Not just music - the one time I got good tix to a Lakers game (13th row, I think), two suits were blabbing away the whole time. The one right next to me kept dropping his empty peanut shells on my feet. They acted like they were in a sports bar. I was thinking, it might actually be more fun to be with the real fans up in the nosebleed seats. " I think there's folks out there who don&by MrFab
That's an interesting point, Bip. But are those things you mentioned (2-Tone, Mod and rockabilly revivals, New Romantic, etc) scenes, or genres? (IS there a difference?) I would say that SoCal punk was more than a genre -there was quite a lot of personnel interaction. Heck, to this day, everyone plays in everyone else's band a la the avant-rock army. But was there much collaborationby MrFab
And the Elephant 6, and the LA Free Music Society also conveniently coined their own scene names. Thanks, guys!by MrFab
Is there a definition of what makes a music scene? We all can think of lots of scenes off the top of our heads, like: the British invasion, Haight/Ashbury, CBGB, LA punk, etc. But is the scene strictly a matter of geography? I was thinking of the avant-rock of the 70s/80s. Various former Velvet Underground members, Brian Eno, Fripp, David bowie, later joined by Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Laurie Anby MrFab
And in today’s inbox, re: a band who are “on the cutting edge of rock and roll where the lines of stoner pop, bubble-grunge, glass-eyed soul and progressive industrial dirt-bag symphonics all blend into one harmonious homunculus…” Someone’s still pushing the concept of “bubble grunge.” Would “Glass–eyed soul” describe Sammy Davis Jr? Hey, I’m just askin!by MrFab
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If it is a fad, it's been going on for well over a decade now. About 14 years ago, I was pleasantly astounded that the Amoeba buyer took almost all the tapes I was selling (but not the cassingles!) At WFMU, we see a lot of tape releases, tho they are often in conjunction with, say, a Bandcamp release. Pretty short runs, usually no more than a few hundred, but they often sell out. So it woulby MrFab
Truly is. Actually gave it a spin recently and it held up beautifully. Adding Robert Fripp’s guitar to the sisters freak-folk harmonies is an unlikely match on paper, but works a treat on vinyl. First saw them as musical guests on SNL, back when they used to have cool guests.by MrFab
Huh?!by MrFab
Those wacky "Fish Heads" boys Barnes & Barnes somehow got Steve Perry of Journey to sing on their "Amazing Adult Fantasy" album.by MrFab
Why did my new post end up waaaaay up there? Sorry to make you scroll, ya'll. copy -n-pasted here, to prevent scroll-fatigue: Resurrecting ye olde thread cuz I just found out about The Gap Band's first 2 albums on indie labels. Never seen 'em in stores, never heard 'em, but apparently more of a late '60s/early '70s Sly Stone kinda thing. They worked with thby MrFab
Resurrecting ye olde thread cuz I just found out about The Gap Band's first 2 albums on indie labels. Never seen 'em in stores, never heard 'em, but apparently more of a late '60s/early '70s Sly Stone kinda thing. They worked with their fellow Oklahoman Leon Russell, if that's any indication. Reviews claim a more organic sound, with diversions into reggae, gospel, etby MrFab
Hmm…wonder what the name to the right of The Damned is? Can anyone read it? I’ll guess: Sex Pistols.by MrFab
In Southern California: What, no Joe Strummer, or Ramones? And that $400 VIP ticket – how punk is THAT?! “Many artists will be performing at the same time and some areas may have limited capacities. You should plan accordingly and arrive early if there’s a particular performer you really want to see.” Well, THAT doesn’t bode well.. I saw most of these acts for six dollars in yeby MrFab
I think the Damned covered it. But def originally by Arthur Lee & Co.by MrFab
If you don’t have Mojo Nixon than your radio could use some fixin’! They can only play from a “database”? No turntables, CD players, tape decks, to bring up and play your own recordings? (Or plug in your own laptop?)by MrFab
Def. a shock! Was sad to hear about Wayne Kramer, but he was old (or old-ish). I think of Mojo as being so full of life he can't possibly die. What a fireball he was. Apart from his solo albums, I also recommend the wild n wooly live one he did with the all-star cast of Country Dick Montana, and Dave Alvin, "The Pleasure Barons." And his collab with Jello Biafra, "Prairieby MrFab
Thanks for your reply, Mr Director Person! Yes, indie documentaries can be quite the challenge, from what I understand - running out of funding and suspending production until more money comes in, trying to track down and schedule interviews, music licensing...by MrFab
Bob Mothersbaugh is apparently not into it. Maybe not happy about being roped into the family business? But looks great to me, can't wait to see it.by MrFab
I agree. I can see how ending with the death of Jeffrey Lee Pierce works as kind of a bookend on that part of his life (literally). But I guess he and/or the publishers thought that detailed descriptions of a Sex Pistols show was more interesting to the general public than all the obscure bands he’s been in for the last 20 years. So I got to say, I just listened to an album he recently did withby MrFab
I can’t tell if this is fiction or not (a priest dancing on acid? Hmm…) but as a Catholic school veteran, this does quite nicely illustrate the tension of the church colliding with modern culture. I attended in the ‘70s and ‘80s but it might as well have been decades prior. Having the crowd supply the offending word was a funny touch. Thanks for this, I enjoyed it.by MrFab
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After a successful first meeting (https://trouserpress.com/forum/read.php?1,61775,61775#msg-61775), I hereby convene another meeting of the TP Book Club. Which is why I’m wearing these reading glasses on a chain around my neck, like a proper librarian. Kid Congo Powers’ “Some New Kind Of Kick” is of course required reading for any Gun Club, Cramps, and Nick Cave fan, tho he actually doesn’t pby MrFab
The new Pitchfork Festival: Headliner: BROOKS BROTHERS smaller print: Armani/Pierre Cardin/Ralph Lauren still smaller: Calvin Klein/Tommy Hilfiger /Nike/Ray-ban/Tommy Bahama Side-stage: O.P./ Vans/ FUBU/ Adidas/ whatever Kanye and Jay Z’s companies are calledby MrFab
Can I play Neil? I do a fairly good impression of him. “Helloo, vegetables…”by MrFab
Great piece, but too short!by MrFab
I'd bring my own chair pad. Will everyone be careful when you're near the salad bar, so nothing, y'know...touches..?by MrFab
Right back atcha, Bip! Not familiar with that Bowie song. Didn’t wanna play that thing with Bing?by MrFab
I am fairly astounded that "Blue Monday" didn't chart in the US. That song was frikken EVERYWHERE. (Still is - can't hardly have an "'80s Night" without it.) That floppy-disk lookin' sleeve seemed to be in many a collection. Maybe just a regional thing? Did any of my fellow geezers in other cities not hear it much?by MrFab
breno Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > Republic had "Regret" on it, which was New > Order's only U.S. top 40 hit So that business about “Blue Monday” being the biggest selling 12” of all time is some kind of urban legend? Sadly, the Greg Ginn theory could be true. Back when gangsters were running labels they would do stuff likeby MrFab
