Recent (Oct 2011) release from Devoto & co. This is a three track sample I've pulled from the album - if you like what you hear then you'll have to go out & buy it !
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Saturday, 26 November 2011
THE ROUTE TO QUADROPHENIA
Sorry for the shite pics... Pretty decent Quadrophenia related compliation here. Nothing too obscure but a great listen all the same. CD is available free with the December Mojo magazine...
Sunday, 20 November 2011
THE SPECIALS : Hamburg, 25/9/11.
Thanks to Phil (Shetland) for this gem... For Herr Pauli.
MediafireRapidshareMonday, 14 November 2011
THE PRISONERS : More Live Clips (1983 ??)
As regular visitors are aware, I fuckin' love The Prisoners. As such, it was with great surprise that I came across this gem (not literally, though almost... fnarr fnarr !) whilst conducting some youtube research earlier this evening.
Exact date & venue unknown... previous youtubers reckon it's from Water Rats and may be '83 due to the material played. In between tracks Day mentions a "new single" ... "Hurricane", so there you go... 1983.
I treasure the fact thay I saw these lads, both originally AND after they reformed... please remember that "new" Prisoners & related bootlegs are always welcome on the blog... e-mail address in blurb @ the top of the blog.
Fuck me... just found another...
Exact date & venue unknown... previous youtubers reckon it's from Water Rats and may be '83 due to the material played. In between tracks Day mentions a "new single" ... "Hurricane", so there you go... 1983.
I treasure the fact thay I saw these lads, both originally AND after they reformed... please remember that "new" Prisoners & related bootlegs are always welcome on the blog... e-mail address in blurb @ the top of the blog.
Fuck me... just found another...
Monday, 7 November 2011
THE WILDE FLOWERS 1965 - 69 (Early Soft Machine / Canterbury)
Great compilation of all the surviving tracks cut by The Wilde Flowers between 1965 & '69, though most apparently date from 65 - 6. Chiefly remembered these days for including various members of Soft Machine & Caravan as well as other players from the Canterbury prog scene.
A mixture of period R&B with burgeoning psychadelia... freakbeat really.
For Herr Pauli - thanks for the unique & very thoughtful gift mate ! Already on the wall ready for New Year!
Friday, 4 November 2011
THE SPECIALS : Glasgow, 18/10/11.
With "thanks" to Phil...
RapidshareDeposit File1. Gangsters
2. Do The Dog
3. Dawning Of A New Era
4. It's Up To You
5. Monkey Man
6. Blank Expression
7. Too Hot
8. Doesn't Make It Alright
9. Rat Race
10. Hey Little Rich Girl
11. Stupid Marriage
12. Concrete Jungle
13. International Jet Set
14. Friday Night Saturday Morning
15. Do Nothing
16. Stereotype
17. Man At C&A
18. A Message To You
19. Nite Klub
20. Too Much Too Young
21. Enjoy Yourself
22. Ghost Town
23. Little Bitch
24. You're Wondering Now
THE SPECIALS : Brighton Centre, 25/10/11
With massive"thanks" to Bud for the original links... Check out his excellent "Living On Dreams & Custard Creams" blog, accessible from the "Check These Out" links below...
CD1 RapidshareCD2 RapidshareCD1MultiuploadCD2 Multiupload1. Gangsters
2. Do The Dog
3. Dawning Of A New Era
4. It's Up To You
5. Monkey Man
6. Blank Expression
7. Too Hot
8. Doesn't Make It Alright
9. Rat Race
10. Hey Little Rich Girl
11. Stupid Marriage
12. Concrete Jungle
13. International Jet Set
14. Friday Night Saturday Morning
15. Do Nothing
16. Stereotype
17. Man At C&A
18. A Message To You
19. Nite Klub
20. Too Much Too Young
21. Enjoy Yourself
22. Ghost Town
23. Little Bitch
24. You're Wondering Now
Thursday, 3 November 2011
THE SPECIALS : Manchester Apollo 14/10/11.
