a brilliant, honest and emotional portrayal of love in all its aspects, totally devoid of all mawkishness aor sentimentality
The Back Catalogue of Julian Cope & the Teardrop Explodes
I’ve been putting this off for a while, as Copey’s back catalogue is one that must be treated with reverence, and a shoddy, slapdash piece would not do.
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Incidental Music and Additional Effects in BBC Television Programmes
That programme with Bill Oddie and Davina McCall is on, you know, the one about extreme sex in the animal kingdom. It’s starting now
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Subbacultcha! – Not Everybody’s Compilation
On to the inspired Hospital Bombers (well they must be with a name like that) and their brilliant Kittens. Of course, it’s bonkers.
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Stalking the Sisters of Mercy – 013 and Lokerse Feest, August 2005
I know the smoke is their trademark, and it sure does keep the mystery alive, but I would actually like to see the band I came for, especially when I’ve paid over €30,- to see them.
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Mick Wall – John Peel
I’m sure every band didn’t love him or that the relationship between Peel and the bands he championed wasn’t always so respectful.
Monade – A Few Steps More
It’s very simple and its charms sneak up on you.
Goldrush – Ozona (Enhanced)
Pleasing and agreeable in nature.
Home No. 15 – 5
It’s incredibly reminiscent of mid sixties garage, albeit a cleaned up garage (with all dad’s tools put neatly in place).
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Paard van Troje, Den Haag, 18/07/05
Everything is sharp, every lick and riff are honed and every musical diversion has a suitably satisfying conclusion.
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