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[Nigeyb]

Here we go my Hamiltonian pals....


Bow Wow Wow - Louis Quatorze
Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine - Bloodsport for All
Beastie Boys - Root Down
Happy Mondays - Kinky Afro
999 - Homicide

Have a wonderful weekend

[CQM]

Larry Marks (of the Scooby-Doo theme tune fame) The Start
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eK9JK...

More TV theme related hi-jinx with Dexys Brush Strokes theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl8qB...

The wonderful Lhasa De Sela with Fools Gold
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMlIs...

I could be in Heaven by The Flatmates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvSE0...

Finally a lovely cover, by Caitlin Rose of the Nick Lowe classic Lately I've Let Things Slide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7g1E...

[Nigeyb]

Splendid stuff CQM - thanks so much.


Here's my Pete Shelley Buzzcocks tribute five....

Everybody's Happy Nowadays

Boredom

What Do I Get?

I Don't Mind

Love You More


And solo Pete....

Homosapien

Telephone Operator

Witness The Change (Dub Version)

Yesterdays Not Here

I Generate A Feeling


RIP Pete

[Mark]

CQM wrote: "I could be in Heaven by The Flatmates"

The Flatmates are a new one to me, thanks for the tip. Sorta reminds me of a local NYC band back in the late 1990s, called The Prissteens. You might dig them...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRWnV...

[Nigeyb]

Wa hey - it's Friday...


Idles — Danny Nedelko
Satie — Gymnopedie No 1
Mojave 3 — Love Songs on the Radio
Pete Astor — Walker
Elliott Smith — Say Yes

[Nigeyb]

About time we had a five...


Dr Feelgood - She Does It Right

The Lurkers - I Don't Need To Tell Her

Sweet - Funny Funny

Guida - Coming Back To You

Catapult - Teeny Bopper Band


Have a convivial weekend Hamiltonians

[Mark]

Nigeyb wrote: "Catapult - Teeny Bopper Band"

Stunningly omitted from the All The Young Droogs boxed set. Criminal, I say.

[Nigeyb]

A quick five for this wet and windy Friday...


New York Dolls - Who are the Mystery Girls?
Generation X - Dancing with Myself
David Bowie - John, I'm Only Dancing
Vic Godard and Subway Sect - Born to be a Rebel
Mott the Hoople - Foxy Foxy

Have a pleasing weekend

[Mark]

Nigeyb wrote: "Vic Godard and Subway Sect"

I was stunned to learn, quite recently, that it was members of Subway Sect who went on to form JoBoxers.

And possibly even more stunned to learn, also quite recently, that it was members of X-Ray Spex who went on to form Classix Nouveaux.

[Nigeyb]

Yes indeed - it's a strange and wonderful world


Sean McLusky, ex Jo Boxers and Sect, is currently back playing with Subway Sect. Vic n the Sect are quite often on Marc Rileys BBC6 Music show. Vic is great value if you ever get the chance to hear him interviewed. I've met him a few times over the years and can confirm he's a diamond.

[Mark]

Apart from having a few albums, I’ll cop to not knowing very much at all about either Vic or the Sect, despite always having had the urge to dig a bit deeper. Maybe now’s the time to sift through the internet for some interviews and etcet.

Before moving to England and forming JoBoxers, Dig Wayne [then trading under the name Buzz Wayne] fronted a really good rockabilly band here in NYC, called Buzz & The Flyers. They were a lot more reverent and less "new wavey" than their cross-borough rivals, The Stray Cats. One bit of footage survives, filmed at the legendary Peppermint Lounge... a faithful cover of Little Pig by Dale Hawkins...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMTXL...

[Nigeyb]

Great vid Mark - and more great triv. I had no idea about Dig/Buzz's former incarnation

I really like the first two JoBoxers singles and their image. A shame that's all they really ever amounted to. Seemed like there might be more to come.

