Eels – P.S. You Rock My World
August 10, 2011 § Leave a comment
Stan says: #Wednesday #Londonriots. After a quieter night in North East London and pondering our possible need for a pedal steel player, I found myself reaching for this following an unusually long listening hiatus. Still makes a strong case for the best song that E has written and a perfect Wednesday morning pick me up …
World Party – Kingdom Come
August 8, 2011 § Leave a comment
Stan Says: #Monday. Weekends staggery/pub crawl in the Cotswolds complete. First involuntary expulsion of stomach contents by fellow attendee on Saturday = 1050am. Senior crew member spends night in lock up. Mission accomplished. Considering different musical remedies to help restore liver function and faith in humanity post looting in Tottenham. This came to mind.
Elemenophee – Small Packages
August 5, 2011 § Leave a comment
Stan says: #Friday. One from the vaults. The illegitimate offspring of Gainsbourg + Byrne’s little known 60’s love affair.
‘Ooh I like big things in Small Packages …’.
Grant Lee Buffalo – Mockingbirds
August 3, 2011 § Leave a comment
Stan says: #Wednesday. #Songsthatcouldhavebeenhits. Back on tour (dates here) and worth a quick reminder of one of the best songs about train station pick ups ever.
Lo-Fi-Fnk – Marchin In
August 1, 2011 § Leave a comment
Stan says: #Monday. We’ve always loved a good intro and this one picks us up every time. The first 90 seconds of ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ used to work some similar magic back in the day though we haven’t retested that particular potion for a while now. Must go back to Sweden soon.
Bon Iver – Calgary (Azedia Remix)
July 25, 2011 § Leave a comment
Stan says: #Wednesday. PC thinks the Bon Iver record is one of the best he has heard in AGES. Stan has only just fully digested but is coming around despite initial misgivings.
Questions:
1. Have Justin Vernon and TVOTR’s Tunde Adebimpe ever been seen in the same room together?
2. How much did Bruce Hornsby and Steve Windwood get paid for performing session duties on Beth/Rest?
Deep River Running – Don’t Give It Up
July 25, 2011 § Leave a comment
Stan says: It’s hard to tell entirely, being a hardy sort of chap as I am, but there is a very small chance that some real emotion might have slipped through the net when watching this.
The Shutes – Hits Like Mourning
July 15, 2011 § Leave a comment
Stan says: Life on the Isle of Wight. Need to move.
The High Wire – The Sleep Tape
June 24, 2011 § Leave a comment
Released 08/3/2010 (Grandpa Stan)
Cat number STAN008
Produced by The High Wire
Additional Production & Mix by Rik Simpson
Buy CD Digipak & Tape
Buy on itunes
Stan says: Full stream of debut album by The High Wire.
Includes ‘Odds & Evens’, ‘Pump Your Little Heart’ and ‘The Midnight Bell’.
Live on BBC Introducing Stage, Glastonbury – Sat 25 June
“Twinkling lazy day loveliness …” Clash Magazine
“A narcoleptic wonderland … simply dreamy” NME « Read the rest of this entry »
Radiohead – Staircase
June 20, 2011 § Leave a comment
Taken From The Basement
Stan Says: Something new to listen to when the winter sets in.
GRANDPA STAN 