He's a Part-Time Punk
A bit late to look back on last weekend I know, but had a great trip down to Brighton to see Belle & Sebastian and also the sea (the big blue cold thing that is - not some new up & coming band).
As i've mentioned before i'm a bit of a late developer when it comes to B&S. But I really love their new album. And I really loved them live. I won't go into details, but there were more highlights than there should rightly be in any one gig. And a lot of amusing banter from Stuart. He's a funny chap.
Like I say, save two or three forgettable songs their new album's great. And looks to be their biggest hit so far - rumoured to be crashing the charts at #2. (err... can't remember where I read that but i'm sure I did).
It's difficult to choose a track to put up here, so i'll cheat and pick out two.
First up.. well does this sound like a classic T-Rex single or what? A real glam rock stomper. I love the chorus...
'you can place a little bet
That when I see my washing
The black will be grey and the white will be grey
But the blues are still blue'
BELLE & SEBASTIAN - THE BLUES ARE STILL BLUE
And from the 70's to the 60's. This next track is sung (and I expect written) by guitarist Stevie Jackson, and is pretty indicative of the pop genius of the rest of the album. Think polka dots, A-line dresses and sunny sunday afternoons.
BELLE & SEBASTIAN - TO BE MYSELF COMPLETELY
Whilst in Brighton I also dropped in on the xxjfg massive.... who were as expected rocking the house at The Do with that scuzz rock jazz funk magic. Shame I missed Shit Disco (pronounced Shit Disco) but it was good to meet you fellas and to shake my head for a brief time.
As i've mentioned before i'm a bit of a late developer when it comes to B&S. But I really love their new album. And I really loved them live. I won't go into details, but there were more highlights than there should rightly be in any one gig. And a lot of amusing banter from Stuart. He's a funny chap.
Like I say, save two or three forgettable songs their new album's great. And looks to be their biggest hit so far - rumoured to be crashing the charts at #2. (err... can't remember where I read that but i'm sure I did).
It's difficult to choose a track to put up here, so i'll cheat and pick out two.
First up.. well does this sound like a classic T-Rex single or what? A real glam rock stomper. I love the chorus...
'you can place a little bet
That when I see my washing
The black will be grey and the white will be grey
But the blues are still blue'
BELLE & SEBASTIAN - THE BLUES ARE STILL BLUE
And from the 70's to the 60's. This next track is sung (and I expect written) by guitarist Stevie Jackson, and is pretty indicative of the pop genius of the rest of the album. Think polka dots, A-line dresses and sunny sunday afternoons.
BELLE & SEBASTIAN - TO BE MYSELF COMPLETELY
Whilst in Brighton I also dropped in on the xxjfg massive.... who were as expected rocking the house at The Do with that scuzz rock jazz funk magic. Shame I missed Shit Disco (pronounced Shit Disco) but it was good to meet you fellas and to shake my head for a brief time.
posted by headphonesex @ 9:09 PM
