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by toomilk
Sat Apr 17, 2021 12:57 am
Forum: Spacemen3
Topic: Spacemen Pod
Replies: 71
Views: 20310

Re: Spacemen Pod

Subscribed! Can't wait to listen.

Thanks for doing all this!
by toomilk
Tue Apr 13, 2021 4:30 am
Forum: Art/Design/Film/Literature
Topic: Movies and Shows you've watched multiple times
Replies: 20
Views: 5609

Re: Movies and Shows you've watched multiple times

Still Game, Frasier (don't tell anyone), Seinfeld, Parks and Recreation.

Fuck, my COVID tastes are shit.
by toomilk
Mon Apr 12, 2021 9:14 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: BlockBuster
Replies: 2
Views: 1980

Re: BlockBuster

I watched the same doc a few weeks ago!

It's amazing that they are still surviving the pandemic and still going strong. Just watching that documentary brought back a rush of smells and textures of going into those stores as a child!
by toomilk
Mon Apr 12, 2021 9:08 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: A loved cat has passed
Replies: 4
Views: 1988

Re: A loved cat has passed

Always really hard. At least you got to see him live his final moments. I had the same thing happen a few years ago and although it was so incredibly hard to watch, I'm glad I got the time together before he went. I'm a cat lover through and through and I know lots of other folks here are the same w...
by toomilk
Tue Mar 23, 2021 3:33 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Bobby Gillespie Memoir
Replies: 14
Views: 2884

Re: Bobby Gillespie Memoir

Splurged and got the deluxe version. I wonder what the lyric stamp is.
by toomilk
Sat Mar 06, 2021 10:48 pm
Forum: Art/Design/Film/Literature
Topic: The Spiritualized Film Club
Replies: 435
Views: 199236

Re: The Spiritualized Film Club

^^^ Just watched it all in one sitting. Great stuff. Highly recommend it!
by toomilk
Sat Feb 27, 2021 10:10 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: John Prine
Replies: 9
Views: 2500

Re: John Prine

I would definitely say his first album (self-titled) is a must. It's got "Sam Stone" on it (which "Cop Shoot Cop" pulls lyrics from). It kind of encompasses all of his music's qualities (humor/sadness/upbeat/slow/country/rock) and ages pretty well. And this was before cancer chan...
by toomilk
Sat Feb 27, 2021 7:19 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Phoebe Bridgers
Replies: 5
Views: 1235

Re: Phoebe Bridgers

I've been into her for quite a while and it seems like she absolutely blew up last year. The new record is pretty great if you're into that kind of stuff. She seems to have become a sort of fashion icon and was even in Playboy which blows my mind. haha.
by toomilk
Thu Feb 25, 2021 12:02 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***
Replies: 627
Views: 447235

Re: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***

I bet all of these will be released this year. I had better start saving up...
by toomilk
Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:15 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***
Replies: 627
Views: 447235

Re: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***

The Rough Trade site says their LGM reissue comes with a "print." Looks like it's just a print of the new white artwork.

https://www.roughtrade.com/us/spiritual ... 82bc47e356
by toomilk
Wed Feb 24, 2021 5:22 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***
Replies: 627
Views: 447235

Re: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***

Just got an email from VMP about Lazer Guided Melodies, so it's safe to assume that it will be high quality and the LAG release will be the same one from late last year.

EDIT: https://www.vinylmeplease.com/products/ ... 4114193498
by toomilk
Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:15 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Book: Monolithic Undertow by Harry Sword
Replies: 7
Views: 2973

Re: Book: Monolithic Undertow by Harry Sword

Ordered as well! It's a shame I couldn't find it anywhere that ships from the US, so I got it from Rough Trade. Looking forward to it! Thanks
by toomilk
Wed Feb 10, 2021 8:44 pm
Forum: Spacemen3
Topic: Quietus Article on Recurring's 30th Anniversary
Replies: 4
Views: 2269

Quietus Article on Recurring's 30th Anniversary

https://thequietus.com/articles/29534-s ... nniversary

"...it’s a shame they couldn’t have got it together one last time to avoid that awful fucking cover, but what can you do when you’re no longer there?"

:lol:
by toomilk
Fri Feb 05, 2021 9:35 pm
Forum: Spacemen3
Topic: Spacemen site
Replies: 19
Views: 5166

Re: Spacemen site

This is AMAZING. Thanks so much for doing this. The rundown/photos/descriptions of each show is just incredible.

