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Arcade Fire : The Suburbs : Album Review
Aug 11th
In one word simply ‘Wow’! The Arcade Fire come back with their third stunning full length release in a row.
Following on from 2005s Funeral and 2007s Neon Bible, the Fire have decided to follow the path of further development and sonic progression rather than churning out the same old sounds and cashing in.
Not that it’s a totally new sound mind. It’s still distinctly Win Butler, Régine Chassagne and co.
But the soundscapes of The Suburbs is a mix of the old and the new, part Funeral, part Neon Bible blended with bits of New Order, Depeche Mode and an added splash More >
The coolest band in the world, Ever!…
Jul 29th
Who are the coolest bands of all time? Its a tough call and one that greatly depends on your point of view with regards to the word cool!
Narrowing down this list to just 5 acts was incredibly hard. Many many acts were considered and many many hours were spent deliberating, just who has what Bruce Forsyth calls ‘It’!
Finally after a heavy session the list was complete, and lo it came to pass that the Frackin Cool shortlist of coolest bands of all time is…
• The Velvet Underground • The Ramones • Joy Division • Massive Attack • Nick Cave and More >
Mercury Prize Nominees announced
Jul 21st
The Mercury Music Prize nominees for 2010 were announced yesterday evening (20th July), once again leaving the average man scratching his head in puzzlement.
Dizzy Rascal, Paul Weller and Corrine Bailey Rae are the biggest names along with post brit-pop indie rock veterans I Am Kloot, whilst Mumford and Sons get a nod with their very first release.
The £20,000 prize is voted for by a mixture of music industry bods and critics and now has a history of choosing the unexpected. Fun in the mid-ninties With Roni Size/Represent and Gomez but now it seems like one big cliche. Shock tactics only More >
Liam’s Beady Eye and big mouth
Jul 19th
Oh Liam, you and you big mouth. Just when you think Mr Gallagher has vanished from your vile-ometer, up he pops again with another spurious spout about his favourite subject, himself.
“It’ll be bigger. I’ve got no doubt about the music, no doubt about me. “I’ve never sounded better. It’s proper rock ‘n’ roll. Oasis was a pop band compared to what we’re doing.”
Liam speaking to the NME about his new band ‘Beady Eye’
How many times have we heard this rubbish now. Every time Oasis released a new album it was supposed to be massive! The best thing they’ve ever done! More >
U2 reschedule USA tour, Glastonbury to follow?
Jul 14th
Irish rock band U2 have today announced the dates for the rescheduled US leg of their 360 tour.
The 3rd leg of the record breaking tour was due to hit America this summer but was canceled at the last minute due to lead singer Bono needing an operation on his back. Disappointingly for fans though is the near year long wait they will now have to endure as the new dates do not start until 2011, kicking off in Denver on May 21st.
U2’s manager Paul McGuinness thanked fans on the U2 website for their ongoing support, “We’re delighted the dates are More >
Arcade Fire return
Jul 11th
The arcade Fire are warmly welcomed back in August with a new album ‘The Suburbs’ out on all formats from the 2nd in the UK and the 3rd in the US. The first single release, a double A side containing ‘The Suburbs’ and ‘Month of May’ can be heard on radios across the world right now.
I haven’t been this excited about a bands comeback single since Blur’s ‘Fool’s Day’ (all of 12 weeks ago). While that tune was yet another move forward from the Britpop survivalists, this track is far more immediate and very obviously Arcade Fire from word go. More >
Glastonbury 40th Anniversary » Review
Jul 7th
Either I’m starting to show my age or was Glastonbury 2010 was a massive let down. Even more dissapointing on its 40th birthday.
Yes I know its not all about the main stages and yes I know the real gems are to be found at the smaller far out stages but please! DIZZY Rascal, The Scissor Sisters and Shakera should not be anywhere near our premier summer festival. T4 on the Beach Yes! Glastonbury No!
It was like some middle aged dad trying to prove he’s down with the kids instead of embracing what he knows and loves best.
What happened to the More >
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