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by simonkeeping
Mon Jun 27, 2016 1:40 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: People of the UK Vote to leave the EU
Replies: 92
Views: 38336

Re: People of the UK Vote to leave the EU

spunder wrote:like the way Farage has reneged on pumping the '£350 million' goes to EU back into the NHS already. see ya suckers!
Exactly, it was written on a massive bus and he said it in an interview?
by simonkeeping
Sun Jun 26, 2016 12:31 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: People of the UK Vote to leave the EU
Replies: 92
Views: 38336

Re: People of the UK Vote to leave the EU

This quite apt too: friday's going to be amazing! i'm going to wake up in my Union Jack jim-jams to the sound of a squadron of Spitfires racing overhead and leaving a trail of hot buttered crumpets behind them I'll run to the corner shop past all the british children who are laughing and squealing w...
by simonkeeping
Sun Jun 26, 2016 12:30 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: People of the UK Vote to leave the EU
Replies: 92
Views: 38336

Re: People of the UK Vote to leave the EU

The whole thing is fucked. I don't think there's a better way of explaining the horrific circumstances the UK is right now. It's a return to the narrow minded foreigner blaming of the 60's, 70's and 80's. The older generation and the ill informed scared that they 'might be losing their country' to i...
by simonkeeping
Fri Jun 03, 2016 1:19 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: What Are You Listening To Now?
Replies: 5913
Views: 1247244

Re: What Are You Listening To Now?

The aircon
by simonkeeping
Thu Jun 02, 2016 11:02 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: J. Spaceman & Follakzoid
Replies: 8
Views: 2324

Re: J. Spaceman & Follakzoid

Check out Folkazoid's facebook page. There's a shot on there of J recording.

This could be interesting, I wasn't that keen on their last record TBH, it was a bit too straight for me but hopefully J will add a bit of Memphis groove to this.
by simonkeeping
Mon May 23, 2016 11:54 am
Forum: Instruments
Topic: Retro Mechanical Labs : Electron Fuzz
Replies: 4
Views: 4756

Re: Retro Mechanical Labs : Electron Fuzz

That looks very cool man, Will check it out,
by simonkeeping
Mon May 16, 2016 4:46 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: ashcroft thinks he'll be bigger than the verve
Replies: 52
Views: 11096

Re: ashcroft thinks he'll be bigger than the verve

Err, I don't really know what to say right now... :shock: 9HRklR-DwZ4 Erm, to be honest I have a few questions about this: Is this real? What does he start doing Alan Partridge 'air strings'? Why is he using a gas mask as an accessory? If someone can clear these up I'd very much appreciate it.
by simonkeeping
Tue May 03, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: ashcroft thinks he'll be bigger than the verve
Replies: 52
Views: 11096

Re: ashcroft thinks he'll be bigger than the verve

In 1000 years the history books will show that robert Fryer was right: chris martin...david gray...bono..and richard ashcroft were all his favorites. Great to see also so many people who have been asleep since 1997 pop up and start posting comments on that youtube video. He's the man, genius etc etc...
by simonkeeping
Tue May 03, 2016 10:37 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: FYI — Levitation Fest Cancelled Due To Weather
Replies: 6
Views: 1453

Re: FYI — Levitation Fest Cancelled Due To Weather

Did you see the footage of the New Orleans Jazz Festival. Knee deep in water! It looked awful! I don't know about beating the heat in Austin by doing it early, I was there a few years back in March and it was seriously hot. Real shame to see the festival cancelled. Nice to see some shows still going...
by simonkeeping
Tue Apr 26, 2016 3:20 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Primal Scream RSD release feat. Jason
Replies: 57
Views: 15311

Re: Primal Scream RSD release feat. Jason

Sister Ray on Berwick St London has 4 copies left of 'Mantra For A State Of Mind' if anyone's still after a copy. Just picked on up for £9.99.
by simonkeeping
Fri Apr 01, 2016 3:46 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Unloved - Guilty of love
Replies: 9
Views: 2373

Re: Unloved - Guilty of love

spunder wrote:hmmmm intriguing , will listen at home tonight. in the meantime read this entertaining review!

