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Saturday, 25 February 2012

British Theatre - EP 1





embedded from the bands bandcamp page... it only costs 50p... you know you want to..........

Bawl - Year Zero


I had the pleasure to see Bawl at my local venue the Wedgewood Rooms in Portsmouth, iv no idea who they were supporting but i'm reasonably sure it sometime around 1996... it may have been Gene? it may have actually been about 20 or so other bands .. i should write these things down !! 

Bawl had some rather lazy "new Smiths" hype thrown at them and although you can possibly hear something its pretty far fetched... still Year Zero is alright and worth a listen, the singer Mark Cullen has got a bit of a reputation in his native Ireland as a witty,acerbic and talented songwriter, he has released 3 albums under the moniker of Pony Club , you should check them out... 

Approaching Zero
Older And Older
My Spine Hurts
Beyond Safe Ways
Mistake 
Shallow
Sticky Rock
Fake It
Ex Boyfriend
Mechanic From Ryhl
Girls = Songs
Unfinished
Some People Need Others
He's All That Great About Pop

Nilon Bombers - Bird


Mid 90's britpop ! 

A juxtaposition of mass cultural shift and fantastic music etc.... and the era of mass under achievement by so many...

 i will let you decide where Nilon Bombers fit into the equation.. If i tell you they supported Carter USM then i'm alright with them. Even if Carter were firmly on the way down by the time that happened.. such is life!

I'm Not Built For This
Headache
Superstar
Laughing Gas
Since You Found God
Looking Forward, Going Back
Let's Go
Hard Working Boy
Cracked
Swim
Another Day
Clouds
The Independent

Wednesday, 22 February 2012

Flying Saucer Attack - Flying Saucer Attack


Bristol's Flying Saucer Attack... you know when an album is self titled do i type the title like iv done here or should i just put ST?? empires have fallen on such decisions.......

So you like Godpeed, the Mary Chain and MBV ? of course you do...... who doesn't... well i think you are probably going to like Flying Saucer Attack...

This has a Krautrock edge and takes off swathed in feedback and fuzz, they cover media darlings Suede and give there "The Drowners" single a suitable arse kicking.... this got the band plenty of press although they didn't seem to really care... go find the beauty hidden in chaos.

My Dreaming Hill
A Silent Tide
Moonset
Make Me Dream
Wish
Popol Vuh 2
The Drowners
Still
Popul Vuh 1
The Season Is Ours

Saturday, 11 February 2012

Moonshake - Eva Luna


Dave Callaghan and Margret Fielder...what a sensational noise you created...  Wow... This is like 3 albums in one, Multi layered instrumentals overlaid with noisy guitar... think My Bloody Valentine for any sort of reference, The band were signed to Too Pure records... Home of PJ Harvey and Th' Faith Healers...

  The two main creative forces of the band apparently didn't get on that well.... that's usually a recipe for success 99% of times !

City Poison
Sweetheart
Spaceship Earth
Beautiful Pigeon
Mugshot Heroine
Wanderlust
Tar Baby
Seen And Not Heard
Bleach And Salt Water
Little Thing
Secondhand Clothes
Blister
Drop In The Ocean

Marion - This World And Body


Marion are back from the dead.... quite literally !

Brit pop also-rans? i dont think so and this album goes a long way to prove why Marion were more than late gatecrashers to the scene, recorded and released in the mid 90's Marion imploded soon after and disappeared from trace... until now that is! 

The band have reformed ( where have i heard that lately) and now are hopefully free from the chemical distractions that blighted their early career they should do ok, live the band were fantastic, i had the dubious pleasure of seeing a band called Northern Uproar support Marion at Portsmouth Uni...  The same night The Chemical Brothers were tearing it up at South Parade Pier... choices choices!! 

For the tour that Marion have planned now the mighty and majestic Exit Calm are on first... get there early... and stay late.... a great night out

Fallen Through
Sleep
Let's All Go Together
Wait
The Only Way
I Stopped Dancing
All For Love
Toys For Boys
Time
Vanessa
Your Body Lies
My Children

Thursday, 9 February 2012

Spiritualized - Ladies And Gentlemen We Are floating In Space


The best sleeve notes ever written....... and it came in a tablet style foil case.... 

Genius !!

Patient Product Information
Spiritualized®
Ladies and gentlemen we are floating in space  B P
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Please read this leaflet carefully before you start to take your medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep this leaflet in a safe place, you may want to read it again.
Produced, arranged, and mixed by J. Spaceman.
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What constitutes Spiritualized tablets?
01 Ladies and gentlemen we are floating in space  02 Come together  03 I think I’m in love  04 All of my thoughts  05 Stay with me  06 Electricity  07 Home of the brave  08 The individual  09 Broken heart  10 No God only religion  11 Cool waves  12 Cop shoot cop…
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What are the active ingredients of Spiritualized?
The tablets contain the following active ingredients in white tablets marked DEDLP 034.
Spaceman - Vocals, Fender Telecaster, Fender Jaguar, Vox Starstreamer, Gibson Firebird, Piano, Hammer Dulcimer, Autoharp.
Kate Radley - Vox Continental, Farfisa Compact, Roland D20, Piano, Vocals.
Sean Cook - Fender Jazzbass, Harmonica.
Damon Reece - Gretsch Round Badge, Percussion, Bells, Timpani.

What is Spiritualized used for?
Spiritualized is used to treat the heart and soul.

What is the recommended dose?
Play once, twice daily or as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist.

When should you be extra careful while taking Spiritualized?
If you are taking any other medicines, including those not prescribed by your doctor. This is extremely important, as using more than one medicine at the same time can strengthen or weaken the effect of the medicines involved.
If you drink alcohol regularly or use recreational drugs.

Important: Spiritualized may effect your ability to drive or operate machinery, if affected you should not drive or operate machinery. This may be made worse if you take alcoholic drinks.

What should I do if I forget to take my tablet?
If you forget to take your tablet, take your next dose as soon as you remember. Then go on as before.

What are the possible side effects of Spiritualized?
As with other medicines, some unwanted effects can occur. These may include: delirium, a sense of intoxication, visual and auditory hallucinations, euphoria, fever, cold sweats, slurred speech, numbness of the extremities, lack of co-ordination, stupor, memory loss, bloodshot eyes, mental detachment, paranoid psychosis, temporary paralysis, jerky eye movement, imbalance, sense of well being, purposeless movement, lethargy, dizziness, visual disturbances, palpitations, disorientation, confusion, personality change, arrhythmia and changes in the level desire.
In cases where Spiritualized is used over a long period of time dependence may occur. If you are concerned about these or any other effects, talk to your doctor.

What should I do if my symptoms persist?
Try the alternative medicines ‘Lazer guided melodies’ and ‘Pure phase’ available without prescription across the counter.