smillsoid
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Posted: Jan. 18 2010, 21:07 |
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The point is, QE2 was disliked intensely by some critics at the time, and 'mud sticks' - thus a lot of people (inc. biographers) have felt that it is the Mike album to easily dismiss. Wrong. QE2 contains some of Mike's best work, and takes a very brave stance sonically - it is hard-edged and crystal-clear, when so much music at the time was fuzzy, thuddy and 'easy-listening.' Mike was aligning himself with the likes of German producer Conny Plank (Ultravox, Neu!, Kraftwerk etc.), by rejecting this 'old' sound in favour of something more slick and streamlined. QE2 stands alone in Mike's catalogue precisely due to its uncompromising sound. Also, the 2 cover versions on the album have become Mike tracks - eclipsing the originals. Truly, a great work by a great artist!
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