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Sunday, 17 June 2012

TRACKS OF THE WEEK - 17/06/12 - Metric, Beach Boys, Kasabian, Black Lips

FOUR TRACKS THAT WERE THE 'DADDY' FOR US THIS WEEK!!

Flycasual:-
Metric - 'Youth Without Youth' (2012)

'Rock and Roll-ah, rock and roll', I'm ever so slightly uncomfortable with the fact that this track reminds me of Gary Glitter and his hair but it's the first thing I thought of. No issue though, it's a wholesome slice of Electro Pop goodness with the Glam Rock tinged fuzzy guitar riff and stomping beat certainly grabbing my attention this week. It also kind of reminds me a bit of Ladytron or Goldfrapp with guitars. Anyway, 'Youth Without Youth' is taken from the Canadian band's new album Synthetica which is out now.

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Shell Hunter:-
Kasabian - 'Switchblade Smiles' (2011)

This latest album from Kasabian has been a slow burner for me and although the singles have been catchy, I think that was half the problem. I felt they lacked the hard edge and rawness their previous albums delivered. That was until I heard this track again. The start is superb with masses of deep bass and a guitar riff you can't escape from. On first hearing I thought it sounded like Hot Chip meets the Beastie Boys' Sabotage...a winning combo! It was the first song they premiered for the album Velociraptor! last year and finally it is getting a lot more airplay possibly in preparation for a rerelease. I hope so! If anyone is at the Radio one Hackney Weekend on the 23rd June, it'll be worth catching Kasabian there!

Old Pa's Corner :-
Beach Boys - Isn't it Time(2012)

Well it's here! the new Beach Boys album 'That's why God made the radio' and its pretty good too. This track 'Isn't it time' is my instant favourite, it is vintage Beach Boys, all the harmonies are there, all the sunshine. I have to say, I was a bit dubious when I heard they were recording a new album together, including his Highness Brian Wilson, but I am more than pleasantly surprised with what I have heard so far. Can't wait to give this album a through road test. As the track says 'The good times don't have to end' well definitely not when we have the Beach Boys. Doobi! doobi! dum!

Good Vibrations!

Sfw:-
Black Lips - Modern Art

It's been a difficult month (musically) for me as I haven't had the time to discover much music. However, this track by Black Lips has managed to trickle through from my "new music playlist". Black lips are a Alternative/Punk band from Atlanta, Georgia and this track features on their album Arabia Mountain. Their brash, surf-punk feel made me think of Skateboarding video soundtracks from the 1990's and has made just want to dust off the board and get radical. Download it through the link below or from RCRDlbl.

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Tuesday, 8 November 2011

WEDNESDAY CLUB - BEACH BOYS - Good Vibrations(Smile Sessions Highlights)

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MIDWEEK CRISIS, why the long face, come to WEDNESDAY CLUB we've got the Beach Boys and they are going to make you grin from ear to ear.

God Only Knows a Genius

BEACH BOYS - Good Vibrations(Smile Sessions Highlights)

I feel as if I have to do this post as I believe it is that 'significant' in the 'World of popular Music'.

What could have been, if Hendrix didn't die. If Curtis didn't die, if Cobain didn't die, if Holly didn't die. If I/you, had not taken that different turn. It does not really matter, this is the way it has turned out. It is nothing we can change now. But it is great to contemplate what may have happened.

With Brian Wilson, who had just been the Genius behind, arguably one of the greatest albums of all time. How could you follow up Pet Sounds? How do you follow up Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited, with Blonde on Blonde of course, How do you follow up the Beatle's Revolver, with Sergeant Pepper of course. How do you follow up Bowie's Ziggy Stardust, with Aladdin Sane of course. That kind of expectation, I believe, was more than Brian could deliver. The tragedy is the whole 'thing' was too much for him and he had a complete break down before 'that' follow up was delivered (the competition then, was so fierce, Beatles, Dylan, Stones). He disappeared from the scene for a long, long time (the reasons are well documented). It was as if he had gone for ever. What could have been ?.

Essential!

We knew there was a follow up album there, but why was it never released? The Rumours were there for 40 years (there were of course boots around).

When I heard Brian was releasing an album in 1988, I was so excited, but was ready for the fall. You can't come back after all that time. (They never come back). When I heard the first song, it blew me away (Love and Mercy). This was Brian Wilson, this was Brian Wilson the Genius I remember. The album although good, did not reach these heights. It was no Pet Sounds.

I saw Brian in concert a few years back with Shellhunter and I will honestly say it is in my top 5 concerts of all time, I will write a post about the experience one day.

The fuss is all about the follow up album to Pet Sounds, 'Smile' it never happened, but now, with these two new 'session' releases (Double CD) and (4CD Set) this is as near as damn it as we will ever get to that long anticipated 'Smile' Album.

My opinion, (for what it's worth) there are some 'brilliant moments, up there with Pet Sounds', but alas! it is no 'Pet Sounds'. sorry!. Maybe things should be left as they are, maybe that's the way it's meant to be. Maybe!

Nevertheless, we all know the magnificent 'Good Vibrations' (is it one of the Best top 10 singles of all time?) this is part of the 'Smile' sessions, enjoy, this it is fabulous, a great piece of History. 'Wear ear Phones!'

Oh! finally the first time I heard it, I was crossing the new Fourth Road Bridge for the first time in 1966. Just thought I'd tell you that!.

Check out Brian Wilson Live at the Roxy Theatre........it's a good one!