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  • #1562
    selous
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,373 ✭✭✭selous


    jvan wrote: »
    Was it part of Conor's 'megamix' during when the feck. Think it was a year from the 80s this Morning?

    Could have been, it was about 8.40, but scritti politti, on a "Rock Station" although, as is being mentioned, it's relaxing that a bit.


  • #1563
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,984 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    selous wrote: »
    Could have been, it was about 8.40, but scritti politti, on a "Rock Station" although, as is being mentioned, it's relaxing that a bit.


    Scritti politti on ANY station.......


  • #1564
    whiskeyman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,564 ✭✭✭✭whiskeyman


    They played pop-tastic Thriller yesterday, 'for the day that's in it' and I heard 'baby can I hold you' by rock goddess, Tracey Chapman this morning.

    It's identity is just so messed up I feel.


  • #1565
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,160 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Conor suggested "When The Lights Go Out" by Five on Jukebox Hero this morning! :eek: Common sense prevailed and Animal by Def Leppard was played. Might as well just merge Nova with 4FM at this stage.


  • #1566
    Kamili
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,479 ✭✭✭Kamili


    Karsini wrote: »
    Conor suggested "When The Lights Go Out" by Five on Jukebox Hero this morning! :eek: Common sense prevailed and Animal by Def Leppard was played. Might as well just merge Nova with 4FM at this stage.

    This makes me so glad that I have tuned out


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  • #1567
    Dub Ste
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 486 ✭✭Dub Ste


    Not 
    Karsini wrote: »
    Conor suggested "When The Lights Go Out" by Five on Jukebox Hero this morning! :eek: Common sense prevailed and Animal by Def Leppard was played. Might as well just merge Nova with 4FM at this stage.
    Not sure what's worse, Five or Def Leppard !!!


  • #1568
    hoodie6029
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,291 ✭✭✭hoodie6029


    Bleeding Maroon 5 on yesterday! I was going to complain about the Kirsty McColl song they seemed to have on repeat recently but it’s in a masterpiece compared to Maroon 5

    This is water. Inspiring speech by David Foster Wallace https://youtu.be/DCbGM4mqEVw?si=GS5uDvegp6Er1EOG



  • #1569
    MikeyTaylor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭MikeyTaylor


    hoodie6029 wrote: »
    Bleeding Maroon 5 on yesterday! I was going to complain about the Kirsty McColl song they seemed to have on repeat recently but it’s in a masterpiece compared to Maroon 5
    Which M5 song was it?


  • #1570
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,984 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    Their last hopefully....:)


  • #1571
    MikeyTaylor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭MikeyTaylor


    Sunshine are playing Ace's How Long right now. Beat that, Nova! :-)


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  • #1572
    whiskeyman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,564 ✭✭✭✭whiskeyman


    Amy Winehouse on this morning.
    Thankfully some Neil Young afterwards!!


  • #1573
    MikeyTaylor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭MikeyTaylor


    whiskeyman wrote: »
    Amy Winehouse on this morning.
    Thankfully some Neil Young afterwards!!
    I heard her on Nova a while back. Don't I make a good point about the band Ace, Nova play his other bands Squeeze and Mike & the Mechanics, but Sunshine played Ace but Nova don't have their song. It's a pity, it's a very Nova friendly tune and genuinely a great song.


  • #1574
    ford fiesta
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,028 ✭✭✭ford fiesta


    There is a huge crossover of songs between nova, sunshine and 4FM now. all coming from the one building.


  • #1575
    MikeyTaylor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭MikeyTaylor


    ford fiesta wrote: »
    There is a huge crossover of songs between nova, sunshine and 4FM now. all coming from the one building.
    Not a huge amount of difference between the three but I think it's mental that Nova don't play that Ace song.
    Their new Saturday night presenter Kieran McGuinness, I've noticed, seems to play a lot of Peter Devlin-esque stuff on his show, as well as the usual Nova stuff.


  • #1576
    Avatar MIA
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,748 ✭✭✭Avatar MIA


    ford fiesta wrote: »
    There is a huge crossover of songs between nova, sunshine and 4FM now. all coming from the one building.

    Well, Sunshine and Nova mean the same thing, just that one is a far more extreme version. So, that explains that at least :pac:


  • #1577
    whiskeyman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,564 ✭✭✭✭whiskeyman


    Sinead O C - Nothing compares to you, on this morning.
    Surely a better song could be played from the year in question??
    Have to agree with the above. It's all just becoming a blur with 4fm and sunshine, at least for the mainstream spots like the morning show.
    Some of the more niche slots are still true to their choice.