http://www.syffal.com/album-reviews/unl ... ty-love-ep
That is actually amazing...
by simonkeeping
Fri Apr 01, 2016 12:15 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Unloved - Guilty of love
Replies: 9
Views: 2373

Unloved - Guilty of love

A while back posts were popping up from David Holmes on Facebook, pictures of girl groups - The Ronnettes, Shangri- La's, intriguing stuff, and finally the debut EP dropped late last year. In the interests of clarity I'll say here and now I've always been down with what David Holmes has been involve...
by simonkeeping
Thu Mar 31, 2016 10:43 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Music that's shite
Replies: 48
Views: 9215

Re: Music that's shite

BzaInSpace wrote:Bloody Clapton, not even buying his own chips...
i'm more concerened about swimmingpools selling chips...
Fair point but It was in 1984 - and as such still socially acceptable.
by simonkeeping
Tue Mar 29, 2016 11:28 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Music that's shite
Replies: 48
Views: 9215

Re: Music that's shite

That man* from the Go Compare adverts in the UK. *Although I liked his earlier limited edition wish candy blue and green swirl vinyl releases on Abstract Wolf Nose. Limited to 3 copies worldwide and due to a pressing issue are completely silent throughout. Heavy! He also played the harpsichord on th...
by simonkeeping
Tue Mar 29, 2016 11:16 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Last five albums/lp's you bought?
Replies: 2585
Views: 658222

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

Be One - Which is great. Unloved - Guilty of Love - Amazing debut album out of nowhere. Always had a soft spot of David Holmes but some of his solo work has suffered slightly from weak song writing. Working with 2 other writers has paid off massively. Possibly David Holmes finest work to date? Scre...
by simonkeeping
Mon Mar 28, 2016 8:05 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Primal Scream - 'Chaosmosis' [2016]
Replies: 81
Views: 16958

Re: Primal Scream - 'Chaosmosis' [2016]

Picked this up on Friday and after a few spins it's hooks are getting under my skin. It is an out and out pop record - which in itself is no bad thing but if the screams name hadn't have been on it I doubt I would have got past the first 3 tracks. What I mean by that is my Inbuilt music snobbery dis...
by simonkeeping
Wed Mar 09, 2016 5:57 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Record Store Day 2016
Replies: 11
Views: 3252

Re: Record Store Day 2016

Sounds interesting: Kid Millions was the drummer for Oneida and recorded an RSD 12" with J Spaceman (Spiritualized) in 2014. He loves the music of Harry Taussig, one of the original American Primitive guitar players who recorded for Takoma alongside John Fahey in the 60s and it surfaces on his ...
by simonkeeping
Mon Mar 07, 2016 2:11 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Primal Scream RSD release feat. Jason
Replies: 57
Views: 15311

Re: Primal Scream RSD release feat. Jason

This sounds rather marvellous doesn't it! I'm going to miss it this year as I'm not in the country. Would any kind soul be able to pick me one up??
by simonkeeping
Mon Feb 29, 2016 4:36 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: IPOD Classic -160GB
Replies: 66
Views: 29599

Re: IPOD Classic -160GB

I just swapped to an iPhone 6 from an 160gb ipod and I really don't like it. I paid a fortune for more storage space but the interface compared to the iPod is rubbish. All the albums get mixed up (some compilations appearing as single tracks when you scroll through the albums list), it's not as loud...
by simonkeeping
Tue Feb 16, 2016 10:16 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: New LP featuring Jason, other Spz alumni & bee sounds
Replies: 49
Views: 20414

Re: New LP featuring Jason, other Spz alumni & bee sounds

clewsr wrote:Got the record the other day. It is lovely. Beautiful sleeve design too.
Totally agree, on a cold sunny winters morning it really hit the spot.
by simonkeeping
Wed Feb 03, 2016 1:33 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: PJ Harvey - 'The Hope Six Demolition Project' [2016]
Replies: 17
Views: 3748

Re: PJ Harvey - 'The Wheel' [2016]

