LIST 61 - 29/07/11 (Indietracks Festival special, part two)

Hello there,

As promised, herewith part two of my preview of The Best Music Festival Of Them All (that's not up for discussion, incidentally :-) ), and also as promised I've put it up a few days before the usual Friday List day. Between the two lists, I think I've managed to find something for all bar about six of the performing acts - apologies to those concerned.

One or two new contenders for my favourite single of the year in this list, too, not least the splendid effort by Crystal Stilts. The rest isn't half bad, either. Really really. Enjoy!

J x


BERLIN BRIDES – Ballad for the Touch-Deprived (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYOIqjHUisc

MILKY WIMPSHAKE – Alice Nebulae (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0By-GJyFGfU

MODEL VILLAGE – 19 (live at Roadtrip Bar, Hoxton) (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P32KhxgM4Kw

SUBURBAN KIDS WITH BIBLICAL NAMES – Europa (2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvQ7OhClwwA

CRYSTAL STILTS – Shake The Shackles (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJoMTgANXPc

NEXT TIME PASSIONS – Painter Girl (1993)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFot_54Rqzo

THE SWEET NOTHINGS – Peace, Love and International Socialism(live at the Brixton Windmill, 07/05/11) (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9hBFEzpvDM

CHRIS T-T – We Are the King of England (2008)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ftk1Z4uQlY

WORLD OF FOX – Grumpy Man Blues (Shed session) (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIEIbORBsww

MATH AND PHYSICS CLUB – We’re So DIY (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_LMGTKhRfI

HOROWITZ – I Need A Blanket (2007)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4UPXbFbYu8

BAND Á PART – Una Persona Normal Con Gafas De Metal (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbmFurLSQsc

PERU – Drift On (1995)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwap4DCsMwY

VICTORIA AND JACOB – Blackbird (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qHWNQgyqmY&NR=1

POCKETBOOKS – Camera Angles (Ian and Emma live acoustic) (2011)
http://www.vimeo.com/24486478

THE GARLANDS – Open Arms (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtSlqQaCK2o

HAIKU SALUT – Piano Suite (live at The Maze, Nottingham) (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZtCCjCs8c4

ZIPPER – Lunes Por La Mañana (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMBcb3hcqEE

THE WHATEVERS – Rhapsody in Blue Jeans (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weTAQvk6uiU

ACE BUSHY STRIPTEASE – Michael Kightly is Pretty Rad (live) (2008)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBxm7cmzolk

TINY FIREFLIES – Don’t Wait Until I Fall Asleep (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpCmmPDa6Ok

JONNY – Candyfloss (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNcjy_R3_jE

HERMAN DUNE – Tell Me Something I Don’t Know (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY_wuw2u5lY

THE WENDY DARLINGS – Girls from Japan (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3-unX95S6o

LIST 60 - 22/07/11 (Indietracks Festival special, part one)

Hello again,

Pleased to report that the time of my favourite festival of them all, Indietracks, is once again nigh; and also that there appears to be enough material on video out there to push your way two That Music Lists dedicated to it, this week and next.

A little creative liberty has been required to find some Graeme Elston and Oxo Foxo for you, but hopefully not a diabolical one.

As usual, and heaven forfend it ever not be the case, going through the entire running order in the name of That Music List has helped polarise some of my decisions on whom to see. I don't think I'm going to have any less packed a weekend than usual among the trains, stages and very good friends deep in the heart of the East Midlands this time.

Although it'll say "Friday 29th" on it, I'll try to get part two of this special online a few days in advance for you - little point advocating going to Indietracks with a List when the thing is already in full cry!

J x



THE HIDDEN CAMERAS – I Believe in the Good of Life (2004)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6pwnRYcn1Y

JUST HANDSHAKES (WE’RE BRITISH) – Falling Over Our Fear (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxyL188kh2g

JEFFREY LEWIS – Williamsburg Will Oldham Horror (2008)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiizrUsC_hY

MOUSTACHE OF INSANITY – Dancing with Emma (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDX-qTXBG8A

SLIPSLIDE [Graeme Elston] – Waiting for the Call (2001)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxyX4aVo5TM

EX FACE PAINT [Oxo Foxo] – Ou Est Le Plage? (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrxkgEFJrB0

EDWYN COLLINS & THE DRUMS – In Your Eyes (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7skpdXLB4XQ

EDWYN COLLINS – If You Could Love Me (1995)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DXNol9GdNE

ANGUISH SANDWICH - Guangzhou Romance Musical Instruments Co (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsQ_zxEtcEk

THE PROCTORS – Wish MY Days Away (1994)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYc90-WjtGQ

DIGNAN PORCH – Like It Was Again (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6el9NiCLh8Q

