Do you like Huey Lewis and the news?

[Comrades Unite!]

Their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes, but when Sports came out in '83, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. He's been compared to Elvis Costello, but I think Huey has a far more more bitter, cynical sense of humor.
In '87, Huey released, Fore, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is "Hip to be Square", a song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity, and the importance of trends, it's also a personal statement about the band itself.

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Is that a raincoat?

(I am actually going to see Huey Lewis + The News live)

[Comrades Unite!]

Do you like Phil Collins aswell? I feel he goes great with Huey.

I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Christy, take off your robe. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. Sabrina, remove your dress. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as anything I've heard in rock. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and Against All Odds. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.

[Zanthorus]

I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual.

I sincerely hope that you are being sarcastic here.

[Comrades Unite!]

Did you know that Whitney Houston's debut LP, called simply Whitney Houston had 4 number one singles on it? Did you know that? It's hard to choose a favorite among so many great tracks, but "The Greatest Love of All" is one of the best, most powerful songs ever written about self-preservation, dignity. Its universal message crosses all boundaries and instills one with the hope that it's not too late to better ourselves. Since, it's impossible in this world we live in to empathize with others, we can always empathize with ourselves. It's an important message, crucial really. And it's beautifully stated on the album.

[Lev Bronsteinovich]

I sincerely hope that you are being sarcastic here.
I think that's on the square. Frankly, HL and the News, were a fairly slick, kind of bland affair. Although I agree that Hip to be Square is a very good single. FYI, the precursor of HL and the News, Clover, backed Elvis Costello on his first album, My Aim is True. Huey sat that one out.

[Comrades Unite!]

What about Phil and Whitney :'(

[Le Socialiste]

Hey, Paul!

Seriously though, yes I do.

[Zanthorus]

I think that's on the square.

But see, I refuse to believe that anyone could be so backwards as to think that Genesis did anything but decline musically after Peter Gabriel left.

[Comrades Unite!]

My stomach is in knots right now :D

[Crux]

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[Terminator X]

"Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" is one of my favorite pop songs ever and a great ode to drug addiction. Collins' voice really drives home the desperation an addict feels when trying to score another hit.

[Yuppie Grinder]

I want to play in a grindcore band called Huey Lewis and the News.

[wandnancy91]

I have listened to some Huey Lewis songs and I like most of them.