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Helen The Melon
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Apr 22, 2021 07:13AM
Another recent interesting article/interview with Waiting For Another War - A History of The Sisters Of Mercy - Volume 1 - 1980-1985 author Trevor Ristow - https://louderthanwar.com/waiting-for...
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Helen The Melon wrote: "The Sisters of Mercy's three BBC radio Sessions are being released on vinyl for RSD, 17th July. Previously only a..."Also, The March Violets BBC radio Sessions are being released on vinyl for RSD, 17th July - https://recordstoreday.co.uk/releases...
The recent death of Jim Steinman doesn't appear to have been commented on anywhere on the forum, so here, have this classic - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q-RVJyN...
yeah, it was a really lucky break for the sisters of mercy...................when bonnie tyler rejected that one!
Tech XXIII wrote: "yeah, it was a really lucky break for the sisters of mercy...................when bonnie tyler rejected that one!"Love a bit of Bonnie (just a little bit tho).
She did have a goth phase but forgot to dye her hair black - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8d6WG-u...
😀
I saw Bonnie here about ten years ago. She was supporting Robin Gibb. She was okay.However, once you've seen this, there is no going back:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsgWU...
Don't know why, but Bonnie's Total Eclipse vid always reminds me of the vid for Charlotte Sometimes - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4KeII31...Just me?
New releases:-Love Or Madness by SEVIT - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_HsDZ1H...
All That Is True Dies by HALLOWS - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T_QEOaH...
Jet Stream by Strange Boutique - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nWCFHyV...
Dog Complex by VR SEX - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5hZEThc...
Sigh For An Angel by Immum Coeli - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uUGDqnp...
Some silliness:-Goth Hides Stack of The Cure’s “Pornography” in Woods
Middle-aged goth Richard Irwin stashed his collection of The Cure’s landmark fourth album “Pornography” in the woods behind his house yesterday to keep his family from finding the large amounts of vinyl, excited neighborhood teens report.
“Look, I have kids now, and I just don’t want to risk scarring them at such a young age. ‘Pornography’ is a serious album, and you don’t just jump from the Wiggles to the Cure without serious ramifications,” explained Irwin, who promised his wife he’d no longer bring such depraved material into the house. “So I went deep into a forest and found a perfect place to stuff this waterproof bag with all the various editions I own. And if I’m feeling randy, I’ll take this battery-powered turntable into the woods, bite my lip, and revel in miserable ecstasy while applying some light mascara.”
Reports indicate local horny teenagers found the salacious stash very quickly.
“Let’s just say that I found a very interesting pile of stuff the other day, if you know what I mean,” hinted local 7th grader Skyler Anderson, showing the first signs of an incoming thin mustache. “I’ve been turning a nice little profit by sharing it with my schoolmates who haven’t experienced anything this hardcore before. They never know what to do with themselves, especially once ‘The Hanging Garden’ starts. But if anyone asks, you didn’t hear about it from me. My mom would kill me.”
The Cure’s frontman Robert Smith weighed in, recommending care be taken to not expose it to children.
“‘Pornography’ should only be enjoyed by those mentally fit enough to withstand the titillating and supremely depressing subject matter contained within,” said Smith, who has started sharing stories of each track from the album on OnlyFans. “Maybe ease your children into it by playing ‘Friday I’m In Love’ in the car, or adding ‘Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me’ to their Spotify library. Before you know it, they’ll be addicted to ‘Pornography’ and maybe start a tribute band to perform ‘Pornography’ themselves.”
Irwin’s secret stash has reportedly grown significantly in the last day, adding Extreme’s “Pornograffiti,” Big Black’s “Songs About Fucking,” and Dave Matthews Band’s “Crash.”
https://thehardtimes.net/culture/reco...
Helen The Melon wrote: "... “Look, I have kids now, and I just don’t want to risk scarring them at such a young age. ‘Pornography’ is a serious album, and you don’t just jump from the Wiggles to the Cure without serious ramifications,” explained Irwin, who promised his wife he’d no longer bring such depraved material into the house. “So I went deep into a forest and found a perfect place to stuff this waterproof bag with all the various editions I own. And if I’m feeling randy, I’ll take this battery-powered turntable into the woods, bite my lip, and revel in miserable ecstasy while applying some light mascara.” ..."LOL!!! - I nearly choked with laughter on my Coffee while reading this, Helen! ;o>
😁Yeh, I thought it was amusing too, Suzy.