Newly arrived... 2x CD's worth of the 1st Manchester date.
CD1 (Tracks 1-14)CD2 (Tracks 15 - 24)1. Gangsters
2. Do The Dog
3. Dawning Of A New Era
4. It's Up To You
5. Monkey Man
6. Blank Expression
7. Too Hot
8. Doesn't Make It Alright
9. Rat Race
10. Hey Little Rich Girl
11. Stupid Marriage
12. Concrete Jungle
13. International Jet Set
14. Friday Night Saturday Morning
15. Do Nothing
16. Stereotype
17. Man At C&A
18. A Message To You
19. Nite Klub
20. Too Much Too Young
21. Enjoy Yourself
22. Ghost Town
23. Little Bitch
24. You're Wondering Now
THE SOFT MACHINE : Jet Propelled Photographs (1967)
Interesting collection of early (1967) demo's by the original Softs line up. This has been released numerous times over the years in a number of different sleeves, both under this title and as "In The Beginning".
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
DOT DASH : "Spark Flame Ember Ash" (2011) CD Review
As I may have stated (numerous times before), one of the joys of blogging is the promo material one receives. This hidden gem arrived yesterday - the debut CD by Dot Dash, a Washington DC outfit who describe themself as "post punk".
For the record, I like them, down to their "Wire" (UK New Wave) derived moniker. Nothing over ambitious, just 14 well written, crafted and performed songs, from the pen of guitarist / vocalist Terry Banks.
I have been playing this in the Van on my travels today, and the same question keeps recurring - is the mid / low fi sound purposeful, or should they be looking for a new producer ? The vocal seem half buried and this is such a pity, as there is a great album fighting to get out.
I also greatly admire the fact that they're trying to make their own way and haven't fallen into the trap of derivation, as have so many others. The four members have a decent musical pedigree between them, including Swervedriver & Modest Proposal. (The latter were my fave US based Mod outfit after The Mod Fun, from Hoboken, NJ, as I recall..). Similarly, their influences are impeccable - almost made for this blog then.
The CD has recently been released by Canadian indie The Beautiful Music (web url below), and is also available for download via iTunes, eMusic & Amazon.
As a taster, there are a couple of tracks below (with the blessing of the band) - have a listen & judge for yourselves.
I look forward to new material from the lads - just have a quiet word or two with the producer !
PS an upcoming date of interest to US visitors will be @ the DC9 in Washington, Nov 28th, supporting blog fave The Chameleons. Give my regards to Burgess !
2 tracks I particularly like... Click on the flag...Part of their Press Release :
Dot Dash is a post punk pop band from Washington D.C.
spark>flame>ember>ash is their long-playing debut. It contains 14 songs and was recorded in three afternoons.
If this bio had one of those “RIYL/Recommended If You Like” sections, it might drop names like The Jam, Joy Division and The Byrds…
… Or perhaps it would bring up an apparent appreciation by Dot Dash for the ancient sounds of the Postcard, Whaam and early Creation labels…
But those kinds of judgments can really only be made by you, the listener.
As is often the case, Dot Dash has a whole “they are ex-members of” thing going on:
Guitarist/singer Terry Banks and bassist Hunter Bennett were in punky power poppers Julie Ocean.
Before that, Terry was in a bunch of jangly guitar bands, including The Saturday People, Tree Fort Angst, Glo-Worm, and St. Christopher.
Guitarist Bill Crandall was in the mod/pop band Modest Proposal.
Drummer Danny Ingram began musical life in Dischord-label punks Youth Brigade before moving on to Strange Boutique and, later, U.K. guitar-wranglers Swervedriver.
Dot Dash plays shows, mostly around D.C., but occasionally out of town, whenever they can. In the recent past they’ve opened for Urge Overkill, The Godfathers, The Trash Can Sinatras, and The Capstan Shafts, among others.
So that’s it: 14 songs, recorded expeditiously, and released by The Beautiful Music. You be the judge.
Check out their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/dotdashdc
www.thebeautifulmusic.com
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