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by angelsighs
Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:21 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Last five albums/lp's you bought?
Replies: 2585
Views: 657830

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

excellent, thanks for all the FSA recommendations guys, looks like the bank balance is gonna take another hammering
by angelsighs
Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:27 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Last five albums/lp's you bought?
Replies: 2585
Views: 657830

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

Ahh, Flying saucer attack. Ace ace ace band - must dig out mirror again. Are they (he) still putting stuff out does anyone know? Shame about elbow. Somewhere early on they got the wrong producer / record label with baaad ideas about where music should be. Probably the same person that destroyed sno...
by angelsighs
Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:09 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: 7/23/08 - Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA
Replies: 26
Views: 4388

Re: 7/23/08 - Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA

Why not take the newborn with you and 'baptise' it in the sound of Spiritualized. Get in there early.. 8) Anyway are these Oct gigs gonna be half full or what? Not many people seem to be talking about them on here. The band struggled to fill Cambridge Junction so I can't see them filling any Academi...
by angelsighs
Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:05 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Last five albums/lp's you bought?
Replies: 2585
Views: 657830

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

Purple Outside- Mystery Lane (after its mention on a thread here picked it up for 2 quid or something- really enjoying it) AR Kane- 'i' (not that impressed by this) Flying Saucer Attack- Further (loving this, good for anyone like me who has a fetish for delay pedals) Sennen- Widows (pants) Maps- Sta...
by angelsighs
Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:49 am
Forum: Gigs
Topic: 7/23/08 - Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA
Replies: 26
Views: 4388

Re: 7/23/08 - Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA

No Lord let It Rain on Me.. :D Electricity.... :D :D Lay Back In The Sun.. :D :D :D Shouldn't Rated X and cheapster be swapped round? thats where those songs sat earlier in the tour. With these setlist changes and the shithot form as evidenced on the Pitchfork stream, I reaaaallly can't wait until O...
by angelsighs
Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:31 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Benicassim
Replies: 12
Views: 1892

Re: Benicassim

got a link? can't find that story on NME site
by angelsighs
Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:31 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: spiritualized at pitchfork
Replies: 62
Views: 9844

Re: spiritualized at pitchfork

is it the usual setlist?
by angelsighs
Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:46 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Youtube treasures
Replies: 1
Views: 551

Youtube treasures

check these out-


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M89NWW8Y_rw

This one makes me wish they would bring back the theremin (and Sean Cook, frankly)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY0D6ZAC ... re=related

Willie B singing the blues!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEu9nWkER9g
by angelsighs
Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:13 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: 1997
Replies: 24
Views: 3380

Re: 1997

Back to 1997- i was indeed one of those kids who just started getting into 'proper' music in that year.

Don't forget these beauties:

Yo La Tengo- I Can Hear The Heart Beating As One
Godspeed You Black Emperor- F#a#00 (first released on vinyl in this year, on CD in 1998)
by angelsighs
Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:59 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: New Verve song
Replies: 123
Views: 14966

Re: New Verve song

its interesting how the Verve seem to arouse strong feelings both negative and positive. Being a big fan, I'm kinda deflated by Love Is Noise too, but I will say that I saw the Glasto set on TV and thought it was brilliant. The rough edges may have been blunted a bit since the early days but i thoug...
by angelsighs
Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:44 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: J Spaceman XMU Guest DJ
Replies: 46
Views: 6614

Re: J Spaceman XMU Guest DJ

Did J speak between tracks, a la Dylans Theme Time, or was it just a bunch of songs he chose?

