Sub-Pop Records is best known for the role it played in launching the careers of a number of bands such as Mudhoney, Nirvana and Soundgarden who would go on to be a huge part of the grunge movement. The label has always demonstrated, however, that it far from a one-trick pony, and since the turn … Continue reading THE SMOOTH SOUNDS OF TINDERSTICKS
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I’ve decided to take on another huge challenge with today’s Imaginary Compilation as it features one of my all-time favourite bands whose recordings go back more than 20 years and encompass nine studio albums, six official live albums, four film soundtracks, a double CD of BBC sessions and almost 30 singles/EPs, most of which contain … Continue reading AN IMAGINARY COMPILATION ALBUM : #48 : TINDERSTICKS
A GUEST POSTING by SWC About twelve years ago Tim Badger, after a desperate plea from his wife, apparently sold his entire vinyl collection to a bloke called Roy who lived in Plymouth. Roy paid him £5000 for it, which he handed to him in a grubby white envelope. Badger used the money to buy … Continue reading AN IMAGINARY COMPILATION ALBUM : #263 : QUICKSPACE
I was searching through what is left of the archives of the old blog – I reckon about 75% of the old posts are missing altogether and I’ve already mined the best of what is left and re-posted them at some point in recent years. I’m not saying that this blast from the past is … Continue reading THIS WAS MY BEST OF 2007
Thom Yorke has a very distinctive voice. It only takes a few words and you know immediately that you’re listening to Radiohead, a solo effort or, very occasionally, a guest contribution. I reckon, for the most part, his voice is perfect for the songs on which he sings; but just occasionally, whether it’s because he … Continue reading THE JOY OF (a mixed) SEX (duet) : Couple #7
Tindersticks have long been the masters of the great duet, with the baritone and velvety style of vocalist Stewart Staples just lending itself perfectly to contributions from a wide range of female companions on record. There have been a number of such recordings over the years, most of which have reflected on the inability of … Continue reading THE JOY OF (a mixed) SEX (duet) : Couple #3
from wiki:- James Yorkston is a Scottish folk musician, singer-songwriter and author. A native of Fife, he was an integral early member of the Fence Collective, an independent record label based in Anstruther and Cellardyke in, Fife founded by musician King Creosote and run by The Pictish Trail until 2013. Yorkston started out as bassist … Continue reading SATURDAY’S SCOTTISH SONG : #154 : JAMES YORKSTON
David Kitt was born in Dublin in 1975 and he graduated from the famous Trinity College in his home city after a course in music technology during which he recorded and mixed the songs for his debut release, Small Moments, on a digital eight-track in his bedroom. His next two albums, The Big Romance (2001) … Continue reading MONDAY MORNING…COMING DOWN (2)
The NME, particularly in the late 70s, 80s and 90s, was seen as the weekly bulletin of all things indie-music. It was their championing of the music to be found on small labels that helped lead to the establishment of the UK Independent Singles and Albums Charts in 1980 and for many years these listings … Continue reading INDIE SCHMINDIE IN 1993
It was back in July 2017 that I first featured this occasional series, the idea being to try and offer up an example of where the lyric of a song makes for a great short story. Here’s a rundown of previous chapters:- 1. I Work In A Saloon – Arab Strap 2. My Sister – … Continue reading SOME SONGS ARE GREAT SHORT STORIES (Chapter 18)
I did say, away back in Chapter Two, that Tindersticks were a stick-on to feature again at some point. The first time we flew it It was cheap and cramped The vodka running out half-way across the atlantic Even the steward screamed and joined in We didn’t think we were going to make it Now … Continue reading SOME SONGS ARE GREAT SHORT STORIES (Chapters Fifteen)
May as well deal with the formalities of last week’s embarrassingly one-sided ties :-. Echo & The Bunnymen 23 Butcher Boy 4 The Jam 23 The Jesus and Mary Chain 4 Here’s the final two ties of this round after which it gets really serious. After this, you’ll only have one tie per week to … Continue reading BONUS SERIES : THE ICA WORLD CUP : ROUND 4 (Part 4)
Bit of a non-event this week…..but again, huge thanks those of you who took the time to vote and to comment. Micky’s usual e-mail vote contained this gem re BB v HMHB…. This is like asking if I prefer a bag of crisps with a pint in the pub or a pie & Bovril at … Continue reading BONUS SERIES : THE ICA WORLD CUP : ROUND 4 (Part 3)
As promised last week, jimdoes, whose concept it was to have an ICA World Cup, will take you through this week’s tasty match-ups, but before then, the final scores on the ties you’ve had to deliberate on these past seven days:- The Jam 37 The Detroit Cobras 6 Half Man Half Biscuit 25 Trash Can Sinatras 17 … Continue reading BONUS SERIES : THE ICA WORLD CUP : ROUND 2 (Part 4)
Four weeks in and you should know the drill by now….I’ve dug out a Scottish classic TV intro for the tune this week. I also wanted to begin by saying a huge thanks to everyone who has voted over the past three week…especially those who have shared additional thoughts along with your selections. Almost everyone … Continue reading BONUS SERIES : THE ICA WORLD CUP : ROUND 1 (Part 4)
There was a flurry of activity over the weekend but Monday and Tuesday provided a barren spell with not much to shout about in terms of goalmouth action. A few sides have been able to build commanding leads and seem likely to advance into the last 64. Some ties are very much in the balance, … Continue reading HALF TIME SCORES
This week’s title sequence is not from any World Cup programme, but it is a classic… I was going to go straight into a rundown of the scores from last week, but given what happened I think some commentary as an introduction is essential. Unlike week one, a number of these ties were right in … Continue reading BONUS SERIES : THE ICA WORLD CUP : ROUND 1 (Part 3)
TAKE 2 : APOLOGIES FOR NOT POSTING THE SONG FIRST TIME ROUND Do you remember my sister? How many mistakes did she make with those never blinking eyes? I couldn’t work it out. I swear she could read your mind, your life, the depths of your soul at one glance. Maybe she was stripping herself … Continue reading SOME SONGS ARE GREAT SHORT STORIES (Chapter Two)
There were many fine tributes paid to David Bowie a few weeks back on the first anniversary of his death and/or what would have been his 70th birthday. Some of the best could be found within the pages of the blogs listed over on the right hand side and knowing this would be the case … Continue reading DELIBERATELY LATE
Sharkboy were a Brighton-based band, much-loved and championed by Brett Anderson. They initially consisted of Avy (vocals, guitar), Adrian Oxaal (guitar, cello, keyboards), Alan Stirner (guitars, percussion) and Jessica Fischer (bass, cello). They signed to Nude Records with a debut single Crystaline being released in November 1993, after which came Razor in February 1994, Neither … Continue reading ANYONE REMEMBER THIS LOT?