Really looking forward to this record. Let England Shake is one of the best albums of the last decade or so. Totally! That album is a masterpiece on all levels. The melodies are otherworldly, joyful and the lyrics are incredible. Political (without sounding like Bono), haunting, beautiful and under...
by simonkeeping
Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:55 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Ty Segall/Fuzz
Replies: 17
Views: 3831

Re: Ty Segall/Fuzz

Totally agree Sunray, from what I've heard of 1000 Days its way too synthy for me. There's one track halfway through that's a belter but the rest is a bit comme ci, comme ça (as my french teacher used to say). I've heard one track of Kelley Stoltz and I really liked it. Had a bit of Malice to it. ni...
by simonkeeping
Mon Jan 04, 2016 1:27 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: 2015 lists
Replies: 37
Views: 10613

Re: 2015 lists

TheWarmth wrote: Just wanted to let you know that I did get Golem on vinyl and I really dig it. I haven't only listened through once, but I'm going to put it back on this evening. Thanks for the great suggestion!
Nice one man! Really glad you like it!
by simonkeeping
Mon Jan 04, 2016 1:26 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Ty Segall/Fuzz
Replies: 17
Views: 3831

Re: Ty Segall/Fuzz

Yeah man, do it! 'Twins' is an absolute corker of an album! for me it was his coming of age album, The whole thing is great. In terms of a favorite it kind of changes you know? Manipulator is a classic but isn't too representative of the rest of his work which is less refined and dirtier. Twins is r...
by simonkeeping
Tue Dec 22, 2015 11:46 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Ty Segall/Fuzz
Replies: 17
Views: 3831

Re: Ty Segall/Fuzz

In the last 2-3 years the one artist who seems to keep delivering is Ty. His work rate is exceptional and the quality is always high. I saw him play at the end of the Manipulator tour at the Electric Ballroom and he destroyed the place. I know alot of people make bold claims and then when you witnes...
by simonkeeping
Mon Dec 21, 2015 10:42 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Neil Young & Bluenote Cafe : Performance Series Vol. 11
Replies: 7
Views: 1646

Re: Neil Young & Bluenote Cafe : Performance Series Vol. 11

Wow - this is an incredible album. A few tracks are immediately up there in the pantheon of my all-time NY greats! Old Black is way heavy in the mix, with that awesome and dirty echoed tone. The combined forces of the Stray Gators and Crazy Horse and others, plus what sounds like the standard Stax ...
by simonkeeping
Wed Dec 16, 2015 10:58 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: What Are You Listening To Now?
Replies: 5913
Views: 1247244

Re: What Are You Listening To Now?

Raw Power is the greatest. I love everything about it. 2 washed up weirdo's move to London to make an album. Iggy reading Time magazine sitting under a tree in Kensington Gardens snorting rocks of heroin and writing the lyrics to 'Search and Destroy'. That always gives me a little kick when I walk t...
by simonkeeping
Wed Dec 16, 2015 10:36 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: What Are You Listening To Now?
Replies: 5913
Views: 1247244

Re: What Are You Listening To Now?

BzaInSpace wrote:Psychedelic Fleetwood Mac.

Dig deep...

Whoa, that's nice man! It's got a real 70's Beach Boys feel to it.

Thanks for the new Oh See's track Johnnyboy. That's a cracker isn't it
by simonkeeping
Wed Dec 16, 2015 12:28 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: 2015 lists
Replies: 37
Views: 10613

Re: 2015 lists

I'm going to buy that Wand album based solely on the description above. Sounds delicious. I think you'll like it man. If you dig all that West Coast scene (Ty Segall et al) then it will be right up your street. And the songs are so good, firing off in all directions and going to some special places...
by simonkeeping
Tue Dec 15, 2015 4:03 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: 2015 lists
Replies: 37
Views: 10613

Re: 2015 lists

Thee Oh Sees - London Forum . How was it? I'm so jealous. I really wanted to go but family commitments came first. Albums 2015 Wand - Golem //// My Album of the Year by a long way. Huge sounding heavy Psych rock drenched in synths (done the right way) and fuzz. Saw them play these songs live at Rou...
by simonkeeping
Thu Dec 10, 2015 10:33 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Youth interview in DiS
Replies: 38
Views: 12147

Re: Youth interview in DiS

Saw on Instagram the other day he's back in the studio (well there there was a shot from the studio anyway). My take on it is Jason was introduced to Youth by his new manager and he started recording with him, he wasn't into what Youth was doing. He never wanted to record in Spain, He is, as we all ...
by simonkeeping
Thu Dec 10, 2015 10:23 am
Forum: Gigs
Topic: BZAs Bootleg Requests...
Replies: 409
Views: 286007

Re: BZAs Bootleg Requests...

