Archives – 2005 – December – 05  

THE FT TOP 13 ENDINGS: 10: Doing a KLF
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It’s what disgruntled employees scheme for and aspire to at their farewell drinks, but only get as far as “accidentally” forwarding a telling e-mail to “everyone”. But the KLF were at the top, and their jump from the par[…]

THE FT TOP 13 ENDINGS: 11: Fuddledumph – I Was Waiting For That
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Named after a John Peel quote, this is the alternate live ending. In particular, if a recorded version fades out, how is a band supposed to replicate this on stage? Of course on stage bands often have sound techs way back on the mixing desk who could[…]

“A NIGHT OUT ON THE TILES IN BINGE DRINK BRITAIN”
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As Tom Ewing puts it here, the reason he be lovin’ a particular Girls Aloud track. Well I am sorry Tom, but just like the madness of kicking one of MY BLOGS off of FreakyTrigger, there is no such thing as Binge Drink Britain. Where are the rive[…]

Chemistry: First Impressions
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I have purposely avoided a) downloads b) reviews of this record, so my apologies to anyone whose observations I have unconsciously bitten. Here we go, with my as-it-happens write-up of the new Girls Aloud album.
Intro: Gone in a flash, sets the tone […]

Swedish Director Biopic In Christmas Movie Bid
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Buses around London have started advertising a new Lassie pic. I have no problem with that, she is a perennial old dog and there is no point teaching her new tricks now. Redeem a young child, rescue kids from the well, capture bad guys almost certain[…]

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  1. "Dave Sim sticks the landing." That is my feeling too. As frustrating and borderline unreadable as the last 50 issues…

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