riekuzz
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Post by riekuzz on Jan 9, 2016 21:06:14 GMT
Hello, This is basically my first post here. So let me introduce myself I'm a younger fan of Rock music. I try to discover as much Classic Rock bands as I can. As a huge fan of AC/DC and The Rolling Stones, knowing all their songs ect... and saw AC/DC live as well. I discovered Status Quo a view months ago and since then I'm listening alot to their greatest hits and a view albums. Now I want to buy Quo albums on Vinyl, but since they made 31 Albums I really don't know wich albums to pick... So I really hoped you guys could help me out by selecting their best albums. And uhm... How bad are their baddest albums? Cheers!  |
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Post by Tʰᵉ Wᵃˡˡ Oᶠ Dᵉᵃᵗʰ on Jan 9, 2016 21:20:08 GMT
Welcome to the board.  Golden period of Quo would be: Piledriver Hello Quo On The Level Blue For You Rockin All Over The World (John Eden Remix) Then for earlier raw Quo stuff "Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon" and "Dog of Two Head". You hear Quo progressing into their bluesy rock. The "Whatever You Want" album is another corker. "Just Supposin'" is a good one too. There's 10. These are obviously my choices. Quo appeals to many different types of fan but first 6 listed would usually be in the staple library. I'm not really qualified to tell you anything from their lighter period (1986 onwards). |
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riekuzz
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Post by riekuzz on Jan 9, 2016 21:28:21 GMT
Already listened to the Rockin All Over The World album, I really liked it. So by 1986 to now... You mean bad?
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Post by Tʰᵉ Wᵃˡˡ Oᶠ Dᵉᵃᵗʰ on Jan 9, 2016 21:32:26 GMT
Already listened to the Rockin All Over The World album, I really liked it. So by 1986 to now... You mean bad? I don't like them but many people do. It's obviously a personal choice. At a push, "Heavy Traffic" wasn't too bad. I didn't mind "Rock Till You Drop" either. I'd avoid the cover albums though. Don't Stop Famous in the Last Century Riffs |
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Post by Tʰᵉ Wᵃˡˡ Oᶠ Dᵉᵃᵗʰ on Jan 9, 2016 21:35:37 GMT
There are two earlier albums. "Picturesque Matchstickable Messages From The Status Quo" and "Spare Parts" but I'd leave them alone and listen to the other stuff first.
If you're feeling up to it, it might be interesting for you to listen to them in order starting from "Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon"
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Post by Tʰᵉ Wᵃˡˡ Oᶠ Dᵉᵃᵗʰ on Jan 9, 2016 21:42:16 GMT
Full Order for you:
Picturesque Matchstickable Messages From The Status Quo
Spare Parts
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Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon
Dog Of Two Head
Piledriver
Hello!
Quo
On The Level
Blue For You
Rockin All Over the World
If You Can't Stand The Heat
Whatever You Want
Just Supposin'
Never Too Late
1+9+8+2
Back To Back
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In The Army Now
Ain't Complaining
Perfect Remedy
Rock Till You Drop
Thirsty Work
Don't Stop
Under The Influence
Famous In The Last Century
Heavy Traffic
Riffs
The Party Ain't Over Yet
In Search Of The Fourth Chord
Quid Pro Quo
Bula Quo!
Aquostic: Stripped Bare
There's also the excellent Live! double album released in 1977. That one is a must.
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Post by Railroad17 on Jan 9, 2016 23:17:52 GMT
Piledriver..a fcukin masterpeice.If they had recorded this and nothing else it would be enough.
