Overdose

[Quoincidence]

Excellent track from the Army album! Can't remember how I come across this one as I've never give the Army album a proper listen other than a few tracks.
Ricks singing is amazing (the backing vocals definitely complement it), Jeff's drumming is brilliant as always and the synths work perfectly with the track. 
There's also a little bit during one part that I love playing (dun dun der... der... dun dun) 2:46
I think it was short lived as a live track, like most tracks from the Army album

[coldwarkid]

Couldn't agree more, I'd love to see it brought back to freshen up the live set with Richie on vocals so maybe things like Rain and BFM could be rested.

[mortified]

This and End Of The Line were my favourite tracks from the album when I first bought it. Actually, they probably still are.

I always thought this song had the potential to become one of those epic tracks that Quo used to finish an album with back in the day. About 2:50 in the song changes a little and I remember half expecting it to go off in another direction. 

The synths do sort of work with this one. They certainly sounded fine in 1986 although maybe a little dated now. 

Love it. 

[smokie]

Haven't listened to this album in ages but Overdose was/is one of my favourites. It's Rick being Rick and Quo being Quo, what's not to like?

I attended one date on the In The Army Tour in 1986 but I honestly can't remember if they played this one or not. Must be an age thing!

Quoincidence , nice to read something positive about Jeff. That doesn't appear too often on line

[Quoincidence]

Mar 3, 2017 11:14:50 GMT smokie said:

Haven't listened to this album in ages but Overdose was/is one of my favourites. It's Rick being Rick and Quo being Quo, what's not to like?

I attended one date on the In The Army Tour in 1986 but I honestly can't remember if they played this one or not. Must be an age thing!

Quoincidence , nice to read something positive about Jeff. That doesn't appear too often on line

I've always loved Jeff's drumming! He gets blamed far too much about being the speed issue but half of the time it wasn't him... Good example of this is the Birmingham '89 gig.. Rick starts a steady speed for Caroline and when Rossi comes in there's a bit of a tempo shift and it continues to do so until Jeff comes in. Goes from around 155bpm to 160bpm and end up around 170bpm. 

Back ontopic; Overdose was in between Dirty Water and RAOTW... Think it was still in the set for a couple of UK dates, but was removed along with Save Me.

[Deleted]

There is something special about this album due to Quo's comeback.

After Live Aid I did not know what was going about Quo and honestly I did'nt really care ,cos  their two latest efforts 1982 and BTB were well under par to put it politely.

Then in July -86 I heard this song on the radio and instantly got that feeling...WTF is this?? Sounds like Quo!!

So after the song the presenter said :That was Status Quo and 'Red Sky'...

Another WTF from me!! and then I found out about the new album,went to see them in October in Gothenburg and everything was 'back to normal' again regarding my favourite band. 

I have to admit the album isn't that good..BUT it's not any worse than 1982 or BTB.

My favourites are the two John David tracks and 'Overdose coming third.

It's a good song from the mid 80:s....

[Quoincidence]

Mar 3, 2017 6:41:54 GMT mortified said:

This and End Of The Line were my favourite tracks from the album when I first bought it. Actually, they probably still are.

I always thought this song had the potential to become one of those epic tracks that Quo used to finish an album with back in the day. About 2:50 in the song changes a little and I remember half expecting it to go off in another direction. 

The synths do sort of work with this one. They certainly sounded fine in 1986 although maybe a little dated now. 

Love it. 

It could definitely be better if the guitars had more bollocks to them, as it's mainly a synth driven track. 
I understand what you mean around the 2:50 mark... If they'd have experimented with it a bit more, it could've had a better outro than just going back into the intro

Great track nevertheless!

[Quoincidence]

Mar 3, 2017 6:39:33 GMT coldwarkid said:

Couldn't agree more, I'd love to see it brought back to freshen up the live set with Richie on vocals so maybe things like Rain and BFM could be rested.

I certainly don't see this ever coming back to the set... When Quo performed these tracks from the Army album, they'd be playing to click/backing tracks as the synths were very layered, and I've never heard Richie sing but I'm not sure he'd be able to hit those notes... Rick had a very distinctive voice and vocal range before it all went tits up. He had an excellent voice and eventually ended up being worn out sadly 

[coldwarkid]

Mar 3, 2017 16:17:26 GMT Quoincidence said:

Mar 3, 2017 6:39:33 GMT coldwarkid said:

Couldn't agree more, I'd love to see it brought back to freshen up the live set with Richie on vocals so maybe things like Rain and BFM could be rested.

