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by helm
Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:40 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Music in the Town/City where you live
Replies: 26
Views: 3080

Re: Music in the Town/City where you live

I live in Northampton which is currently in a bit of a doldrum for live bands as the Roadmender doesn't seem to have a lot coming through, but the Labour Club gets a fair bit of interesting stuff. If you want to know more about the history of music in this fair town, it might be worth checking out D...
by helm
Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: The Spz Forum - 120 Greatest (After Party)
Replies: 28
Views: 3408

Re: The Spz Forum - 120 Greatest (After Party)

Can I just add that I think you've done an exceptional job on this list. I said to myself that if I didn't have anything in the top 25 then I'd go and get it (or stick it on a Christmas list) and I'm only shy on the Kraftwerk and Clash albums. I like the idea of a big mix tape, but I'm afraid I'd ha...
by helm
Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:27 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: The Spiritualized forum - 120 greatest albums of all time
Replies: 179
Views: 25939

Re: The Spiritualized forum - 50 greatest albums of all time

Right, this is the best that I can do in the space of 3 hours or so, whilst at the pub with my wife! Air- Moon Safari Alfie- Do You Imagine Things? Animals That Swim- Workshy At the Drive In- Relationship of Command Arab Strap- Philophobia Badly Drawn Boy- The Hour of Bewilderbeast Beatles- Abbey Ro...
by helm
Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: The Spiritualized forum - 120 greatest albums of all time
Replies: 179
Views: 25939

Re: The Spiritualized forum - 50 greatest albums of all time

I only noticed this post a couple of days ago and having seen that everything has to be in tomorrow, I'd better get my skates on!
by helm
Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:48 am
Forum: Gigs
Topic: The Official: Let's meet up before the RFH show thread.
Replies: 83
Views: 9753

Re: The Official: Let's meet up before the RFH show thread.

I'll probably be going to the ship and shovel on before the Monday gig. It's between Charing Cross and Embankment on a street called Cravens Passage. I reckon it's about a 15 minute walk to the fetival hall across the river. The beer's really good there.
by helm
Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:31 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Beatlemania!
Replies: 38
Views: 4152

Re: Beatlemania!

Do you think that the reissue idea or the computer game idea came first? Which is promoting which? I heard that the remasters were all completed a couple of years back and held on to, but that might just be cobblers. Sounds like the re-mastering is worth it, although I have just completed getting al...
by helm
Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:24 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Luke Haines
Replies: 20
Views: 2826

Re: Luke Haines

The book 'Bad Vibes' is excellent. I read it on my honeymoon (as you do) and thought it was a thouroughly good read, although he doesn't have many nice things to say about The The, or anyone for that matter. They reproduced some of it in WORD magazine recently. Never really listened to his music, bu...
by helm
Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:47 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: the ashes
Replies: 22
Views: 1980

Re: the ashes

rather a good day today :-)
by helm
Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:45 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Glastonbury
Replies: 2
Views: 1003

Re: Glastonbury

I know this is a bit late, but I had a great time this year. Spent quite a bit of time up at the park stage, which was lovely. As you'd imagine the best stuff I saw was some random bands I'd never heard before and that I can't find their records at my local CD emporium. Worth every penny...
by helm
Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:20 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Jasonwatch
Replies: 16
Views: 3051

Re: Jasonwatch

OK, how about this for a (tentative) connection... Terry Hall was in The Specials and then Fun Boy Three, whose album was produced by David Byrne. David Byrne appears on the Brighton Port Authority album, as does Iggy Pop. Iggy was on the second Death in Vegas album and Death in Vegas remixed Come T...
by helm
Tue Apr 28, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Football Cliches
Replies: 13
Views: 2004

Re: Football Cliches

I know this may sound a little naive, but what I personally dislike about Harry Redknapp is his complete lack of loyalty. He has an incredible ability of jumping ship when something a bit better comes along. Of course he's not done too bad as a manager, but then he also made some pretty awful signin...
by helm
Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:17 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Football Cliches
Replies: 13
Views: 2004

Re: Football Cliches

Ah yes, the old "I haven't seen the video yet" one. Absolutely!
by helm
Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:20 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Football Cliches
Replies: 13
Views: 2004

Football Cliches

Anyone have any favourite football cliches? I'm trying to write something about cliches in general and football seems the most obvious place to start. Also, who are the worst culprits? It's pretty easy to blame ITV for this whenever there's world cup or European championship coverage. All help grate...
by helm
Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Last five albums/lp's you bought?
Replies: 2585
Views: 657645

Re: Last five albums/lp's you bought?

