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skulldisco
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Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 12:54 am:   

Sweetness In Her Spark. Beautiful, beautiful song by Lightships, Gerard Love from TFCs new group.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es4Fjw8Sx jY
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cosmo vitelli
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Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 08:23 am:   

Sweetness indeed, this is lovely
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 11:08 am:   

Sally Seltmann - Dream About Changing. Brilliant pop song.
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Jeff Whiteaker
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Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 12:18 pm:   

Microdisney - United Colours

This just came up on the iPod in shuffle mode. Such a great song, and such brilliantly caustic lyrics!
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andreas
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Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 12:25 pm:   

Fleetwood Mac - The Chain

heard on the radio a few minutes ago. definitely a fine song. strange: some days ago i thought about to pull out 'rumours' and listen to it. i didn't until now. maybe now?
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Andrew Kerr
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Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 01:59 pm:   

Pavement - Trigger Cut

After reading Kevin's link, 20 years since "Slanted & Enchanted" was released. I do not even possess the record, having taped it off a friend and the cassette died many years ago. A situation to remedy !

I did see them live at the time (with the original walkabout drummer) in the Venue in Edinburgh and they were splendid. Supported by Edinburgh's excellent Gila Monster...
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skulldisco
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Posted on Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - 02:34 pm:   

Andrew, Domino are selling the album for a knock down Ł5. Unfortunately its not the "Luxe and Redux" double CD.
http://www.dominorecordco.com/artists/pa vement/

The Pavement reissues are a thing of beauty, probably the most sumptious reissues I own, details at the link above.
Although I am a huge Pavement fan I have never been able to warm to Wowee Zowee, which seems to be most hard core Pavement fans favourite. Even Malkmus' patchy solo career is better than this imo.

The Pavement compilation album Quarantine The Past has been getting big licks on my MP3 player recently.

If you read the biog from the link that I have provided above you might be surprised to know that Pavement went on to become a multi platinum selling band, drawing parallels with REM no less:-)
Start reading from "Pavement had laid the groundwork for mainstream success..." about 3/4 of the way down the page
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Andrew Kerr
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Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 08:26 pm:   

Thanks Kevin ! That's certainly a weird article on the Domino site. Someone has a strange sense of humour?
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cosmo vitelli
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Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 09:38 pm:   

Brian Jonestown Massacre - Viholliseni maalla

BJM go Broadcast/Stereolab on their new album
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cosmo vitelli
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Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - 09:42 pm:   

Le Futur Pompiste - Seeds

'the next volcanic eruption will offer shelter for some creatures'

more Stereolab type fun

'the rest it lets the lava bury'
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Stuart Wilson
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Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2012 - 11:36 am:   

Deacon Blue - Dignity

For Auld Lang Syne, as they say. (cf, the "what if" thread!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE_1X4tU3 oY
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skulldisco
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Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2012 - 05:09 pm:   

The Sound - Heartland

Speaking to my friend today, I was telling him how I was playing The Sound a lot these days. He said "Remember that time we saw them playing with The Comsat Angels, we went with Robin, Liz and Will from The Cocteaus"
I had totally forgotten about this, I had just recalled it was him and I had that had went, but he was right and I do remember it now.
Checking the dates, this was probably when the Cocteaus were either recording, or had just completed Garlands.
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Jeff Whiteaker
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Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2012 - 08:57 pm:   

Thomas Dolby - Budapest By Blimp

Having just spent an awesome weekend there, this dreamy, melancholy song keeps popping up in my head.
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cosmo vitelli
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Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2012 - 09:54 pm:   

did you go by Blimp Jeff?
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Thursday, May 03, 2012 - 10:38 pm:   

Amanda Brown - Bus To Peshawar
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Jeff Whiteaker
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Posted on Friday, May 04, 2012 - 09:45 am:   

Ha! By train, Cosmo.
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Stuart Wilson
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Posted on Friday, May 04, 2012 - 09:58 am:   

Gbs - The statue

wow
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Friday, May 04, 2012 - 02:09 pm:   

Orange Juice - Poor Old Soul (Flexi disc version)
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Saturday, May 05, 2012 - 01:52 am:   

Beastie Boys (featuring Nas) - Too Many Rappers [New Reactionaries Version]
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Stuart Wilson
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Posted on Saturday, May 05, 2012 - 08:51 am:   

Michael Chapman - You say
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Jeff Whiteaker
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Posted on Sunday, May 06, 2012 - 09:39 am:   