AMOR DE DIAS – Bunhill Fields (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkfC45BS3Jg

GUATAFÁN – Cucurucho (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOhULf-vTog

FRANCES McKEE – Limbo (2006)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA_8hjpZP-o

THE HISTORY OF APPLE PIE – You’re So Cool (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_lcoWhgiu8

VERY TRULY YOURS – I’d Write You a Song (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d81nG_7bM6U

BUTCHER BOY – Girls Make Me Sick (2007)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZjYjL91zAw

PAPA TOPO – Oso Panda (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hleYkbSfjeg&NR=1

FRANKIE MACHINE – Gyproque (Plans & Apologies Remix) (2008)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qU4alTjsJU

A LITTLE ORCHESTRA – Chasing Sheep is Best Left to Shepherds (live at Jamm, Brixton) (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvxBurHmYaI

A FINE DAY FOR SAILING – Summer Blonde (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaPkPN3VGK8

LIST 59 - 15/07/11

Hello again,

I expect either the next one or two lists will have something to do with my highlight of the year, the forthcoming Indietracks festival, but before that eventuality here's another general mix of things for you.

Of course, Acid House Kings' perfect pop would find a happy home at that festival, but they don't appear to be among the customary contingent of bands from Scandinavia booked this time around. Nor was this song entered for Eurovision, either, which I think it would have walked. It's incalculably better than that dirge from Azerbaijan that emerged on top this year, anyway.

I digress. Lots of other stuff to draw to your attention this week; from the triumphant (ska-tinged?) return of Kitty Daisy and Lewis, to a double helping of the always-engaging Cornershop, to almost certainly far too much swearing, to an only recently unearthed McCarthy track, to the best thing Mark Ronson's ever had anything to do with, to the Rainbow theme in its entirety (just because)... etc. etc. General's the word.

Oh, and that's before even mentioning one of the most beautiful songs I've heard in years, despite missing it completely on release in 2009 and for all the intervening period until he played it live in my new home city last night. Step forward Mark Everett...

J x



KITTY, DAISY AND LEWIS – I’m So Sorry (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyKmukkJTVQ

HIDROGENESSE vs THE HIDDEN CAMERAS – He Falls to Me (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2wH-mec7z0

THE LOVELY EGGS – People Are Twats (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDM-kCQkarw

HYDROPLANE – New Monotonic FM (1997)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOEOr0ZsEUk

THE KNIFE with MT SIMS AND PLANNINGTOROCK – Seeds (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGdQKDmyg0k

ACID HOUSE KINGS – Would You Say Stop? (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN2oCtb5aKA

CORNERSHOP ft BUBBLEY KAUR – United Provinces of India (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-S_plBC1BQ

CORNERSHOP – Camp Orange (1995)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP_8Mqm9mjY

JESCA HOOP – City Bird (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5sAWvUZEd4

THE LIKE – He’s Not A Boy (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42p2nERiNFk

AVEY TARE – Lucky 1 (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wXX7vtZpMo

THOSE DANCING DAYS – Fuckarias (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYg40pJDF_A

McCARTHY – Who Will Rid Me Of These Turbulent Proles? (1990)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT1bzor0Xkw

SELEBRITIES – Can’t Make Up My Mind (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGO-R0i0gQ0

THE VATICAN CELLARS – The Same Crooked Worm (2010)
http://www.vimeo.com/20220835

GO-HOME PRODUCTIONS – Finally, Did You No Wrong (2008)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do3ZcYN7bVI

ANNA CALVI – Desire (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKVy0EVu2ZI

BLANCK MASS – Fuckers (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16LaOG7sJUI

EELS – The Look You Give That Guy (2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQwsiIlIfH8

TELLTALE – Rainbow Theme (1973)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJsaujSs7Fw

MJ HIBBETT & THE VALIDATORS – I’m Saying Yes (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn7j9sM_QXw

LIST 58 - 08/07/11

Hello again,

After last week's C86-themed return to action, here is the first mixed offering of 2011 on That Music List. After the year's tribulations to date, I have a pile of unplayed stuff to make even the late Mr Peel blush. I'm not going to be stuck for material for quite some time, I imagine!

The last two songs are ones that, if I hadn't exactly not anticipated adding any time soon, then I certainly hadn't anticipated adding as a memorial to their respective singers. Trisha Keenan and Gregory Isaacs both left us at the start of 2011, far too early in each case, and it was hard to boil down two diverse portfolios of work into one choice each.