Btw. it's v quiet here on the spider front. Just one six legged little one lurking around my staircase that I see now & again. I think they're all still hibernating - we have had quite a bit of snow recently: it was white all over yesterday morning & this morning. And it's still dropping below freezing at night.
I came across Mitzi completely fascinated and very slowly creep-crawling behind a HUGE black hairy Spider purposely making it's way across the Landing a couple of weeks ago - until it suddenly turned around, decided to face her head on, and actually rear up at her! She immediately squealed and panicked and started speedily backing up while it came at her ... until she was backed right into a Corner and then started wailing at me to come and save her!
I had to throw one of her fleecy Bed Blankets over it just to keep it still while Mum rushed off downstairs to fetch a Glass for me to catch it up with - LOL!!! ;o>
Poor Mitz. At least she didn't try & play with it or eat it like cats do - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=19jaOSN...
Oops. Better have some musical accompaniment. Here, have The Mish's Spider And The Fly - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhcsysp...
It was more idle curiosity at first ... "Oooh? - what on Earth is that?!" Swiftly followed on by ... "OMG!!! - what the Hell is that?!! - HELP!!!"
;o> ... ;o> ... ;o>
New releases:-Gelaufen by Isla Ola - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=S6_95p5...
Prayer From Nowhere by Cold Cave - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7SEj1gW...
Endless Ending by The Cold Field - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=waqKoTi...
Extinction by Fixed Lens - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8sywLyT...
Lamourlamort by The Black Veils - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sbzL7LO...
I like the Music - kind-of an Erasure duet with the Pet Shop Boys! ;o>But the Song and the Singer? ... for me it's a Yuck!
I'm on somewhere around my 20th listen of this new Album now ;o> ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNVmV...
I can't manage to listen to the start or to several parts throughout ... 'Song of the Flea' ... without continuely being distracted into remembering the Theme Music to Inspector Gadget though?! - LOL!!! ;o>
Helen The Melon wrote: "Nooooooo. Just no! Poor Rosetta Stone :-(https://sweatboys.bandcamp.com/album/..."
I'm sure she's saying "I'm on a travel line"
suzysunshine7 wrote: "I'm on somewhere around my 20th listen of this new Album now ;o> ...I can't manage to listen to the start or t..."
Hi Suzy, I have been listening to that recently too. I haven't been getting any Insp Gadget vibes from it though! Here's what I said over on the other thread: -
"New album of 10 original songs + 10 cover versions. The original songs are their usual gentle loveliness but I don't care much for the cover versions. Definitely an album of two halves :-( "
Also, your YouTube link doesn't seem to be for the full album? It's here on B'camp - https://deinelakaien.bandcamp.com/alb...
Thanks for the Link, Helen ... xI hadn't noticed it wasn't the full Album so I'll check out Bandcamp.
Maybe it's just me? - or just me at the moment? - but it seems to be ever-so-slightly lacking in a little something extra for me ... which is why I've kept listening to it to see if I can work out why it doesn't quite go all the way and hit the right spot inside this time around?
So it's only just me then who keeps getting bizarrely distracted into ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcF2L... ... on Song of the Flea? ... HA HA HA HA HA!!!
It's funny because I've barely ever watched 'Inspector Gadget' and so I don't know why on Earth my Mind keeps on with insisting on taking me there - LOL!!! ;o>
suzysunshine7 wrote: "Maybe it's just me? - or just me at the moment? - but it seems to be ever-so-slightly lacking in a little something extra for me ... which is why I've kept listening to it to see if I can work out why it doesn't quite go all the way and hit the right spot inside this time around?"I don't think it's just you. I found it enjoyable enough & gently lovely but kind of average at the same time. I could have done without the second half of the album altogether - the cover versions.
suzysunshine7 wrote: "So it's only just me then who keeps getting bizarrely distracted into ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcF2L... ... on Song of the Flea? ... .."
