AppyDAZE Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) I don't know how it came about, but I heard about this debut album (1979) from a short-lived American band named New England. If you like guitar-based, rock / pop music, it is an absolute must hear. A brilliant record from start to finish, that again shows there isn't any justice in the music biz. Let's have some of yours! Open to all genres. Edited October 20, 2021 by AppyDAZE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 These days, I buy as much old "new-to-me" music as latest releases. Three that have recently impressed have been: Hafdis Huld - Synchronised Swimmers (2010). Indie pop from easy-on-the-eye Icelandic chanteuse. For lovers of Sarah Cracknell et al. Patrick Fitzgerald - Safety Pin Stuck In My Heart: The best of (1994). I was aware of Mr Fitzgerald, but his rep as a 'punk troubadour' had put me off. It shouldn't had. His work is diverse and very thoughtful for the late 70s. Sad Lovers & Giants - Epic Garden Music (1982). How did I live through post-punk and somehow miss this corker of an album?! And why weren't SL&G huge? Probably the silly name, didn't help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 Not an album but a song. I went to see Nick Cave and Warren Ellis last month and they did a cover version of Cosmic Dancer by T-Rex. I can't believe that it's taken me 50 years to hear the original. Both versions are excellent, and the best thing I can say about it is that it sounds like a Nick Cave original. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted October 20, 2021 Report Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, AppyDAZE said: I don't know how it came about, but I heard about this debut album (1979) from a short-lived American band named New England. If you like guitar-based, rock / pop music, it is an absolute must hear. A brilliant record from start to finish, that again shows there isn't any justice in the music biz. Let's have some of yours! Open to all genres. Saw Quo at the Colston back circa 1974/75. They were backed by a band called Montrose who were absolutely great. Edited October 20, 2021 by BigTone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 On 20/10/2021 at 17:03, Port Said Red said: Not an album but a song. I went to see Nick Cave and Warren Ellis last month and they did a cover version of Cosmic Dancer by T-Rex. I can't believe that it's taken me 50 years to hear the original. Both versions are excellent, and the best thing I can say about it is that it sounds like a Nick Cave original. Electric Warrior, a great LP if you like T-Rex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted October 29, 2021 Report Share Posted October 29, 2021 On 20/10/2021 at 17:10, BigTone said: Saw Quo at the Colston back circa 1974/75. They were backed by a band called Montrose who were absolutely great. Wow, I'd forgotten this one, first heard it circa 72 on the John Peel late night show . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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