Re: please, no more with the "lazy dykes."
It's absolutely beautiful, really. That's my honest opinion.
I don't think you could describe it as a "b-side reject" or whatever. I know I'm not the only one who feels this way, but yes there are more "immediate" pop moments on Quarry. I love FOTGTD, and have written numerous posts on how amazing HCAPKHIF is! Dykes is gorgeous though
> wait, are you still going on about "lazy dykes." broken, if that
> is your real name, i respect your opinion and all, but even you have to
> admit that the song ranks at the bottom 20% of his entire catalog -- both
> smiths and solo. it's an ok song, but it deserves b-side status at best.
> he's had so many throwaway songs in the past: oh phoney, born to hang,
> mexico (which has yet to see the official light of day) that are better
> than this.
> be honest, it's no where near the best on "quarry." have you
> heard "first of the gang yet" or "how can anyone possibly
> know..?" those are the standout tracks. "lazy dykes" is
> just album filler -- every one of his albums has had filler -- from the
> smiths on. it's just a fact.
> personally, i just think you enjoy the flap you're brushing up by waving
> the flag of allegance that you hold for this sub-standard song. no
> offense, but to call it the best on the album (yes, i'm "old
> school" i call them albums and i've been a fan since the -- gasp! --
> mid-80s).
> please, no more with the "lazy dykes."