TheCunningStunt

Fun band, their lyrics are just rhyming about nothing really, nonsense about getting your shades and water pistol and stealing the sun, but despite them being simple they're decent lyrics.

They asked me why I looked like a lobster, I blamed it on my ex who went to uni and I lost 'er. - love that line.

I bet it's a good album to drive to.

Paul Weller loves them, apparently their next album will be more politicised.

DeadShotKeen

Well, imitation is the best form of flattery. He probably loves The Enemy too. Both 2nd-rate versions of The Jam, who themselves were never even that good.

Paul Weller's taste in music is about as reliable as yer grandad's, I would say.

Urban Hat€monger ?

So true, Saying Paul Weller likes them makes them about as credible as Ocean Colour Scene.

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Nine Black Poppies

First (full) album being played on my new stereo.

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DeadShotKeen

Great LP, sorely underrated band. 'Shapes' in particular is brilliant.

duga

What? I haven't worn this album out long ago?

Well, I have...but I got my hands on a 2 disc remastered edition and I just had to hear it. First disc is Loveless remastered with the original analogue tapes and some digital audio tapes thrown in for good measure. Second disc is Loveless remastered with nothing but the pure true original analogue tapes.

What do I think so far? Well, if you don't have spectacular speakers/headphones don't expect a stunning revelation as far as the album goes. This is shoegaze, after all, and is by its very nature muddled and fuzzed out. But if you have the tools, it is worth a checking out. Each instrument is more distinct while still remaining true to the original release. A real plus for me is the vocals...while still atmospheric and still very much a part of the background, you can actually pick them out if you like. This was just my impression of the first disc...haven't heard the second yet.

I'm pleased.

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Nine Black Poppies

Have you heard this?



It's a cover of that entire album that--while not what the original is, of course--is still one of the better tribute records I've heard. They keep a lot of the spirit of the tracks while still making them their own. The take on "Touched" is especially neat.

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DeadShotKeen

Four Tet 'There Is Love In You'

Early returns are really good, especially the first half. Nothing new for him in terms of style/feel but no fall off in quality.

sidewinder

Hmm, I actually like the second half a lot more than the first. To me it's a really slow start...I don't dig the opener, and the second song is really long and annoying to me, I just want it to be over. It gets better after that for me.

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anticipation

absolutely wonderful, maybe expect a review after more spins.