Bob Dylan: Bob Dylan? Bob Dylan!
I’m a bit of a traditionalist fundamentalist sixtiesist when it comes to Bob Dylan’s output, I think he took a … Continue reading Bob Dylan: Bob Dylan? Bob Dylan!
Tag: Vinyl
Lou York
Here’s an interesting one*, I got into Lou Reed at university big time; I thought he was the living embodiment of … Continue reading Lou York
It’s Dirty, It’s A Pity
It’s dirty, it’s a pity And time ain’t exactly on our side There you go job done, that’s Four Horsemen … Continue reading It’s Dirty, It’s A Pity
Module Overload
As long-time readers will know I’m just a complete sucker for Fu Manchu and that So-Cal stoner sound, like the … Continue reading Module Overload
No Recess!
Now here’s an ugly duckling if I ever heard one; Nirvana Bleach. Nope I didn’t pick up on this until … Continue reading No Recess!
Stoned To The Bone, Hot And Sweaty
Here’s one I’ve not owned for very long but I wanted to get hold of for years. The Godz from … Continue reading Stoned To The Bone, Hot And Sweaty
Meaningless German Robo-Drivel
One TV clip I’ve seen a million times (although it must have been solely on documentaries etc. since I was … Continue reading Meaningless German Robo-Drivel
Anger Burns
Anger burns inside of me Give me a war to fight I’m feelin’ cold, feelin’ restless Out on the streets … Continue reading Anger Burns
Stay Down
A newer one today, Black Spiders Sons of the North, from 2011. A new band hailing from Sheffield, a city … Continue reading Stay Down
Atomic Trouser Arouser
Spare a thought for the straight man*, people. The competent foil in the best comedy acts who gets none of … Continue reading Atomic Trouser Arouser
Ween We Were Kings
I blew the chance to see Ween at Leeds Duchess of York* when I was at university, a far hipper … Continue reading Ween We Were Kings
Not Trash
I like Alice Cooper a lot. Like every other similarly-minded rocker I loved the early LPs when the name referred … Continue reading Not Trash
Greatest Greatest Hits
I’ve just spent three days away in the Lake District camping with family, with all the usual laughing, walking, eating, playing … Continue reading Greatest Greatest Hits
I Make Love to Mountain Lions
True story. Sometimes three at a time. Yeah, that’s how Rock and roll I am. Oh yes, metal to the … Continue reading I Make Love to Mountain Lions
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 !
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
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
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
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
Reality Check
Taking advantage of Mrs 1537 being out I thought I would see how many LPs I had bought this year* … Continue reading Reality Check
Pants
So far with one or two minor exceptions and dead ends my trawl through the 1537 has been a predominantly … Continue reading Pants
Actor Out Alone
As someone who once went to Paris primarily to see Jim Morrison and Oscar Wilde’s graves I’m a bit biased … Continue reading Actor Out Alone
I Quite Like Snow
Yes in the name of my art – I actually put one of my precious records in the snow. Word … Continue reading I Quite Like Snow
Come to Mock – Stay to Rock
Somebody called the bouncer and get this guy off the stage He wrote his number on his boxers but he’s … Continue reading Come to Mock – Stay to Rock
I Love Lorraine
… which is exactly what I thought Ian Astbury was singing when I first heard this song, hundreds of years ago … Continue reading I Love Lorraine
Sophisticated? Moi ?
J’accuse Air, J’accuse! Of theft (my French isn’t quite up to ‘theft’ – le robbery?), but more of that in a … Continue reading Sophisticated? Moi ?
Flying Is Trying Is Dying
In case of Sonic Attack on your district, follow these rules: If you are making love it is imperative to … Continue reading Flying Is Trying Is Dying
No Room At The Din
I’ve come to crush your bones, I’ve come to make you feel old, I’ve come to mess with your head, … Continue reading No Room At The Din