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Post by Edgewise on Sept 17, 2004 16:43:50 GMT -5
Hi Toriphiles!
I've been a fan of Tori since I heard Cornflake Girl. I was only about eleven back then but I thought that song was amazing. The first Tori item I bought was Pretty Good Year Part 2 (with Honey and Black Swan). I live in the UK.
My first album of hers was Under the Pink, then Little Earthquakes, then the others in order. My favourite album is Under the Pink (it just makes me think of those really cold, but really bright, winter mornings for some reason... it has a really pleasantly cold feel to it). I love all her albums except To Venus and Back, which only has four decent songs on it (Concertina, Glory of the 80s, 1000 Oceans and Bliss) - the rest is, to put it bluntly, garbage. The live CD however is amazing.
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Post by Mary on Sept 17, 2004 16:58:16 GMT -5
Hello and Welcome to you, Edgewise!  Thanks for sharing about yourself. I love that PGY Pt. 2 single... I listen to it often. Honey is my most favorite Tori b-side and Black Swan is a definite favorite. ;D Um, I gotta say my friend Carly is gonna come in here and STRONGLY disagree with your opinion of songs like Lust and Suede being "garbage"!!  Heck, I strongly disagree with it!  But welcome to you just the same.  |
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Post by Natasha~ on Sept 17, 2004 17:16:37 GMT -5
I love all her albums except To Venus and Back, which only has four decent songs on it (Concertina, Glory of the 80s, 1000 Oceans and Bliss) - the rest is, to put it bluntly, garbage. The live CD however is amazing. Welcome first of all... second of all, TVAB is AMAZING, you probably haven't given it much of chance, I remember I hated it when I first bought it but now even DATURA is good in my books.... xo |
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Post by Edgewise on Sept 17, 2004 17:17:21 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome Mary.
I guess I was kind of harsh on To Venus and Back... but to me it doesn't seem like a Tori album. More like a remix album or something. It just seems far too over-produced, you know? She's at her best with just her piano, I think. I'm glad that came back into focus for Strange Little Girls and Scarlet's Walk.
I love Honey, too. But I think my favourite Tori b-side has to be Sugar or Upside Down. Although Honey is incredible, and I can't believe it didn't make the final cut of Under the Pink.
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Post by Mary on Sept 17, 2004 18:13:37 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome Mary. I guess I was kind of harsh on To Venus and Back... but to me it doesn't seem like a Tori album. More like a remix album or something. It just seems far too over-produced, you know? She's at her best with just her piano, I think. I'm glad that came back into focus for Strange Little Girls and Scarlet's Walk. I love Honey, too. But I think my favourite Tori b-side has to be Sugar or Upside Down. Although Honey is incredible, and I can't believe it didn't make the final cut of Under the Pink. Yeah, Tori herself has said that Honey didn't make the cut simply because she "was a dingaling", lol, and forgot it. Sugar is my husband's most favorite B-side.(and I just saw your list in the lounge, nice start!) You'll see him around here. He's Sean. |
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Post by fearscape222 on Sept 17, 2004 18:18:51 GMT -5
Hi, Edgewise~ I'm Carly, the one who's gonna knock you on your butt for calling the majority of TVAB garbage. LOL! I'm partial to that album since my love affair with "Suede" was the catalyst for my love of Tori. Anyway, welcome to the forum - it's good to have you here! |
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Post by Edgewise on Sept 18, 2004 6:30:05 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome everyone. This seems a very friendly place. I admit I don't really listen to To Venus and Back as much as I should (her first three albums tend to have the most time in the CD player), so maybe I will give it another go. And sorry for any offence caused, maybe I should have been more diplomatic and said it wasn't my taste, haha. |
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Post by fearscape222 on Sept 18, 2004 11:32:25 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome everyone. This seems a very friendly place. I admit I don't really listen to To Venus and Back as much as I should (her first three albums tend to have the most time in the CD player), so maybe I will give it another go. And sorry for any offence caused, maybe I should have been more diplomatic and said it wasn't my taste, haha. Oh, no offense taken! Later on, Paulo and I will discuss with you the "Super Trio" - Lust, Suede, and Josephine. So, if you don't feel like listening to all of TVAB, just try to listen to tracks 5-7 and tell us what you think. LOL Anyway, I really enjoyed your previous description of UTP. I listened to that a couple times last night. It hasn't been in my CD player for quite awhile, so  |
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Post by Edgewise on Sept 18, 2004 12:48:46 GMT -5
Okay Carly, you've got yourself a deal. Tomorrow (I'm about to head out tonight, as I have a hot date [translated: I am having dinner with my parents, and am trying to look 'cool' on the 'net]), I will listen to those three songs alles tag and see if I can view them in a different light. Actually, don't kill me, but I think Suede is one of the ones I always skip, because she just seems to be saying "suede" over and over for what seems to be forever. It's like (entering the 14th minute) "suede... suede... suede... suede..." etc., and I'm like "okay Tori, I've got the message" <skips to 1,000 Oceans>.
