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by mkb
Fri Sep 10, 2021 4:58 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Aquarium Drunkard Interview / New Album
Replies: 29
Views: 4329

Re: Aquarium Drunkard Interview / New Album

stegraham wrote: Fri Sep 10, 2021 3:55 pm I hope he does tour the new record unlike ANH where he only played one English gig - in London. Is that right, or is my memory playing tricks?
I think that's right in terms of standalone gigs (there were two or three festivals too)
by mkb
Fri Sep 10, 2021 11:28 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***
Replies: 627
Views: 447232

Re: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***

Has anyone's order from the official store arrived (or even been shipped yet)? I haven't had any notification about it.
by mkb
Thu Sep 09, 2021 12:51 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Aquarium Drunkard Interview / New Album
Replies: 29
Views: 4329

Re: Aquarium Drunkard Interview / New Album

Hopefully if Fat Possum are on board for this then there's already a release plan and this doesn't sit in limbo for ages. Makes sense for it to follow on from the reissue schedule.
by mkb
Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:02 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***
Replies: 627
Views: 447232

Re: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***

Yeah that's right, one of the best things Primal Scream have done in a long time

https://youtu.be/6JUvHuTtf0c
by mkb
Wed Jul 28, 2021 10:23 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***
Replies: 627
Views: 447232

Re: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***

sad to see my friends blow their money on more of these when there spaceman himself seems so unenthusiastic about it. Based on what? Any interview he's given he's been saying that this is something he wants to do at this time, and the way they are presenting them with the revised artwork etc, clear...
by mkb
Tue Jul 27, 2021 7:31 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***
Replies: 627
Views: 447232

Re: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***

I realise the new artwork is linked to the old artwork, but I do find it a little strange how Jason is happy to change it, given his previous comments on the matter It’s like owning a copy of a book: would you rather own a William Faulkner that’s in its original dust jacket by whoever designed it at...
by mkb
Tue Jul 27, 2021 12:41 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***
Replies: 627
Views: 447232

Re: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***

Given how quickly the blue vinyl seems to be selling out everywhere, I think there's still plenty of enthusiasm for these.
by mkb
Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:41 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***
Replies: 627
Views: 447232

Re: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***

Going by various record shop tweets/emails, this is the release they're most hyped for.
by mkb
Mon Jul 26, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***
Replies: 627
Views: 447232

Re: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***

The new artwork makes sense for the vinyl I suppose, because the pill box concept was really only designed around the CD, it never really worked with the vinyl.
by mkb
Mon Jul 26, 2021 3:46 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***
Replies: 627
Views: 447232

Re: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***

Yeah the blister pack t-shirts were available around the time of the first reissue in the black packaging, I remember them being on sale at the royal festival hall for the first full album performance.
by mkb
Mon Jul 26, 2021 2:11 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***
Replies: 627
Views: 447232

Re: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***

Would have liked a few more t-shirt designs, but I've ordered the vinyl and a mug.
by mkb
Sat Jul 24, 2021 2:57 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***
Replies: 627
Views: 447232

Re: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***

I assumed that was a placeholder image and that they'll do what they've done with the others - same artwork, different colour scheme (possibly just the original blue and white inversed if it's blue vinyl?)
by mkb
Thu Jul 22, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***
Replies: 627
Views: 447232

Re: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***

The electricity video got uploaded (or re-uploaded) to the official YouTube channel yesterday, so I assume an announcement is imminent on the LAGWAFIS reissue.

https://youtu.be/ZVKXnWDeNr8
by mkb
Thu Jul 15, 2021 11:33 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***
Replies: 627
Views: 447232

Re: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***

Dreamweapon wrote: Thu Jul 15, 2021 6:43 pm Seems harsh that they have to bear the brunt of the cost of sending out replacements
Hopefully at least part of the cost is being borne by the pressing plant
by mkb
Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:17 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***
Replies: 627
Views: 447232

Re: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***

My GITD copy sounds fine, I don't have a mega-expensive setup, so there's always a little noise, but my copy of PP isn't worse than anything else I've got. If I want absolutely noise-free stuff I go for a CD.
by mkb
Thu Jun 24, 2021 9:23 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***
Replies: 627
Views: 447232

