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Charlie Brown
23-01-2011, 11:00 PM
I have just ordered his DVD final concert.

His music is right up my street.

I love his band.

Over to you?
DeckstarDeluxe
23-01-2011, 11:10 PM
Aye got a few decent tunes, Stars, Fairground and Something got me started.
STEVE HANLEY
23-01-2011, 11:11 PM
Nowt startling plus he's a Man U supporter ( At least he comes from there I suppose) Got free tickets to go and see him at Gateshead Stadium in 1993.

Good god was it that long ago? Guns and Roses were on the same year. No comparison.

Always did like that Do the right thing track though. Must remember to dig that out and play it some night:D :D
Charlie Brown
23-01-2011, 11:14 PM
Nah, not just for dance tunes.

I'm listening to their album now.

Love em.
Alchemy
23-01-2011, 11:15 PM
Some of the music is OK ~, don't like him at all. :(
BeerFunk
24-01-2011, 07:12 AM
They're OK, but a little bit dull. Apparently, the Queen is a big fan...
Mark Wild
24-01-2011, 07:39 AM
Always had a soft spot for them as 'Stars' was myself and my first loves song...... awwwwwww :o



Apparently, the Queen is a big fan...

Indeed, hence him starting the thread :D
Excalibur
24-01-2011, 08:14 AM
Some of the music is OK ~, don't like him at all. :(

Amen,Brother.
Charlie Brown
24-01-2011, 08:14 AM
Amen,Brother.

What's wrong with him?
Megamix
24-01-2011, 08:20 AM
Saw him at his last SR concert - wife wanted to go - I've got to say he impressed me - fantastic voice. Couldn't fault the show and his performance.
soundtracker
24-01-2011, 08:31 AM
Must admit I did like the first album, all those years ago, it was a bit rougher than his later stuff, which I felt was a bit schmaltzy. Not bad, or offensive to the ears, but just a little bland and soul-less! IMHO of course!
yourdj
24-01-2011, 08:50 AM
He is probably a bit of a plonker. i have herd allot of interviews and you get that impression.

It was funny when Martine Mclutchen was sick in his dreds in the taxi LOL.

Good voice though - very unique. I only like the stars album mainly.
WWDJ
24-01-2011, 08:59 AM
Boring and middle of the road.

If they have a single saving grace it's 'Money's to tight to mention' and that's a cover version.

EDIT "If you don't know me by now" is alright as a ballad too Cover Version!
yourdj
24-01-2011, 09:08 AM
Boring and middle of the road.


And very good organisation/marketing.

Thats why they have sold so many millions of albums.
Same as U2 and the likes. Often overrated IMO.

I do like something got me started though.
Totally Plucked
25-01-2011, 07:02 AM
I find it amusing when most folk refer to 'HIM' when discussing Simply Red

HIM is actually Mick Hucknall, the group were named Simply Red.
Not a criticism by the way just a general observation !! :D :D
soundtracker
25-01-2011, 07:27 AM
I find it amusing when most folk refer to 'HIM' when discussing Simply Red

HIM is actually Mick Hucknall, the group were named Simply Red.
Not a criticism by the way just a general observation !! :D :D

But realistically for many years its actually been, Mick Hucknall trading as Simply Red, the "band" didn't exist, just a collective of recruited session musicians.
Jonathan Ford
25-01-2011, 11:45 AM
White noise. Inoffensive white noise.
OllieJames
25-01-2011, 03:19 PM
Indeed, hence him starting the thread :D

:lol:
Corabar Steve
25-01-2011, 03:31 PM
Pointless. Sums them up perfectly for me
Excalibur
25-01-2011, 04:26 PM
What's wrong with him?
How long have you got?


Pointless. Sums them up perfectly for me

Same hymnsheet here. A handful of very good tracks, the rest is in one ear, and out the other.
Megamix
25-01-2011, 08:01 PM
And very good organisation/marketing.
Thats why they have sold so many millions of albums.
Same as U2 and the likes. Often overrated IMO.

I'm afraid to say the whole music business is about organisation and marketing. So I wouldn't blame Mick Hucknall for doing the same thing.

Even the most 'anti-establishment' figures of recent years can't get by without it they just do it a slightly different way.