In The Future … Grrr !
In 2005 news began to come through of an exciting new alt-rock band from Canada called Black Mountain who had … Continue reading In The Future … Grrr !
Month: April 2013
Crucial Velocity
Okay this is cheating I know that 1537 is supposed to be a bit of a retrospective gig but I … Continue reading Crucial Velocity
Judgment Night Judgment
Judgment Night to my mind is proof that a great soundtrack doesn’t necessarily need a great film to be tagged … Continue reading Judgment Night Judgment
I’m Happy Just To Dance With You
I was 24 when I first realised it was possible to criticise the Beatles. The Beatles were the first band I … Continue reading I’m Happy Just To Dance With You
Dollar Brand: Black Lightning
Okay so no smart-ass titles for once, listening to this LP just now has made me fall in love with … Continue reading Dollar Brand: Black Lightning
Marillion Predict The Internet
So here I am once more In the playground of the broken hearts One more experience, one more entry in … Continue reading Marillion Predict The Internet
1537 vs. RSD 2013
Okay, okay I know this is two days late, please know I’m not doing this to be a ghastly little … Continue reading 1537 vs. RSD 2013
Short Music For Short People For Ever
Now after some 40’s cool jazz where to go next? Short Music For Short People is the obvious, obvious answer, … Continue reading Short Music For Short People For Ever
Hard Bop
I own quite a bit of jazz although I know very little about it really. I mean I can bluff my … Continue reading Hard Bop
Just Got Paid
Next up, ZZ Top Rio Grande Mud, from way back in 1972. Please don’t expect any proper criticism of this … Continue reading Just Got Paid
Oasis & The Forbidden Rhyme
Patriotism is something I find a bit confusing, well, outside the context of rugby anyway* – possibly the legacy of a vaguely hippy … Continue reading Oasis & The Forbidden Rhyme
Thatcher’s Children, Who’d Believe It Was True
I love Billy Childish in all his various guises – author, poet, painter, artist (I own one of his woodcuts … Continue reading Thatcher’s Children, Who’d Believe It Was True
White Hills Live: Blade Factory, Liverpool 13-04-13
I don’t get out to see many gigs these days, what with kids and generally being a bit of an … Continue reading White Hills Live: Blade Factory, Liverpool 13-04-13
Witchy-Woo
I find some LPs give you a lot to write about and some don’t so I won’t overstay my welcome … Continue reading Witchy-Woo
Gaze Upon This Filth
It’s becoming clear that I buy LPs for all manner of different reasons, to grab new stuff so i don’t … Continue reading Gaze Upon This Filth
Men In Vests, Chicks in Suspenders
I once read a truly great piece of writing about Thunder, in fact as I sit here to review their … Continue reading Men In Vests, Chicks in Suspenders
Living Life At The Top Of Our Lungs
Spearhead Home from 1994 is quite simply one of my favourite LPs, easily in my Top Ten ever (don’t tell … Continue reading Living Life At The Top Of Our Lungs
Third Eye Fist Fight
Afros and Apple Pie Camaro Sports Cars, Gasoline Lines, Everything is Red, White & Blue We hate it here ‘Coz there’s … Continue reading Third Eye Fist Fight
Side White / Side Black
I don’t tend to get surprised by the records I own very often, yes occasionally some things are better than … Continue reading Side White / Side Black
Unearthed
Sometimes I get by with just listening to a 12″ to complete a post here, sometimes even just a single … Continue reading Unearthed
U.F.Oric
As I voyage through the 1537 I’m beginning to come to the conclusion that I am really obsessed with space. … Continue reading U.F.Oric
Amphetamine Reptile Cheesecake
For today’s little tidbit I’ve plumped for the morally upstanding, shrinking violets and wall flowers that are Nashville Pussy and … Continue reading Amphetamine Reptile Cheesecake
Bruised Bad Apples
Bruised bad apples crawling through the night … I only own one Mötley Crüe record and I didn’t buy that … Continue reading Bruised Bad Apples
IV For Four
Now here’s a challenge – write something about an LP that’s been written about solidly for 41 years and counting. … Continue reading IV For Four