Re: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***

LGM pre-order went up around 2 months before release date, PP pre-order slightly less (around 8 weeks I think), so if LaG is scheduled for August I would expect it soon, probably in the next week or so.
by mkb
Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Lorde - Primal Scream
Replies: 7
Views: 1268

Re: Lorde - Primal Scream

The new song is a bit lightweight, Melodrama was a fantastic album though.
by mkb
Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:31 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***
Replies: 627
Views: 447232

Re: *** Spaceman Reissue Program ***

Didn't realise it when ordering LGM, but noticed today that there's a bandcamp site https://spiritualizedband.bandcamp.com/album/pure-phase Prices are in $ so might be more use if you're ordering in the US, but bandcamp cd/vinyl orders come with a download in the format of your choice as standard, s...
by mkb
Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:01 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: New Nick Cave album, " Ghosteen "
Replies: 13
Views: 5286

Re: New Nick Cave album, " Ghosteen "

Hope you enjoy it ro
by mkb
Sat Oct 05, 2019 2:30 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: New Nick Cave album, " Ghosteen "
Replies: 13
Views: 5286

Re: New Nick Cave album, " Ghosteen "

This is a stunning album
by mkb
Tue Jul 02, 2019 8:54 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Fried & Justified
Replies: 8
Views: 3196

Fried & Justified

A new book by Mick Houghton, who was publicist at various times for Spiritualized, the JAMC, Echo & the Bunnymen, Julian Cope, the KLF/JAMs and others. The subtitle for the book is Hits, Myths, Break-Ups and Breakdowns in the Record Business 1978-98. I don't think there's a huge amount in it abo...
by mkb
Thu Jun 13, 2019 5:32 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018
Replies: 807
Views: 236604

Re: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018

Pat Garrett wrote: Thu Jun 13, 2019 1:20 am When did Jason perform with Nick Cave?
I seem to remember him joining the Bad Seeds for a performance of Stagger Lee, maybe at an ATP festival in Australia a few years ago.
by mkb
Thu May 23, 2019 11:24 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow 23rd May
Replies: 63
Views: 28156

Re: Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow 23rd May

Fantastic gig. On the Sunshine was my highlight, but really great all through from where I was.
by mkb
Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:53 pm
Forum: Art/Design/Film/Literature
Topic: Spiritualized Tattoo
Replies: 6
Views: 4436

Re: Spiritualized Tattoo

Nice! That looks really good. Hope you've fully recovered from your illness.
by mkb
Wed Oct 17, 2018 7:27 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Primal Scream : The Original Memphis Recordings
Replies: 59
Views: 19544

Re: Primal Scream : The Original Memphis Recordings

There's a Q&A with Bobby, Innes and Duffy here: https://youtu.be/zFuBB0uvBts
by mkb
Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:39 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Drowned in Sound Interview with Jason
Replies: 8
Views: 4542

Re: Drowned in Sound Interview with Jason

I didn’t realise that about FUI, if I had I wouldn't have bought the vinyl remaster.
by mkb
Sat Sep 22, 2018 12:46 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Official Link to Spiritualized.Com
Replies: 16
Views: 6416

Re: Official Link to Spiritualized.Com

That's great news. Hopefully a big year ahead in spiritualized world.
by mkb
Fri Sep 21, 2018 9:57 pm
Forum: Gigs
Topic: Hammersmith Sep 18 - what will the set be?
Replies: 123
Views: 39668

Re: Hammersmith Sep 18 - what will the set be?

A few seconds of Soul on Fire here: https://twitter.com/nickopoons/status/1 ... 64449?s=19
by mkb
Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:32 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: About signed SPZ stuff
Replies: 10
Views: 3500

Re: About signed SPZ stuff

Years ago the website was selling white labels of the Medication single (backed with Angel Sigh) that had been signed and personalised by Jason. No idea how many there were.