Deep Ellum Dallas 12 Dec 1997 https://www.dropbox.com/s/t69apyh2d4ip5 ... 201997.zip Couple of great shows with the LAG band. A few months apart but by the Dallas show the whole gig is practically one long segue. The Garage show was originally broadcast on XFM which is why it has that massive, supe...
by simonkeeping
Wed Nov 18, 2015 4:42 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Paris attacks
Replies: 54
Views: 14083

Re: Paris attacks

I watched in horror this morning at the news reports regarding the shootings and bombings in Paris last night. I was working late last night and didn't hear about it til not long ago. Words fail me at the level of intense hatred the attackers and those behind them have. My sympathies to everyone af...
by simonkeeping
Mon Nov 09, 2015 5:42 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: gig footage
Replies: 10
Views: 2515

Re: gig footage

Here's some incredible gig footage featuring yours truly. I'm the guy in the front that Lux hands a beer to at the very begining. I'm wearing the "black and white beautiful acrylic sweater" and sporting a rather unfortunate mullhawk hairstyle. Enjoy! Az0W9VNDAt8 Amazing! Runaway - you hav...
by simonkeeping
Fri Oct 16, 2015 2:09 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Bobby Gillespie - 'Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down' comp
Replies: 4
Views: 1214

Re: Bobby Gillespie - 'Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down' comp

I bought this on the way up to Brudenell a few weeks back. Looks great! As a result I've been really enjoying Skip Spence - Oar for the past few days. Not listened to it for ages!
by simonkeeping
Fri Oct 09, 2015 5:42 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: What gigs have you got coming up?
Replies: 1733
Views: 1613998

Re: What gigs have you got coming up?

I just let out an audible sound of delight in the office......https://www.atpfestival.com/events/tos301115 Thee Oh Sees back in London this November! Yep, this fanboy is bloody excited. I would have been straight along to this but I have some personal business that might need me to stay at home. Ha...
by simonkeeping
Thu Oct 01, 2015 11:58 am
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Spiritualized at Brudenell
Replies: 73
Views: 23972

Re: Spiritualized at Brudenell

I just remembered what they did during Electric Mainline? Near the end to add to the noise J and Doggen both started playing harmonica's really high up the register to add a load of of top end. It was one of those moments that put a huge smile on my face, pure Spiritualized attention to detail. J, Y...
by simonkeeping
Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:56 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018
Replies: 807
Views: 236620

Re: New Spiritualized Album - 2015?

The Dr wrote: as with the engineer on a&e who woyuld sometimes be waiting for his tea which j had gone off to make and had fallen asleep. i'm guessing it was just a culture clash. frustrating for all involved, us included, i think
This sounds amazing, I've never heard this before? Tell me more!
by simonkeeping
Tue Sep 29, 2015 5:53 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018
Replies: 807
Views: 236620

Re: New Spiritualized Album - 2015?

Funnily enough, someone asked J on Friday night about the new album and mentioned 'Youth' and he said he thought everyone knew the real story about what had happened? Interesting to hear he played bass on the album though, or maybe that will be coming off? Who knows. The interviews out there suggest...
by simonkeeping
Mon Sep 28, 2015 3:12 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Liverpool Psych Fest 2015 with Spiritualized
Replies: 127
Views: 42717

Re: Liverpool Psych Fest 2015 with Spiritualized

Great to see Kid Millions back in the mix and while - for me - they didn't quite hit the heights of Holmeforth a couple of years ago, I think they sounded great and seemed to be pushing it out as much as possible for the psych fest. Drummer was Jonny '8Track' Aitken. Kid's no longer playing with Spz.
by simonkeeping
Mon Sep 21, 2015 1:09 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Spiritualized at Brudenell
Replies: 73
Views: 23972

Re: Spiritualized at Brudenell

I'm not in Leeds until about 7 on Friday.. Seems like a good forum contingent wil be out in forse too which is cool.
Whats the plan?
by simonkeeping
Fri Sep 11, 2015 11:50 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Spiritualized at Moseley Folk Festival
Replies: 18
Views: 4028

Re: Spiritualized at Moseley Folk Festival

I thought Page's Orange amps had O R G E on them?

