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5. I certainly have gobs of respect for David Byrne, BUT, Morrissey got me through my teenage years.

Reply to LynneSin (Original post)

Mon Mar 31, 2014, 02:15 PM

Mar 2014

He seemed to understand when absolutely nobody else in my life was even trying.

He wasn't afraid to say that sex was often unsatisfying, or even disgusting.

He wasn't afraid to say that being sensitive and vulnerable is more gutsy than "being strong".

He wasn't afraid to say that bullying was rampant, at a time (societally) when we were all told to "shut up and suck it up."

He wasn't afraid to say that suicidal thoughts are normal when all hope is gone.

I think that's why he has such a fanatical following from those of us who latched onto the Smiths (and his later solo career).

I had a sincerely straight, male friend of mine say, "He's the only man I'd switch teams for."

That's how devoted we are.

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David Byrne vs. Morrissey - who better defined the 80s New Wave movement [View all] LynneSin Mar 2014 OP

Don't think of them in the same category... Talking Heads rose out of the New Wave/Punk scene in JCMach1 Mar 2014 #1

I voted other d_r Mar 2014 #2

note d_r Mar 2014 #3

Byrne is a leader. Morrissey is a follower who thinks he's a leader. onehandle Mar 2014 #4

I certainly have gobs of respect for David Byrne, BUT, Morrissey got me through my teenage years. Coventina Mar 2014 #5

He's playing here in Delaware in June - the concert sold out in less than 2 hours LynneSin Mar 2014 #6

If you've never seen him before...it'll be an experience! Coventina Mar 2014 #8

well I'll be a volunteer in the back unless LynneSin Mar 2014 #9

I've seen him a ton of times. Codeine Mar 2014 #20

"It's so easy to laugh, it's so easy to hate, Codeine Mar 2014 #28

Yep. Exactly my experience as well. Coventina Apr 2014 #32

I don't think they can be compared. Avalux Mar 2014 #7

Hmmm, I want to vote for Byne but maybe it's Mark Mothersbaugh progressoid Mar 2014 #10

Easily Byrne, but I would much rather have a conversation with Morrissey Tom Ripley Mar 2014 #11

I like both shenmue Mar 2014 #12

I think The Smiths have to be one of the top three influential bands of the past few decades. Arugula Latte Mar 2014 #13

Something of an apples to carburetors comparison. Throd Mar 2014 #14

to me 80's new wave was punk as "Dance Music" for the young Steerpike Mar 2014 #15

Actually more than a few GREAT Bands Steerpike Mar 2014 #16

New Wave was so many things Steerpike Mar 2014 #17

That song was warmed-over easy listening for old people trying to pretend Codeine Mar 2014 #19

lol Steerpike Mar 2014 #23

He's a pretentious prat with half a brain at best. Codeine Mar 2014 #24

sounds right Steerpike Mar 2014 #27

David Byrne is a cool guy, Codeine Mar 2014 #18

OK Steerpike Mar 2014 #21

these were my favorite new wave Steerpike Mar 2014 #22

I saw them about a decade ago at a big outdoor festival. Codeine Mar 2014 #26

Musically... sendero Mar 2014 #25

I voted Byrne, but the true answer is Chrissie Hynde denbot Mar 2014 #29

Gang of Four Throd Mar 2014 #30

Gary Myrick & The Figures Throd Mar 2014 #31