Just picked up the super furries album yesterday, so only the one play so far but I reckon it's better than the last two albums My other four most recent purchases have been... Michael Nesmith & The First national Band- Magnetic South (charity shop, well worth the £4 I spent) Fever Ray- Fever R...
by helm
Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:54 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra
Replies: 1
Views: 485

Re: Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra

Read the review in the Guardian- Sounds pretty immense. Half as many again musicians on the stage than a standard orchestra- That's a a big sound. I saw the conductor on a newsnight review thing about a year ago, isn't he the 'next big thing' in classical music and off to work in LA? Anyway, hope yo...
by helm
Thu Apr 02, 2009 11:21 am
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Manchester Apollo & London Barbican
Replies: 48
Views: 7023

Re: Manchester Apollo & London Barbican

I saw Beck there about 5 years ago and they had seats then, although the bar shut during his seat. Still, you win some and lose some, eah?!
by helm
Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: Other
Topic: the best bands come from rugby???
Replies: 9
Views: 2846

Re: the best bands come from rugby???

That's a pretty brave choice for a comeback single, it must be 8 minutes long. Very good, though.
by helm
Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:21 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: LAGWAFIS Legacy Edition
Replies: 142
Views: 19572

Re: LAGWAFIS Legacy Edition

I am quite curious as to what we'll get as part of the legacy edition. Usually these things either seem to have a different mixed album (mono/stereo from sixties reissues) or a few B sides (See tracks 6-13 on the complete works Vol. 2). There were quite a lot of radio broadcasts from the LAGWAFIS to...
by helm
Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:13 am
Forum: Gigs
Topic: 10,000th Post
Replies: 1
Views: 668

Re: 10,000th Post

ooooh, does that make me 10001?


yes!

edit*


MODLAB
by helm
Sun Mar 22, 2009 1:34 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Ladies and Gents ...
Replies: 412
Views: 54785

Re: Ladies and Gents ...

Oh, by the way- I'm in row HH seats 11-12 on the Monday show. Anyone else around there?
by helm
Sun Mar 22, 2009 1:23 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: RFH Meet-Up
Replies: 22
Views: 3567

Re: RFH Meet-Up

Any ideas where people want to go for a drink? Can I suggest the cuban bar in Lambeth. It's only about a 10 minute walk from the venue and it is really nice. Failing that the bar at the BFI is also quite nice. Any which way, count me in :-)
by helm
Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Ladies and Gents ...
Replies: 412
Views: 54785

Re: Ladies and Gents ...

solarflarez-

I'm going to the first night from Northampton. Not sure how we're getting there yet- probably be on the train though. Let you know if we choose to drive if you need a lift, etc...
by helm
Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:57 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Albums of the year etc.
Replies: 49
Views: 6912

Re: Albums of the year etc.

in no particular order... Goldfrapp- seventh tree British sea power- do you like rock music? Spiritualized- songs in A&E Half man half biscuit- CSI:Ambleside Bon iver- for Emma, forever quite liked the neon neon stuff I've heard and I'm looking forward to hearing the mgmt album, but otherwise I'...
by helm
Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:51 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: goldfrapp
Replies: 5
Views: 1052

Re: goldfrapp

the goldfrapp album came out a little bit before songs in a&e. I think jason did a remix for it, probably as some sort of a&e/a&e idea. probably my favourite album of the year
by helm
Tue Dec 02, 2008 10:29 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: LAGWAFIS vinyl lp
Replies: 40
Views: 6068

Re: LAGWAFIS vinyl lp

I got the vinyl on the day it came out, took it straight home and noticed that it skipped a bit at times. I took it back to the shop and they replaced it right away, however they sold that copy to a friend of mine about an hour later! We only worked this out when my friend told me he didn't have the...
by helm
Sun Nov 16, 2008 5:48 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Flaming Lips cover Spacemen 3
Replies: 12
Views: 2480

