A mate called it punk’s Trout Mask Replica. I don’t know if that’s true, but if it makes people draw connections like that one, you know that it’s an essential if challenging record.
The Fully Down – no fate…but what we make for ourselves
no fate… is simply overflowing with energy and a complete disregard for any rock’n’roll guidelines.
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The Court and Spark – Dead Diamond River EP
Read on and discover something wonderful.
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Krautrocksampler by Julian Cope
It defies categories. It’s a horrible noise. It’s cut-ups to the Nth dgree. Part of it is just like Frank Zappa’s Lumpy Gravy (the funny bit, thank the Goddess.)
The Fall – The Complete Peel Sessions 1978 – 2004
Lloyd Cole’s brain and face is made out of cowpat – we all know that and herewith is an instrumental track.
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Where it all began
James Yorkston – Paradiso, Amsterdam – 8/05/05
Attempts were gamely made by Mr Y to play Mother Sky by Can but, 30 seconds in, this mighty project dissolved in a fit of laughter.
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Rufus Wainwright – Paradiso, Amsterdam – 23/03/2005
I’ve never felt under-dressed at a gig before, but there’s a first time for everything I suppose.
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Flaming Hell, it’s June already?
Dharma – Dreamland, Baby
Irresistible? I think not.