noel, this is completely unacceptable:
“It’s with some sadness and great relief to tell you that I quit Oasis tonight. People will write and say what they like, but I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer. Apologies to all the people who bought tickets for the shows in Paris, Konstanz and Milan.”
noel, we know our kid can be a fookin’ wanker. we know. but, for real, ya fookin’ geezer, DO NOT BLOW IT!
speaking of ian brown, let’s talk some classic madchester. last i heard anything as close as the new Ruling Class, it was early oasis. not definitely maybe oasis, but EARLY oasis.. fade-in and all. Non-manc’s, The Ruling Class give a clear proper nod to the founding fathers with “Marian Shrine”, just released as a double A-side with “Sleeping Beauty”
The Ruling Class- “Marian Shrine”
The Stone Roses – “Shoot You Down”
Rating: 8
b3sci MIXTAPES: Manchester
we’re mad fer it.
01. New Order – “Let’s Go (Nothing For Me)”
02. Happy Mondays – “Tart Tart”
03. The Fall – “Kicker Conspiracy”
04. A Certain Ratio – “Do the Du”
05. Elbow – “Grounds for Divorce”
06. The Hollies – “Just One Look”
07. The Chemical Brothers – “Star Guitar”
08. Oasis – “My Big Mouth”
09. Magazine – “Recoil”
10. Doves – “Black and White Town”
11. James – “Laid”
12. The Smiths – “Still Ill”
13. The Stone Roses – “Made of Stone”
14. Buzzcocks – “Oh Shit!”
15. Cherry Ghost – “Mountain Bird”
16. The Bee Gees – “To Love Somebody”
17. Inspiral Carpets – “Keep the Circle Around”
18. Joy Division – “Shadowplay”
time to get some of that sweet sweet cash money. the weeks winning numbers..
49, 13, 27, 18, 21, 3
a song like “Ramblin’ Home” shows a glimmer of hope that Alberta Cross could be bound for great things… and word is that their first full-length is due sometime this month, so we’ll see.. their 2007 EP The Thief & The Heartbreaker was re-issued after selling out, and they have been on the road since. per Noel Gallagher’s personal request, they supported Oasis’ UK dates in ’08, performed at this year’s Coachella and Bonnaroo festivals, and are heading back across the pond for a string of live dates and festivals including Glastonbury and Hard Rock Calling with Neil Young… before they head back to the states for Lollapalooza and ACL. busy busy bees
Rating: 9
I laughed the other day, reminded of an altercation i had with one of my roommates years back.. he had tried to make the case that every oasis song WAS in fact a Beatles song. intrigued, i bet him he was wrong. i played him a few oasis songs and asked which Beatles tunes they were?? he had no idea, but wouldn’t budge… a brawl soon followed. hit up “headshrinker” and my bet still stands… $100 to anybody who can unlock the Beatles song within
Kasabian – Fire (radio edit)
Kasabian – Vlad The Impaler
Gorillaz producer Dan The Automator earns his briefcases of $$$ on Kasabians 3rd album The West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum due June 8. Their single “Fire”, a proper rock and roll anthem, and “Vlad The Impaler” hint towards a killer record
Kasabian have a string of live dates in the UK early summer with Oasis and emerging act The Enemy. They should come to the states… orrr better I should go to the UK. fuck why don’t we all go to the UK?
rating: 8.5
The Doves four album career has been a solid one that not many bands can boast… especially bands from the last 10 years. Droning melodic pleasure, this trio’s sonic atmosphere is comprised of a distinctive and soulful rock and roll that tugs at your ears the way your favorite food tugs at your taste buds.
The Williams brothers, Jez and Andy, Jimi Goodwin, and their unofficial fourth member keyboardist Martin Rebelski, induced a packed house at the Wiltern Theater this past Friday in LA. They kicked off their set with the steady crescendo of their single “Jetstream”, hinting their set may be heavy with songs off their new ‘return to their roots’esque’ release Kingdom Of Rust. Luckily it was, and favorites included the albums title track and single potential rocker “Winter Hill”.
Other highlights… “Catch the Sun” still sounded as good as the first day I heard it and they nailed “The Outsiders” and “Snowden” with particularly spot on vocals. In between jokes about sexy “slap bass” and our beloved James Brown, Doves delivered their set in fine tune.
The critically acclaimed trio has scored 2 #1 albums in the UK with The Last Broadcast and Some Cities, and their new release Kingdom Of Rust has reached number 2. They’ve shared bills with the likes of New Order, Travis, Muse, Roger Daltry, Suede, Low, Oasis, Elbow, The Strokes, Coldplay and U2. Still with this track record, in the US Doves find themselves in the same unfortunate rut of limited commercial success that befalls so many great British bands. It’s not their fault though, it’s no secret that the States are the bermuda triangle of British rock and roll. Freak phenomena aside music enthusiasts everywhere will continue to optimistically anticipate whatever the consistantly great Doves have to offer..
Doves – The Last Broadcast
Doves – The Man Who Told Everything
Hmmm… LOVE oasis and the gallaghers, but this? As Liam puts it..
“I’m not gonna be putting anything out, unless I’d wear it..”
Naturally with ones own clothing line, we hope so. i am curious, stay tuned…
