Edited by mathman0806 - May 23 2021 at 13:54

Edited by JD - May 09 2021 at 19:40

Nice poll idea! (I have the impression we're going to do the 4 elements...). I actually have to do some correction work of student papers, but procrastinating... So, I already started listening - let's immediately start the hostilities...:

mathman: Type O Negative with Summer Breeze / Set Me On Fire, two for the price of one. I actually like the second part of the song better, but they match well together to convey something broodingly darkish. I'm not a fan of that heavy guitar wall sound, nor of the monotonous rhythm, but it's not that unpleasant at all. Ironic final... Danger! High Voltage by Electric Six starts with a funky guitar riff, then adds a disco beat (because that's where the fire is) before turning in a quirky indie-rock song. Very silly lyrics and clip that matches the fun you hear in their playing. Not really my cup of tea, though. Banco de Gaia start with a ritualistic percussion in order to Burn The Witch, then electronics and a more rock tinged drumming set in and install is in a kind of electro/techno rock track; quite nice! (makes me think a bit of what Chris Evans & David Hanselmann did in the early 80s). I do not really remember the Harry Nilsson track (despite the fact that I have seen the film several times). Jump Into The Fire has a dramatic sense (especially in the singing) and an urge in the playing, but somehow it doesn't really touch me. Great drum interlude though, later joined by a rollicking bass, at 4 mins in...

JD: I don't have many soundtracks, but this is one I do have, because I quite like what Eric Serra does (also quite like his solo album RXRA, check it out!). The problem with soundtracks for me is often that without the film, something is missing; Heat is not an exception - on one hand it is a bit monotonous, and on the other hand a bit too short (now, is that a paradox?). J. Geils Band's Flamethrower, is quite a busy funky track; not quite my preferred genre. It is entertaining in a way, but a bit too busy to my liking. Boston, haha, that's funny... I played that album just yesterday after a very long time, more to check out if it was really worth while (I also have their Third Stage "No synthesizers!" album...) They did some good tracks, like Smokin' here, but overall their work is a bit dull and too straight forward. Great rock 'n roll (but a whole album becomes soon too much of the same...).

Edited by Lewian - May 10 2021 at 04:43

^I believe we are exposed to the depths of the Romanian rock scene, as presented by Cristi. Some pretty good suggestion on the previous poll, hope these can hold up.

nick_h_nz wrote: Fire is a far more popular topic than water, and I can loads of possibilities spring to mind without me even putting any thought into it. The first to come to mind is one that is probably in the front of my mind due to hearing it more recently, but certainly still worth sharing, I think. Five the Hierophant - Fire From Frozen Cloud