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Five songs where the bass guitar gets to lead for once:!http://mog.com/pictures/4432/pictures/3634.jpeg?1150930794!Thx to lemontwist for telepathic approval for the picture of George here.1) New Order - The Perfect KissThis song holds a special place in my heart, as it is the song that popped my New Order cherry. I saw the video on MTV, and just stared slack-jawed until it ended. I was amazed by the intense concentration on the song, the coldness and apparent lack of feeling, but most of all, the way Peter Hook absolutely mutilated his bass the whole song through, and especially on the descending bass line at the end.2) Public Image Ltd. - CareeringI just found out a week or so ago that Jah Wobble (THE Jah Wobble), the first bass player for PiL, hadn't ever picked up a bass until John Lydon invited him to join. I'd say he took to it pretty well. I also recently read that the deep bass sound found in this song, and the rest of the songs on Metal Box / Second Edition, was created by using an old bass amp, pointing it a foot from the atudio wall and putting a mike in the space between. That might be part of what Bob Dylan was complaining about when he said that most modern recordings suck, nobody comes up with innovative stuff like that, they just ProTool it or whatever, and it doesn't sound the same, of course.3) Bauhaus - Stgmata MartyrI could cite a dozen songs where David J's bass stole the show for this band, but this has always been my favorite. I know, what's the deal with a Mormon liking this song, or any Bauhaus, for that matter? Dunno, just one of the many contradictions that make me the quirky, charming person I am :)4) The Faint - I DisappearI very much liked their album "Danse Macabre", but when "Wet From Birth" came out, I sure didn't expect this. A massive bass riff right in my face, and even some dubwise rhythm. Still kicks my butt two years later. BTW, you know they have "a MOG profile":http://mog.com/The_Faint, no? Well, go trust them, who wouldn't want to get their updates on the new album?5) Primal Scream - Autobahn 66Let's forget for a moment the obvious Krautrock influence (OK, Bobby, you named your song after the autobahn, heavy Krautrock thing going, got it, no need to spell it out) and enjoy the forward thrust of Mani's bass (an underrated bassist from his days with the Stone Roses). Aaaaaaaaaaaahhh.So, what are your faves, MOGgers?
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