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giddyoldgoat February 15 2007, 18:59:25 UTC
The version of In the Street used on That 70s Show isn't by Big Star

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mcatzilut February 15 2007, 19:03:45 UTC
Different versions -- I think the original theme is by Big Star. Then there's a Cheap Trick version. There may be others.

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giddyoldgoat February 15 2007, 22:25:22 UTC
'original theme' = written by Alex fuckin Chilton, so uh yeah

mark s once said on ILM that big star were no better/worse than wishbone ash so maybe you cld review some wishbone ash albs next

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stertay February 16 2007, 02:08:41 UTC
I think you're absolutely correct. This album depends greatly on context. It's where Alex Chilton comes apart. Hit record status at 16 with the Box Tops, followed by some of the greatest powerpop ever written on the first two Big Star albums. His work is brilliant on those two records. I mean, it doesn't get much better that "Thirteen," which has an amazingly sensitive Chilton vocal. Then, it all comes apart. Right here, in front of the listener's ears, so to speak. And Chilton never put it back together again, despite some isolated fine performances from his solo career. This is sonic psychodrama. But I think it is hard to really get that from the album heard our of conext.

Incidentally, your review starts somewhat negatively, and then becomes more positive as it goes along. That's what this album induces --- profound ambivalence.

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stertay February 16 2007, 02:19:49 UTC
Incidentally, it is indicative of what's wrong with Pitchfork's list that neither #1 Record or Radio City is on their list.. I mean, come on!!!

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slvrraven February 18 2007, 07:26:53 UTC
ah. being awake at 2am for the reruns of 70s show.
"magic time" you say.
whatever.

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