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Post by Railroad17 on Jan 9, 2016 23:19:35 GMT
Hello, This is basically my first post here. So let me introduce myself I'm a younger fan of Rock music. I try to discover as much Classic Rock bands as I can. As a huge fan of AC/DC and The Rolling Stones, knowing all their songs ect... and saw AC/DC live as well. I discovered Status Quo a view months ago and since then I'm listening alot to their greatest hits and a view albums. Now I want to buy Quo albums on Vinyl, but since they made 31 Albums I really don't know wich albums to pick... So I really hoped you guys could help me out by selecting their best albums. And uhm... How bad are their baddest albums? Cheers! Listening to Piledriver on vinyl...you're in for a treat. |
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Post by americanquo on Jan 10, 2016 4:07:27 GMT
As you can tell this is a touchy subject, but I'm also new to Quo, about a year now, and so my perspective is similar to yours. I'll list my favorites and then get beat up by the purists.
In no particular order of the Frantic Four, which is classic Quo.
Piledriver
Hello
Quo
On the Level
Blue For You
Rockin All Over the World
If You Can't Stand the Heat (NOTE: this is a very divisive album. I freakin' love it, but a lot of others hate it)
Just Supposin'
Whatever You Want
Never Too Late
Ma Kelly's and Dog are both good, but not as good to me.
For something that combines both, The Other Side of Quo is a collection of rarities and b-sides and has some good stuff, but I don't know about vinyl.
In post-86 Quo
In Search of the Fourth Chord is a damned good rocker
Heavy Traffic
Quid Pro Quo
The Party Ain't Over Yet
Rock Til You Drop
Hope this helps a bit.
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riekuzz
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Post by riekuzz on Jan 10, 2016 10:11:43 GMT
Thank you everyone!
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Post by dennis on Jan 10, 2016 10:31:12 GMT
Full Order for you: Picturesque Matchstickable Messages From The Status Quo Spare Parts ----- Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon Dog Of Two Head Piledriver Hello! Quo On The Level Blue For You Rockin All Over the World If You Can't Stand The Heat Whatever You Want Just Supposin' Never Too Late -----1+9+8+2 Back To Back In The Army Now Ain't Complaining Perfect Remedy Rock Till You Drop Thirsty Work Don't Stop Under The Influence Famous In The Last Century Heavy Traffic Riffs The Party Ain't Over Yet In Search Of The Fourth Chord Quid Pro Quo Bula Quo! Aquostic: Stripped Bare There's also the excellent Live! double album released in 1977. That one is a must.Fixed that for ya! |
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Post by Tʰᵉ Wᵃˡˡ Oᶠ Dᵉᵃᵗʰ on Jan 10, 2016 12:26:40 GMT
Full Order for you: Picturesque Matchstickable Messages From The Status Quo Spare Parts ----- Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon Dog Of Two Head Piledriver Hello! Quo On The Level Blue For You Rockin All Over the World If You Can't Stand The Heat Whatever You Want Just Supposin' Never Too Late -----1+9+8+2 Back To Back In The Army Now Ain't Complaining Perfect Remedy Rock Till You Drop Thirsty Work Don't Stop Under The Influence Famous In The Last Century Heavy Traffic Riffs The Party Ain't Over Yet In Search Of The Fourth Chord Quid Pro Quo Bula Quo! Aquostic: Stripped Bare There's also the excellent Live! double album released in 1977. That one is a must.Fixed that for ya! Yeah, I did think of doing that but I thought someone would lose their rattle. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2016 16:59:54 GMT
Anything after Back 2 Back isn't really STATUS QUO ,more a diluted form that just lived of the name , Just buy the albums from 71-76 and you won't be disappointed , then 77-85 they went a bit iffy .
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Post by dennis on Jan 10, 2016 20:20:41 GMT
Yeah, I did think of doing that but I thought someone would lose their rattle. Aye! For some folks post Live Aid is the big change & I agree with that regarding live performances. However, on record in particular, they just weren't the same after John left, imo. Of course, some folks might say they may as well have packed it all in after the Live! album - for others it all went to shit when Elvis went to Hollywood! |
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Post by 37 on Jan 10, 2016 20:33:12 GMT
All you have to do is crack open a couple of beers, put on some decent headphones lay back on the sofa then have the Quo Live 1977 album recorded at the legendary Glasgow Apollo in October 1976 pounding through those `cans`. Job done, I would say!
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