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ALBUM: Pills 'n' Thrills & Bellyaches Lyrics
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Happy Mondays
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Bobs Yer Uncle
Dennis And Lois
Donovan
Gods Cop
Grandbag's Funeral
Harmony
Holiday
Kinky Afro
Loose Fit
Step On
Pills 'n' Thrills & Bellyaches Reviews
A fitting salute to the ¿Madchester¿ period¿.
The mythology surrounding the 'Happy Mondays' asks:...were they Drug-addled geniuses merely representing their social environment?, or a bunch of chancers that use drug abuse to stimulate creative output?? The answer is that they were both...both incredibly musically gifted, yet firmly a product of the ecstasy generation. But if you've ever heard "Kinky Afro" you'll soon realise the confident vocal swagger of 'Liam Gallagher' originated here. In a sort of skewered fusion of what is probably their musical influences (soul, Pop, House, rave, psychedelia & Dance) they make some of an all inclusive hybrid of styles that worked many influences into short 3-4 minute songs. But showing how drugs can sometimes provide the creative vision...they steal the show with the utterly addictive "God's Cop"...a song that personifies the ecstasy culture, with singer 'Shaun Ryder' sounding decidedly under the influence...reaching musically higher and more profound than anything they'd done before...it seems a shame that the drugs that created this landmark album, would prove to be the bands undoing, in future album releases.
It's all the rave.
I got into this album about the same time as "Stone Roses" and "Some Friendly", and like them all equally. "Step On" was the track that got me hooked, but the rest is also catchy, and just as sweet. "Kinky Afro" and "God's Cop" are a good start, but I think the last half of the album is stronger. "Dennis And Lois" and "Bob's Yer Uncle" I love, and the last two tracks are a perfect ending to a great party. Alot of this is upbeat and danceable, and what isn't has a good mellow groove to it. "Pills" or not, by the end of this album you should find yourself in a state of peace and "Harmony".
essential madchester album to own
the late 80's to mid nineties thre was a rush of english bands that were great. this gem came out at the beginnings of the whole madchester scene. though the mondays were short lived, they blessed us with this masterpiece. step on, just a great bass line that hooks you in and the rest of the album transports you for a sonic ride.
I will try to be neutral
To all die hard HM's fans, I apologize. I am not someone who has been a HM fan for years, nor do I have their first tape from that concert in Chet's basement for Suzy's birthday from twelve years ago.
I am a newbie to the HM's and here is my attempt at an unbiased review:
This is a great cd. I have been a fan of Stone Roses for over ten years, and have never even tried out the Happy Mondays. Recently I saw the movie 24 Hr Party People and decided to buy this album on a whim. This is great stuff - front to back. Impressive guitar "noise", infectious drumlines, and those crazy, unapologetic vocals. Diggin' it - buying more.
Happy Monday's best album.
I bought Pills 'n' Thrills on cassette back in the summer of '91 or '92, and played it non-stop. All the songs are good, but my personal favorites are "God's Cop", "Donovan", "Dennis and Lois", "Holiday", and "Harmony"!
Although this band is largely responsible for defining the circa 1990 rave culture, their music is far removed from the bass-heavy electronica usually associated with dance clubs. Ten songs on this album are characterized by lazy tempos, groovy bass hooks, and artfully simple percussion tracks which interact perfectly to form smooth, danceable beats. The rhythmic foundation is further accented by tasteful guitar licks and restrained keyboard parts. Their lyrical content tends to be a little dark, even seedy for exstacy fueled dance parties. The flat, nearly spoken vocal arrangements mesh with the rest of the musical stew.
--Michael A. Massa
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