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thermalben started the topic in Tuesday, 28 Feb 2012 at 6:47pm

Alright, time for some discussion on what yr all listening too. My iTunes inventory is getting a little stale so I'm up for some inspiration.

Currently loving The Drones' album "Havilah".. incredible songwriting and some of the best recorded guitars and drum I've heard in a long time. I'm a little late to the party with this album but it's on high rotation at the moment and will probably stay there a while. I've seen these guys live once (Fowlers, Adelaide) and fortunately they're incredible on stage too. Can't wait to see them again.

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blackers Friday, 10 Feb 2023 at 7:35pm

Yes, funny how complete introverts are drawn to thrusting themselves into the spotlight as performers. Ron Pino of Died Pretty, Dave Faulkner, Stephen Cummings of the Sports spring to mind.

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icandig Friday, 10 Feb 2023 at 9:05pm

I met Dave Faulkner after a gig once. I had a Gurus t-shirt which he took into the a back room to get signed by the band. It was a spit the dummy shirt from way back in 1997. I still have it in pristine condition. Also got a poster and a pick from the same tour. I should get it framed. Didn't know he was introverted, he was very social and appreciative of our fan boy adulation. Don't know much about Ron Pino, but Stephen Cummings sure is left of centre.

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blackers Friday, 10 Feb 2023 at 9:17pm

Great story, they are good to their fans. Have never met Dave Fawkner, just got that impression from him when he was being interviewed. Ron used to hide behind the speaker stacks when singing in the early days. Still really shy in interviews but tansforms on stage.

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Stuart Lickspittler Saturday, 11 Feb 2023 at 11:33am

New, old.

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blackers Saturday, 11 Feb 2023 at 5:33pm

That was fun facto, great clip with Thee Oh Sees track. Some more old.

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Stuart Lickspittler Saturday, 11 Feb 2023 at 6:06pm

As featured on BB for real. Jeez, helluva gig the other night too.

2 drummers going hammer n tongs was quite the spectacle.

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blackers Saturday, 11 Feb 2023 at 8:58pm

You catch them in freo?

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southernraw Saturday, 11 Feb 2023 at 10:57pm

A spiritual shift, many moons ago,....


"All cards played, soon to be revealed,
Demons that plagued, they too will yield,
Without fear or failure, i'll never back down
There'll be no looking back as i head out of this town
Like a flea, under my collar, bite got harder my resistance got stronger
I'll laugh longest, and i'll laugh last but it'll take me an eternity to get to that"

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Stuart Lickspittler Sunday, 12 Feb 2023 at 12:07am

Yeah, Freo, Blackers. Quite a crowd. Last time I saw 'em was at Mojo's dive bar. Youngsters are tuning in, it seems.

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Robwilliams Sunday, 12 Feb 2023 at 1:51pm





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velocityjohnno Sunday, 12 Feb 2023 at 1:59pm

Really liked the Sleaford Mods there, SL.

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velocityjohnno Sunday, 12 Feb 2023 at 2:01pm

Found these guys, have no idea who they are but been enjoying listening:

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blackers Sunday, 12 Feb 2023 at 2:16pm

Nice, VJ.

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Stuart Lickspittler Monday, 13 Feb 2023 at 2:37pm

The Giving Tree! Shel Silverstein rides again. Now there was a Renaissance Man.

Here's a woman.

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Wilhelm Scream Wednesday, 15 Feb 2023 at 1:29pm

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andy-mac Saturday, 18 Feb 2023 at 9:15am

Went and saw Bad Religion and Social Distortion last night. Farken epic show! If can get to Sydney or Melbourne shows, do it!

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velocityjohnno Saturday, 18 Feb 2023 at 7:02pm

Can someone point me to the part of the thread that has the Rockin' Teds, or whatever they were called. These guys in black leather jackets doing really weird street dancing as clip to their tune... need to see this again.

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Bob Sacamano Monday, 20 Feb 2023 at 4:48pm
andy-mac wrote:

Went and saw Bad Religion and Social Distortion last night. Farken epic show! If can get to Sydney or Melbourne shows, do it!

Seen them friday at riverstage too. BR were unreal - id have loved another hour though. I seen that BR's first show was supporting Social D in the early 80's. 2 bands who have aged incredibly well!

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blackers Wednesday, 22 Feb 2023 at 5:06pm
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adam12 Wednesday, 22 Feb 2023 at 8:51pm

The Rolling Stones are currently recording a new album with Paul McCartney on Bass and Ringo Starr playing drums.