Also-

Sigur Ros- Gobbledigook

J likes Sigur Ros? Im kinda glad but surprised. Or is that song just on the stations normal playlist at the mo...
by angelsighs
Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:41 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Neil Young at Hop Farm
Replies: 3
Views: 1181

Re: Neil Young at Hop Farm

I saw Neil this past weekend at the Rock Werchter fesival and can only agree with the above. It was amazing , the highlight of the weekend by a country mile. We got: 1. Love And Only Love 2. Hey Hey, My My 3. Everybody knows This Is Nowhere 4. Spirit Road 5. When You Dance, I Can Really Love 6. Fuck...
by angelsighs
Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Glastonbury
Replies: 87
Views: 14098

Re: Glastonbury

Looks like the guys absolutely smoked Glastonbury. Watching these clips has made me decide to see the band (for the third time this year) in October. Stunning stuff. Just compare footage of Come Together from 2004 Glasto with 2008 Glasto- this lineup up are on top form. Also love the duelling guitar...
by angelsighs
Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:31 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: The Early Years
Replies: 9
Views: 2204

Re: The Early Years

thanks ever so much for these gottafire, i'm gonna cream myself when you get to the ladies and gents era on that blog. Now just gotta see how much i can get a job lot of CDRs for..

anybody got any particular reccomendations from these early shows?
by angelsighs
Tue Jul 01, 2008 11:06 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: New Verve song
Replies: 123
Views: 14966

Re: New Verve song

amusiciansopinion wrote:I disagree entirely with all these comments.

You clearly all have a very narrow and limited apreciation of music.
Ashcroft is that you??!?
by angelsighs
Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:19 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Songs in A&E - the greatest Spiritualized album ever
Replies: 89
Views: 13557

Re: Songs in A&E - the greatest Spiritualized album ever

wow. What a post for a return to the board $26. I would have thought you would have either hated A&E or damned it with faint praise but here you go surprising me with a big statement like that. Its a fine, fine album, and I totally agree with you about it being all about the compositions. Jason ...
by angelsighs
Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:07 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: New Verve song
Replies: 123
Views: 14966

Re: New Verve song

i was sitting on the fence a bit, but now i've gotta admit, Love Is Noise isn't doing much for me either. It is rather garish and plastic, and Nick is nowhere to be heard. I will spout the usual caveats though- at least the band are doing something different, not repeating themselves, etc etc. Havin...
by angelsighs
Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: things i noticed after listening to the recent oslo boot...
Replies: 14
Views: 1984

Re: things i noticed after listening to the recent oslo boot...

just wanna say that this bootleg, great quality though it is, doesn't really do full justice to the A&E gigs. If you guys stateside think this is good, your gonna be blown away when you see them in the flesh.
by angelsighs
Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:54 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: free to good home
Replies: 26
Views: 3498

Re: free to good home

received mine yesterday too. a big thanks to laid back in the sun
by angelsighs
Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:33 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Jason's guitar setup
Replies: 8
Views: 2112

Re: Jason's guitar setup

ben you tease.. from watching the little soundcheck fellas do their stuff, it looks like pedalwise Jason has a tremolo, fuzz, wah and something else not a lot really considering the sounds he gets. Doggen seemed to have similar, also definitely with a volume pedal. The bass player has a fuzz box. an...
by angelsighs
Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:01 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: free to good home
Replies: 26
Views: 3498

Re: free to good home

i'd love any of the LICD singles if any still available. in order of preference:

do it all over again
Stop your crying
out of sight

cheers
by angelsighs
Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:41 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: YLYC = terrible, Lord Let It Rain on me = amazing
Replies: 16
Views: 2643

Re: YLYC = terrible, Lord Let It Rain on me = amazing

strange how fans can like different songs. I reckon You Lie You Cheat is the finest Spiritualized rocker since, oooh.. Electricity. Its a glorious burst of righteous anger that achieves what he set out to do on Amazing Grace. I don't remember anyone saying it was political. Borrowed your gun is perh...
by angelsighs
Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:34 pm
Forum: Gigs (Dates Only)
Topic: Brighton Concorde 2
Replies: 15
Views: 4268

Re: Brighton Concorde 2

Its good isnt it? I was also very impressed with the sound, usually at small gigs the PA can be a bit pathetic but i found the sound really good there.
by angelsighs
Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:52 pm
Forum: Gigs (Dates Only)
Topic: Brighton Concorde 2
Replies: 15
Views: 4268