Crispy Ambulance - Concorde Square
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Monday, May 07, 2012 - 10:27 am:   

Jebediah - Freakin' Out
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Stuart Wilson
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Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - 08:14 am:   

Great northern - Driveway

Padraig might remember this one - the final scene song for Matt's dad's funeral. A cliche of course by now to incorporate a solemn indie ballad to round off a TV series episode, but this one packed quite a punch here. My wife, meanwhile, despite her great age, has gone all gooey over Taylor Kitsch; I myself am a firm Landry Clarke fan. Anyway,this series was a great recommendation, Padraig, thanks a lot.
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skulldisco
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Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 09:11 pm:   

My Bloody Valentine - Sometimes
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 04:01 am:   

Glad you liked it Stuart! I'm a big fan of Mrs Coach myself.
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 04:18 am:   

The Hovercrafts - For The Love And The Sound
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Jeff Whiteaker
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Posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 06:39 am:   

Blue Ox Babes - Gregory Right
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Randy Adams
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Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 01:55 am:   

Glenn Richards -- Painter by Numbers

I bought "Glimjack" at one of those unlucky times when I bought too many things and something else overshadowed it with the result that "Glimjack" never received the individualized attention it deserved. This also happened to two Walkmen albums I have.

When "Painter by Numbers" popped up on the iPod I was already attracted by the very atypical pedal steel guitar before the voice came on. Then the voice came on and I thought "gee, who came first and influenced who? The Walkmen in NYC or Glenn Richards & Augie March in Oz?" assuming that I was listening to the Walkmen. I've noticed the similarity between them before, particularly when listening to the Walkmen's "Lisbon" album, a record I enjoy very much. I then reflected on how the best Walkmen moments also remind me of Ronnie Weiss' superb Dylanesque recordings during the mid-60s as part of the obscure Texas band Mouse and the Traps. All this time I assumed I was listening to a cut from either the first or second Walkmen album, as I'd never absorbed them well enough to reliably recognize their songs.

But it was Glenn Richards. Magnificent.
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skulldisco
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Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 07:44 am:   

The guy from The Walkmen has always reminded me of Dylan Randy. I have tried to like this band, and I think I do, but something doesnt quite click with me somehow. I need to really devote some real listening time to them and I think I really would grow to enjoy them. Which album do you recommend? I know The Rat is an amazing song, and Spotify seem to have a bunch of albums to stream that I could listen to
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Stuart Wilson
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Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 07:59 am:   

It's odd nobody on the board seems to have given a listen to Glimjack. Two contradictory views from the web:

“Glimjack is all nuance, though it takes a little while to hear it - these songs may seem a little faceless at first, but the set more than rewards repeat listens.”

“Richards writes the kind of music that can be put on in the background. It doesn’t require a lot of attention to appreciate, it just lends itself to your ears so easily you’ll like it without even realising.”

Casting vote, Randy?
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Hugh Nimmo
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Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 02:17 pm:   

Randy, the following is a link to another obscure Texas band featuring Ronnie Weiss, David Stanley and Ken Murray of Mouse and The Traps.

http://lost-in-tyme.ucoz.com/blog/2008-0 5-30-99

Their one and only album features some lovely pedal steel guitar playing by Bobby Tuttle. Never released on cd unfortunately. The website shows Side One, Track Three as 'End Of The Battle.' I remember it as 'End Of The Bottle.'

Stuart, despite owning several Augie March eps and albums I have never managed to get into the band and elected to pass on 'Glimjack.' I may still pick up a copy someday.
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skulldisco
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Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 03:48 pm:   

Underground Lovers - I Was Right.

Thought I'd see what this band sounded like, and it was My Bloody Valentine:-) To be fair the track was from 1992 when MBV were probably at their most influential

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Srihn7vKN Dk
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Randy Adams
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Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 04:13 pm:   

Kevin, I'm totally unqualified to direct you on the Walkmen. I only have three of their albums. My nephew switched me onto them last summer. My problem with them is that--like the first Strokes album everybody including me bought--they love 100% compressed recordings where everything is turned up to 11. While that effect is great for the occasional number it becomes tiring and monotonous if you do it on everything. So, on "Bows & Arrows" which I think is basically a pretty strong album, there is a barrage of five cranked-up songs before relief finally comes on the sixth song "138th Street." The second half of "Bows & Arrows" is actually reasonably nuanced and the final title song is great. "Lisbon"--their soon to be second-to-newest album--is the one I've enjoyed the most because it backs off somewhat on the crazy hyped up sound and displays some excellent songcraft.

