The Shoes have written more songs I like than the Cars. Sorry that's just how I feel
― Colonel Poo, Thursday, 14 June 2018 19:11 (five years ago) link
WHOA, shocked this hasn't been polled before! I have a sentimental favorite in mind but gonna listen to the record again to check
― bunny slopes, Thursday, 14 June 2018 19:23 (five years ago) link
Automatic thread bump. This poll is closing tomorrow.
― System, Wednesday, 20 June 2018 00:01 (five years ago) link
This is bad timing but Fatal, It Really Hurts and She'll Disappear are all better than anything the Cars ever did. And I was bigging up the Cars tonight because the bar was playing Just What I Needed tonight and nobody but me even knew what it was. British/Australian people only know Drive, it's a sorry situation. They were all like the Cars? Isn't that some cheesy 80s band? Yes they are but they were fucking brilliant for years before that you bastards.
― Colonel Poo, Wednesday, 20 June 2018 00:40 (five years ago) link
Automatic thread bump. This poll's results are now in.
― System, Thursday, 21 June 2018 00:01 (five years ago) link
this is worse than a bad song winning. now that i know this album, i'm starting a band.
― Hunt3r, Thursday, 21 June 2018 00:02 (five years ago) link
every thread needs to become a poll about this album until you fuckers wise up and start voting
― Arch Bacon (rushomancy), Thursday, 21 June 2018 00:23 (five years ago) link
"More than 10 votes would surprise me." So I'm not surprised. But still disappointed they're not better known.
― clemenza, Thursday, 21 June 2018 01:26 (five years ago) link
Forgot to vote, love this band. Would have probably voted Boys dont lie
― ✖✖✖ (Moka), Thursday, 21 June 2018 02:41 (five years ago) link
Maybe Fire for a While too. That song sounds ahead of its time. It could be a MBV song.
― ✖✖✖ (Moka), Thursday, 21 June 2018 02:48 (five years ago) link
late vote for "capital gain"
(sry)
― budo jeru, Sunday, 15 July 2018 23:08 (five years ago) link
Mildly surprised nobody mentioned this yet on the thread:
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/shoes-black-vinyl-shoes-anthology-1973-1978-3cd-clamshell-boxset/
― Ned Raggett, Monday, 16 July 2018 02:40 (five years ago) link
listening to "one in versailles" this morning. what an amazing record and a great way to start the day !
i think it's easily as good as BVS, which is another way of saying it's one of the best records ever. not sure why people aren't constantly being blown away by how good it is.
― budo jeru, Wednesday, 5 August 2020 15:39 (three years ago) link
Didn't realize there was a Shoes box set put out this year:
http://louderthanwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Shoes-300x300.jpg
Was looking for a gift for a friend--I've got all their Elektra albums. I don't know what "clamshell" means, but not exactly a bargain: five songs per CD.
― clemenza, Friday, 18 December 2020 02:32 (three years ago) link
I see above there was an earlier box set two years ago. Giving them as many box sets as votes for the #1 songs in this poll.
― clemenza, Friday, 18 December 2020 02:37 (three years ago) link
this record rules. still haven't heard the elektra records
― budo jeru, Friday, 18 December 2020 05:25 (three years ago) link
i almost said: well, i've heard "bazooka" — but then remembered i always confuse that with "boomerang" — the latter is the third elektra record, the former is '75 demos. what's the best song on "present tense" ? or "tongue twister" ?
― budo jeru, Friday, 18 December 2020 05:28 (three years ago) link
Present Tense - "Too Late," I'd say, then "Tomorrow Night" or "Now and Then"Tongue Twister - "Yes or No"
https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9VL9YyBm2M
― clemenza, Friday, 18 December 2020 06:01 (three years ago) link
ah thanks
― budo jeru, Friday, 18 December 2020 17:51 (three years ago) link