[Mark]

I liked JoBoxers very much at the time, and have recently been giving their stuff more listens -- apart from the dreaded regulation 1980s production, I think the material and the performances have mostly held up very nicely. And yeah, their image was great, even if I wasn’t able to clock the reference points at the time.

Looking back, from this distance, it seems like a failed effort to create a movement of sorts on the back of the earliest Dexys -- almost like doing with Northern Soul what 2Tone did with ska [or maybe that’s my total misconception, I don’t really know]. Remember these also-rans? At the time, I connected them with Dexys and JoBoxers...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KGtl...


And, of course, I absolutely loved The Bureau...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OopMb...


Which very nicely brings us up to date with this brand new short [15 enjoyable and engaging mins] documentary by Pete Williams - a bit of a guided tour through his superb new album. If you haven’t sat through this yet, you need to.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syuiJ...

[Nigeyb]

Shared love for JoBoxers - wonderful


The Bureau were indeed a splendid group

I've not see that Pete Williams vid - thanks for flagging it up Mark. I'm going to savour that.

[Mark]

Nigeyb wrote: "Great vid Mark - and more great triv. I had no idea about Dig/Buzz's former incarnation."

A bit of a delayed addition, I know, but you might dig knowing that the Buzz & The Flyers album [1981] was produced by Sylvain Sylvain.

[Nigeyb]

I do - and thanks

[Nigeyb]

A quick five for Friday for ya....


The Oscar Peterson Trio — Night Train
Low — Fly
Angelo De Augustine — Tide
Juliana Hatfield — Staying In
Richard Ashcroft — Rare Vibration

Have a great weekend Hamiltonians

[Mark]

Nigeyb wrote: "The Oscar Peterson Trio — Night Train"

Will have to check that one out, toot sweetly. I’ve been on a steady diet of Dexter Gordon this week, specifically two albums titled “Dexter Gordon Blows Hot & Cool” and “Go.” I’m slowly dipping my toes into jazz, and sifting through to sort out what I like.

[Nigeyb]

I hope you like it. I love it, but definitley the more commmercial end of the genre but, crucially, it's got a vibe that makes me feel good about the world, which works for me.

[Mark]

Nigeyb wrote: "I hope you like it. I love it, but definitley the more commmercial end of the genre but, crucially, it's got a vibe that makes me feel good about the world, which works for me."

I’m not ashamed to cop to being infinitely more drawn towards the more commercial side of jazz. I prefer my music to make sense, as opposed to the more avant garde be-bop stuff, which just strikes me as total wankery. Chet Baker’s perfectly fine, in my book, and I’ve grown completely obsessed with nearly everything by Jimmy Smith.

This footage is incredible...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gobKu...

[Nigeyb]

Oh yeah, Jimmy's the man.

[CQM]

Big Star-Way Out West
Because why wouldn't you listen to Big Star?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc5eH...

Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers-I'm Straight
Because this is a brilliant song disguised as a rambling dirge.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_exv...

Stephen Malkmus-Jenny and the Ess-Dog
Because who wears toe rings?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgPuX...

Sebadoh-The Freed Pig
Because it's deceptively jaunty.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um7kF...

Whiteout-No Time
Because I remember dancing to this with some excellent people in the Swan and Bottle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_EGe...

[Nigeyb]

Splendid selections CQM, as always


I trust you will have a most enjoyable weekend.

I'm off to see Idles tonight, for the second time in a few months. A most invigorating live experience.

Whilst I can't hope to match your tuneage, here's a quick five, off the cuff like...

1. Bay City Rollers - Shang-a-Lang
I've just started reading Mark's top tip Alan Longmuir's autobiog

2. Idles - Danny Nedelko
See above
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkF_G...
Pay heed to the lyrics in these troubled times...
https://genius.com/Idles-danny-nedelk...

3. The Fall — Fiery Jack
Stilling mourning MES

4. The Beat — A Good Day For Sunshine
The 2019 LP by Roger's incarnation of the Beat is another corker and another top tip from Mark

RIP RR - too young

5. The Mekons - Ghosts of American Astronauts
Off to see the Meeks next week, don't spose they'll play this one but you never know.....
https://youtu.be/1DMlxrGIi8U

[Mark]

Nigeyb wrote: "I've just started reading Mark's top tip Alan Longmuir's autobiog"

Very glad to hear it, enjoy!