  • #1578
    Cominatcha
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭Cominatcha


    The changes in music policy in recent months are gone beyond a joke. I heard what can only be described as dance music last Friday - I’ve switched off and so have most of my friends . Incidentally has the word rock disappeared from branding ? Shame Nova - you had a wonderful product -


  • #1579
    FanadMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,824 ✭✭✭FanadMan


    Only listen for Pat James, John Clarke, Tony Ainscough and Davin O'Callaghan. The rest have gone to the dogs - nothing but pop. Now have Planet Rock on during the day. It's like what Nova used to be, but with a hell of a lot more rock.

    Well done Brannigan - you've destroyed a great station.


  • #1580
    MikeyTaylor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭MikeyTaylor


    FanadMan wrote: »
    Only listen for Pat James, John Clarke, Tony Ainscough and Davin O'Callaghan. The rest have gone to the dogs - nothing but pop. Now have Planet Rock on during the day. It's like what Nova used to be, but with a hell of a lot more rock.

    Well done Brannigan - you've destroyed a great station.
    What about Peter Devlin? Or is alternative music not your thing?

    And yes I agree that Nova have gone too soft. Unfortunately the business model will need to be amended if a classic rock FM station in Ireland is going to be feasible.


  • #1581
    Wheety
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,495 ✭✭✭Wheety


    That No Roots song is played a lot. It's not a rock song and I'd even call it a dance song. Definitely not a 'Nova' song.


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  • #1582
    MikeyTaylor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭MikeyTaylor


    Wheety wrote: »
    That No Roots song is played a lot. It's not a rock song and I'd even call it a dance song. Definitely not a 'Nova' song.
    Don't pick up the phone, y'know he's only callin' 'cause he's drunk and alone. :-)


  • #1583
    FanadMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,824 ✭✭✭FanadMan


    MikeyTaylor wrote: »
    What about Peter Devlin? Or is alternative music not your thing?

    And yes I agree that Nova have gone too soft. Unfortunately the business model will need to be amended if a classic rock FM station in Ireland is going to be feasible.

    Peter Devlin is very passionate about his music and does a great show but most of the alt scene isn't for me. Same as Locals Only - lots of passion there as well.


  • #1584
    cfuserkildare
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,611 ✭✭✭cfuserkildare


    How does " Thunder " qualify as Rock??

    Seriously disappointed in Nova these days.


  • #1585
    MikeyTaylor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭MikeyTaylor


    cfuserkildare wrote: »
    How does " Thunder " qualify as Rock??

    Seriously disappointed in Nova these days.
    Probably because the band play instrumenfs that a typical rock band do.

    Can't believe Nova are playing that "one, don't pick up the phone" song (I'm assuming that's the "no roots" song you guys are referring to). If I wanted to hear it, I'd listen to 2FM!


  • #1586
    ford fiesta
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,028 ✭✭✭ford fiesta


    MikeyTaylor wrote: »
    Can't believe Nova are playing that "one, don't pick up the phone" song (I'm assuming that's the "no roots" song you guys are referring to). If I wanted to hear it, I'd listen to 2FM!

    Pity they don't play this 'don't touch that phone' song instead...from the ORIGINAL NOVA



  • #1587
    Wheety
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,495 ✭✭✭Wheety


    MikeyTaylor wrote: »
    Probably because the band play instrumenfs that a typical rock band do.

    Can't believe Nova are playing that "one, don't pick up the phone" song (I'm assuming that's the "no roots" song you guys are referring to). If I wanted to hear it, I'd listen to 2FM!
    Nah, this is the one I'm talking about


    The other one is this


  • #1588
    endofrainbow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,193 ✭✭✭endofrainbow


    John Clarke plays it from time to time.


  • #1589
    Former Former
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,728 ✭✭✭Former Former


    MikeyTaylor wrote: »
    Probably because the band play instrumenfs that a typical rock band do.

    Can't believe Nova are playing that "one, don't pick up the phone" song (I'm assuming that's the "no roots" song you guys are referring to). If I wanted to hear it, I'd listen to 2FM!

    Jesus. You're talking about "New Rules" by Dua Lipa. A completely different song.

    You're imagining things to get annoyed about on a station you don't listen to.

    Bizarre.


  • #1590
    MikeyTaylor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭MikeyTaylor


    Wheety wrote: »
    That No Roots song is played a lot. It's not a rock song and I'd even call it a dance song. Definitely not a 'Nova' song.
    I would call it pop rock. It is certainly more rocky than Jack Johnson.


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  • #1591
    FanadMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,824 ✭✭✭FanadMan


    MikeyTaylor wrote: »
    I would call it pop rock. It is certainly more rocky than Jack Johnson.

    I would call it pop rock.

    Thought I'd just fix that for you. Could also exchange pop with the word sh1te - still shouldn't be on Nova!


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