 02:34 PM
I have both CDs - autographed by a certain Ivan P. (thanks again, Ivan) The first time I heard Exolumina and The Defector on TW, I thought - Now, that's a different flavor of surf. So my vote leans toward TW. Spy Satellite and Solarus Stomp were two knockout tunes from IS.
I tried to get the tunes down on my trusty Mosrite.. anyway I could - thru my lick sampler, internet tabs (a rough one of The Defector was floating around a few years back) and watching the song's author play them. I like nailing tunes very few people know or play.
In another musical genre I like, I've learned and now play a tune called 'New York in November' by a French gypsy jazz guitarist named Dorado Schmidt - an absolutely beautiful melody. I don't think it is played too much (if at all) or even heard here in the states. Being a bit different in the tunes one plays to the guitars one plays does have it's rewards.
Rock (Surf) and Gypsy Jazz - if John Jorgenson can do it, why can't I?
My 2 cents..
JM
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Surfabilly
Joined: Apr 21, 2006
Posts: 852
Connersville, Indiana, USA
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Posted on Sep 04 2007 03:25 PM
I pretty much like anything Space Cossacks. For anybody that'd ask me about which Space Cossacks album to start with, I'd point 'em toward Never Mind The Bolsheviks, The Best Of... 'cause that compilation truly showcases all they were capable of. Then if they truly dig The Space Cossacks, they'd naturally gravitate toward Tsar Wars and Interstellar Stomp.
Since I only have Never Mind The Bolsheviks and Interstellar Stomp, I was likely a tad biased in my voting. I may have already cast my vote, but that don't mean I won't jump at the chance to buy Tsar Wars, should I happen to come across it, in the future.
Matt
— Fast Cars & Loud Guitars!
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Tuck
Joined: Sep 02, 2006
Posts: 3166
Denver, CO
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Posted on Sep 04 2007 06:21 PM
So far the moral here seems to be that energy trumps elegance ...
Of course, what I did was run a quick check of which CD my favorites were on. I didn't carefully listen again to both CDs and then decide.
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Stormtiger
Joined: Dec 12, 2006
Posts: 2684
Ventura, CA
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Posted on Sep 04 2007 07:36 PM
I just visited Amazon where there are 4 used copies of Interstellar Stomp ranging from $29 to $39. I'm starting to like Tsar Wars more.
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CaptainSpringfield
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 4387
Under the Sun
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Posted on Sep 04 2007 09:20 PM
Stormtiger
I just visited Amazon where there are 4 used copies of Interstellar Stomp ranging from $29 to $39. I'm starting to like Tsar Wars more.
You can still order the LP from Musick for $11, including postage.
http://www.musickrecords.com/catalog.html
-Warren
— That was excessively violent and completely unnecessary. I loved it.
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