I would kill for some of those tour posters...
by toomilk
Fri Feb 05, 2021 9:28 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: what v i r t u a l gigs do you have coming up?
Replies: 44
Views: 12569

Re: what v i r t u a l gigs do you have coming up?

ro wrote: Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:26 pm toomilk, i try every few weeks for robyn and emma.. been enjoying the occasional cat content. in case you missed last night, the show closed with a short but fierce rendition of “vicious... oh tubby, you’re so vicious”
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by toomilk
Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:01 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: what v i r t u a l gigs do you have coming up?
Replies: 44
Views: 12569

Re: what v i r t u a l gigs do you have coming up?

here’s another Earthless show. https://www.stageit.com/earthless/live_from_the_casbah/93620 Live from San Diego's The Casbah! I miss being there. :( Pretty silent on my end. Still catching Robyn Hitchcock's weekly shows. Getting a little boring because after 7 or 8 months of weekly shows he seems t...
by toomilk
Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:17 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: OK, Who Has COVID?
Replies: 3
Views: 2023

OK, Who Has COVID?

Has anyone else here had COVID? I'm currently going through it. Two weeks ago I took the day off from working from home and went up to my girlfriend's work for her birthday, where we were both exposed to one of her coworkers who had a false negative the previous day. Fucking incredible why someone w...
by toomilk
Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:10 pm
Forum: Instruments
Topic: Lockdown Instruments/Missing Band Chemistry
Replies: 3
Views: 4312

Lockdown Instruments/Missing Band Chemistry

Anyone discover any new instruments during lockdown? I bought it back in 2018, but I have a mini Martin that I've been playing every day since March. It sounds great and is small enough to just plop down anywhere, but not too small as be unplayable. My partner bought me a mini Taylor acoustic bass f...
by toomilk
Sat Dec 12, 2020 2:34 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Letting it flow - the BBC sessions
Replies: 5
Views: 1836

Re: Letting it flow - the BBC sessions

Thanks for that! It's been a real long time since I've listened to this. This should have been released!!!
by toomilk
Tue Nov 17, 2020 6:15 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: what v i r t u a l gigs do you have coming up?
Replies: 44
Views: 12569

Re: what v i r t u a l gigs do you have coming up?

Still waiting for Bjork's shows (postponed until next year).

Just got tickets to Liam Gallagher. :lol:
by toomilk
Tue Nov 17, 2020 6:14 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: L&G - Vinyl Me, Please - artist-approved LP reissue
Replies: 66
Views: 29242

Re: L&G - Vinyl Me, Please - artist-approved LP reissue

I finally got around to putting this on and I have to say it's incredible. Just pure quality in both the physical packaging and the sound. I'm sorry to hear some people having problems with their copies. Mine is nearly perfect. Ordered it directly from VMP. It's by far the best pressing of LAG on vi...
by toomilk
Tue Oct 06, 2020 4:22 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Do you need cheering UP? In a droney sort of WAY?
Replies: 5
Views: 2486

Re: Do you need cheering UP? In a droney sort of WAY?

I'm very stoned right now and this really hit my sweet spot. Thanks!
by toomilk
Tue Oct 06, 2020 4:14 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Spiritualized Trivia
Replies: 5
Views: 3669

Re: Spiritualized Trivia

Alright! I'll maybe start to come up with questions!
by toomilk
Wed Sep 16, 2020 9:28 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: L&G - Vinyl Me, Please - artist-approved LP reissue
Replies: 66
Views: 29242

Re: L&G - Vinyl Me, Please - artist-approved LP reissue

Got mine today. Like much of the VMP pressings, this is really high quality stuff. Haven't had a chance to put it on yet - hopefully the sound matches the visuals.
by toomilk
Sat Sep 05, 2020 1:02 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Spiritualized Trivia
Replies: 5
Views: 3669

Re: Spiritualized Trivia

What if I do a google forms version of it and then post the scores here? It would just be a link to a form with the questions that you fill in or choose from multiple choices.
by toomilk
Tue Sep 01, 2020 2:58 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Spiritualized Trivia
Replies: 5
Views: 3669

Re: Spiritualized Trivia

PS: It'll be through Zoom. It would also be a fun thing for some of us to see each other again and to meet new board members! Or not!
by toomilk
Mon Aug 31, 2020 7:34 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Trade Vids
Replies: 11
Views: 3800