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Post by DaturaFae on Sept 18, 2004 16:42:59 GMT -5
Hi Toriphiles! I've been a fan of Tori since I heard Cornflake Girl. I was only about eleven back then but I thought that song was amazing. The first Tori item I bought was Pretty Good Year Part 2 (with Honey and Black Swan). I live in the UK. My first album of hers was Under the Pink, then Little Earthquakes, then the others in order. My favourite album is Under the Pink (it just makes me think of those really cold, but really bright, winter mornings for some reason... it has a really pleasantly cold feel to it). I love all her albums except To Venus and Back, which only has four decent songs on it (Concertina, Glory of the 80s, 1000 Oceans and Bliss) - the rest is, to put it bluntly, garbage. The live CD however is amazing. Welcome Edgewise! I came to love Tori from hearing "Cornflake Girl" as well, and bought Under the Pink before Little Earthquakes. Although, I think I didn't actually buy a Tori CD until Boys for Pele came out (I borrowed the first two every once in while when I could), simply because I was lazy about buying CDs at that time. I would just wait until a holiday and ask for them as presents. I love your description of Under the Pink, and I often think of it as my favorite, too (though I am very indecisive when it comes to choosing favorite songs... ok, I'm just very indecisive in general!) I agree that TVAB is not my favorite, and the first disc is definitely less played in my stereo than all of my other Tori CDs. I would never call it garbage, though. I am a big fan of "Datura" (obviously) and "Riot Proof". Anyway, it's very nice to meet you and I hope to get to know you better in here. Welcome, again, and happy posting! ~Lauren |
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Post by Edgewise on Sept 19, 2004 9:58:11 GMT -5
Hi Lauren. The song that does it for me (in a bad way) is Spring Haze. It's like, when all is said and done, what is the point of that song? It's just an overly long over produced... mess! I think it's Tori's worst song. Ever. But you know, Glory of the 80s, Bliss, 1000 Oceans and Concertina are some of my most favourite Tori songs. It's just To Venus and Back is the only album of hers where I don't like songs on it (I like every song she's ever done bar the few on To Venus and Back), so I guess that's why I don't listen to it much. |
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Post by Leonie on Sept 19, 2004 10:04:46 GMT -5
welcome to the forum edgewise!
I liked your thread on the b-sides! It's interesting to read everyone's opinion on it.
I hope you enjoy it here and feel welcome!
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Post by Natasha~ on Sept 19, 2004 12:45:49 GMT -5
Speaking of TVAB....BOTH my discs got broken in my back pack!  @#*&@#($!!! xo |
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Post by Mary on Sept 20, 2004 1:33:28 GMT -5
I am a big fan of "Datura" (obviously) and "Riot Proof". (are you spreading this virus?!) lol  |
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Post by Mary on Sept 20, 2004 1:35:08 GMT -5
The song that does it for me (in a bad way) is Spring Haze. It's like, when all is said and done, what is the point of that song? It's just an overly long over produced... mess! I think it's Tori's worst song. Ever.  (More than that I cannot say because somebody might be closely watching my comments on favorite songs. Yes, that's a favorite song!! omg...) |
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Post by fearscape222 on Sept 20, 2004 12:53:56 GMT -5
Ohhhh, Caaaazlry!!!!.....(are you spreading this virus?!) lol I think it's the same sentiment as "what came first, the chicken or the egg" |
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Post by Edgewise on Sept 20, 2004 13:36:14 GMT -5
Goodness I keep putting my foot in it Mary don't I? :\
My problem is that I haven't given the album a chance. I'm the first to admit that. But the thing is, I'd sooner put on Earthquakes or Pele, you know?
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Post by :~:fishdust:~: on Sept 29, 2004 2:08:12 GMT -5
hello people! im new! just joined like half an hour ago........ havent had the chance to look at all the threads yet (theres so many! :  ....... just wanna say HEYLOW!!!  and BEEEG HUGS everyone!!!  see ya ard!!! |
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Post by orfeo on Sept 29, 2004 3:05:03 GMT -5
hello people! im new! just joined like half an hour ago........ havent had the chance to look at all the threads yet (theres so many! : ....... just wanna say HEYLOW!!! and BEEEG HUGS everyone!!! see ya ard!!! Well, let me be the first to say hello back (seeing as how I normally end up one of the LAST, or don't do it at all). And let me also say you've got the use of smilies sorted out super-quick! |
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Post by ♥Mary♥ on Sept 29, 2004 11:29:41 GMT -5
Hi fishdust!! (I know Carly is just gonna LOVE your name! LOL) Welcome!  *impressed that Trevor made it here first* |
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