21st July, 2008
Way to Normal
People, good news. Ben Folds has a new record coming out called “Way to Normal”. It’s out in September, remarkably close to my birthday. Hearing this news has made my day. For more information check out the details in an interview in the (previously unknown to me) magazine called Paste.
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22nd June, 2007
Can We See the Dan?
Following the links on my last post I note that the worlds best over produced West Coast rock duo are on a massive world tour this year. They are even gracing us with their presence down under. Even better they are playing a gig in Sydney.
However, I have had a long standing aversion to stadium gigs ever since I saw Prince in a hanger just outside Birmingham. If even he couldn’t get a vibe going in one of those oversized tin sheds what chance has anyone else got? My other reservation is that recent work by the Dan hasn’t been quite up to the standard of their 70’s and early 80’s output (something about dialling down on the nose powder perhaps?) and I’m wondering if it will be worth it. I have a sneaking suspicion though that I will be plonking down my credit card for a couple of tickets really rather soon. Anyone fancy joining me?
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3rd April, 2007
Somewhere Else
For those that care, I just took delivery of the latest Marillion album. Six days early. Its called Somewhere Else and impressions so far are favourable.
It has already made it to my iPod and will be accompanying me to work on public transport for the next couple of weeks. I’m not driving because the car has been commandeered by SWMBO to chauffeur our overseas visitors around. Ju-ju, Bee-bee and Mad-mad would like to say hello to all of my readers and have promised that they will stop vomiting any day now.
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22nd March, 2007
More Upcoming Musical Goodness
I’ve just discovered that Chris Difford is recording a new album. As his last solo outing is in my (current) top 5 albums of all time list I’m rather looking forward to his new collection of songs.
To make the anticipation all the more delightful it appears that Boo Hewerdine has been co-writing with Mr Difford for this album. For those of you in blissful ignorance Mr Hewerdine is one of the finest songwriters knocking around. If you get a chance take a listen to one or more of his solo albums, or his previous work with The Bible.
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27th February, 2007
Not Even By Scarlett Johansson
As previously mentioned Lloyd Cole is coming to Sydney. He is playing at the basement on Tuesday the 17th of April. I’m going, is anyone with me? Drop me an email or call me up and I’ll get you a ticket as well.
Oh, and I should thank Andrew Collins for almost incidentally reminding me that the man himself is still making gorgeous records.
And furthermore, I start my new job on the 12th of March. Wish me luck.
I’m going to need it.
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9th February, 2007
Are You Ready To Be Heartbroken?
Yee, and furthermore, ha. Lloyd Cole is coming down under to perform some gigs in April.
I’m there, does anyone fancy coming with me? His latest album (Anti Depressant) is a corker by the way, go out and buy a copy right now.
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18th December, 2006
Can you stop the cavalry?
Here’s one from the "Not Arf" 1980s. Happy Christmas everyone;
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8th September, 2006
You’re A Kumquat
People, I am excited. In about an hour and a half I’m going to be sitting down in Sydney’s Opera House listening to Ben Folds and the Sydney Symphony work through a sizeable portion of his back catalogue. This will both rock and roll. More later, hopefully.
Update: It was fantastic. As close as I get to a religious experience. The 2nd best gig I’ve been to. It is now officially Ben Folds weekend at our house and only his music will be played.
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25th August, 2006
Speaking of Popular Culture
I’m not saying that we have bad music in our car (courtesy of Mr Housewife (KRed Parent)) but it is looking increasingly like Olly’s first proper word will be Agadoo. Oh dear.
I shall be burning the CD as soon as I can get it out of the car. Its the only possible thing to do.
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9th August, 2006
Not Enough Moon
This one’s especially for the 70’s throwback, but you should all click and have a listen to the master. Its the video for Too Much Saturn by Francis Dunnery;
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