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| From | "Mark Smith" <markmsmith@gmail.com> |
| Subject | Re: Glasvegas / Other New Stuff |
| Date | Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:25:31 +0100 |
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Yes, yes , yes to The Week That Was. Not sure it has overtaken the Field
Music records in my affections but I like it better than the School of
Language record.
I was disappointed when Field Music split up but it's actually just meant
more releases than we would have had if they stayed together, plus there was
talk in a recent interview of a new Field Music album.
They are one of the few bright lights in what has become, in my opinion, a
particularly poor, unadventurous and dull UK music scene (at least where
guys with guitars are concerned). Glasvegas may be an exception to this,
though I'm yet to be 100% convinced.
Mark
On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 11:06 AM, Mike Curry <mikecurry@hotmail.co.uk>wrote:
>
> I think the first 3 tracks are very strong, as is "Daddy's Gone". Bob, your
> description of them is spot on.
>
> Other new stuff I've been enjoying:
>
> David Byrne / Brian Eno - Not as experimental as some of their
> collaborations, but plays to their strengths. A really strong album and
> Byrne's vocals sound warmer than ever. Available for download from their
> website. CD is out in October I think.
>
> The Week That Was - Peter Brewis from Field Music. Great songs and some big
> fat drum sounds, almost Kate Bush-esque in parts. I prefer this to the 2
> Field Music albums, and fans of early-ish XTC should enjoy.
>
> The Stills - 3 albums in and a different sound to every one of them. This
> sounds the closest they've come to actually finding a sound of their own and
> they have come up with some strong tunes. Available at e-music so check out
> the song clips.
>
> Mike.
>
>
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