Re: Trade Vids

OffMySoul92 wrote: Sat Aug 29, 2020 6:20 pm Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I finally uploaded the Chicago '97 show to youtube. Hope you enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfhSxWD ... e=youtu.be
Thanks so much for this!
by toomilk
Mon Aug 31, 2020 7:27 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Spiritualized Trivia
Replies: 5
Views: 3669

Spiritualized Trivia

I have been doing some weekly trivia nights with friends for several months now and the idea popped into my head: how about a Spiritualized trivia night/morning/whenever on a weekend? Would anyone be interested in doing it? So just a simple quiz. A few rounds. Maybe a picture one (guess the year bas...
by toomilk
Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:34 am
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Trade Vids
Replies: 11
Views: 3800

Re: Trade Vids

I believe that promo is from the Electricity/Come Together DVD. It's a special feature that is billed on the cover as "The Making of Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space!"
by toomilk
Wed Aug 26, 2020 2:30 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: L&G - Vinyl Me, Please - artist-approved LP reissue
Replies: 66
Views: 29242

Re: L&G - Vinyl Me, Please - artist-approved LP reissue

Yeah, I emailed their support and they say that LAGWAFIS is still the September record of the month.
by toomilk
Thu Aug 20, 2020 9:58 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: L&G - Vinyl Me, Please - artist-approved LP reissue
Replies: 66
Views: 29242

Re: L&G - Vinyl Me, Please - artist-approved LP reissue

I thought I had this under control, but apparently not. I picked the Stooges record, but no mention of it on my account?!

And I can't find anything at all on Spiritualized aside from the post above. Again, no mention of it on their site. Is it still happening?
by toomilk
Tue Aug 18, 2020 4:20 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Paul Drummond - 13th Floor Elevators A Visual History
Replies: 7
Views: 3528

Re: Paul Drummond - 13th Floor Elevators A Visual History

Got mine as well. A friend said he got his for pretty cheap on Amazon ($25?), so might be worth a look.
by toomilk
Sun Jul 26, 2020 3:57 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Best ever year for album releases
Replies: 32
Views: 11103

Re: Best ever year for album releases

1982! The Fall - Hex Enduction Hour + Look, Know 7" + Room To Live Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska Clash - Combat Rock Cure - Pornography Elvis Costello - Imperial Bedroom Kate Bush - The Dreaming The Gun Club - Miami Fleetwood Mac - Mirage (shut it) After that list, I'm thinking maybe it's not th...
by toomilk
Sat Jul 04, 2020 7:45 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Spiritualized - Live Stream Please?
Replies: 2
Views: 2647

Spiritualized - Live Stream Please?

I know it's not really his style, but how amazing would it be if Jason did a quarantine live stream? Just acoustic.

Now that more people (notably Nick Cave and Bjork) are starting to do it, I've been thinking of who I'd like to see and Jason is at the top of the list.
by toomilk
Fri Jun 26, 2020 9:16 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: L&G - Vinyl Me, Please - artist-approved LP reissue
Replies: 66
Views: 29242

Re: L&G - Vinyl Me, Please - artist-approved LP reissue

Signed up for a 3-month "plan." Started with the John Cale Stooges mix and swapped John Mayer for Stevie Nicks ( :oops: don't tell anyone).

Cut from the original masters. Might be the best version of this on vinyl?
by toomilk
Tue Jun 23, 2020 3:11 am
Forum: Gigs
Topic: What gigs have you got coming up?
Replies: 1733
Views: 1614082

Re: What gigs have you got coming up?

I watch Robyn Hitchcock's shows every week. Seems like Dean and Britta do one every month, which have been fantastic. Sharon Van Etten did one that was pretty good. Last Thursday Angel Olsen did a "live" (it def wasn't a live stream) show in a church/studio in North Carolina that was absol...
by toomilk
Sun May 17, 2020 11:24 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Vevo 1995 Medication Video
Replies: 2
Views: 1712

Re: Vevo 1995 Medication Video

Very weird. I can safely say I have never seen the Medication music video before. Didn't even realize there was one.
by toomilk
Sun May 17, 2020 12:52 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Spiritualized 1996-98 Soundchecks
Replies: 0
Views: 4079

Spiritualized 1996-98 Soundchecks

You don't see videos like this anymore. A soundcheck from 1996 (Neil Young tour). A pretty great behind the scenes look at the band at the time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EF8Sc-e7T4 Here are some more (98 Radiohead tour): https://www.youtube.com/user/elbundlo1 If anything, COVID-19 has given ...
by toomilk
Sun May 17, 2020 12:42 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: R.I.P. Florian Schneider
Replies: 3
Views: 2075

Re: R.I.P. Florian Schneider

RIP Florian.