What I love about the Walkmen is their penchant for minor key music--a shortcut to Randy's musical heart--and the vocalist's punk Dylan delivery. Which really IS a 21st Century version of Mouse & the Traps' Ronnie Weiss. When the backing drops away, the vocalist just sounds great to me. Hugh, thank you for that link. I will be downloading the Rio Grande album assuming I don't run into a technical problem.

Stuart, I've never thought of Glenn Richards as a purveyor of background music. Since I haven't given "Glimjack" a proper hearing I can't give you my vote yet but if I end up agreeing with your second alternative it'll mean it's a bad album. Padraig bigged up "Glimjack" on here. I remember listening to it at least once and NOT being grabbed by it. But sometimes that just means I was in crappy mood and not really listening. All I can say is that "Painter by Numbers" was terrific yesterday. The ipod also tossed up "They Hate Us" a couple weeks ago. That seemed much less distinctive. It reminded me of Dan Kelly. Glenn Richards does like to show how prolific he is and puts too many songs on a release. Robert & Grant's 10 song rule is a wise one.
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skulldisco
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Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 04:21 pm:   

I played Lisbon this morning and thought it was pretty good. Especially the first few songs.
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 11:27 pm:   

Glenn Richards - Glimjack
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 11:28 pm:   

Oh, wrong thread. Fine, let's make Torpor And Spleen, the first track on Glimjack, song of the day. I've never previously noticed how Dylanesque it is. But it is. Very.
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 11:32 pm:   

And track 2, Long Pigs, is very Go-Betweensy. Like a Robert song from Before Hollywood.

Glimjack got pretty much uniform bad reviews when it came out. I didn't understand it then. Even less so two years on.
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skulldisco
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Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 08:29 pm:   

My Bloody Valentine - Soft As Snow(But Warm Inside)
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Stuart Wilson
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Posted on Monday, May 14, 2012 - 02:33 pm:   

Bill Drummond - I want that girl
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skulldisco
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Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 02:31 am:   

Actress - Shadow From Tartarus
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Stuart Wilson
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Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 01:38 pm:   

Elliot Smith - Pitseleh
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 10:20 pm:   

Nada Surf - Teenage Dreams
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 12:29 pm:   

Robert Forster - Sympathy For The Devil.
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Friday, May 18, 2012 - 05:51 am:   

The Pursuit Of Happiness - When Doves Cry. Second best Prince cover ever.
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Stuart Wilson
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Posted on Friday, May 18, 2012 - 09:36 am:   

Philip Catherine - Cote Jardin

A 12-minute jazz suite might usually be the sort of thing to have me tearing out my hair and stuffing it in my ears, but PC's clean, lyrical guitar playing always pleases me, and when the nostalgic trumpet tune comes in after about 4 minutes it starts to resemble a soundtrack to a film of childhood awakening in some dusty 1960s French village.
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 02:34 am:   

Alpine - Villages
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David Gagen
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Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 02:41 am:   

Mint - Kathleen Edwards from album Voyageur
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Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 02:51 am:   

Mint - Kathleen Edwards from album Voyageur
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Randy Adams
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Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:58 am:   

Ed Kuepper--Lonely Paradise

In Edinburgh now.
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Hugh Nimmo
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Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 11:23 am:   

Jeb Loy Nichols - Countrymusicdisco45

Randy, Welcome to 'sunny' Scotland. I hope you brought your 'Long Johns.' :-)
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 12:32 am:   

Grant McLennan - Stones For You (trumpet version).

How are you finding Edinburgh Randy?
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 01:57 am:   

Palace Brothers - Pushkin
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Randy Adams
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Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 10:03 am:   

Thank you, Hugh. I suppose you were kidding but I did try them when I went to dinner last night. They insulated me nicely while getting lost on the way back to the hotel. Padraig, it's a pretty city. Lots of excellent food. The locals must get very tired of the bagpipe schtick though.
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Hugh Nimmo
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Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 02:21 pm:   