Yes, this time it's definitely just you!!
Edit: Damnit. Just listened to the start of Song of the Flea again & now I can hear it. Sorry Suzy, you were right. Insp Gadget until Alexander starts singing.
What a relief! - I thought I was losing my Mind?! ... again! - LOL!!! ;o>
Coincidentally, I was watching this the other day: Robert Smith on Juke Box Jury 1990 - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SGh4tID...And was reminded of one of the questions on the old Doktor Avalanche problem page/Agony Uncle thingy:-
Q: "Dear Doktor,
My lifestyle statement requires me to wear a large and untidy cat on my head at all times.
A: We've noticed that too, Bob."
Edit: It also suggests that if you want further help you shouldn't bother contacting him but should "put your problems, questions and career advice in a really long email and send it to Mozzer" and helpfully provides the email address: mozzer@brickiewithaquiff.co.uk
New releases:-Brave New World by Clan Of Xymox - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hIrABWA...
Silvery Track by Hapax - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AhS8jfA...
Disorder by Terminal Serious - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RgSwskl...
War Of The Religions by Orange Sector ft. Armageddon Dildos - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3YUukKc...
The Knife by Adrenochrome - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HiojaPh...
How remiss of me, I missed the fact that it was World Goth Day yesterday. Sorry, I was too busy listening to other stuff - Spear of Destiny, Cosmic Baby & The Stone Roses - not a Goth in sight.I don't think we've had this video before?
"Walk Away" - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxucr5T...
I've always thought this vid definitely needed more fog, more blue lighting & more bouffant hair. ;-)
You didn't wear black, Helen?! ... and sit ... and sigh ... and stare into space at nothing at all for several hours in celebration of World Goth Day?!! ;oO
suzysunshine7 wrote: "You didn't wear black, Helen?! ... and sit ... and sigh ... and stare into space at nothing at all for several hours in celebration of World Goth Day?!! ;oO"No! The only blackness I was wearing yesterday was black mascara. Oh, and a Musto black waxed biker jacket when I went out in the rain.
I think that going out in the Rain must surely count for something on a scale of celebrating all things Goth ;o>Have you thought about investing in some Goth Wellies for our ongoing dismal Spring time? ;o> ...
... https://www.amazon.co.uk/TOSH-Welling...
suzysunshine7 wrote: "Have you thought about investing in some Goth Wellies for our ongoing dismal Spring..."Sorry Suzy but those are hideous. I loathe wellies with a passion and don't own a pair.
Edit: Sorry if that sounded a bit rude & abrupt. It wasn't meant to be.
Foe - you might like this new song? I'm getting distinct D Mode vibes from it:-Find Your Love by Diesein - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n6C7rc7...
Helen The Melon wrote: "suzysunshine7 wrote: "Have you thought about investing in some Goth Wellies for our ongoing dismal Spring..."Sorry Suzy but those are hideous. I loathe wellies with a passion and don't own a pair..."
I know - I don't like them either - LOL!!! ;o>
You won't ever catch me wearing anything with ghoulish Skulls on - although I did used to greatly enjoy making lots of Halloween Biscuits every year with some of my favourite Brand of Cutter Moulds ...
Helen The Melon wrote: "Foe - you might like this new song? I'm getting distinct D Mode vibes from it:-Find Your Love by Diesein - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n6C7rc7..."
WoW?! ... VERY distinct Depeche Mode vibes indeed! ;o>
I dunno about Nick? ... but I like it ;o>
Helen The Melon wrote: "Foe - you might like this new song? I'm getting distinct D Mode vibes from it:-Find Your Love by Diesein - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n6C7rc7..."
Hi Helen, yes I do get Depeche Mode vibes from it but found it a bit slow and ploddy. On a downer at the moment so probably not in the right frame of mind to listen to new stuff.
Awww Nick ... I hope it lifts soon ... x x x
TheFoe wrote: "Hi Helen, yes I do get Depeche Mode vibes from it but found it a bit slow and ploddy. On a downer at the moment so probably not in the right frame of mind to listen to new stuff."That's ok, nevermind. Ditto what Suzy said (& a hug).