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Wilhelm Scream Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 at 7:33pm

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Supafreak Thursday, 23 Feb 2023 at 9:45pm
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basesix Friday, 24 Feb 2023 at 2:20pm

The piano kid from Frontline is still at it. Flew to Adelaide to see Numbskulls last week... nice to see young buck Lizards filling Dave's shoes. Matt's drumming (and bv) couldn't hold a candle to this tho:

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Snuffy Smith Wednesday, 1 Mar 2023 at 9:46am

Influencers

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blackers Wednesday, 1 Mar 2023 at 9:19pm

Influenced.

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Wilhelm Scream Thursday, 2 Mar 2023 at 1:28pm

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blackers Sunday, 5 Mar 2023 at 2:26pm

Sundays, love em.

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icandig Sunday, 5 Mar 2023 at 2:50pm
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Sundays, love em.

Me too

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blackers Tuesday, 7 Mar 2023 at 12:08pm

The voice of an angel.

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Wilhelm Scream Wednesday, 8 Mar 2023 at 6:27pm

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velocityjohnno Wednesday, 8 Mar 2023 at 7:10pm

Nice

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truebluebasher Wednesday, 8 Mar 2023 at 8:06pm

swellnet International Women's Day
Underground Pioneering Punk Chix finally get their day!
Goldie Punk tbb is stoked to sound out Punk Sisters...

Netherlands ~ Wicked Lady : 1981 Plastic Queen

UK ~ The Flatbackers : 1978 Never 'ad Nuffin + 1980 Pumping Iron

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US ~ The Welders : 1975 - SOS Now

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US ~ Neo Boys (Girls Band) : 1982 Runnin' in the Shadows

Japan ~ Girls : 1977 Noraneko (Stray Cat) + Cherry Bomb (Cover)

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Mexico > LA ~ (Teresa Covarrubias) The Brat : 1981 Starry Night

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NZ ~ (Jenny Morris) Crocodiles : 1980 Tears

Canada ~ Curse : 1978 Shoeshine Boy + 1978 Killer Bees

Australia ~ 1978 Annie Barrett /Suicide Squad : New Kidz Army

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blackers Saturday, 11 Mar 2023 at 2:48pm

Some covers.

This is worth drifting over to Spotify for.
https://open.spotify.com/track/5n0jQc8m8qp2XYT2FhLDF9?si=fbKtVCLxRJ-ntDP...

And something a bit more up tempo.

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udo Sunday, 12 Mar 2023 at 5:46pm

On ABC ATM
Nick Cave..

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truebluebasher Monday, 13 Mar 2023 at 7:39pm

2023 Chix Resolution Revolution (Regurgitation Revival)

Ok! Whole crew knows of 1981 New Wave Cheer Hit "Hey Mickey... by Toni Basil"
Ever wonder where polished performance track originated?

Toni actually recorded quality Alt Rock tracks back in the '60's
1966 Breakaway (Gritty Northern Soul)

1966 I'm 28 (Alt Dark Avant Garde)

Toni was that Gogo dancer in all them '60's Teen Flix.

Downunder Flip Side...partner in crime!
Mike Chapman was born in Nambour on Sunny Coast (Writer / Singer / Guitarist)
UK Sept 1967 Downliners Sect > Dec 1967 Tangerine Peel >1969/70 Chapman/Chinn
https://www.gettyimages.ch/detail/nachrichtenfoto/the-tangerine-peel-pop...
1968 Tangerine Peel-Solid Gold Mountain (Psych fans will freak over Gogo Club scene)
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x16z0q8

1970's > Chapman / Chinn Wrote/Produced way too many hits!

1979 UK band Racey LP "Smash and Grab" B2 "Kitty" by Chapman / Chinn
This track was not a single or hit...but is annoyingly infectious!
Simply swap 'Kitty' with 'Mickey' for 1981 Toni Basil hit !

1980 Toni was dating one or two Devo dudes...& Fronted the band on 3 Devo covers!
Just saying that she simply changed some lyric & some music & recorded it as Toni Basil.
Devo fans prefer Toni's versions over New Traditionalists...Ok! Good Point!

1981 Toni simply traded Racey's 'Kitty' for 'Mickey' & kept the same tune in similar fashion.

Tom Breihan walks the crew thru this period...
https://www.stereogum.com/2088588/the-number-ones-toni-basils-mickey/col...

Encore...Whip it Mickey!
Yes! Devo also again performed with Toni for film/s...1988 "Slaughterhouse Rock"
https://www.filmink.com.au/time-after-time-the-invention-and-continual-r...

