Posted on July 21, 2008, 2:27 pm

Give us your reactions or I'll play something by Timmy Mallet!!

Posted on July 22, 2008, 10:12 am

Stunning. They have returned to the guitar witha vengance.

When I first heard them a few years ago I took a while to get used Del Alien's voice and his phrasing. Now I regard him as one of the real original vocalists. In case you're interested, I think he really does hate the world as much as he says.

But they are a lot of fun at Christmas, by the way. They sent me a card that had the two of them in Christmas hats and scrawled on the front were the words "Please kill us". Made me laugh.

Posted on July 22, 2008, 10:13 am
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There's some interesting rhythmic things created by the atmospheric keyboards but harmonically it could be more diverse, a touch of Einstürzende Neubauten/Blixa Bargeld or early Cure, would be good for that. The pace could do with some work too, atmosphere and frenetic energy only work in careful juxtaposition. I don't like the non-consensual/mysogyny suggested in the chorus, something that Cave is very educated in. Wish I'd been at Latitude for the "Grinderman" set.

Posted on July 22, 2008, 10:29 am
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It's uncomfortable listening, but it's certainly music that grabs your attention. Nice to hear from you coolnoise - don't be a stranger to the forum and try to make the launch gig on the 24th if you can.

Posted on September 1, 2008, 12:12 pm

like that one!