Re: Flaming Lips cover Spacemen 3

Has anyone else seen Christmas in Mars yet? I'm a little bit undecided as to if I like it or not. I mean, It's a good 'home movie' as Wayne describes it, but having paid £17 for a copy of it (with the 32 minute long accompanying album) I feel it's a little on the steep side of things and a bit self...
by helm
Sun Nov 16, 2008 5:40 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Sarajevo
Replies: 13
Views: 1971

Re: Sarajevo

I went up the Danube from Vienna to Budapest and wasn't that impressed. Nice for a change and all that, but the journey itself was somewhat coloured by the (I assume) Austrian blokes on a piss-up stag do type of thing. There ought to be a law against starting drinking before the day is in double fig...
by helm
Sun Nov 16, 2008 5:37 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: The cost of things
Replies: 54
Views: 5920

Re: The cost of things

I'd not heard of that one either. Looking at the costs isn't the most important thing to do with music, I know, but it does put me off bidding for some things on ebay!
by helm
Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:48 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: The cost of things
Replies: 54
Views: 5920

The cost of things

Don't know if anyone else has done a thread on this board about the cost of old Spiritualized records but I found a website (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/kennethdrury/price-guide.htm) that seems to have a nice list on their. I was particularly suprised to see that 12xCD is still worth about the same...
by helm
Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:43 am
Forum: Other
Topic: 40 Years - 40 Things To Do
Replies: 19
Views: 2576

Re: 40 Years - 40 Things To Do

wear a high vis and pretend to direct traffic
streak at a MINOR sporting event
get your picture taken with a 'bloke' off of the telly (eg. Bill Oddie)
go vegan for a week
go to a pub with a hundred different beers and slowly get through them (which is what i'm doing for my stag do)...
by helm
Sun Nov 16, 2008 11:36 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Sarajevo
Replies: 13
Views: 1971

Re: Sarajevo

Is there any reason that you've missed Llubjana off of the list? I went two years ago and it was lovely, in fact all the bits of Slovenia we went to were great. I haven't been to Croatia or beyond but I'm sure you'll have a great time. I always think that the more you travel, the more people you mee...
by helm
Sat Oct 18, 2008 7:53 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Roundhouse
Replies: 20
Views: 4762

Re: Roundhouse

great gig, best i've seen them in a while. i think the set list was not disimilar to the other nights on the UK tour.

had a nice experience where we met a couple who had gone to the wrong gig, but managed to get in with the tickets that they had! good work.
by helm
Sun Oct 05, 2008 4:15 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: A small favour
Replies: 0
Views: 898

A small favour

Hello,

I have a small favour to ask. could anyone 'send' me a live recording of ladies and gentleman from this year? i have no understanding of how to download music, so if anyone could give me an idiots guide for doing this it would be most appreciated.

thanks in advance

helm

:-)
by helm
Sun Oct 05, 2008 4:01 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: we need 20 more! please complete this for a friend
Replies: 5
Views: 1200

Re: we need 20 more! please complete this for a friend

well, i hope that's of some use. good idea to put it on here, hopefully they'll get the numbers required :-)
by helm
Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:54 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Bob Log III
Replies: 4
Views: 952

Re: Bob Log III

saw him at end of the road. great performance, no idea what he was on about though.
by helm
Mon Sep 15, 2008 6:35 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Sennen
Replies: 5
Views: 1385

Re: Sennen

Saw the sennen set at end of the road, very impressed by it i was too. worth checking out if you like that sort of thing.

named after a ride song, i assume?
by helm
Sun Aug 31, 2008 8:07 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: End of the Road
Replies: 0
Views: 817

End of the Road

anyone else going to the end of the road festival? i went last year and it was great. mercury rev are headlining this year and low are playing amongst others so it could be good.
by helm
Sun Aug 31, 2008 8:05 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Which pop stars share your birthday
Replies: 15
Views: 2827

Re: Which pop stars share your birthday

I knew already that i shared the day (may 13th) with stevie wonder. turns out it's also alison goldfrapp's birthday. not bad, eah?
by helm
Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:59 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Roundhouse
Replies: 14
Views: 2894

Re: Roundhouse

I'm quite fancying the roundhouse gig. never been there before but it looks rather nice. also, didn't get to see the first tour (apart from glastonbury) so it'd be nice to re-acquaint myself with a really loud, electric (or eclectic) spiritualized. all good!
by helm
Fri Aug 22, 2008 7:00 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: What Are You Listening To Now?
Replies: 5913
Views: 1246624

Re: What Are You Listening To Now?