Initial box sets of the LAGWAFIS reissue came with a signed prescription as well.
by mkb
Wed Sep 12, 2018 10:27 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018
Replies: 807
Views: 236604

Re: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018

must say I don't see the comparisons between Baby I'm Just a Fool and Let's Dance. J has certainly had some songs which have kind of been retreads, but I don't this as a case of that. I don't think the songs are similar in their entirety, but the "better things a lonely rock n roller could do&...
by mkb
Sun Sep 09, 2018 2:21 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: And Nothing Hurt - physical versions
Replies: 51
Views: 18951

Re: And Nothing Hurt - physical versions

Could have been a test pressing for an initial run that they decided to change after hearing it though (although it sounds unlikely based on what people are saying).
by mkb
Sat Sep 08, 2018 12:43 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018
Replies: 807
Views: 236604

Re: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018

Monorail records in Glasgow were giving out copies of the white label for free earlier, they're gone now though.
by mkb
Fri Sep 07, 2018 10:42 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018
Replies: 807
Views: 236604

Re: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018

There's a parcel waiting for me at the post office, which I assume is the silver vinyl, I'll pick it up tomorrow morning.

The morse code tone is 800hz by the way, in reference to my previous post about the Bella Union catalogue number.
by mkb
Fri Sep 07, 2018 2:30 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018
Replies: 807
Views: 236604

Re: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018

I assume the 800hz part of the Bella Union catalogue number is the frequency of the morse code tone?

Or is that too low?
by mkb
Fri Sep 07, 2018 11:22 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018
Replies: 807
Views: 236604

Re: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018

Dreamweapon wrote: Fri Sep 07, 2018 8:55 am Jason must be really annoyed to have this happen again - were there also problems with the green vinyl of Songs In A&E?
No (not with mine at least) - the green A&E was a really good pressing.
by mkb
Wed Sep 05, 2018 5:25 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: And Nothing Hurt - physical versions
Replies: 51
Views: 18951

And Nothing Hurt - physical versions

Of the ones that I'm aware of, there are the following: CD version Vinyl (standard version, black vinyl) Vinyl (deluxe version with additional packaging, booklet, etc - orange vinyl) Vinyl (indie stores only version - identical to standard, but with white vinyl) Vinyl (Bella Union exclusive version ...
by mkb
Wed Sep 05, 2018 3:46 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018
Replies: 807
Views: 236604

Re: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018

Do vinyl copies of the new album come with a download code?
by mkb
Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:29 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Primal Scream : The Original Memphis Recordings
Replies: 59
Views: 19544

Give Out But Don't Give Up — The Original Memphis Recordings

https://twitter.com/ScreamOfficial/status/1031536064744366081?s=19 In 1993 Primal Scream went to Memphis to make an album with Tom Dowd and the Muscle Shoals rhythm section, that album never saw the light of day, until now..... Following the recent discovery of these tracks in a box lurking in Andre...
by mkb
Fri Jun 08, 2018 2:12 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018
Replies: 807
Views: 236604

Re: New Spiritualized Album - 2018

It can (and I wouldn't rule it out), but I think that if the album is released next week then it's more likely to be a digital release with pre-orders open for the physical album to ship when it's ready.
by mkb
Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:31 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018
Replies: 807
Views: 236604

Re: New Spiritualized Album - 2018

TheWarmth wrote: Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:22 pm Give us a new track already! I wonder if they're going to do the morse code thing for every song title.
I expect there'll be a morse code tweet each day revealing the whole tracklisting one by one, maybe followed by the actual release details at the end, with a single and pre-orders available.
by mkb
Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:18 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018
Replies: 807
Views: 236604

Re: New Spiritualized Album - 2015?

Album title? Single title?
by mkb
Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:17 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: "And Nothing Hurt" - new Spiritualized® album 2018
Replies: 807
Views: 236604

Re: New Spiritualized Album - 2015?

The code says A Perfect Miracle
by mkb
Thu May 31, 2018 1:49 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Spiritualized Primavera Sound Barcelona 30 May 2018
Replies: 13
Views: 4095

Re: Spiritualized Primavera Sound Barcelona 30 May 2018

I think it must be from a few years ago, because the stage name and time are wrong.
by mkb
Wed May 30, 2018 11:42 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Spiritualized Primavera Sound Barcelona 30 May 2018
Replies: 13
Views: 4095

Re: Spiritualized Primavera Sound Barcelona 30 May 2018

simonkeeping wrote: Wed May 30, 2018 8:57 pm Just found this: https://instagram.com/p/Bjaf-P7AIhR/
Looks like the same set as the last shows...
From what I've read, the encore on that list wasn't played.
by mkb
Sat Feb 24, 2018 2:17 am
Forum: Art/Design/Film/Literature
Topic: Twin Peaks Returns
Replies: 72
Views: 43112

