If this is in the record shop it will be this weeks CD purchase (I regard Amazon as a last resort). It is a collection of painfully beautiful, minimalist songs by the former front man of the Blue Nile, Paul Buchanan. Even Jools can’t spoil this live version;
I came by this, as I often do nowadays, on the Radcliffe and Maconie afternoon show on 6 Music. I also discuss below the “non-coincidence” of it turning up at Caught by the River.
I like it a lot, all the more because they are Scandinavian which proves the enduring international power of County music. None of this is going to alter Mrs SPs prejudices.
Heard the Maccabees talking on the Radio (you know which show by now). They played this and Pelican, I have bought the album and “borrowed” the first 2 – which I will also buy if I like them. I think that this is wonderful;
Manics tomorrow night, dragging Mrs SP so here is her favourite track, she particularly likes the first line too;
Magazine were undoubtedly my favourite band during the late 70s and early 80s, and have never dropped too far away from that position. Never got to see them in their pomp but am dragging Mrs SP up to Newcastle to see them on Monday (hoping she might drive for a change too).
Bigger piece on Other Lives below this is the title track of their latest;
Just spotted that they are in London on November 21st and Brighton on 22nd. Southern clients, and Eve, take note.
Belated Friday Song by Laura Marling who we saw on Friday night.
Now don’t get me wrong a Cathedral is a lovely venue and has lots to recommend it for ambiance etc. However, queueing for early entry (unallocated seats), a long wait for the support act on very uncomfortable seats, no bar, obvious acoustic difficulties, no bar, long time on uncomfortable seats and did I mention no bar, all conspire to outweigh the benefits. She was very good though and did most of the latest album including the title track:
Enjoyed the support act, The Leisure Society too
This week I will probably choose something by one of; Stiff Little Fingers, Other Lives or The Southmartins – as I intend to see them all.