I certainly don't see this ever coming back to the set... When Quo performed these tracks from the Army album, they'd be playing to click/backing tracks as the synths were very layered, and I've never heard Richie sing but I'm not sure he'd be able to hit those notes... Rick had a very distinctive voice and vocal range before it all went tits up. He had an excellent voice and eventually ended up being worn out sadly 

It wouldn't be a copy of the album version, live it would sound fantastic with all the syths stripped out and replaced by some really roaring, bluesy Hammond from Andy, it would boost the power of the song and why does Richie have to sound like Rick? He will have his own range and vocal style and I'm sure could easily cope with the song and various other Parfitt and Lancaster gems from the archives that haven't seen the light of day live in years. 

How Francis uses Richie vocally will be the test of how serious he is about the band going forward as a live and recording entity and not just some nostalgia trip or glorified solo band, any new record, even the dreaded Aquostic III would have to feature Richie on approaching 50% of the lead vocals if it's to be viewed in any way as a serious attempt to keep Quo rolling beyond 2017.

[Quoincidence]

Mar 3, 2017 16:37:36 GMT coldwarkid said:

Mar 3, 2017 16:17:26 GMT Quoincidence said:

I certainly don't see this ever coming back to the set... When Quo performed these tracks from the Army album, they'd be playing to click/backing tracks as the synths were very layered, and I've never heard Richie sing but I'm not sure he'd be able to hit those notes... Rick had a very distinctive voice and vocal range before it all went tits up. He had an excellent voice and eventually ended up being worn out sadly 

It wouldn't be a copy of the album version, live it would sound fantastic with all the syths stripped out and replaced by some really roaring, bluesy Hammond from Andy, it would boost the power of the song and why does Richie have to sound like Rick? He will have his own range and vocal style and I'm sure could easily cope with the song and various other Parfitt and Lancaster gems from the archives that haven't seen the light of day live in years. 

How Francis uses Richie vocally will be the test of how serious he is about the band going forward as a live and recording entity and not just some nostalgia trip or glorified solo band, any new record, even the dreaded Aquostic III would have to feature Richie on approaching 50% of the lead vocals if it's to be viewed in any way as a serious attempt to keep Quo rolling beyond 2017.

Never said he had to sound like Rick, but the song NEEDS the powerful vocals 

[coldwarkid]

Mar 3, 2017 21:35:50 GMT Quoincidence said:

Mar 3, 2017 16:37:36 GMT coldwarkid said:

It wouldn't be a copy of the album version, live it would sound fantastic with all the syths stripped out and replaced by some really roaring, bluesy Hammond from Andy, it would boost the power of the song and why does Richie have to sound like Rick? He will have his own range and vocal style and I'm sure could easily cope with the song and various other Parfitt and Lancaster gems from the archives that haven't seen the light of day live in years. 

How Francis uses Richie vocally will be the test of how serious he is about the band going forward as a live and recording entity and not just some nostalgia trip or glorified solo band, any new record, even the dreaded Aquostic III would have to feature Richie on approaching 50% of the lead vocals if it's to be viewed in any way as a serious attempt to keep Quo rolling beyond 2017.

Never said he had to sound like Rick, but the song NEEDS the powerful vocals 

There was a video of him with his own band doing ACDC covers and he's got the voice and in much better shape than Rick's was for the last ten years or so

[snakelady]

Does nothing for me, but to say something positive: It's better than Speechless

coldwarkid - Agree, if he's got the voice for it, the band should give Ritchie the chance to sing. Would take away some strain from Francis as well. A new set list would provide the perfect opportunity to introduce him as a singer .. 

[gogs]

snakelady , Never had you down as a dreamer. A new set list?! That's heresy (or is it Hearsay?) But, although we're slightly off topic, we now know that all the current members have added some level of vocals on LNOTE 2016. It'll be interesting to see if the vocal balance/allocation is altered for LNOTE 2017 and the summer festivals. By then we might get a set change as well. But,as I've said before, don't hold your breath.      PS I quite like Overdose.

[I Ain't Complaining]

I always loved Overdose. Was always one of my favourites from the album. I love Rick's vocals and the power of the song. Recently I gave In the Army a spin and it didn't do so much for me. Maybe the lyrics touched a spot after Rick's death, maybe it was the synths, I'm not sure, but it didn't feel quite the same as it used to. Might give it another chance on the way home today.

[frozenhero]

Great song, also the only one on ITAN to which Rhino added anything of any merit...

[Quoincidence]

Just currently listening to this song... Man oh man absolutely love Jeff Rich on drums! he knew his way around a kit