I feel a bit of a stick-in-the-mud party pooper saying it's a bit average. Bul I'll say it anyway: it's a bit average. For fans of American college rock (turn away NOW, Staly), The Wrens are supposed to be releasing an album this year - I love The Meadowlands: supreme po-faced power pop.
I can't remember whether we discussed the return of the Close Lobsters or not, but, after due consideration, I've decided I really like this and the b-side too. Has a chiming guitar sound that reminds me of The Passions, Simple Minds and A Flock of Seagulls - ie echoey chorusy early 80s - which...
Nice choice for track 20 - as an accountant, any track that features the words "I just want to be a top accountant" strikes a nerve. I'm going by the diction of the original - don't know if you get the same possible misinterpretation of the lyrics on the cover.
I hope we're not going to end up with Ringo + 3 blokes from a tribute act. However, no-one can take away Nooney's sublime pass to Buckley 6 August 2011, 98th minute.
This thread is moving really very quickly now - we'll be able to discuss things like normal soon. What on earth will we talk about? Here's an overlooked gem from 2013:
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The last one (?) can go to hans kraay fan club......
Like others have already said, I'd tell my 21 year old self that I could afford to buy and rent out flats in zone 2 in London, despite earning about £3 an hour in a supermarket. I'd also tell myself to save some of the money I earned rather than spend it all.
Reminds me of one of my favourite...
Thank you Staly for your warm sentiments and for standing up for my basic human rights - for a moment I thought I was being snubbed in the most outrageous fashion. I'd certainly want to assess whether the tracklisting displayed Staly-esque features, including the artwork. I've already taken a...