[Nigeyb]

What ho Hamiltonian peoples


It's Friday and to celebrate here's five that are all box fresh 2019 vintage tip top tuneage and all groovy AF....

Peter Perrett — I Want Your Dreams
Fontaines D.C. — Big
Juliana Hatfield — Sugar
Giuda — Space Walk
Jenny Lewis — Rabbit Hole

Have yerselves a jolly weekend

[Mark]

Nigeyb wrote: "Peter Perrett — I Want Your Dreams ."

It’s a good’un, innit? Really looking forward to the album!

[Nigeyb]

It certainly is Mark. Right up there with his best work. Here's hoping the rest of the new album is as good.

[CQM]

Herman Dune - Crazy Blue
Warning there is some nude rollerskating in this video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPsMl...

The Clash - Stay Free
Not just because it's the Clash, it also mentions Streatham and the recently saved Crown & Sceptre. http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2019/02/in...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuYzs...

Husker Du - Books About UFOs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzetY...

John Cale - Big White Cloud
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YSL1...

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - Rubin and Cherise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oddNi...

Rock on you funky dog s%*$s!

[Nigeyb]

Muchos gracias CQM - some wonderful picks there. I love them all except Herman Dune who is a new name to me. It's flipping splendid innit? And what a vid. Are all his tunes that good?

Here's an off-the-cuff five in return...

Chain and the Gang - Certain Kinds of Trash
Subway Sect - Ambition
Nina Simone - Love Me or Leave Me
The Velvettes - Lonely, Lonely Girl Am I
Talking Heads - Uh-Oh, Love Comes To Town

Have a wonderful weekend Hamiltonian bredren and sistren

[CQM]

Nigeyb wrote: "Muchos gracias CQM - some wonderful picks there. I love them all except Herman Dune who is a new name to me. It's flipping splendid innit? And what a vid. Are all his tunes that good?

Here's an of..."

Herman Dune was new to me earlier this week too. Apparently it's a band not a he. I've only really listened to that one album so far but I'm loving everything on it.

[Nigeyb]

I'm gonna have to get me some of that Dune goodness. Thanks CQM. Impeccable taste as always


I see they have a new album coming out in May.

What a time to be alive

[Nigeyb]

It just got better. They have an umlaut.


Herman Düne

They've been around for quite some time too....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herman_...

[CQM]

Nigeyb wrote: "It just got better. They have an umlaut.


Herman Düne

They've been around for quite some time too....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herman_..."

On the case as always Nige, I'll be getting lazy if you keep this up.

[Mark]

That Herman Düne is brand new to me, as well, and very good, but the video is pretty shocking -- she should be wearing a protective helmet.

Meanwhile, my great discovery of the week has been Nyangostar. Stand down, Keith Moon...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPkz_...

[CQM]

Mark wrote: "That Herman Düne is brand new to me, as well, and very good, but the video is pretty shocking -- she should be wearing a protective helmet.

Meanwhile, my great discovery of the week has been Nyang..."

Superb.
I just looked him up and I quote "(he's) is a Japanese mascot that is a mix of a cat and an apple and plays heavy metal drums"...

[Mark]

But man cannot live on Nyangostar alone, at least not this particular man, so my listening week has also included a heaping helping of the late Maurice Frawley, one of Autralia’s finest ever.

Given Everything
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Deg8A...

Harness Down
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvft9...

[Mark]

CQM wrote: "Mark wrote: "I just looked him up and I quote "(he's) is a Japanese mascot that is a mix of a cat and an apple and plays heavy metal drums"...."

Sounds like Peter Criss out of Kiss, minus the apple half of the equation.

[CQM]

Mark wrote: "CQM wrote: "Mark wrote: "I just looked him up and I quote "(he's) is a Japanese mascot that is a mix of a cat and an apple and plays heavy metal drums"...."

