Collins or Ferry?
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Topic: Collins or Ferry?
Posted By: zbida
Subject: Collins or Ferry?
Date Posted: January 14 2010 at 08:28
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Hello!
Two former (?) members of progressive groups and both even aren't on PA as solo artists now! Above you have their two releases I love most - which one do you prefer?
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Posted By: snobb
Date Posted: January 14 2010 at 11:02
| Bryan Ferry is mostly great or at least good, Collins debut is so-so, all other albums (inc. Face Value) - almost unlistenable pop. |
Posted By: Zebedee
Date Posted: January 14 2010 at 11:13
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Bryan Ferry by miles, Boys and Girls is just good artsy pop and a very enjoyable record. Most of Phil Collins' solo work is terrible. And while Face Value may be his best record as a solo artist, it's still weak in comparison to Bryan Ferry. Btw, shouldn't this poll be in General Music Discussions? Their solo works aren't prog imo. ------------- 
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Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: January 14 2010 at 11:29
I've just noticed that crawling insect in your signature! Genius. For a second I tried to blow that off my screen!  ... 
Must admist I've not heard the Ferry album, so I wont vote, but I cant imagine it beig worse than any Collins solo effort. I can tolerate Face Value, but beyond that..no thanks! ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Zebedee wrote:Posted By: musicbandit
Date Posted: January 14 2010 at 11:36
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Face Value's a very good album, and so's Hello I must be going and But seriously in my opinion. Try them, you might be pleasantly surprised. |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: January 14 2010 at 11:49
I think I've most of his solo albums. Three you mention aren't terrible, just too pop for me. No Jacket Required was beyond the pale for me, though..  That was the last one I actually parted with cash for, when it came out. I think I listened to it twice.------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: Vompatti
Date Posted: January 14 2010 at 12:12
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Collins, although I prefer No Jacket Required.
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Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: January 14 2010 at 12:42
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Ferry, though I prefer Bride Stripped Bare ------------- What? |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: January 14 2010 at 12:51
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I liked Collins' first solo. Even just bought a CD of it recently. It has it's good moments. I've had Ferry's Bete Noire and Taxi for about ten years (got them used). Big Roxy fan, but those two I could do without easily. Have yet to try Boys and Girls or any other solo Ferrys.
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Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: January 14 2010 at 16:43
I think Face Value is a great album, full of emotion, great playing, and, dare I say it, more than a hint of a little prog
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Posted By: halabalushindigus
Date Posted: January 15 2010 at 20:43
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Bryan Ferry is a singer I would rather listen to.
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Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: January 16 2010 at 04:29
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Collin's first is the most creative of his solo albums, as far as I heard them.
Boys and Girls is not from Ferry's most artistic period, though.
So I chose Collins.
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Posted By: mohaveman
Date Posted: January 28 2010 at 16:09
| Ferry by far |
Posted By: mohaveman
Date Posted: January 28 2010 at 16:10
| Ferry by far |
Posted By: ko
Date Posted: January 29 2010 at 17:20
| Ferry |
Posted By: The Doctor
Date Posted: January 29 2010 at 17:42
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Collins. While not prog, I find Face Value to be an incredibly emotional and well-written and executed album. I like Ferry's solo work but Boys and Girls is nothing special imo, whereas Face Value is something special. ------------- I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you? |
Posted By: Bitterblogger
Date Posted: January 29 2010 at 18:50
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Ferry's body of solo work is more impressive. Plus, Gilmour plays on this one, which I think is a standout.
Only two comments above praise anything other than Face Value, the only Collins solo I'll ever own.
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