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So Long, So Good: 10 Mammoth songs.

Friday, July 24, 2009 - 6:24 am - BlackFrancis

...So one day you buy a record, you get it home and look down the track listing and see a song thats 10 minutes...most people would skip thinking 'shit thats to f*cking long'....whats wrong with you people they r there for a reason

No, but seriously...give these mammoth tunes a chance, it will be worth it. Below is a list of my fav 8 minute plus songs.

1. 'Desolation Row' by Bob Dylan (11:20).

A psychedelic tale of biblical preportions. Utter Brilliance from Start to eventual End.

2. Marquee Moon' by Television (10:47).

Punk marathon with the best bridge...EVER!

3. 'Oh Well' by Fleetwood Mac (9:03).

A simple tale of a man who is in the belief that he doesn't measure up to the image of God.....but 'Oh Well'.......and the riff......*dribbles on the keyboard*.....is the best.

4. 'The End' by The Doors (11:43).

Jim and the Band that their best..........................OM.

5. 'American Pie' by Don McLean (8:32).

'All American tale'.....but don't let that stop....its really infectious.

6.
'Long Road Out of Eden' by The Eagles (10:13).

As a rule, most comebacks are utter w*nk, but this tune goes from strength to strength. And the solo......for want of a better word...Orgasmic.

7. 'The Stars are Projectors' by Modest Mouse (8:47).

....The Last 3 minutes defined music in 2000.

8. 'Shine on You Crazy Diamond (I-V)' by Pink Floyd (13:31).

A fitting tribute to a musical lunatic...with some of David Gilmour's greatest solos.

Plus its my Mum's fav song.

9. I am the Resurrection' by The Stone Roses (8:14).

Perfect balance of rock 'n' roll and 'Madchester rave'...plus the end instrumental take you up, down and side to side...'Ave It!

10.'Hallogallo' by NEU! (9:47).

Its German and its long....no its not a weird porn film.

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Chris Lloyd-Jones.

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