Randy, on a clear day you can get some lovely views of the city from the top of Calton Hill and Arthurs Seat. Calton Hill is the easier of the two climbs. I was not kidding about the long johns. The weather here has been pretty dreich of late. It was 7C in Prestwick yesterday ( 17C in London.) Much nicer ( and warmer ) today. If you venture up to The Castle, check out The Witchery Restaurant which is on the Royal Mile. Very formal but it has bags of character, particulary the downstairs dining area. It is pricey at night but I think the lunchtime menu is not too bad.
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Stuart Wilson
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Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 06:00 pm:   

Yeah, the "Secret Garden" area in the Witchery - it is a very romantic place!
I don't remember bagpipes being an omnipresent part of Edinburgh life, unless the Tattoo has already started up. Ah, but who can tire of the skirl of the pipes?
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Randy Adams
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Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 06:57 pm:   

Stuart, the pipes are omnipresent where I am (Fraser Suites, St. Giles street). Hugh, I will be eating at the Secret Garden in another 90 minutes or so. Hopefully the jeans won't be a big problem because I'm a slovenly Southern Californian and that's all I brought. Good food appears to be in luxurious supply here.
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Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 07:03 pm:   

I'm a little angry at myself because I passed a pair of buskers either doing an original or at least something I wasn't familiar with and I wanted to drop 5 quid in their case but the smallest thing I had was a ten. I get stubborn at certain impossible moments and this was one of them. I should have dropped in the ten. They were doing a really nice harmony and I do think it was their own song. Grrrr.
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Hugh Nimmo
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Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 07:32 pm:   

Randy, I have never known dress to be an issue in Edinburgh so I doubt if your jeans will be a problem. The city is indeed blessed with some fabulous chefs/restaurants ( Martin Wishart/Martin Wishart; The Kitchin/Tom Kitchin; The Plumed Horse/Tony Borthwick ) All three are located in Leith. The Plumed Horse opened up in Crossmichael, Dumfries & Galloway, before relocating to Edinburgh a few years ago.
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Stuart Wilson
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Posted on Monday, May 21, 2012 - 09:25 am:   

Finley Quaye - Dice

Another Edinburgh man, it seems, but only just.
Well, you're certainly central, Randy, just behind the cathedral!
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Monday, May 21, 2012 - 10:42 am:   

The Bee Gees - Tragedy. Robin Gibb RIP.
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Randy Adams
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Posted on Monday, May 21, 2012 - 11:00 am:   

Oh, I wish I'd had those suggestions earlier, Hugh. We're eating at a place called Endive tonight and Wedgewood tomorrow. Then off to London. We did do a pathetic stab at Arthur's seat yesterday but I'm the only one in decent physical shape and I'm struggling with one of my worst cases of jet lag. Last night I had not one moment of sleep until 6 a.m. And that's how it's been since I've been here. I did have some Irn Bru. It tastes like a combo of creme soda and bubble gum.
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Monday, May 21, 2012 - 02:10 pm:   

Randy, make sure you go to Rough Trade East in London. It's a superb record shop and you can get some great Asian food in Brick Lane afterwards.
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Randy Adams
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Posted on Monday, May 21, 2012 - 06:40 pm:   

Sorry, that should have been Endine, not Endive. Padraig, I have been to Rough Trade before and will probably again. My music forays are seriously inhibited by the composition of my little travel group, as one isn't particularly music-mad. We were in a very nice small record store in Edinburgh today, near the University. The name starts with an "a" but it escapes me right now. I hoped to find a copy of the first Bathers LP but no such luck. Getting it back to the States in playable condition would have been challenging, I suppose. There was a nice display of local Edinburgh artists' releases. Wish I could have consulted Hugh at that point.
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Hugh Nimmo
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Posted on Monday, May 21, 2012 - 08:13 pm:   

Randy, I am sorry about that. I should have known that you would be looking for places to dine. The standard of food served in the better restaurants in Edinburgh is usually very good so hopefully Endine and Wedgewood will not disappoint. As for the small record store, my guess would be Avalanche Records in the Grassmarket if it is still open. Vinyl copies of the debut album by The Bathers can be purchased here :-

http://www.discogs.com/Bathers-Unusual-P laces-To-Die/release/2239161

The easiest and most direct route to the the top of Arthurs Seat is reckoned to be from the east ( starting off at Dunsapie Loch.) Some of the others are a lot harder. Calton Hill is a much easier climb ( particularly via Royal Terrace which is off London Road.) Well worth the effort if you get a nice day tomorrow.

