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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Culturcide – We're Not The World
As it’s a terrible song to begin with, Culturcide’s version – which consists of them tunelessly singing their critiques of the USA For Africa project over the top of the original record – is also terrible. It’s not even very … Continue reading
Culturcide – We’re Not The World
As it’s a terrible song to begin with, Culturcide’s version – which consists of them tunelessly singing their critiques of the USA For Africa project over the top of the original record – is also terrible. It’s not even very … Continue reading
The Lurkers – Shadow
From 1977, The Lurkers’ first single and the first Beggars Banquet release. It’s basically lumbering English pub rock doing The Ramones. Marvellous.
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Little Richard – I Don't Know What You've Got But It's Got Me
Written by the great Don Covay, this is a superb Little Richard performance that demonstrates just what a marvellous soul singer he could have been. Compared to his earlier, and much better-known, records this is a rather restrained affair, although … Continue reading
Little Richard – I Don’t Know What You’ve Got But It’s Got Me
Written by the great Don Covay, this is a superb Little Richard performance that demonstrates just what a marvellous soul singer he could have been. Compared to his earlier, and much better-known, records this is a rather restrained affair, although … Continue reading
Peter Andre – Kiss The Girl
Although he’s regarded as a figure of fun these days, we shouldn’t forget that there was a time when Peter Andre was a significant artist. After releasing a string of critically-acclaimed… Of course, I’m kidding. But I’ve always loved his … Continue reading
Fucked Up – Queen of Hearts
From Fucked Up’s mighty David Comes To Life concept LP, this, the opening track, sets up the story of David falling in love with Veronica, and vice versa. The story as a whole is a sprawling affair set in Thatcher’s … Continue reading
M.I.A. – Tell Me Why
I like M.I.A. I know she’s a bit annoying and that her politics are (to be kind) naive and stupid, but as a musician and a performer she’s still one of the most interesting things out there. Not least because … Continue reading
Led Zeppelin – Communication Breakdown
I first heard this song on the Age of Atlantic sampler LP that I had as a kid. That I still have. (There’s a nice piece about it, and its great plasticine cover, here.) Led Zeppelin had two tracks on … Continue reading
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Tagged Communication Breakdown, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant
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