Bad News

Very sad to hear about the demise of Fopp records, a truly ground breaking record retailer. I know a couple of people who work for Fopp and the both have families to support. It just goes to show what happens when you stretch yourself too far, which is clearly what happened when Fopp purchased Music Zone. The record companies were not prepared to support them and that was that. Very sad.

Good News

Great to hear that Edwin Collins is up and about and in fact recording, after his recent illness.

Evidence of Mr Collins' art is here:

Dare I Say Anthem?

Love this song by Cherry Ghost called 'People Help The People'
It's one of those songs that comes around occasionally and lifts the spirits

The singer really nails the song

Is That Metallica? No It's The Osmonds!`

this little gem from the early 70's is amazingly relevant today. "Take a goodlook around . see what they've done"....how can you not like this?

My Old Man, Said Follow The Van...

and don't dilly dally on the wayyyya!
Am I the only one who thinks the White Stripes are a load of old tosh? Now they've turned their love of all things British to the Cockney King and Queen and the Goodies. It's Ecky Thump by the way! Emperor’s new clothes anyone?

When He Was Fab

Now this is more like it:

R.I.P. The Doog

I was saddened to hear of the passing of one of my childhood heroes, Derek 'The Doog' Dougan. I watched him play for Wolves toward the end of his career, but boy he still had what it took, incredible 'old school' football in every sense of the word. Rest in peace Doog, thanks for the memories.

Song Of The Day

Richard Thompson -Dad's Gonna Kill Me
Richard Thompson's new album Sweet Warrior is a cracker, and this is one of the many first class tunes on it.

Song Of The Day

Wake Up - XTC
Just what I Needed today

Song Of The Day

Kate Walsh - Your Song
Heard this gem on the Radcliff /Marconie Radio 2 program where it's single of the week...really excellent song and the album is stunning!
This is the single 'Your Song' [not the Elton John song!]

At last...It's raining!

We were down to the dregs in our water tank, but the skies opened today ! Not too popular with the cats, poor things!

Truly Strange

Bernard Manning's passed , but he will live forever in our record collection as....Morrissey!
This Charming Manning!

Song Of The Day

I bought The Echo & The Bunnymen Box set for next to nothing on the interweb of radness. This is a great cover of Jonathan Richman's 'She Cracked'

Dawwwwwwww

This paper plane simulator plays in your browser, it will keep you busy, I was on it for a hour easy, my record distance was 69.7 meters
beat me if you can
http://flightsimx.cyclops.amnesia.com.au/index.html

It's What Power Point Was Invented For

Check this out, as you'll see, the difference between your perceived career path and your actual is why you drink!

Three Day Man

My good friend Andy reminded me of how good the first Waterboys album is. He's The Three Day Man:

You don't miss your water..

...until your water pump dies on you at 11.45pm and you have the crawl under the house in the freeezing rain and reset it!

Battles

Blimey! I've discovered what 21st Century music sounds like; it sounds like Battles. Have a listen to this , from their Mirrored album.

Recipe: Almost Instant Banana & Coconut Ice Cream

Ingredients
Two Bananas
1 1/2 cups of Buttermilk
Teaspoon of vanilla
Tablespoon of sugar [ or to taste]
Two table spoons of dried coconut [ optional]
Juice of one lime [optional]

Method:
Slice the bananas and put them into the freezer for approx two-three hours until frozen
Add them to a food processor with the rest of the ingredients and pulse until smooth
Serve immediately!

The Final Curtain

Well, it's almost here.... the last ever episode of The Sopranos. Whatever happens will not doubt be emotional. I feel like I've lived half my life with Tony and co. and it will strange not having a new season to look forward to.
I think it's the right thing to do though...all good things some to an end. Plus I now have the chance of returning to the very first episode and watching the whole kit and caboodle!
So long Tony..ah for Christ Sake!

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