He hasn't been in the band for some time, so you'll probably be able to see Kraftwerk again. Hopefully soon!
by toomilk
Sat May 02, 2020 12:44 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: John Prine
Replies: 9
Views: 2500

Re: John Prine

God, this one hit me hard. I consider myself lucky that I was able to see him in 2018. Swamp Dogg came out and sang "Sam Stone" with him. Not a dry eye in the theatre.

RIP
by toomilk
Sat May 02, 2020 12:42 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: C4 Spiritualized Documentary
Replies: 5
Views: 2144

Re: C4 Spiritualized Documentary

Is this the Let It Come Down-era one?
by toomilk
Sat Apr 11, 2020 8:11 pm
Forum: Spacemen3
Topic: New stuff from Pete this year?
Replies: 157
Views: 69811

Re: New stuff from Pete this year?

I really like the new stuff I've heard so far. Love the artwork too!
by toomilk
Mon Apr 06, 2020 12:28 am
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Ben Gibbard covers SPZ " Hold On "
Replies: 2
Views: 1665

Re: Ben Gibbard covers SPZ " Hold On "

It was a great reminder to go back and listen to Amazing Grace. haha.
by toomilk
Mon Apr 06, 2020 12:26 am
Forum: Gigs (Dates Only)
Topic: New years eve gig?
Replies: 21
Views: 9515

Re: New years eve gig?

Just listened to this. What an incredible performance. Had chills for some of the songs (rare for a boot to do that). Thanks for uploading!
by toomilk
Sun Apr 05, 2020 7:06 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: I am What I am (old version)
Replies: 11
Views: 4159

Re: I am What I am (old version)

nghst wrote: Fri Jan 03, 2020 1:35 pm Is there anywhere to download this version:

[youtube]https://youtu.be/GoDQZPyRfos[/youtube]
Uploaded by Ollie and his weird Welsh youtube (non)restrictions! Wonder what he's up to nowadays...
by toomilk
Mon Mar 23, 2020 12:58 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Naming instruments used on albums
Replies: 6
Views: 2433

Re: Naming instruments used on albums

I think it's a gearhead thing. Lots of bands have done it over the years. SP3 weren't the first. Not sure if there's a direct point of inspiration.
by toomilk
Fri Mar 20, 2020 5:22 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: What Are You Listening To Now?
Replies: 5913
Views: 1247338

Re: What Are You Listening To Now?

Been listening to the Numero Group's Wayfaring Stranger: Cosmic American Music. So good. Right up a lot of our alleys.
by toomilk
Fri Mar 20, 2020 5:02 pm
Forum: Gigs (Dates Only)
Topic: New years eve gig?
Replies: 21
Views: 9515

Re: New years eve gig?

Looks so great. Any chance of uploading those files again?
by toomilk
Fri Mar 20, 2020 5:00 pm
Forum: Gigs (Dates Only)
Topic: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds North American Tour 2020
Replies: 2
Views: 2451

Re: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds North American Tour 2020

Bought tickets for LA & SF for friends. Got tickets to Nashville for myself. Grand Ole Opry. Unbelievable.

Hopefully the world is normal before October. :(
by toomilk
Fri Mar 20, 2020 4:54 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: corona-era check in corner
Replies: 48
Views: 15324

Re: corona-era check in corner

Over here in California, the governor just instituted a mandatory "stay at home" for all residents. I work for a local government near San Diego so I'm still not working from home, which seems a bit strange to me. "Business as usual" they say. I'm in IT and we're doing a little b...
by toomilk
Fri Nov 22, 2019 4:13 am
Forum: Gigs
Topic: What gigs have you got coming up?
Replies: 1733
Views: 1614082

Re: What gigs have you got coming up?

