Everything is Temporary These Days
Sorry for the lack of posts.. there's been a problem in blogger that has stopped me editing my posts. Well to be honest it's been 10% that and 90% idleness. Hopefully I can make up for it with some good Friday night selections for ya....
The Rakes are the latest hotly tipped, much hyped punky British guitar band. Their new album 'Capture/Release' came out last week, but despite the midas-like production touch of Paul 'Phones' Epworth i'm not feeling this nearly as much as Maximo Park or Bloc Party.... it's missing that certain something to lift it up out of the crowd.
Having said that, Paul Epworth clearly kept a few tricks back for himself, because this 'Phones' remix of 'Repeat' is absolutely shit hot.
The track celebrates (if that's the word) the sort of rut I find myself in at times. Lots of going out & having fun, but little of it really meaningful. After a while so many gigs, clubs, bars etc can become as monotonous as spending every night in front of the TV.
THE RAKES - REPEAT (PHONES REMIX)
Despite not loving the album at the moment, they're apparently excellent live, so i've grabbed a couple of tickets to see them in Oxford in September... maybe i'll be re-assessing them after that.
The song immediately reminded me of this track by Manhead (Otherwise known as Headman) - who somehow finds time to run the Gomma and Relish labels as well as putting out plenty of his own material.
This track was from a 12" on Trevor Jackson's Output label, and also appeared on the label's 'Channel 3' compilation. Its a depressing message for a tune so squarely aimed at the dancefloor... and as such is right up my street. Nightclub Fatalism.
MANHEAD - BIRTH, SCHOOL, WORK, DEATH
Relish is also the home of future heroes 'David Gilmour Girls' - whose epic 'Heavy Metal Music Magazines' (which I posted back in April) should FINALLY be getting a release in the next few weeks. If you want a taste of DGG, you can download the Rub 'n' Tug remix of their debut single 'Crack House Warming Party' from their website..
Listen out for HMMM though.... It's great.
I've got a busy bank holiday weekend ahead - with Goldfrapp & The Magic Numbers (along with many others) at Cross Central tomorrow, Norman Jay and Hard-Fi at Carnival on Sunday... and best of all I have tickets for the (hopefully) final day of the test match on Monday. (WOOOO!!!!!!).
I found myself in the strange position of cheering on Australia this afternoon, as if they carry on collapsing at their current rate i've got no chance of play on Monday. Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!! Come on boys, you can avoid the follow on...
It's been said again and again, but this Ashes series has truly been one of the greatest sporting encounters of all time. Utterly captivating.
The Rakes are the latest hotly tipped, much hyped punky British guitar band. Their new album 'Capture/Release' came out last week, but despite the midas-like production touch of Paul 'Phones' Epworth i'm not feeling this nearly as much as Maximo Park or Bloc Party.... it's missing that certain something to lift it up out of the crowd.
Having said that, Paul Epworth clearly kept a few tricks back for himself, because this 'Phones' remix of 'Repeat' is absolutely shit hot.
The track celebrates (if that's the word) the sort of rut I find myself in at times. Lots of going out & having fun, but little of it really meaningful. After a while so many gigs, clubs, bars etc can become as monotonous as spending every night in front of the TV.
THE RAKES - REPEAT (PHONES REMIX)
Despite not loving the album at the moment, they're apparently excellent live, so i've grabbed a couple of tickets to see them in Oxford in September... maybe i'll be re-assessing them after that.
The song immediately reminded me of this track by Manhead (Otherwise known as Headman) - who somehow finds time to run the Gomma and Relish labels as well as putting out plenty of his own material.
This track was from a 12" on Trevor Jackson's Output label, and also appeared on the label's 'Channel 3' compilation. Its a depressing message for a tune so squarely aimed at the dancefloor... and as such is right up my street. Nightclub Fatalism.
MANHEAD - BIRTH, SCHOOL, WORK, DEATH
Relish is also the home of future heroes 'David Gilmour Girls' - whose epic 'Heavy Metal Music Magazines' (which I posted back in April) should FINALLY be getting a release in the next few weeks. If you want a taste of DGG, you can download the Rub 'n' Tug remix of their debut single 'Crack House Warming Party' from their website..
Listen out for HMMM though.... It's great.
I've got a busy bank holiday weekend ahead - with Goldfrapp & The Magic Numbers (along with many others) at Cross Central tomorrow, Norman Jay and Hard-Fi at Carnival on Sunday... and best of all I have tickets for the (hopefully) final day of the test match on Monday. (WOOOO!!!!!!).
I found myself in the strange position of cheering on Australia this afternoon, as if they carry on collapsing at their current rate i've got no chance of play on Monday. Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!! Come on boys, you can avoid the follow on...
It's been said again and again, but this Ashes series has truly been one of the greatest sporting encounters of all time. Utterly captivating.
posted by headphonesex @ 11:02 PM