Sounds like Peter Criss out of Kiss, mi..."

I feel he could only have been improved by being half apple.

[Nigeyb]

Mark wrote: "...the video is pretty shocking -- she should be wearing a protective helmet...."


Boom and indeed tish. You made me laugh. Again. Keep em coming.

Off to investigate the wonderfully named Nyangostar, and thence to Maurice Frawley

[Nigeyb]

A quick five for you, my Hamiltonian pals....


Dexys Midnight Runners - I Love You (Listen To This)
Leonard Cohen - First We Take Manhattan
The Jazz Butcher - Southern Mark Smith
The Wild Swans - Liquid Mercury
The Mekons - After The Rain

Have a wonderful weekend you lovely people

[Nigeyb]

Peter Perrett's Humanworld LP finally gets its release today. I will be giving it the once over this very day. The first three tracks that we've already heard are all excellent.

I've just read a four star review which makes me feel confident it will just as good as 2017's 'How The West Was Won'.

So, in honour of Mr P and his LP, here's a PP five for Friday...

The Only Ones - Lovers of Today
Peter Perrett - Heavenly Day
The Only Ones - The Beast
Peter Perrett - How The West Was Won
Peter Perrett - Woke Up Sticky

Have a wonderful weekend Hamiltonians

[Mark]

Yep, my copy of Humanworld turned up in last night’s post and, not surprisingly, it’s another superb effort on the part of our Peter. The lone disappointment, if you could call it that, is that 48 Crash is not a cover of the Quatro chestnut.

Too early to shout about favourite tracks, but any playlist missing Heavenly Day will be coming up very short indeed.

Really looking forward to spending the weekend with this one.

[Nigeyb]

Heavenly Day is already a firm favourite here at Nigeyb Towers

[CQM]

1. Turner Cody - Better Days
I'm really enjoying going through this chaps back catalogue at the moment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ-6V...

2. Vic Chesnutt - Until the Led
Always loved a bit of Vic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vca5Z...

3. Jackson C Frank - Blues Run the Game
I only discovered Jackson C. Frank a year or so ago and his story is heartbreaking... Great song this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4it9...

4. Chris Bell - I Am the Cosmos
Perfection in musical form.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VfJ8...

5. Doctor John - Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya
So long Night Tripper...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4J8V...

[Nigeyb]

Thanks CQM - magnificent choices, and I was already familiar with 3/5. Hurrah. Yes, RIP DJ

[Nigeyb]

Here's a quick five - shot from the hip....


Dave and Ansel Collins - Double Barrell
Ian Hunter - Once Bitten Twice Shy
Sweet - Blockbuster
Climax Blues Band - Couldn't Get It Right
Lieutenant Pigeon - Mould Old Dough

Have a most enjoyable weekend Hamiltonians

[Nigeyb]

PS - Anyone else excited about getting their lugholes round the new Bill Callahan LP?


Out today groovers....

Bill Callahan: Shepherd in a Sheepskin Vest

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Nigeyb wrote: "PS - Anyone else excited about getting their lugholes round the new Bill Callahan LP?


Out today groovers....

Bill Callahan: Shepherd in a Sheepskin Vest

"Yes, it's been a long time since HAVE FUN WITH GOD.

[Nigeyb]

It's Friiiiiiiiiday


Have some unapologetic uncomplicated pop music to remind you of simpler times

Blue Mink - Melting Pot
Shocking Blue - Send Me A Postcard
Stavely Makepeace - Slippery Rock 70's
White Plains - Julie Do Ya Love Me
The Osmonds - One Bad Apple

Have a lovely weekend Hamiltonians

[Nigeyb]

A Boris Johnson as PM inspired five this week pop pickers...


The Redskins - Bring It Down (This Insane Thing)
British Electric Foundation - (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang
The Clash - The Clampdown
The Style Council - Money Go Round
Billy Bragg - Waiting For The Great Leap Forward