Re: Brighton Concorde 2

this is almost sold out? darnit, and theres me dithering whether it would be excessive to see the band for a third time in a year. ive got a mate who lives in brighton and everything...

should be good- the venue is TINY
by angelsighs
Sun Jun 08, 2008 12:15 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)

ive got an audience recording somewhere, i'll upload it when i get a chance
by angelsighs
Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:42 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Songs in A&E / Amazing Grace
Replies: 6
Views: 1272

Re: Songs in A&E / Amazing Grace

Yeah i remember Jason saying that too. I do certainly see them as companion pieces.

i dont think AG is underrated, its rated about right for me. The songs I like on it I really like (Rated x, cheapster, hold on) but its certainly the bands most insubstantial work. But maybe that was kinda the point.
by angelsighs
Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:38 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: If you could write the set list for a Spiritualized gig..
Replies: 30
Views: 4177

Re: If you could write the set list for a Spiritualized gig..

welcome dikky safesurfer, i think power and the glory was played as an intro to On Fire once. My dream gig would have the full Spz ensemble, horns, strings, choir, going at it hammer and tongs. I'm not gonna even start on the lineup coz that old debate would rage all day. You Lie You Cheat Shine A L...
by angelsighs
Wed Jun 04, 2008 3:45 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: chart positions
Replies: 15
Views: 2552

Re: chart positions

number 15 is pretty good for the album considering todays music market.

Looking at that single chart its shocking that more people downloaded that old Snow Patrol song (in that week) than the brand new Spiritualized song.
by angelsighs
Wed Jun 04, 2008 3:39 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Metro - Jason Interview
Replies: 16
Views: 2532

Re: Metro - Jason Interview

looks like the albums doing pretty well, reviews wise

http://www.metacritic.com/music/artists ... ngsinaande
by angelsighs
Sat May 31, 2008 7:16 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Songs in A+E Guitar Tabs...
Replies: 6
Views: 2599

Re: Songs in A+E Guitar Tabs...

Sitting on fire, from memory Em C Baby im sitting on fire Em C Theres an old flame still burns in my heart Em G When were together the fire burns bright Em C The old flame ignites when we part G C I do believe G C It'll burn up in me G For the rest of my life
by angelsighs
Fri May 30, 2008 8:17 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: I Didn't Mean To Hurt You
Replies: 5
Views: 1379

Re: I Didn't Mean To Hurt You

you may have got confused cause Jason sings some of the I Didnt Mean To Hurt you lyrics on the Do It All Over Again performance
by angelsighs
Thu May 29, 2008 9:39 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Dot 2 Dot
Replies: 35
Views: 5405

Re: Dot 2 Dot

been thinking about tramboys criticisms, the weird thing is I agree with a lot of your points but draw a different conclusion. This is also kind of a reply to sunrays similar criticisms in another thread. the light show and sound were below par, but thats the way it goes with festivals. The venue is...
by angelsighs
Thu May 29, 2008 9:14 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Setlists
Replies: 1
Views: 777

Re: Setlists

hiya mate and welcome

theres a similar thread here

http://ideensynthese.de/spiritualized/v ... f=2&t=6918
by angelsighs
Thu May 29, 2008 9:06 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: chart positions
Replies: 15
Views: 2552

Re: chart positions

according to teletext the other day, the album looks to be top 10.
by angelsighs
Thu May 29, 2008 8:35 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: where is coxon?
Replies: 21
Views: 3221

Re: where is coxon?

haha! yeah he wasnt on stage but I think I remember reading somewhere that Tom did the arrangements and also reccomended the string players to Jason.
by angelsighs
Wed May 28, 2008 2:51 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: where is coxon?
Replies: 21
Views: 3221

Re: where is coxon?

