Lateral Thinking
I’d been waiting for this one to be released for a long time. The postman had slipped the package under … Continue reading Lateral Thinking
Category: Rock
Brunette Blondie
You really do know how to strut that stuff You really do know how to act tough Your body’s just … Continue reading Brunette Blondie
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6 My favourite count off* beginning one of my very favourite songs on one of … Continue reading 1 2 3 4 5 6
It’s So Easy
Ya get nothin’ for nothin’ If that’s what ya do So there I was yesterday in Birkenhead with 20 minutes to … Continue reading It’s So Easy
Far-out Island
Now I may be guilty of slightly overrating my cultural influence but what the hell is wrong with you folks? … Continue reading Far-out Island
Behind These Shades The Visions Fade
You ever get stuck on a song? I do, often. Tonight I was spinning Mott The Hoople Greatest Hits, in … Continue reading Behind These Shades The Visions Fade
Nice & Swirly
So there I was back in 1990 at Jumbo Records in Leeds, talking nonchalantly to the girl behind the counter … Continue reading Nice & Swirly
Baldness, Beach Keyboards, Bras, Bullrushes
Wow. I have just seen the light. I was a boy 5 minutes ago, now I’m a man. ‘Make It … Continue reading Baldness, Beach Keyboards, Bras, Bullrushes
Someone Named Roscoe
So here it goes I floated the idea of a collaboration to my oldest blog buddy around these parts, Mr … Continue reading Someone Named Roscoe
M.I.L.F
… Mothers I’d Like to Funk, obviously – I’m not one of those crude chaps from one of those new … Continue reading M.I.L.F
Extended Howling Mix
Picture a scruffy skinny long-haired student walking home from university – big white Hi-Tec baseball boots, religion-revealing ripped jeans and a … Continue reading Extended Howling Mix
Holiday Like It’s 1990
Tired? Listless? Lost your savoir faire and your sang-froid and your soupe de jour? Feel like it’s all a bit … Continue reading Holiday Like It’s 1990
We’ll Make Great Pets!
I said, “sit back And get yourself relaxed” They crawled out of the seamy side of LA, exploded like a … Continue reading We’ll Make Great Pets!
A Side Order Of Slide, Lorraine
I’m a bit conflicted. I’ve been just served a meal. It has been cooked really well. It has some of … Continue reading A Side Order Of Slide, Lorraine
Tasteless, Witless And Pointless
‘Tasteless, witless and pointless’*, I took that from the review on Allmusic for Alice Donut’s fourth LP. i have no doubt … Continue reading Tasteless, Witless And Pointless
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na, Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na!
On 28 February 1990 I came back from an open day at Leeds University with a vague idea I quite … Continue reading Na Na Na Na Na Na Na, Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na!
Balls Out All The Way
I read a theory once that all good music either comes from the heart, or the balls*, if that’s true then … Continue reading Balls Out All The Way
Black Sensations Up And Down My Spine
Sometimes our musical stars can seem just like us, normal Joes and Janes who got blessed with a bit of … Continue reading Black Sensations Up And Down My Spine
Damn Cross! (He Was A Wicked Wily Goatherd)
VIPs and royalty get treated like they’re special see But the trick is there for all to see They’re people … Continue reading Damn Cross! (He Was A Wicked Wily Goatherd)
Cage The Elephant Live: O2 Academy, Liverpool 18-02-16
Last night was a bit of a novelty for me, my friend Dave asked me a while back if I … Continue reading Cage The Elephant Live: O2 Academy, Liverpool 18-02-16
Do It With Us Tonight Cleveland!
‘Cleveland Ohio! In this corner, that corner and that corner weighing in at 32,000 pounds will you welcome the next heavyweight champion of the … Continue reading Do It With Us Tonight Cleveland!
Flame & Flashion
Maybe I’m feeling in a bit of a half-assed greatest hits type of mood, but I am really digging David … Continue reading Flame & Flashion
Members Out
I fancied a slice of ’77 rock this afternoon and so I grabbed an album that I like, but rarely … Continue reading Members Out
Suzie T Got Married
You remember Suzie Tequila? at least that’s what they all called her back then. Pretty enough, partied a bit too … Continue reading Suzie T Got Married
Highly Involved
Here’s one I’d completely forgotten about, The Vines Highly Evolved from way back in 2002. Back then the British music … Continue reading Highly Involved
Whole Lotta Metaphorin’ Going Down
Brain dead, totally tired, I needed a pick-me-up and here are the boys with a real doozie, ZZ Top Sleeping … Continue reading Whole Lotta Metaphorin’ Going Down
Subsonic, Baby!
Red Fang are the first band I’ve got into through videos since, oh let me see, umm, Cameo, maybe? Stumbling … Continue reading Subsonic, Baby!
Monster ‘Mericana
First the clanking rhythm, a hammer on an anvil, a suggestion of a guitar ready for the off, then a … Continue reading Monster ‘Mericana
Resplendent, Sumptuous
I knew I had to review this record when I looked up on my way home from a few drinks … Continue reading Resplendent, Sumptuous
Numero Uno Rocko
Dead man, I only hear a rattle when you breathe … I’m in retro heaven folks, thanks to those groovy guys … Continue reading Numero Uno Rocko