Thanks Suzy/Helen, really appreciate that.
We really need to drag a HUGE Sofa in here - so that we can all sit together and binge on our favourite Junk Foods on any 'orrible days that are getting us down ... x ;o>
Let's see if we can lure Sera back with some sexy(?) Rosetta Stone chat. Sera, did you get an email notification saying that "Adrenaline" is being reissued on coloured vinyl with "deluxe gatefold jacket with rare photos"? Looks like it's a green/gold LP. I can only find it for sale on American sites & on Bandcamp at the mo - with exorbitant shipping costs from USA. Release date is being given as July 16th.
https://rosettastoneuk.bandcamp.com/a...
Shadow - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kCtGIWE...
Had this shoe gaze/dream pop song lined up for the Cream of 2021 until I discovered it was released last year. :-(White Flowers - Night Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezqEi...
People have compared them lazily to the Cocteau Twins, I reckon they sound more like Curve.
TheFoe wrote: "Had this shoe gaze/dream pop song lined up for the Cream of 2021 until I discovered it was released last year. :-(White Flowers - Night Drive..."
You will not be surprised to hear that I'm not too keen on the vocals. I do like the music though.
Same goes for the new single, "No Sense", from Blankenberge (Russian shoegaze/dream pop) - lovely shimmery music, vocals a bit wafty :-(
No Sense - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LB29vky...
I'll probably still listen to their new album when it comes out - no date as yet.
Guess it was a stretch that you might have liked the vocals. ;-) 'No Sense' was good though.
Ethereal darkwavers Lycia have a new mini-album/EP out: Casa Luna.Digital - https://lycia.bandcamp.com/album/casa...
Vinyl & CD - https://avantgardemusic.bandcamp.com/...
Except - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_2qKjmb...
V recent podcast interview with Wayne Hussey - https://post-punk.com/post-punk-podca...https://anchor.fm/postpunk/episodes/P...
Nooooooo :-(One to avoid. New compilation out now: a metal tribute to The Sisters of Mercy, "Black Waves of Adrenochrome" - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sisters-Merc...
I think most of the tracks are old? Certainly the Paradise Lost, Daeonia, In Extremo, Maryslim, Kreator, Dreadful Shadows, Kara Cephe & Cradle Of Filth are. Can't be bothered checking the others.
Here, have the Cookie Monster doing "Floorshow" - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uQif7LJ...
Made me laugh, anyway. It's soooo bad.
Helen The Melon wrote: "Nooooooo :-(One to avoid. New compilation out now: a metal tribute to The Sisters of Mercy, "Black Waves of Adrenochrome" - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sisters-Merc......"
Oh Christ, just no! Coincidently enough it was my Bro's birthday t'other day, and I recorded him the Sisters Of Mercy 'Some Girls Wander By Mistake' cd, which he's never heard before, he's a SOM fan. What a great cd it is, excited for him!
TheFoe wrote: "Oh Christ, just no!"And terrifyingly there are plenty more of these monsters out there. Eg:-
A Mercyful Tribute To The Sisters - https://www.discogs.com/Various-A-Mer...
First And Last And Forever - https://www.discogs.com/Various-A-Tri...
Monochrome: A Tribute To The Sisters Of Mercy - https://www.discogs.com/Various-Monoc...
Thank You! A Tribute To The Sisters Of Mercy - https://www.discogs.com/Various-Thank...
The Violent Hour - https://www.discogs.com/Various-The-V...
Music Inspired By Sisters Of Mercy - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Music-Inspir...
which is actually a mix of dodgy covers (only 6 of 'em) and original material from Rosetta (good), The Wake (good), Big Elec Cat (mediocre) & 69 Eyes (bad).
Urgh. I feel unclean now after looking at all of those. V sad that there are more tribute albums than there are actual original Sisters albums :-(
"Coincidently enough it was my Bro's birthday t'other day, and I recorded him the Sisters Of Mercy 'Some Girls Wander By Mistake' cd, which he's never heard before, he's a SOM fan. What a great cd it is, excited for him!"
What a great cd indeed. Splendid! I hope he loves it too. Can't believe he's not heard it before, how remiss of him.
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