Re: Twin Peaks Returns

Watching it on blu-ray (first time rewatching since it went out) - just finished part 8, and if anything it was better than first time around. Probably the best hour of television I've ever seen. Even before the technical achievement or the audacity of what took place in that episode, the story and ...
by mkb
Mon Jan 29, 2018 7:17 pm
Forum: Gigs (Dates Only)
Topic: Primavera 2018
Replies: 38
Views: 14116

Re: Primavera 2018

It would strike me as ill-advised for Pierce to do more shows without a new album to promote. Given that they're headlining Primavera, I'm assuming there's an album involved, otherwise I can't really see them being given top billing, but maybe I'm wrong. This is my own speculation, of course. I thi...
by mkb
Mon Jan 29, 2018 7:14 pm
Forum: Gigs (Dates Only)
Topic: Primavera 2018
Replies: 38
Views: 14116

Re: Primavera 2018

1+1-1 wrote:how do you know this? it was only confirmed on social media from the band an hour ago!
The festival announced their lineup last night.
by mkb
Sun Jan 28, 2018 9:58 pm
Forum: Gigs (Dates Only)
Topic: Primavera 2018
Replies: 38
Views: 14116

Re: Primavera 2018

Image
by mkb
Sun Jan 28, 2018 9:52 pm
Forum: Gigs (Dates Only)
Topic: Primavera 2018
Replies: 38
Views: 14116

Primavera 2018

Spiritualized with orchestra and choir confirmed for the Wednesday night
by mkb
Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:09 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: Loveless and Isn't Anything vinyl reissues up for preorder
Replies: 61
Views: 18564

Re: Loveless and Isn't Anything vinyl reissues up for preord

I'm not entirely convinced about his claims of inventing new ways of splicing. Especially considering Pure Phase had to be spliced sometimes up into 4 bar segments, to achieve correct time alignment / phase coherence - without any special techniques I've read about. Splicing into 4-bar segments wou...
by mkb
Fri Sep 15, 2017 11:51 pm
Forum: Art/Design/Film/Literature
Topic: Twin Peaks Returns
Replies: 72
Views: 43112

Re: Twin Peaks Returns

Harry Dean Stanton RIP

https://youtu.be/ame5L8HJ6i0
by mkb
Wed Sep 13, 2017 6:25 pm
Forum: Art/Design/Film/Literature
Topic: Twin Peaks Returns
Replies: 72
Views: 43112

Re: Twin Peaks Returns

I found some of the ideas put forward in this interesting: https://www.waggish.org/2017/twin-peaks-finale/
by mkb
Tue Sep 05, 2017 11:56 am
Forum: Art/Design/Film/Literature
Topic: Twin Peaks Returns
Replies: 72
Views: 43112

Re: Twin Peaks Returns

What an incredible series that was. I think Cooper made a mistake trying to save Laura.
by mkb
Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:45 pm
Forum: Art/Design/Film/Literature
Topic: Twin Peaks Returns
Replies: 72
Views: 43112

Re: Twin Peaks Returns

TheWarmth wrote:Something/someone is in Sarah's house (and maybe inside her).

Well you were right there. I loved part 14, lots of information coming at us in that hour.
by mkb
Sat Aug 12, 2017 12:10 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: The Break
Replies: 0
Views: 4198

Re: The Break

FM Spaceman wrote: Holy Ghost The Bar Kays
An all time favourite, great track.
by mkb
Wed Aug 09, 2017 11:48 am
Forum: Art/Design/Film/Literature
Topic: Twin Peaks Returns
Replies: 72
Views: 43112

Re: Twin Peaks Returns

However bad things look for Ed, they look a lot worse for Sarah Palmer. Her scenes have been pretty bleak so far.
by mkb
Sun Jul 23, 2017 11:37 am
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: T H E K L F
Replies: 13
Views: 4882

Re: T H E K L F

Got a ticket. Now I need to book transport and accommodation in Liverpool next month.
by mkb
Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:52 pm
Forum: Music (Dedicated to Fuzzhead)
Topic: T H E K L F
Replies: 13
Views: 4882

Re: T H E K L F

Going to see what my financial situation is like, but I think I'll have to try and get a ticket. This isn't the type of event that comes along very often.