yeah, the credits for A&E certainly bring up a few interesting points. Love the appearance by Poppy Spaceman. Thanks goes out to Daniel Johnston and 'our' Ben Crook. Coxon only gets a small credit, but also Barrie Cadogan (from Primal Scream/Little Barrie) appears. Tom Edwards may be the bands s...
by angelsighs
Mon May 26, 2008 11:18 am
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Dot 2 Dot
Replies: 35
Views: 5405

Re: Dot 2 Dot

I went to Nottingham dot2dot last night- exact same setlist, i got one too. can only reiterate what was said above. The band seem to really relish playing electric again. Jason is screaming, spitting and whooping like crazy. Doggen is on fire. There was a group of (local?) ladies just behind me who ...
by angelsighs
Sun May 25, 2008 12:53 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Spaceman in today's Guardian
Replies: 5
Views: 1050

Re: Spaceman in today's Guardian

Its also interesting how the gospel choir is often uncomfortable with some of Jasons lyrics

Is Ian Gittins the one from the board?
by angelsighs
Fri May 23, 2008 3:56 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Dot 2 Dot
Replies: 35
Views: 5405

Re: Dot 2 Dot

all wristband info has finally been released on the website

http://www.dottodotfestival.co.uk/
by angelsighs
Wed May 21, 2008 5:55 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Dot 2 Dot
Replies: 35
Views: 5405

Re: Dot 2 Dot

it still doesnt mention where the wristband exchange is for nottingham! poor show.

ive not heard of any of the bands either.
by angelsighs
Wed May 21, 2008 5:50 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Metro - Jason Interview
Replies: 16
Views: 2532

Re: Metro - Jason Interview

thanks rameses- much appreciated
by angelsighs
Tue May 20, 2008 6:00 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Dot 2 Dot
Replies: 35
Views: 5405

Re: Dot 2 Dot

http://www.alt-delete.co.uk/dottodotfes ... ineup.html

Yeah, you would have thought they would tell us the times wouldnt you. Seems the band are headlining. the websites mentions all venues being open until 5am but leaves it unclear what time each band play.
by angelsighs
Tue May 20, 2008 5:00 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Cambridge
Replies: 16
Views: 2857

Re: Cambridge

oh, and the new bass player is great. He really nailed the parts to Take Your Time, Come Together, etc
by angelsighs
Tue May 20, 2008 4:59 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Black Angels Leeds Brudenell
Replies: 6
Views: 1374

Re: Black Angels Leeds Brudenell

I also saw the Black Angels the other day, in Birmingham, it was good but not as awesome as I expected. This wasn't the bands fault- the PA was shit (it also reduced the effect of Sian Alice Group's set too, they were far better supporting Spz in Cambridge). It couldn't cope with the onslaught of th...
by angelsighs
Tue May 20, 2008 4:52 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Dot 2 Dot
Replies: 35
Views: 5405

Re: Dot 2 Dot

I'm going to Nottingham. Just wondering whether to drive or not actually- anyone have any idea what time the band are playing?
by angelsighs
Mon May 19, 2008 4:10 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Cambridge setlist
Replies: 8
Views: 1876

Re: Cambridge setlist

Other random notes from Cambridge gig: J had standard dress (Roky Tshirt silver trainers shades) No strings, and only two gospel singers (who did some oohs on She Kissed Me, also added stuff to shine a light, and had some shakers for Think Im In Love) No Electric Mainline (first time in electric Spz...
by angelsighs
Fri May 16, 2008 12:28 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Spiritualized - Jools Holland 6th May 2008
Replies: 80
Views: 11646

Re: Spiritualized - Jools Holland 6th May 2008

thanks for the info- a quick google tells us that geezer safari has recorded in the bands studio and are from Nottingham.

http://www.allindieradio.net/geezer_saf ... ittin.html


anyway tell his uncle that im liking sams work so far!
by angelsighs
Wed May 14, 2008 6:27 pm
Forum: Gigs (Dates Only)
Topic: Cambridge The Junction
Replies: 7
Views: 2408

Re: Cambridge The Junction

Ah that sounds gutting- they didnt often play These Blues on the Ladies & Gents tour did they?