I don't know if you are a film fan or not but, if you are and you want a reminder of your visit to Edinburgh, pick up a copy of 'The Illusionist aka L'illusionniste' on your return home. It is Sylvain Chomet's follow up to 'The Triplets Of Belleville.' The majority of this animated film takes place in Edinburgh ( 1950s ) and the drawings ( North Bridge Street, Arthurs Seat, Calton Hill, Princes Street, The Castle and Jenners Department Store ) are simply wonderful.
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Stuart Wilson
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Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 09:40 am:   

Maybe Ondine?? That has a good rep,I've heard.
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Randy Adams
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Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 07:39 pm:   

Yes, Stuart, Ondine. I kept messing up the name. The meal there was pleasant, but the winner so far is the Witchery. (We didn't get in the Secret Garden after all, Hugh.) Today was a quick trip to Glasgow and a nice case of walking too far in the wrong direction to get to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery. Lovely building and grounds. Wedgwood tonight, back in Edinburgh. Looking forward to it. Train to London tomorrow.
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skulldisco
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Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 07:56 pm:   

Love your description of Irn Bru Randy.
My wife used to rave about The Witchery, when we met about 23 years ago she stayed in Edinburgh and had a flat in the Bruntstone area of the city.
No haggis, pies or fish n chips yet Randy? :-)
Looks like you timed it well weather wise, approx 20% in May must be a record!!
The weather in London for the rest of the week is apparently mid to high 20's.
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Randy Adams
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Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 12:09 am:   

Kevin, I've had haggis in about 50 per cent of my meals including tonight with an unusual haggis/pepper sauce. I think it's great.

I can give a firm thumbs up to Wedgwood (on some part of the royal mile, but don't ask me which name the specific part of the street has.) In my wine-induced haze I can't tell everything I ate but I can talk about the dessert: a sweet red onion sorbet with goat's cheese blended with orange and Bicardi. It sounds bizarre and I've learned to order the bizarre-sounding dish. It was brilliant. So . . . This time through, I'd say that on a return visit I'd be sure to eat at the Witchery (or Secret Garden) and at Wedgwood and then see what else excited me. Edinburgh is VERY well served for food.
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Randy Adams
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Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 12:15 am:   

Yes, Hugh, it was Avalanche Records. One of my traveling companions asked the clerk for suggestions which really lit him up. This dying-record-store phenomenon really bothers so it was nice to see one still alive.
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Stuart Wilson
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Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 09:24 am:   

I'm glad the Witchery was good, foodies are always a bit sniffy about it on the web, but I've always enjoyed going there. I'll pencil in Wedgewood for next spring! Meanwhile, getting back to Song of the Day:

Jan Akkerman - Lammy, part 2

From his all-too-brief "Hail the new guitar god" period back in the 70s when the record company was showering money on him, Jan recorded this way over the top choir, orchestra and kitchen sink piece in New York; but when the voices fade and the guitar and band kick in it develops into one of the most beautiful pieces of instrumental music ever recorded.
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 12:50 pm:   

Icecream Hands - Rain, Hail, Shine. Brilliant pop, straight outta Melbourne.
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Jeff Whiteaker
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Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 01:01 pm:   

Stranglers - Always the Sun

The were just playing this in Tesco, strangely enough.
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skulldisco
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Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 01:35 pm:   

My Bloody Valentine - You Made Me Realise
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 01:51 pm:   

There's a Tesco is Slovakia?
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skulldisco
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Posted on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 02:22 pm:   

Afghan Whigs - I'm her Slave (live on Jimmy Fallon)

http://pitchfork.com/news/46607-watch-th e-afghan-whigs-on-jimmy-fallon/

Still the most powerful band I ever saw live.

Frustratingly the arent playing any Scottish dates on their reunion tour but are playing bloody nearly everywhere else.
Padraig, you got to go when they hit Sydney.