2020 is already looking to be a good year for shows!
-Luna
-Swans
-Phillip Glass
-A Winged Victory for the Sullen
-Maybe Kiss (?!?!?!)
-Then I'll be across the pond (east of the Atlantic) for a few weeks. Hoping to catch some shows there too.
by toomilk
Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:58 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: New Nick Cave album, " Ghosteen "
Replies: 13
Views: 5287

Re: New Nick Cave album, " Ghosteen "

I could only make it through the first track after having to stop it. It'll probably take me a while to listen to this. Nick Cave in generally brings up a lot of emotions from the past and an album like this is just devastating to me.
by toomilk
Fri Jul 26, 2019 8:34 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: What gigs have you got coming up?
Replies: 1733
Views: 1614082

Re: What gigs have you got coming up?

You can now add
-Yo La Tengo doing THE LOVE SONG OF R. BUCKMINSTER FULLER: A LIVE DOCUMENTARY
-Quasi
-Low Christmas in St Paul
:P :P :P :P

(now my gigs until the rest of the year are finalized. Complete. No more. please)
by toomilk
Fri Jul 26, 2019 8:29 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: The Quiet Temple (features Spiritualized members)
Replies: 5
Views: 2625

Re: The Quiet Temple (features Spiritualized members)

I thought it was pretty boring. Sounded less like jazz, more like a soundtrack to a documentary or something.
by toomilk
Fri Jul 26, 2019 8:26 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Ten bands one cause
Replies: 11
Views: 4404

Re: Ten bands one cause

Was just about to post this as well. ANH on pink vinyl!
by toomilk
Wed Jul 24, 2019 10:25 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Brexit
Replies: 18
Views: 10134

Re: Brexit

Boris. LOL.

(EDIT: I'm not laughing at you. I'm laughing with you. And also nervous laughing regarding the rise of right-wing pseudo (and not so pseudo) fascism.)
by toomilk
Wed Jul 24, 2019 10:19 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: What gigs have you got coming up?
Replies: 1733
Views: 1614082

Re: What gigs have you got coming up?

I've got a pretty hefty list of upcoming gigs:
-Ceremony/Pissed Jeans
-Jenny Lewis (fantastic live!)
-Stereolab
-Lucy Dacus
-Angel Olsen
-Sleater Kinney
-Guided By Voices playing 100 songs in a NYE set 8)
by toomilk
Tue Jul 16, 2019 8:09 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Rarest SPZ releases
Replies: 40
Views: 10786

Re: Rarest SPZ releases

I have them somewhere. I can put them up if anyone else doesn't already have them readily available.
by toomilk
Tue Jul 16, 2019 8:01 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Box of Spacemen 3/Spiritualized Cassettes
Replies: 29
Views: 8609

Re: Box of Spacemen 3/Spiritualized Cassettes

Yeah, he's saying over £3k now.

It's now out of my price range unless a few others want to commit a thousand quid. LOL.
by toomilk
Mon Jul 15, 2019 9:00 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Fried & Justified
Replies: 8
Views: 3197

Re: Fried & Justified

Looks like it could be a great read. Just pre-ordered. Thanks for the heads up!
by toomilk
Mon Jul 15, 2019 8:54 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Box of Spacemen 3/Spiritualized Cassettes
Replies: 29
Views: 8609

Re: Box of Spacemen 3/Spiritualized Cassettes

I gave him a low ball offer just to get a feel for the prices he's looking for. I think I offended him. Haha.

Looks like upwards of 1,500 pounds is the territory.

Let's hope that whoever buys it converts and shares it.
by toomilk
Mon Jul 15, 2019 6:07 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Box of Spacemen 3/Spiritualized Cassettes
Replies: 29
Views: 8609

Box of Spacemen 3/Spiritualized Cassettes

Raiding my archives I am selling a few items from my old Spacemen 3/Spiritualized days. First up …a box of old tape cassettes from Spacemen3, Spiritualized, and Spectrum. Featuring studio outtakes, odd mixes, live recordings and rehearsals. https://willcarruthers.squarespace.com/blog/2019/7/3/casse...
by toomilk
Sat Jul 13, 2019 11:56 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Rarest SPZ releases
Replies: 40
Views: 10786

Re: Rarest SPZ releases

I think that's correct.
by toomilk
Sat Jul 13, 2019 11:03 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Rarest SPZ releases
Replies: 40
Views: 10786

Re: Rarest SPZ releases

I believe there is a LGM CD that is very rare. Not sure of the specifics, but it has been discussed here before...