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, commercially 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 humor. In '87, Huey released 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.
You wanna hurt me? Go right ahead if it makes you feel any better. I'm an easy target. Yeah, you're right, I talk too much. I also listen too much. I could be a cold-hearted cynic like you, but I don't like to hurt people's feelings. Well, you think what you want about me. I'm not changing. I like...I like me. My wife likes me. My customers like me. Cause I'm the real article. What you see is what you get.
I'm Huey Lewis and you've just heard the News.
I remember when that video came out and saw them in concert and they put on a good show. No theatrics just good music.I wanna new drug.
Never heard them called "new wave" before.
Well, Patrick Bateman isn't really known for his insightful understanding of musical genres. Or quality, for that matter.
I remember when they were constantly on MTV. Back when M was played.
They were very popular back then.
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I have a friend who kept thinking they were saying "new truck" and so the song confused the outta them.
To the OP, you know that there is an American Psycho troll on here right?
Feed me a stray cat.
I like Phil Collins better. I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where Phil Collins' presence became more apparent.
I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. (Christy, take off your robe.)
Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. (Sabrina, remove your dress.) In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. (Sabrina, why don't you, uh, dance a little.)
Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting.
Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as anything I've heard in rock. (Christy, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your asshole.) Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and Against All Odds. (Sabrina, don't just stare at it, eat it.) But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.
Phil Collins was on top for quite sometime. Great songwriter.
Why are their copies of the style section all over the place? Do you have a dog? A little chow or something?
Huey and The News were in Portland for a show just a few weeks ago. They played outdoors at the Portland Zoo and it was kick ass. Of course I like horn sections and they have an excellent one. In fact the last 2 shows I've seen were Huey Lewis & The News and Steely Dan. Both had great horn sections!
No, Allen
It seems that quite a few people miss the point of this thread.
you were supposed to say "Is that a raincoat?"
Aren't these the guys that used to sing "You don't need money" and "don't need no credit card"... those were the days when everything was free, IMO.
Goin Back in Time!
By a mile or two.
Does K-Billy's Super Sounds of the Seventies play them?
for anyone still confused
Listen, you'll have to excuse me. I have a lunch meeting with Cliff Huxtable at the Four Seasons in 20 minutes.
I found Gabriel's reign Of Genesis more interesting than Collins's tbh. Lambs Lie Down is an awesome album.
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