05-23 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom !
05-26 Landgraaf, Netherlands - Pinkpop
05-27 London, England - I'll Be Your Mirror Festival
05-29 Athens, Greece - Vox
05-31 Barcelona, Spain - Primavera Sound
06-02 Düdingen, Switzerland - Bad Bonn Kilbi Festival
06-04 Milan, Italy - Arena Fiera *
06-05 Bologna, Italy - Estragon
06-07 Rome, Italy - Ippodromo Delle Capannelle
06-09 Porto, Portugal - Optimus Primavera Sound
06-11 Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Den Atelier
06-12 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Paradiso
06-13 Brussels, Belgium - Cirque Royale
06-15 Tel Aviv, Israel - Barby
06-16 Tel Aviv, Israel - Barby
07-25 Melbourne, Australia - Hi-Fi Bar
07-26 Sydney, Australia - Factory Theatre
07-27 Byron Bay, Australia - Splendour in the Grass
08-03 Chicago, IL - Lollapalooza
08-09 Oslo, Norway - Oya Festival
08-10 Goteborg, Sweden - Way Out West Festival
08-11 Rees-Haldern, Germany - Haldern Pop Festival
08-14 Warsaw, Poland - Palladium
08-15 Prague, Czech Republic - Lucerna
08-17 Hasselt, Belgium - Pukkelpop
09-22 Asbury Park, NJ - I’ll Be Your Mirror Festival
10-05 New York, NY - Terminal 5 $
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Jeff Whiteaker
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Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 10:10 am:   

Padraig, Tesco is ALL OVER central Europe.
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Randy Adams
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Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 06:34 pm:   

Whereas they are struggling to make inroads in the U.S. As "Fresh 'n Easy".
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Friday, May 25, 2012 - 12:45 am:   

Lyle Lovett - Stand By Your Man

Kevin, I love Afghan Whigs, but I saw them live in 1994 on the Gentlemen tour and was disappointed. Maybe it was an off night for them though.
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Friday, May 25, 2012 - 11:46 pm:   

Public Image Ltd. - Lollipop Opera. Part trad Irish, part dub, part industrial, part Indigenous Australian. All brilliant.
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skulldisco
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Posted on Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 12:28 pm:   

Sugar - If I Cant Change Your Mind.

Finally Bob Moulds prettiest song (and his most melodic song, which is really saying something given how many he wrote) sounds as good as it deserves to thanks to the remaster of Copper Blue. Always thought this song sounded quiet and tinny on the original release.
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skulldisco
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Posted on Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 11:38 pm:   

Radiohead - Lotus Flower

Genius!
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skulldisco
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Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2012 - 06:13 pm:   

Go-Betweens - Unkind and Unwise
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Stuart Wilson
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Posted on Monday, May 28, 2012 - 01:45 pm:   

Alain Bashung - Martine Boude

Storming version from the Confessions Publique double live.
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andreas
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Posted on Monday, May 28, 2012 - 04:34 pm:   

bobby womack - deep river

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos /bobby-womack-reaches-way-back-for-deep- river-20120525?link=pv2
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cosmo vitelli
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Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 04:08 pm:   

behold the greatest(swedish) rock band in the world

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw5LfFQlB Ss
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skulldisco
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Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 07:31 pm:   

Public Image Ltd - One Drop.

I don't think I've ever been so wrong about a song since I dismissed Bankrobber by The Clash (my favourite band at the time) as dope addled rubbish. That wasn't my smartest ever appraisal of a song!
One Drop is my favourite song of the year so far, from my favourite album of the year so far. On my recently acquired mp3 player, driven by my brand new shiny portable headphone amp (did anybody else know these existed, I never till recently?) this song just sounds terrific. From the turbo charged bass(where did they get this guy?), to Lu Edmonds searing guitar work and Lydons deranged vocal, topped off by Bruce Smiths "flying cymbols" technique (ripped off from the "rockers" style patented by Bunny Lee's late 70's reggae productions btw) this song just has everything and is up there with the debut single, Poptones, Careering and Death Disco in the PIL cannon imo.
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skulldisco
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Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 12:36 am:   

Public Image Ltd - Home Is Where the Heart Is

B-side of the Flowers Of Romance Single. Its a belter that would have fitted in perfectly on Metal Box and was in fact a staple of that tour. Reggae bass line(played by Levine, Wobble had already left)and Lydon just singing stream of conciousness lyrics over the top.

Listened to Flowers of Romance album, not nearly as bad as I remembered. Disappointed in this at the time it came out and rarely listened to it at all, but after being exposed to all manner of music in the 30 years since I think I finally "get" it now.
Lydon was always ahead of the game.
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Pádraig Collins
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Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 11:05 am:   

Public Image Ltd - Home Is Where the Heart Is.

What Kevin said.
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skulldisco
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Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 08:19 pm:   

John Cooper Clarke - Beasley Street.

Loved the bit in the doc where there was an anecdote about where Beasley Street was, and JCC apparently said it didnt exist but it rhymed well with cheesy and queasy!

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