J x



THE LOVELY EGGS – Don’t Look At Me (I Don’t Like It) (2011)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uuMy2ZN7A8

RUCKAZOID – Crush (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWLVTghK09E

DIE TÜREN - Drinnen ist wie draussen (2005)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxFSYMB_X3M

BEARSUIT – A Train Wreck (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhEgsur7VyU

MJ HIBBETT & THE VALIDATORS – The Gay Train (2006)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b-4shDxUlw

PANDA BEAR – You Can Count on Me (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SNJ7vMIfGU

THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART – Heart in Your Heartbreak (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewhQrteR9OQ

TOPO – Ba Ba Go Go (1983)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uct2FMRColk

PEACH KELLI POP – Do The Eggroll (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LhZOl3cBZA

WIRE – Two Minutes (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5WL_khq2AU

WIRE – Ahead (1987)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvRgC0pMIoc

ÜSTMAMÒ – Bank of F*ck Off (2000)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0DnMbXyalM

THE FELT TIPS – Boyfriend Devoted (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoboimN32Js

PIE ARE SQUARED – They Wobble in Anger (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1B43zNcoDo

FUJIYA & MIYAGI - Yoyo (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ozoio7Y6M4Q

KENICKIE – SK8BDN Song (1995)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOI-eOOdMfA

LCD SOUNDSYSTEM – Drunk Girls (2010)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xT6cdfP_cM

SHRAG – Heart Open Mouth Shut (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quUT4sUbFcc

BROADCAST – The Book Lovers (1996)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og7m71xuFbA

GREGORY ISAACS – Tune In (1978)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cnw1nAVTmKY

LIST 57 - 01/07/11 (25th anniversary of the C86 compilation album special)

Well......

A hiatus of exactly six months certainly wasn't the intention, but a second redundancy situation in 10 months and some health issues ensured that that is how long it became. No matter, all those issues have been finally resolved in the affirmative. So, shall we put a record on? :-)

The first That Music List of 2011 is one I've been saving up for a bit, and is a special List dedicated to C86, the seminal album released by New Musical Express back before it crippled itself under its own weight of - by turns - fickleness and cynicism.

It would have been too easy just to find a clip of every song on the original album, so instead a few alternative tracks from C86-featured artists appear. And some of those supersede the original compilation by quite some margin - the Pastels' pretty recent output gave me the perfect excuse to make them the "them and now" subject for this List (yep, all the old features of previous Lists are being maintained as far as possible...). There are a lot of other themed Lists in the offing in the next few weeks, but I think I'll throw in a few general mixes after this and on the run-up to Indietracks.

Thanks as always for your interest and support,

J x



HALF MAN HALF BISCUIT – I Hate Nerys Hughes (from the Heart) (1985)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfKj8Q_H0Co&p=A9DEDFBCD55F63C7

THE BODINES – Therese (1986)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePnJXu8rR9E

A WITNESS – Sharpened Sticks (1986)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewAZxyp867M

MIGHTY MIGHTY – Everybody Knows the Monkey (1986)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MweILgjR66E

BOGSHED – Run to the Temple (1986)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVlB0EUfsKs

PASTELS / TENNISCOATS – Two Sunsets (2009)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEoBjUgIyyo

PASTELS – Breaking Lines (1986)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cKmkeLIi_I

STUMP – Censorship Stripper (live on the Tube) (1986)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pcnmev28fHA

SHOP ASSISTANTS – I Don’t Want To Be Friends With You (1985)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU9fZkXHqns

AGE OF CHANCE – Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Noise? (1987)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__uXcuqgrFM

McCARTHY – Should The Bible Be Banned? (1988)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCc_lMcu4ls&p=731B43EF5AB43FA2

THE SERVANTS – Transparent (1986)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fc1PBWPHJMU&p=D10FF5972875D60A

THE WOLFHOUNDS – Rent Act (1989)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG9ysvLIHLI

THE MacKENZIES – Big Jim (There’s No Pubs in Heaven) (1986)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3CHmbxlCfc

THE SOUP DRAGONS – Whole Wide World (1986)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH7yf0ttsBc

THE CLOSE LOBSTERS – Let’s Make Some Plans (1987)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuWnpvO4AnU

BIG FLAME – Why Popstars Can’t Dance (1986)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1C1PKpzOHs&p=7B6EA355EF9E11B8

MIAOW – Sport Most Royal (1986)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZX76klCsyM&p=D10FF5972875D60A

THE SHRUBS – Another Age (1988)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XztJLQ7ALXg

THE MIGHTY LEMON DROPS – Hollow Inside (1988)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58d-7qmwsis

FUZZBOX – What’s The Point (1986)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jOmWjMa7M0

PRIMAL SCREAM – Don’t Fight It, Feel It (1991)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp-hQbj1juA

THE WEDDING PRESENT – This Boy Can Wait (A Little Longer!) (1985)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nAu7yRxPes&p=E08790F7A0B51DAF