Free CDs in the newspapers

Theodoric · 26-06-2004, 12:16

Free CDs seem to be the flavour of the month. If you're an Express or Mail reader then it's clear that all the old fuddy duddies want is compilations of the usual classical warhorses. If you want umpteen versions of the largo from the New World Symphony or the first movement of Beethoven's fifth, then buy the Mail or the Express.

On the other hand, the Guardian obviously feels that what its readers want is the latest in rock. Now, one of the things about the Guardian that I find totally resistible is its unspoken assumption that what its readers want is cutting edge fashion, be it music, clothes or food.

Today's Guardian is given away a free CD with people I have never even heard of, namely Zero7, Orbital, Basement Jaxx and Death in Vegas. So, what would be your response to these:

1) Sorry, can't talk now, I'm rushing out to buy today's copy of the Guardian.

2) Well, I wouldn't throw it in the bin if it came through the letter box.

3) Never heard of them.

4) Pretentious rubbish typical of the things liked by Guardian readers.

danielf · 26-06-2004, 12:20

We usually buy The Guardian on Saturdays, but I never even listen to the CD that comes with it (Though I'm pretty much an (indie) rock person). But, I don't throw them away either. I might try today's cd though.

Dave Stones · 26-06-2004, 12:32

i would be number 3. kind of a moot point for me really though, as i listen to heavy metal/rock music and am a sun reader.....

aliferste · 26-06-2004, 17:02

Its not rock, some of them are dance stuff. I would be 1

I buy it every week has some great articles and a little telly book as well

Shaun · 26-06-2004, 17:10

I meant to get a copy of the Guardian today just for this (but I was late for the train

) so I guess I'd be:

1) Sorry, can't talk now, I'm rushing out to buy today's copy of the Guardian.

I can't normally stand the Guardian it the layout just doesn't have the right feel to it. I also dislike the bad spelling/grammar (although I haven't read it recently so it may be better now), its like getting the units wrong in an equation. If they cant be bothered to get the little things right how on earth can they get the big ones right?

26-06-2004, 17:48

All these are pretty good. I think most are at glasto this year at least i know Zero7, Orbital and Basement Jaxx are. Would have loved to have gone just to see Basement Jaxx and Orbital. Ah well

**Maggy** · 26-06-2004, 17:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Theodoric

Free CDs seem to be the flavour of the month. If you're an Express or Mail reader then it's clear that all the old fuddy duddies want is compilations of the usual classical warhorses. If you want umpteen versions of the largo from the New World Symphony or the first movement of Beethoven's fifth, then buy the Mail or the Express.

On the other hand, the Guardian obviously feels that what its readers want is the latest in rock. Now, one of the things about the Guardian that I find totally resistible is its unspoken assumption that what its readers want is cutting edge fashion, be it music, clothes or food.

Today's Guardian is given away a free CD with people I have never even heard of, namely Zero7, Orbital, Basement Jaxx and Death in Vegas. So, what would be your response to these:

1) Sorry, can't talk now, I'm rushing out to buy today's copy of the Guardian.

2) Well, I wouldn't throw it in the bin if it came through the letter box.

3) Never heard of them.

4) Pretentious rubbish typical of the things liked by Guardian readers.

Mine would be I don't need to because my daughter will be buying it.And yes I've heard of them.

Halcyon · 26-06-2004, 18:11

Orbital rock !!!

They have been around for ages and are playing their last ever gig at Glastonbury this month.
They are a fusion of beats and breaks, with electronic ambient pads and twisted sounds. They are one of my fave groups and are two brothers, the Hartnoll brothers.

Tracks like Chime, The Box, The Girl with the sun in her head, Funny Break, Satan, The Saint, are true classics and they are a gift to the electronic music scene.

Thats my 2 cents on Orbital anyway.

Tezcatlipoca · 26-06-2004, 18:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Theodoric

Today's Guardian is given away a free CD with people I have never even heard of, namely Zero7, Orbital, Basement Jaxx and Death in Vegas. So, what would be your response to these:

1) Sorry, can't talk now, I'm rushing out to buy today's copy of the Guardian.

No.1, 'cos I usually buy it (or the Indy) anyway.

The only tracks on the CD which I'm bothered about are the Orbital ones.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aliferste

Its not rock, some of them are dance stuff. I would be 1

I buy it every week has some great articles and a little telly book as well

Yeah. It's certainly not a rock compilation...

little telly book..."The Guide"

Great little mag. Very funny reviews in it.

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Originally Posted by dellwear

I also dislike the bad spelling/grammar (although I haven't read it recently so it may be better now)

Heh, it's not got better at all. The "Grauniad" still has many a typo & error.

Tezcatlipoca · 26-06-2004, 18:16

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Originally Posted by Halcyon

Orbital rock !!!

They have been around for ages and are playing their last ever gig at Glastonbury this month.
They are a fusion of beats and breaks, with electronic ambient pads and twisted sounds. They are one of my fave groups and are two brothers, the Hartnoll brothers.

Tracks like Chime, The Box, The Girl with the sun in her head, Funny Break, Satan, The Saint, are true classics and they are a gift to the electronic music scene.

Thats my 2 cents on Orbital anyway.

Definitely

"In Sides" is still one of my fave albums of all time. Classic.

punky · 26-06-2004, 18:21

I heard that before, that The Guardian is always full of spelling/grammar mistakes. I wouldn't know because I don't really read it that much, and that is only online articles.

What is the deal with that?

26-06-2004, 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halcyon

Orbital rock !!!

They have been around for ages and are playing their last ever gig at Glastonbury this month.
They are a fusion of beats and breaks, with electronic ambient pads and twisted sounds. They are one of my fave groups and are two brothers, the Hartnoll brothers.

Tracks like Chime, The Box, The Girl with the sun in her head, Funny Break, Satan, The Saint, are true classics and they are a gift to the electronic music scene.

Thats my 2 cents on Orbital anyway.

I did wonder when you would be popping up Halcyon (guessed cause of the name)

In sides is one of the best albums in the world. Am totally gutted that can't go to Glasto this year, especially as all my mates seem to be going.

Theodoric · 26-06-2004, 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by aliferste

Its not rock, some of them are dance stuff. I would be 1

I buy it every week has some great articles and a little telly book as well

I've got to admit that the little telly book is really useful. The only downside is that, being a little book, my wife is always mislaying it.

Theodoric · 26-06-2004, 18:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by punky

I heard that before, that The Guardian is always full of spelling/grammar mistakes. I wouldn't know because I don't really read it that much, and that is only online articles.

What is the deal with that?

The Guardian used to be notorious for spelling mistakes, hence the reference to the Grauniad, originally popularised by Private Eye, by oldies such as myself. It seems to have got better since the arrival of the computer.

punky · 26-06-2004, 18:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Theodoric

The Guardian used to be notorious for spelling mistakes, hence the reference to the Grauniad, originally popularised by Private Eye, by oldies such as myself. It seems to have got better since the arrival of the computer.

So it wasn't deliberately for a good reason, it was just bad writing/editing?

I'd thought the spelling and grammar would be spot as The Guardian is supposed to be read and staffed by intellectually superior people?