You should join the crew in the travellodge simonkeeping. Who knows maybe J is even staying there- hope he doesn't get bored and dismantle his corby trouser press..
by angelsighs
Wed May 14, 2008 1:02 pm
Forum: Gigs (Dates Only)
Topic: Cambridge The Junction
Replies: 7
Views: 2408

Re: Cambridge The Junction

I'll be there, I'll be staying at the travelodge (makes me think of Partridge) and i'll be slapping the setlist on here faster than you can say "no John Coxon".
by angelsighs
Wed May 14, 2008 1:00 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Radio 2 Tonight - Tuesday 13th May
Replies: 25
Views: 3365

Re: Radio 2 Tonight - Tuesday 13th May

I'm dying to know what they'll play from the back catalogue, LAGWAFIS, Feel So Sad, and Lay Back in the Sun would all sound fantastic with the new setup (and make me one of the happiest people on the planet). I've been thinking precisely the same thing about Lay Back In The Sun the last few days, I...
by angelsighs
Sat May 10, 2008 1:48 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Spiritualized - Jools Holland 6th May 2008
Replies: 80
Views: 11646

Re: Spiritualized - Jools Holland 6th May 2008

it was all so good, man.

Sweet talk- gorgeous

you lie you cheat- raucous.
by angelsighs
Tue May 06, 2008 11:09 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Spiritualized - Jools Holland 6th May 2008
Replies: 80
Views: 11646

Re: Spiritualized - Jools Holland 6th May 2008

It sounded pretty much like the album version- no bad thing. So here we saw the premiere of the new version of the electric band... No Coxon. There are strings. New bass player (i liked his work a lot actually- nice tone, and great at coaxing noises out before the choruses). No thighpaulsandra? Actu...
by angelsighs
Sun May 04, 2008 7:45 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Spiritualized - Jools Holland 6th May 2008
Replies: 80
Views: 11646

Re: Spiritualized - Jools Holland 6th May 2008

i hope not too. Its just a hunch.
by angelsighs
Sun May 04, 2008 7:21 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Spiritualized - Jools Holland 6th May 2008
Replies: 80
Views: 11646

Re: Spiritualized - Jools Holland 6th May 2008

ive got a sneaky feeling this will be acoustic?
by angelsighs
Sun May 04, 2008 4:08 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Jason interview with NME at Coachella - youtube
Replies: 13
Views: 1856

Re: Jason interview with NME at Coachella - youtube

I think Jason sounds a little bit cockney sometimes in this interview- it seems all that time in London has finally bent that neutral Warwickshire accent out of shape. He does sound happy, though, which is great. And much more open than in the past. Also do i notice a running theme of a certain sunn...
by angelsighs
Thu May 01, 2008 8:53 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Coachella - Live Stream
Replies: 17
Views: 2600

Re: Coachella - Live Stream

theres also an interview with J here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vYzWXxZwyo
by angelsighs
Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:51 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: hey man??
Replies: 5
Views: 947

Re: hey man??

AKA Amen
by angelsighs
Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:50 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Verve USA
Replies: 6
Views: 1770

Re: Verve USA

Glad you enjoyed it mate. I reckon 'Love Is Noise' would be a great album name too.

Good to see you got Already There, thats not been on many setlists but i did get to see it at both Blackpool shows... the strobes going crazy, excellent.
by angelsighs
Sun Apr 27, 2008 4:57 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Spiritualized sleeve design
Replies: 23
Views: 3274

Re: Spiritualized sleeve design

Great article - THANKS! As a graphic designer, I've always enjoyed Jason's and Farrow's graphic designs and packaging i.e. - album covers, posters, shirts, etc. Reminds me a little of Peter Saville and Associates that do all of the New Order album covers and other projects. I agree- the simplicity ...
by angelsighs
Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:07 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Previous Spz Tours?
Replies: 10
Views: 2124

Re: Previous Spz Tours?

Cheers Jasonsmith, thats more like it.