Test Match Special.
by helm
Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:41 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Glastonbury
Replies: 87
Views: 14098

Re: Glastonbury

not a bad gig, but not loud enough. also, was this the first spiritualized gig without walkin' with jesus (or any spacemen 3 songs)?

brilliant festival though, possibly the best glastonbury i've been to.
by helm
Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:00 am
Forum: Other
Topic: euro 2008
Replies: 60
Views: 7267

Re: euro 2008

Spain, has to be. tournament wise they are the closest thing to england - i.e. perennial under achievers.
by helm
Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:55 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: won't get to devon (the car i'm in)
Replies: 15
Views: 2116

Re: won't get to devon (the car i'm in)

they played it on the first LICD tour when they were backed by the brass section. at the hammersmith gig they also had a gospel choir to sing the end refrain. blinding, as i remember it.

helm

http://www.helmtherapy.co.uk
by helm
Sun Jun 01, 2008 2:12 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Spiritualized mugs
Replies: 6
Views: 1586

Re: Spiritualized mugs

mine was from a gig- haven't seen any for a while. sorry!
by helm
Sun Jun 01, 2008 2:09 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Glastonbury
Replies: 87
Views: 14098

Re: Glastonbury

It'll probably be quite different for you now they've got the 'super' fence up. also, if it hasn't sold out of tickets it's going to seem very empty compared to glastonbury's in the past! the line up IS looking rather good though, despite the world and his wife going on about jay-z!
by helm
Thu May 29, 2008 5:53 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Best ever Spacemen 3 / Spiritualized show?
Replies: 108
Views: 57619

Re: Best ever Spacemen 3 / Spiritualized show?

It's probably easier to remember the worst spiritualized gig because I've been to far too many amazing ones. The first one that comes to mind was the Milton Keynes gig on the LGM tour (haven't seen that one omentioned here yet). Amazing projections throughout the gig and a great set list. My first s...
by helm
Thu May 29, 2008 5:18 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Glastonbury
Replies: 87
Views: 14098

Glastonbury

My Glastonbury tickets came this morning and suddenly I'm getting a bit excited about it. Anyone else going to Pilton this year?

Helm

http://www.helmtherapy.co.uk
by helm
Thu May 29, 2008 5:07 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: chart positions
Replies: 15
Views: 2552

Re: chart positions

Yeah, I think it was number 18. I don't think anyting else has gone top 20 in the UK singles wise. She kissed me... hit the dizzy heights of number 37. sadly (or fortunately) I can't remember any other chart placings for singles. The albums do a lot better- LAGWAFIS got to number 9, I think. Helm ht...
by helm
Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:03 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Glastonbury 2008
Replies: 4
Views: 1392

Re: Glastonbury 2008

Best news i've had all day :-)

http://www.helmtherapy.co.uk
by helm
Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:01 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Portishead new album - Third
Replies: 25
Views: 3374

Re: Portishead new album - Third

I thought that that was one of the best Later's that i've seen in a long while. Portishead's new stuff sounded pretty good, but i'll wait until i hear the whole album. i guess they're trying to move away from the 'coffee table' if you know what i mean.

http://www.helmtherapy.co.uk
by helm
Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:47 am
Forum: Gigs
Topic: New Tour
Replies: 1
Views: 885

Re: New Tour

not really an extensive tour though, is it?! i've missed out on london tickets so i'm going to sulk about it (or go to cambridge, whichever's easier)

http://www.helmtherapy.co.uk
by helm
Sun Apr 06, 2008 2:23 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Glastonbury 2008
Replies: 4
Views: 1392

