Author Topic: Do you like Huey Lewis and The News? (Read 4052 times)

Army of One · « **on:** February 10, 2009, 02:40:41 AM »

Their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes, but when Sports came out in '83, I think they really came into their own, commercial and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. He's been compared to Elvis Costello, but I think Huey has a far much more bitter, cynical sense of humour.

In '87, Huey released this, Fore, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is "Hip to be Square", a song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity, and the importance of trends, it's also a personal statement about the band itself.

HDPhysiques · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2009, 02:48:23 AM »

Outstanding band.

LatsMcGee · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2009, 04:19:13 AM »

Too black.

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2009, 04:20:22 AM »

I was a big fan when I was a kid. I saw them in concert when I was in 8th grade, I think.

nzmusclemonster · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2009, 04:21:43 AM »

I prefer Phil Collins

Hypo · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2009, 04:46:16 AM »

You forgot Whitney Houston...not to mention the Robert Palmer tape I try to listen to in the cab, but Evelyn keeps bothering me...

Stark · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2009, 04:51:08 AM »

unless these guys are bodybuilders or lift weights or discuss the finer art of posing infront of an ungay crowd in a small gunmetal posing trunk - unless all this is actually true this is off topic

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2009, 04:51:21 AM »

American Psycho.

nzmusclemonster · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2009, 04:54:22 AM »

Quote from: The Showstoppa on February 10, 2009, 04:51:21 AM

American Psycho.

I didn't know coons watched that film. I thought that sort of humor went over their heads.

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2009, 05:07:07 AM »

Quote from: nzmusclemonster on February 10, 2009, 04:54:22 AM

I didn't know coons watched that film. I thought that sort of humor went over their heads.

Maybe I will stop some on the street today and ask them..."Excuse me c oon , did you see American Psycho?" haha

dr.chimps · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2009, 05:07:26 AM »

Quote from: db2431 on February 10, 2009, 02:40:41 AM

Their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes, but when Sports came out in '83, I think they really came into their own, commercial and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. He's been compared to Elvis Costello, but I think Huey has a far much more bitter, cynical sense of humour.

In '87, Huey released this, Fore, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is "Hip to be Square", a song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity, and the importance of trends, it's also a personal statement about the band itself.

LOL. No critic worth his salt would make such a comparison. Oh Brother.

/he was kinda funny playing against type in 'back to the future'

calfzilla · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2009, 06:28:30 AM »

Quote from: Stark on February 10, 2009, 04:51:08 AM

unless these guys are bodybuilders or lift weights or discuss the finer art of posing infront of an ungay crowd in a small gunmetal posing trunk - unless all this is actually true this is off topic

Posing music.

QuakerOats · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2009, 07:25:12 AM »

loved 'em, reminds me of being 12-14.

CalvinH · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2009, 07:37:34 AM »

Little known useless fact.during the solo in "I wanna new drug" the guitar player uses the riff from Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze".

El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #14 on:** February 10, 2009, 08:25:00 AM »

Don't just stare at it. Eat it.

Samourai Pizzacat · « **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2009, 08:53:24 AM »

ghastly middle of the road rock, nuff said...

QuakerOats · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2009, 08:54:43 AM »

Quote from: Samourai Pizzacat on February 10, 2009, 08:53:24 AM

ghastly middle of the road rock, nuff said...

hahahhaa, ok Simon Cowell.

Samourai Pizzacat · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2009, 08:59:18 AM »

haha did that offend you? I'm not saying it's utter crap, it's mediocre performed, uninspired, I'll pass.

flagadajones · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2009, 09:22:47 AM »

phil collins, period.

The_Iron_Disciple · « **Reply #19 on:** February 10, 2009, 09:25:07 AM »

Quote from: mon_of_steele on February 10, 2009, 08:25:00 AM

Don't just stare at it. Eat it.

LOL ! Great line from a great movie !

The Coach · « **Reply #20 on:** February 10, 2009, 09:42:06 AM »

Huey = Good golfer

MONSTER_TRICEPS · « **Reply #21 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:19:10 AM »

I'm trying to listen to my new Robert Palmer tape, but Evelyn, my supposed fiance, keeps buzzing in my ear.

MONSTER_TRICEPS · « **Reply #22 on:** February 10, 2009, 10:23:42 AM »

J&B straight AND a corona.

MONSTER_TRICEPS · « **Reply #23 on:** February 11, 2009, 02:05:47 PM »

Picked them up from the printers yesterday.

That's bone, and the lettering is something called "silian rail".

Thin Lizzy · « **Reply #24 on:** February 11, 2009, 02:09:20 PM »

Here they are doing a cool version of "The Boys are Back in Town," by Thin Lizzy.

Author Topic: Do you like Huey Lewis and The News? (Read 4052 times)

The Coach