I totally agree about not leaving much up to coincidence with Spiritualized. He loves the little details.
by simonkeeping
Fri Sep 11, 2015 11:28 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Listening to vinyl backwards
Replies: 9
Views: 1696

Re: Listening to vinyl backwards

WARP 1 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9izpspRvUow With Love ... Jeffrey Cat And FMSpaceman ... x xx ... That is next level, Thanks!! and cheers BZA! High praise indeed to have even a passing comparison to the living legend that is Chris Morris. Talking of which, has there ever been a C.Morris ...
by simonkeeping
Thu Sep 10, 2015 11:09 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Last five albums/lp's you bought?
Replies: 2585
Views: 658222

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

I'm not sure yet Olan, I've not had a chance to listen to it yet as I've been away. That's a worry though as I laid down a ridiculous sum of cash on that :? You know what Johnnyboy I might give it a try! I guess once you get out of the habit its not too bad right? Yeah the second one from what I've ...
by simonkeeping
Thu Sep 10, 2015 10:59 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Listening to vinyl backwards
Replies: 9
Views: 1696

Re: Listening to vinyl backwards

Great Thread idea! I have a similar setting on my turntable and I used to listen to stuff backwards all the time - particualy good when mixingDJing. A particular favorite record to put on backwards at parties was the 'Royal Wedding - Charles and Diana' I picked up from a charity shop. The priest tal...
by simonkeeping
Wed Sep 09, 2015 5:31 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Spiritualized at Moseley Folk Festival
Replies: 18
Views: 4028

Re: Spiritualized at Moseley Folk Festival

That's from the Ace show isn't it (The stage looked beautiful for that show)? My guess is that would have been a hired amp. From the shots at Glastonbury he had it then.

Man, I'm such a gear geek...
by simonkeeping
Tue Sep 08, 2015 10:29 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Spiritualized at Moseley Folk Festival
Replies: 18
Views: 4028

Re: Spiritualized at Moseley Folk Festival

He's been using that head for a while now I think. I hope he's done it deliberately. J Spaceman with his Mars amp would work rather well.
by simonkeeping
Tue Sep 08, 2015 10:22 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Last five albums/lp's you bought?
Replies: 2585
Views: 658222

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

We are in this together johnnyboy :) Although I haven't manged the no drinking bit ! It's a good place to be, never knowing when another vinyl sized package is going to arrive on my desk at work. May need to slow down a bit, or at least start compiling a Christmas list. I've not drunk since early A...
by simonkeeping
Tue Sep 08, 2015 10:17 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Spiritualized at Moseley Folk Festival
Replies: 18
Views: 4028

Re: Spiritualized at Moseley Folk Festival

That Mars(hall) amp mod is the nuts. Super cool!
by simonkeeping
Mon Sep 07, 2015 4:40 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: RIP Rico Rodriguez ...
Replies: 0
Views: 1384

Re: RIP Rico Rodriguez ...

FM Spaceman wrote:RIP Rico Rodriguez ...
Amen!
by simonkeeping
Mon Sep 07, 2015 4:31 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: What gigs have you got coming up?
Replies: 1733
Views: 1613998

Re: What gigs have you got coming up?

Well after getting pissed on from a great height at Green Man Festival (and leaving a day early!) my forthcoming plans are as follows; Wand (Manchester), Houndstooth (Manchester), Mercury Rev (Leeds and Manchester), Low (Manchester not got ticket yet), Deerhunter (not decided where yet), Ultimate P...
by simonkeeping
Tue Aug 25, 2015 6:04 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018
Replies: 807
Views: 236620

Re: New Spiritualized Album - 2015?

