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Real Gone: September 2010
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Wednesday, 29 September 2010. I’m pleased to say the answer to that question is a resounding no! A demo recorded during the Albini sessions (and included as part of the download version of this release), ‘De2’ employs a Tool-esque drum part, punctuated with rhythm guitars. At under two minutes, it sounds a little abrupt. Maybe there was meant to be more, maybe not. Even though it’s not as essential as ‘Ratchet’ or ‘Bazel’, that drum part is great. Monday, 27 September 2010. TWO FIRES - Burning Bright.
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Real Gone: February 2011
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Monday, 28 February 2011. NATHAN EDWARDS - New Season. 8216;Cold Winter’ is an acoustic shuffle, backed by simple drumming and washes of organ. Once again, the chorus could be a little stronger, but a key change and tuneful bridge section make up for any shortcomings. ‘Song For a Summer Day’ is a number based around hard sounding acoustic guitar strings. Edwards’s lead vocal has an easy tone which lends itself well to the style of acoustic pop/rock. Get ‘New Season’ here. Friday, 25 February 2011. 8216;D...
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Real Gone: January 2011
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Saturday, 29 January 2011. CANDY BUTCHERS - Hang On Mike. There are so many under-rated geniuses working in the power pop field, but none more deserving of huge recognition as Mike Viola, whose fourth full length release ‘Hang On Mike’- released under the Candy Butchers moniker - captures the singer-songwriter at his absolute best. Isms of ‘Let’s Have a Baby’ will provide instant joy. The stabbing piano should be enough, but when combined with a quirky chorus vocal featuring potenti...When Mike’s s...
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Real Gone: June 2011
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Tuesday, 14 June 2011. THE DEMOS - Lovely. As mentioned, most of the songs featured on ‘Lovely’ have the necessary hooks needed to make them stand up. There’s little here that sounds like essential listening, but repeated listens show a couple of songs to be great. With regards to the best material here, it’s a shame The Demos didn’t have the huge budget to give those tunes the kind of send off they deserved. Friday, 10 June 2011. SYD ARTHUR - Moving World EP. Moving World EP by Syd Arthur. 8216;Faithles...
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Real Gone: April 2011
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Thursday, 28 April 2011. THE CLICK FIVE - TCV. Man Gilby Clarke and power pop icon Kyle Vincent. They found a replacement in vocalist Kyle Patrick, a man who personally knew the band, but allegedly didn’t care for their music (see, I wasn’t the only one! The slight new wave influences that crept into The Click Five’s music was a welcome addition. Things definitely seemed to be improving. 8217;, The Click Five show they’re equally adept both styles. Sharp harmonies and rhythms drive ‘Way B...8217; ‘...
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Real Gone: March 2011
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Thursday, 31 March 2011. CRYSIS - Insane EP. Crysis are a five piece metalcore band from Oxford and within seconds of hitting the play button on their debut EP ‘Insane’, they’re ready to hit you with their musical juggernaut. The three songs are loaded with plenty of heavy riffs, but looking at the harsh black and white artwork and band name, this shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to anyone. Visit Crysis on Facebook here. And on MySpace here. Tuesday, 29 March 2011. Pains of being pure at heart. BRIAN...
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Pop Fair: March 2015
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Sunday, March 22, 2015. Moonbabies - The Orange Billboard 10th Anniversary Edition. It's almost here. The new Moonbabies LP "Wizard on the Beach. In anticipation for the new release, coleader Ola Frick has given me permission to post a few tracks from the rare 10 year anniversary edition of the Moonbabies's sophomore release "The Orange Billboard". The tracks here. Are part of special purpose cassette given away to three lucky fans. Well known to fans. Check these. 2 Field trip USA (Outtake).
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Pop Fair: Moonbabies - The Orange Billboard 10th Anniversary Edition
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Sunday, March 22, 2015. Moonbabies - The Orange Billboard 10th Anniversary Edition. It's almost here. The new Moonbabies LP "Wizard on the Beach. In anticipation for the new release, coleader Ola Frick has given me permission to post a few tracks from the rare 10 year anniversary edition of the Moonbabies's sophomore release "The Orange Billboard". The tracks here. Are part of special purpose cassette given away to three lucky fans. Well known to fans. Check these. 2 Field trip USA (Outtake).
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Desert Island Discs Archives - Hooks and Harmony
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Desert Island Discs Archive. Desert Island Discs – Green, R.E.M. November 30, 2014. Beginning to end, R.E.M.’s Green is arguably the band’s most accessible album. That’s probably why it’s my favorite. It was their debut with mega-record label Warner Brothers after being with indie label I.R.S. for years, and it seemed as if the band wanted to expand on the commercial success that “The One I Love” had …. Desert Island Discs: Escape, Journey. March 24, 2014. January 26, 2013. The Death and Life of Mal Evans.
