Not really a proper post. Just wanted to push that Inspector Tapehead album cover a little further down the page. You can click on the photos of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and Cambodian Space Project covers to reach give them a bit of a go.
Can't believe a week has passed since I arrived at EOTR. This time last week I was probably experiencing the thrills of Californian heavy blues duo Deap Vally (think I previously mis-spelt their name - apologies go out to DV). They warned the audience it was going to be loud (unusual) and it was. The warm-up night audience generously lapped it up and unlike Dinosaur Jr who were similarly loud/heavy on the final night (more later) there wasn't a melody in sight. That's no good for me in 2013. In truth it never has been. As I said last week there 5 bands on the night all from the Communion record label/promotions roster including soon to be Boro faves Catfish and the Bottlemen . The singer, Van McCann (I'm not buying that's real) is a genuine hoot and a half as well so Teesside people join me at The Westgarth on 8 October. Overall I counted up that I saw 50 bands/artists over the 4 days and much of it very good or better ...
Must list to 'The Chocolate Drops'. Thanks for bringing them to my attention. I notice that the album is released by NONESUCH, which is never a bad thing. I like this idea that labels can, once again, be an indication of the general genre of music that might expect.
ReplyDeleteNot really sure how I came across it Rich. Never heard of NONESUCH before. Will have to have a look. Cheers
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ReplyDeleteHi Geoff have a listen to a tune called pumped up kicks - foster the people. Its different from the tunes i usually listen to and i found it refreshing.
ReplyDeleteHave a listen on youtube and tell us what you think mate.
Take Care.