The Dr wrote:what's with the flurry of interviews? (3 ) is it a label thing?

it seems a podcast of the interview never surfaced :?
I'm guessing the label lined them up as the album was due out in September (according to all the reports up 'til now that is).
by simonkeeping
Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:56 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Too much "psych"
Replies: 69
Views: 16731

Re: Too much "psych"

..........which kinda brings me back to what Johnnyboy was on about, I know he likes lots a good shit , but good luck trying to explain it to your mate on air :twisted: ps Johnnyboy?? The latest Destruction Unit? Its amazing, so looking forward to seeing these dudes at Liverpool, where the f#ck do ...
by simonkeeping
Fri Aug 21, 2015 12:35 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Too much "psych"
Replies: 69
Views: 16731

Re: Too much "psych"

Yeah, its a strange one the term Psych or Psychedelic. I guess we all have different interpretations of what it means. For me its bending something out of shape so its sounds a bit weird. but not forcing it, its got to happen naturally and most importantly you've got to mean it. Turning on a flanger...
by simonkeeping
Wed Aug 12, 2015 1:19 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018
Replies: 807
Views: 236620

Re: New Spiritualized Album - 2015?

nope nothing on twitter at all. their last tweet, bizzarely, was a retweet of The Libertines. disappointed if Jason is a fan of that mob. obviously, I am sure the feed is maintained by management rather than him, but still.. He has the same management as the Libertines so I think that's why that wa...
by simonkeeping
Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:22 am
Forum: Spacemen3
Topic: 30 Years ago today.
Replies: 7
Views: 3055

Re: Interesting Spacemen 3 Article

Thanks, I spotted that on twitter on Monday. A really good read and a nice new perspective on the band.
by simonkeeping
Fri Jul 24, 2015 5:38 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: T-Rex
Replies: 7
Views: 1398

Re: T-Rex

Now i'm afraid i am going to have to show my age ! . My first ever live gig was T.Rex at (as it was then) the Empire Pool at Wembley London back in march 1972 (good job i kept the ticket stubb) . There were two gigs that day, one at 17.30 and one at about 19.30. I managed to get a ticket to the ear...
by simonkeeping
Thu Jul 23, 2015 11:11 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: T-Rex
Replies: 7
Views: 1398

Re: T-Rex

Abso-fucking-lutely. Like you I first heard him through that Levi's ad in school - it sounded wild and exciting and unlike anything else I'd ever heard. Turned out my dad had a few of his hit singles in battered 7" inch format. I'm a massive fan of 'Ride a White Swan' which I believe was his f...
by simonkeeping
Wed Jul 22, 2015 12:38 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: T-Rex
Replies: 7
Views: 1398

T-Rex

So I've been thinking that this has been needed for a long time. Over the 10 years T-Rex have been a staple in my listening routine. I remember vividly the moment I heard '20th Century Boy' on a Levis advert in 1990, at the time most of my friends thought it was too old skool to get into, I however ...
by simonkeeping
Tue Jul 07, 2015 3:18 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Stranded in Canton
Replies: 4
Views: 2567

Re: Stranded in Canton

by simonkeeping
Mon Jul 06, 2015 8:56 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Stranded in Canton
Replies: 4
Views: 2567

Re: Stranded in Canton

Did anyone make it along to this? I read on the flyer it was him and John Coxon.
by simonkeeping
Fri Jul 03, 2015 11:55 am
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Green Man Festival
Replies: 23
Views: 6193

Re: Green Man Festival

Wife and I are thinking about it. Great line-up, just not sure with a 2.5 year old. Hmmmm M Modlab, I know he's more a todler than a baby now but I think this is still some fine advice from Father John Misty: Is it OK to take my nine-month-old baby to a festival? Yeah, it should be, although you sh...
by simonkeeping
Thu Jul 02, 2015 10:50 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: New J/Spz music?
Replies: 62
Views: 13661

Re: New J/Spz music?

To me it sounds like a Spz track minus the vocals. As in, the places in the tracks where it drops down a level sound like space for the vocals to sit in. I'd be surprised if that wasn't on the album. He was offered 2 grand to do that drone which turned into the bridge song - as in he was going g to ...