Explosive Bonus...
Spinal Tap's Exploding Drummer {RIP} Ric Parnell drives Mickey's infectious Drum Beat!
https://www.swellnet.com/comment/836120

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Wilhelm Scream Wednesday, 15 Mar 2023 at 2:29pm

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Island Bay Saturday, 18 Mar 2023 at 7:06pm

Shitty sound quality, unfortunately, but a stunning rendition of a brilliant song. The Unthanks doing Robert Wyatt's Sea Song

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icandig Saturday, 18 Mar 2023 at 8:49pm

Sat night toons.

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velocityjohnno Saturday, 18 Mar 2023 at 9:50pm

Wilhelm, UKGrim is now #3 on UK album charts...

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truebluebasher Saturday, 18 Mar 2023 at 11:37pm

In Memory of Dolores O'Riordan ~ Alt Irish Singer / Songwriter / Multi Instrumentalist.
Dolores wrote & composed Zombie on her guitar then bossed her heavy riff distortion add Loud Kit

Dolores also wrote & composed Linger on her Guitar & also plays Keyboard on her track.
Band are ever grateful for the lasting legacy of these 2 songs in particular!
All hail our Crusader of Alt Rock...good luck to the Irish...thanx for sharing!

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truebluebasher Sunday, 19 Mar 2023 at 2:51am

2023 Chix Resolution Revolution (New Wave perfect Set)

Oz ~~/(C` Numbers : Five Letter Word. OMG..Annalisse was the Perfect package!
Still ultra rare for a Chick to sing & Play at this time in Oz...( New Wave Idol )
tbb had to go and see this solid 3 piece band at the Playroom...Yep! Perfect!
See also The Maybe Dolls...

UK ~~/(C` The Photos...(B side) Barbarellas (A: Irene)
Dead Set rare (B-Side) gem from still rare New Wave Band...tbb is really puttin' out here!
This is the only New Wave Single tbb or anyone ever needed...Crew won't hear better!
(Sneaky Lyric Sample)
Goin' down the Town ...Gonna see a band that we've found!
Kidz were fun, the best I've ever met ....Now it's just another Rotten Discoteque
It's the only place they got in Town...Why did they have to close it down...

Gotta do 2 UK tracks, Well, one & half, coz otherwise this Alt New Wave Goddess will get left out!
Considering she blew everyone's minds back then...she deserves more credit!

UK ~~/(C`...M - Moonlight & Muzak ...New Wave Fans often wonder who sings the dreamy Chorus)
Chorus by Brigit Novik Vinchon - Vocals 1978-1982 "That be some trippy New Wavin' tones!"
Reckon tbb spun out this Single during sessions...

Spain ~~ /(C`... Suzanne Fellini - Love on the Phone ...Ultra Rare Alt New Wave!
Ok! So tbb confesses to never ever hearing this track before...Late Entry ~ so all are on the same page!
Was researching US chix & track made US Top 100...(Only this lot are much too lively to be Yanks!)
Loads of Hot New Wave 'Phone Songs' by Big Artists...will this Spanish New Waver be kept on hold?
New Waver is makin' love on the phone....please no one stop her...Band Rocks! Way too Hot for USA!

US ~~/(C`...Romeo Void - Never Say Never...This US song managed to get a few hot under the collar!
Joh's Task Force would've confiscated any in store copies...along with Zines / xxx Vidz for the bonfires!
Goldie Goth Chix had to order this band in...not too many copies about then!
Got a fair decent play in the day...So! Yeah!...good solid relevant Alt New Wave pick from US.

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truebluebasher Sunday, 19 Mar 2023 at 4:11am

swellnet Drum Circle requested to get a decent look at Suzanne's Rad Drummer...
Ok! Maybe just to see Suzanne's Phone Call again...fair enough!
This clip has drummer on a small tight elevated stage so we get a better look!
Note the New Wave Stage + now Suzanne's band got B/W Punk New Wave Gear & Look!
This sounds like the Buzzcocks...with a Punk Chick singin'
Damn hot Performance...Wow!
Bonus "Punk Drummer's" Version > "Love on the Phone!"

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blackers Sunday, 19 Mar 2023 at 8:46am

Romeo Void, great pick TBB.

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blackers Sunday, 19 Mar 2023 at 10:06pm

Traversing some ground there Rob; moving from Marvin Gaye to Sonic Youth is some kind of rupture in the space time continuum.

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