Hey. Let's have a go at My Nation Underground. Surely one of the worst albums EVER. Or so the story goes. After all, the great man himself doesn't like it.
Bollocks! He doesn't like Scott Walker anymore, so what does he know? FWIW I think MNU is a great, under-rated pop album. So Julian now - despite calling himself a forward looking mofo - wants to appeal to people who thought that Iron Maiden were cutting edge instead of some joke metal band.
I'm not a squauling fan - I respect JC's right to release what he wants, but it doesn't mean I have to like it. The new Brain Donor LP has it's moments, but let's be frank here. The word cliche comes to mind.
I guess it comes down to ability. For some people Drain'd Boner would be a good album. Julian Cope is capable of so much better.
IMO of course.
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