6/13/2023 0 Comments Simple minds discography rarBut in two days is a concert that all eyes should be upon. I’ve seen the man live three times and the events were alternately shambolic, spellbinding, and off putting. That we had material like the redemptive prairie ballad of “Buffalo Ballet” cheek by jowl with unsettling breakdowns like “Fear Is A Man’s Best Friend” within the space of two songs on the “Fear” album was a startling measure of his range and versatility. Though his introduction of drone into the vocabulary of Rock was groundbreaking, I’ve always felt like the poignancy and dignity of his ballads were second to none…and I’m looking at you, Mr. But his greatest strength is in how his creativity isn’t necessarily tied to the avant-garde from which he came. His contributions to the advancement of Rock music are legendary and tangible. ![]() With all due respect to Tom Jones, The Greatest Living Welsh Musician was always John Cale.
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