Page 2 of 5 FirstFirst 12345 LastLast
Results 11 to 20 of 41

Thread: Disco Strangler

  1. #11
    Stuck on the Border
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Posts
    1,948

    Default Re: Disco Strangler

    I believe Don (Felder) says in his book that the song was their way of mocking the disco music/scene. Personally I think the song is a mess and the vocal melody is the worst Don Henley has ever sung. It can't even be called a melody. The "Look at me, just look at me, I'm beautiful, I'm beautiful, I'm somebody" part is the worst. It's terrible rhythmically and just drags. The irony is that there were a lot fo great disco songs, but their "disco" song was beyond horrible. A parody should be at least listenable.

  2. #12
    Stuck on the Border
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    24,191

    Default Re: Disco Strangler

    But I don't think the music of TDS is intended to sound like disco & I don't think the song is a parody. It is a criticism.

  3. #13
    Stuck on the Border GlennLover's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    New Brunswick, Canada
    Posts
    5,912

    Default Re: Disco Strangler

    Quote Originally Posted by Freypower View Post
    But I don't think the music of TDS is intended to sound like disco & I don't think the song is a parody. It is a criticism.
    I agree.

  4. #14
    Stuck on the Border Topkat's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    New York, NY
    Posts
    3,321

    Default Re: Disco Strangler

    I believe it is critical of the disco era, but the song itself is just horrible all the way around, no matter how you look at it. Probably one of the Eagles worst songs EVER

  5. #15
    Moderator Ive always been a dreamer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Cruising down the center of a two-way street in VA
    Posts
    20,198

    Default Re: Disco Strangler

    Well I'm one that likes The Disco Strangler okay. Even though I agree it is probably the worst song in the Eagles catalog, it doesn't make my ears bleed. I think the lyrics are clever and up to Eagles standards.

    "People don't run out of dreams: People just run out of time ..."
    Glenn Frey 11/06/1948 - 01/18/2016

  6. #16
    Stuck on the Border
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    24,191

    Default Re: Disco Strangler

    In my opinion it is not 'worse' than I Wish You Peace or Visions, and I commend them for doing something a bit edgier.

  7. #17
    Stuck on the Border
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Posts
    1,948

    Default Re: Disco Strangler

    Quote Originally Posted by Freypower View Post
    But I don't think the music of TDS is intended to sound like disco & I don't think the song is a parody. It is a criticism.
    You're right. I was wrong. But in my opinion criticism doesn't get through very effectively when the song that criticises is much more unlistenable than what it criticises.
    Last edited by chaim; 11-19-2012 at 07:51 AM.

  8. #18
    Stuck on the Border Topkat's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2011
    Location
    New York, NY
    Posts
    3,321

    Default Re: Disco Strangler

    Quote Originally Posted by chaim View Post
    You're right. I was wrong. But in my opinion criticism doesn't get through very effectively when the song that criticises is much more unlistenable than what it criticises.
    This song is worse than disco to me & I can't stand disco!

  9. #19
    Stuck on the Border TimothyBFan's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    Waiting in the weeds of Northern Indiana
    Posts
    11,565

    Default Re: Disco Strangler

    You guys are really starting to upset me with all the DS hate.
    He sings it high, he plays it low

  10. #20
    Stuck on the Border Prettymaid's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Somewhere out on that horizon
    Posts
    11,245

    Default Re: Disco Strangler

    I don't hate it Willie...I just think its wonky.
    ~ Cathy ~

    And I dream I'm on vacation 'Cause I like the way that sounds,
    It's a perfect occupation for me.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •