[Music] The The

[ZedSeagull]

Going to see them in sept in Edinburgh

 

[The Lemming Stomper]

'All this and more, all this and the Moors murders.....

I scream in the sun, I scream in the Sunday papers '

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I'll never forget first hearing Uncertain Smile, an older brother introduced me to it. Magical, very unique vocals and lyrics. Matt Johnson's a creative genius.

Hope you have a great night.

@Herr Tubthumper ... fond memories of the US trip? You mentioning that reminded me of this quality movie :
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090103/

Yes I do have fond memories, it was quite an adventure especially when me and my friend hit LA. Not seen that film but it looks fun.

 

[Weststander]

'All this and more, all this and the Moors murders.....

I scream in the sun, I scream in the Sunday papers '

I’ve got that album. First songs by several bands, some became huge.

 

[marlowe]

The ten minute 12" version of Uncertain Smile is outstanding.

His late brother Andrew "Dog" Johnson did the cover art for most of his records

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

I’ve been a fan for a very long time although I did find Mind Bomb quite a hard listen and never took to it, I think by 1989 my musical tastes had changed having just discovered The Happy Mondays, although the opening track on Dusk, True Happiness This Way Lies, is one of my top 10 The The songs.

Burning Blue Soul is probably my favourite album as I was attracted at that time to Matt Johnson’s very bleak view of Britain at that time (in the same way I loved Boys From The Blackstuff) Hearing Bugle Boy live at The Albert Hall was very emotional for me.

Anyway, I’ll cut it short, despite being obsessed by the band for about 10 years I’m not expecting anything from this album however I do look forward to proving myself wrong.

Finally, this is my all time favourite and it only ever saw release as a bonus track on a cassette.
Edit: I just remembered it was also on the B side of the 12” version of Uncertain Smile

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

Two things I like about this one, firstly the lyrics, “up the past, through your heart and out through the holes in your eyes” and secondly the way the guitars sound distorted/off key

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

….and even if you’ve never heard this before most that have commented on this thread will find it familiar

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

I’ll just leave this one here (I’m going to bed now)

 

[jimhigham]

*Howls of despair*

I‘d love to see them but already have a gig for the night of the Ally Pally show and don’t expect to be in the country on the night of the Brixton gig.

Magnificent band that I’ll always have a soft spot for. I went to see them in Brixton in December 1993. It was also the night of my office Christmas party in Hayes and I’d just begun something of a courtship dance with a rather lovely woman in the office. What to do? Gig? Party? The gig had been in the calendar for months but young love’s a powerful thing.

In the end… the compromise. Did the gig but cut and run as soon as the band left the stage, without waiting for an encore. Flagged down the first taxi I could find and coughed up over 40 notes (this was 1993) to cross London in a hurry. Made it to the party just as the DJ broke out the slow numbers. Sheepishly approached said lovely woman and was thrilled when she didn’t laugh in my face. Slow dance safely navigated, we agreed on an actual date.

We’ve been married for 28 years.

And as an added note of joy, I remember a wonderful night driving my daughter home after I’d picked her up for the end of her term at Bristol University. I always let her do the honours with the music, as she keeps me up to date with the modern alternative scene. But she blindsided me by not only playing This is the Day but confiding that it was her go to tune whenever she needed a pick me up. I could have cried, I tell you.

And that’s why a great band can really get under the skin.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

*Howls of despair*

I‘d love to see them but already have a gig for the night of the Ally Pally show and don’t expect to be in the country on the night of the Brixton gig.

Magnificent band that I’ll always have a soft spot for. I went to see them in Brixton in December 1993. It was also the night of my office Christmas party in Hayes and I’d just begun something of a courtship dance with a rather lovely woman in the office. What to do? Gig? Party? The gig had been in the calendar for months but young love’s a powerful thing.

In the end… the compromise. Did the gig but cut and run as soon as the band left the stage, without waiting for an encore. Flagged down the first taxi I could find and coughed up over 40 notes (this was 1993) to get the other side of London. Made it to the party just as the DJ broke out the slow numbers. Sheepishly approached said lovely woman and was thrilled when she didn’t laugh in my face. Slow dance safely navigated, we agreed on an actual date.

We’ve been married for 28 years.

And as an added note of joy, I remember a wonderful night driving my daughter home after I’d picked her up for the end of her term at Bristol University. I always let her do the honours with the music, as she keeps me up to date with the modern alternative scene. But she blindsided me by not only playing This is the Day but confiding that it was her go to tune whenever she needed a pick me up. I could have cried, I tell you.

And that’s why a great band can really get under the skin.

What lovely stories. Music is f***ing brilliant.

 

[OzMike]

Just great music

 

[AIT76]

Two things I like about this one, firstly the lyrics, “up the past, through your heart and out through the holes in your eyes” and secondly the way the guitars sound distorted/off key

Are those extra tracks available digitally anywhere? Played the tape to death as a teenager and was miffed to find they weren't on the CD when the time came to upgrade!

 

[The Lemming Stomper]

Are those extra tracks available digitally anywhere? Played the tape to death as a teenager and was miffed to find they weren't on the CD when the time came to upgrade!

Never seen the extra tracks digitally though 3 kisses on the 'Decoder' film soundtrack if that's anywhere...

I picked up the tape off eBay for under a tenner and a cassette to mp3 converter for about £15 and that did the trick

 

[atomised]

Mind Bomb feels very relevant and current in today's world. I went back to it a few weeks ago when I caught the name again

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Huge fan of Soul Mining and Infected, but I sort of stopped there. I’ll listen to the rest soon, I am inspired to by comments on this thread.

I saw The The in the 90s, absolutely brilliant. I wish Matt J was coming to Brighton.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Big interview with Matt Johnson in the Independent:

MSN

“I grew up believing that music could change the world,” he says. “I don’t have that misconception any more. I think pop culture is the herbs and spices in the dish; the main nutrition is provided by the engineers of the world and the nurses and the people who do the proper jobs. All we do is provide a bit of the flavour.”

 

[jimhigham]

*Howls of despair*

I‘d love to see them but already have a gig for the night of the Ally Pally show and don’t expect to be in the country on the night of the Brixton gig.

Magnificent band that I’ll always have a soft spot for. I went to see them in Brixton in December 1993. It was also the night of my office Christmas party in Hayes and I’d just begun something of a courtship dance with a rather lovely woman in the office. What to do? Gig? Party? The gig had been in the calendar for months but young love’s a powerful thing.

In the end… the compromise. Did the gig but cut and run as soon as the band left the stage, without waiting for an encore. Flagged down the first taxi I could find and coughed up over 40 notes (this was 1993) to cross London in a hurry. Made it to the party just as the DJ broke out the slow numbers. Sheepishly approached said lovely woman and was thrilled when she didn’t laugh in my face. Slow dance safely navigated, we agreed on an actual date.

We’ve been married for 28 years.

And as an added note of joy, I remember a wonderful night driving my daughter home after I’d picked her up for the end of her term at Bristol University. I always let her do the honours with the music, as she keeps me up to date with the modern alternative scene. But she blindsided me by not only playing This is the Day but confiding that it was her go to tune whenever she needed a pick me up. I could have cried, I tell you.

And that’s why a great band can really get under the skin.

YEEEEEESSSSS!!!!!

Travel plans have changed. I’m off to the Brixton gig.

Absolutely made up. Really enjoying the new album too. It’s going to be a great night.

And the following week I’ll be off to India for the first time in 19 years and where I spent 4 of the best years of my life.

Happiness abounds!

 

[marcos3263]

Cant get into the new album. Listened 3-4 times on repeat as know their show is in two halves with the first being this new album in full.
Prefer it if he played Dusk in full.
Hope the second half is all the bangers.

 

[Machiavelli]

YEEEEEESSSSS!!!!!

Travel plans have changed. I’m off to the Brixton gig.

Absolutely made up. Really enjoying the new album too. It’s going to be a great night.

And the following week I’ll be off to India for the first time in 19 years and where I spent 4 of the best years of my life.

Happiness abounds!

You can't beat it when happiness abounds.