Glastonbury 2008

have they confirmed for this year? i actually managed to get tickets this morning so i'm rather happy about this.

http://www.helmtherapy.co.uk
by helm
Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: Spacemen3
Topic: Mojo 50 Greatest UK Indie Records Of All Time
Replies: 11
Views: 3116

Re: Mojo 50 Greatest UK Indie Records Of All Time

top 50 ep's, eah? probably put on that list rides first three eps (fall being a particular favourite) and my bloody valentines you made me realise as well. shame bands don't seem to make good 4 or 5 song ep's nowadays.

http://www.helmtherapy.co.uk
by helm
Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:07 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: White Easter
Replies: 10
Views: 1357

Re: White Easter

yeah, today was not a good day to be at the football, that's for sure. don't think i've seen it snow at the footie before and that was probably the coldest game i've been in quite a few years.

http://www.helmtherapy.co.uk
by helm
Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:26 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Barnsley
Replies: 6
Views: 1194

Re: Barnsley

I think it's pretty good that the FA cup's going somewhere other than the top four this year. bit worried about what's happening at gretna, cardiff and halifax though. i'm probably one of the only ones here that has an interest in the non-league, but the FA are really fucking up the whole unpaid wag...
by helm
Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:22 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Songs in A&E - Editions
Replies: 217
Views: 29076

Re: Songs in A&E - Editions

I wasn't aware that lazer guided melodies or pure phase were particularly awash with studio effects and feedback. perhaps i wasn't paying attention.

http://www.helmtherapy.co.uk
by helm
Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:58 am
Forum: Gigs
Topic: TicketBASTARD
Replies: 4
Views: 1426

Re: TicketBASTARD

it's all a bit rough, just to pay someone to sell you a ticket.
by helm
Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:53 am
Forum: Other
Topic: any spz fans from northants?
Replies: 5
Views: 1713

Re: any spz fans from northants?

hey nat! you all good? plan to, but i haven't replied just yet. give andy a ring at some point. you going? how's frome? just like 20 questions this, isn't it?!
by helm
Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:40 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Songs In A&E
Replies: 87
Views: 13158

Re: Songs In A&E

well this is the best news i've had in weeks!
by helm
Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:19 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: any spz fans from northants?
Replies: 5
Views: 1713

Re: any spz fans from northants?

Hi. i think there's a few of us from northampton or there abouts. always up for a gig and the like. quite looking forward to the fall in march and i think futureheads are playing this weekend. all good. perhaps catch up with you at some point. oh, and welcome to the board.
by helm
Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:25 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: MBV @ FIB
Replies: 1
Views: 648

Re: MBV @ FIB

been the last three years. brilliant festival, can't recommend it enough.
by helm
Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:38 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Radiohead
Replies: 19
Views: 2925

Re: Radiohead

i 'picked it up' for £3.50. out of interest, what did everyone else pay?
by helm
Thu Oct 11, 2007 12:40 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: 10th October 1997
Replies: 10
Views: 2273

10th October 1997

ten year anniversary (yesterday) of the royal albert hall gig. didn't have time yesterday to put anything up, but i thought it should be remembered in some way. did anyone else go? it was a great gig (as the slightly doctored cd's somewhat attest to) and arguably in my top five spz gigs. anyone have...
by helm
Sat Sep 29, 2007 1:21 am
Forum: Spacemen3
Topic: Spectrum Gig Review
Replies: 2
Views: 1241

Re: Spectrum Gig Review

yes, not disimilar to the CD on mojo this month that put sonic in spiritualized. that's just really bad reasearch/journalism.
by helm
Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:47 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Britain's favourite Bar/Pub
Replies: 43
Views: 6674

my favourite pubs (in no particular order) are the bell- bath, hard to beat especially on walcott nation day the bell- harborne, they play bowls in the back garden market bar- inverness, just the smallest bar with the best jukebox the racehorse- northampton, because it's the only decent pub in this ...
by helm
Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:37 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: end of the road festival
Replies: 0
Views: 756

end of the road festival

any one else going to the end of the road festival next week? sounds and looks quite chilled. shame i missed connect, only found out about it a few weeks ago and the line up looked superb