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Sinister: SINISTER: AIR
by Elisabeth Zachariassen 19 Jan '98

19 Jan '98

Who is working for Virgin ? (I suspect Keith...) Or is the Air album really that good? It's working though, I chaught myself thinking that I have to go and check it out tomorrow! Elisabeth Z ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: Matador Press Release
by barzy＠networkmags.com 19 Jan '98

19 Jan '98

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* January 20, 1998 BELLE AND SEBASTIAN SIGN TO MATADOR/CAPITOL Followup to critically-acclaimed If You're Feeling Sinister to be released this spring. Scottish band Belle and Sebastian , whose "If You're Feeling Sinister LP was released last year by the Enclave label, have just signed a deal with Matador/Capitol in the US (the upcoming album will be released by the Jeepster label in the UK, and Virgin in Europe) Despite a virtual moratoriumon interviews, no band photos, and sporadic live shows, If You're Feeling Sinister was one of the most acclaimed albums of 1997, showing up on innumerable best-of-year lists. Belle and Sebastian have ammassed a devoted following as well. In the UK, their Radio one Sessions were voted by listeners as among their favourites of the year, along side bands like The Verve and Radiohead. Their recent singles have been UK chart hits, despite being on a relatively small indie label. Here in the US, their only live shows--two nights in a former temple in New York City--sold out far in advance. There are numberous web sites and an internet mailing list (ed: hey that's us!!) devoted to the band, and an Official Belle and Sebastian Fan Club. (ed: hey! that's David and Katrina!) Belle and Sebastian's music is a soulful take on folk-pop, with subtle infusions of cello, trumpet, piano, and other traditional orchestral elements, and wry, almost perverse lyrics. It brings to mind such classic music as Nick Drake, Donovan, and Motown, as well as more recent heros like The Smiths, the Go-Betweens, and felt though their unique soundrenders such comparisons rather flimsy. The as-yet-untitled follow-up to If You're Feeling Sinister will be released this Spring, to be followed in the fall by a compilation of three EPs previously unavailable in the US. The band will be returning to the US in 1998 for select live dates. Both Matador and Capitol were instrumental in the signing. Capitol CEO Gary Gersh says "Belle and Sebastian are one of the most exciting bands to come along in years." As a Matador/Capitol co-release, Belle and Sebastian will be joining such Matador bands as Pavement, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, and Liz Phair in this fruitful relationship. ### ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: Tigermilk
by Moff eaton 19 Jan '98

19 Jan '98

Hello. Since my discovery of B & S late '97, I have been able to listen to nothing else. Pulp's "help the aged" cd, which was purchased the same day, is gathering dust, and is probably a bit resentful, but I cannot help it. Not since a grey day in 1986, when a mopey high schooler (me) discovered the Smiths have i been so taken with a band. That's a damn long time to wait too. My problem is this: I live in Annapolis Maryland USA, not exactly the mecca for B & S. I have ordered the cd singles, the t-shirts, the badge, etc... but have not been able to find Tigermilk (or any other side projects). Any chance of getting someone to copy this material onto dat for me? I will also be content with cassette, it's just that i will burn a cd of this stuff for use in my stereo. I have $$, but would prefer a trade, as it is more satisfying and fun. Or, if anyone knows how i may purchase these items i would of course do so, but it seems as though it's a bit hard, even when you live where most of you live.... My trade list goes on and on, but to whet an appetite, i tape (dat) all the concerts i go to, some of these have been: Tori Amos, Lush, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Pulp, Magnetic Fields, Morrissey, the Rentals (acoustic), Weezer, the Make*up, Ben Lee, Danielle Howle, etc... As for cd's and vinyl, I have complete discographies (including all avaliable demos and historically important or fun concerts) by: Tori Amos, Pixies/ Amps/ Breeders, Smiths, Morrissey, the Cure (by far my most exhaustive collection), Kate Bush, Cranes, Cocteau Twins, Galaxie 500, the Wedding Present, P J Harvey (including #666 of the dry demos cd... spooky!), Lush, Magnetic Fields/ Future Bible Heroes/ Gothic Archies, Pulp, Rentals, Unrest, Bettie Serveert, etc.... Anyone want to trade? thanks, jason ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: Food and Sexuality (non B&S)
by Sam Khater 19 Jan '98

19 Jan '98

I saw movie that addressed food and sexuality a couple of years ago. I think it's called 'Like Water for Chocolate'. I think it was a Spanish or Mexican subtitled flick, very enjoyable. Sam > which seems to be a weird insinuation of sensuality and > food combined.which > neatly lowers the conversation onto aphrodisiacs, > has anyone read any Isabelle Allende? as she's due to > release a book about > the indistinguishable line between the eroticism of good > food and sexuality, > and i'd quite like to know what her past books are like > and am too lazy to > read. > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: Photoshop Phantasies
by susannah 19 Jan '98

19 Jan '98

Having just discovered the joys of photoshop (get it virus-free at www.tucows.com) I have been busy fulfilling my popstar dreams by cutting, pasting and airbrushing and can now be seen in all sorts of compromising positions with Mark out of Ride (I've got the photos to prove it Katrina!). However, lets just stick to Belle and Sebastian for now (Trousers and Honey- not a word, I know you two can keep a secret). Firstly there's Richard doing the washing up at my kitchen sink, he looks well handy with a tea towel, but why is he wearing a skirt? He'd better get on and do it though, he's got piles!! Next, there's one of me lying on a beach in Barbados in my bikini, never knew I had such long legs, and whose is that tanned lithe body I'm rubbing suntan lotion all over? Oh! Look! Its Stuart Murdoch! How did that happen? Theres me getting off a train, with Stuart David waiting for me on the platform, I've come to visit him between the holidays, but why is he wearing my Dads trousers? He looks a bit porky too, all of a sudden. Oh, and there's me and Chris Geddes having dinner in a very posh restaurant, he really must see the specialist about those bosoms, maybe he can get the number off Keith. And Stevie, funny little Stevie..... what ARE you up to with that?.........&*%$?@+#!!! susannah. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Re: Sinister: Tiramisu and other fetishes
by tinystar＠worldy.com 19 Jan '98

19 Jan '98

>has anyone read any Isabelle Allende? as she's due to release a book about >the indistinguishable line between the eroticism of good food and sexuality, >and i'd quite like to know what her past books are like and am too lazy to >read. I believe Isabelle has 5 or 6 books out now, the easiest to read if you are quite lazy is 'The Stories Of Eva Luna', it's a collection of short stories as told by a woman, Eva, to her lover, Rolf Carle. I think all her books except one have a Peruvian setting, they are all very dense to read, like you feel quite strongly about the characters. After 'The Stories of Eva Luna', read 'Eva Luna', which is the story about the woman. But I've read 4 of her books, and they're all excellent. There is a lot of eroticism in Allende's books, so I'm all excited about this new book about food + sex. If you see the way she writes, you know this new book will be perfect. truly, jessica ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: Its not unusUUUAAAAALLL!
by Sarah 19 Jan '98

19 Jan '98

Heey! I can talk bollocks on the list too, I'm young and it is my right, to kinda sorta quote mark Hamil....anyway :-) My plan! We all had fun and games meeting up at Manchester oui? Do you want to meet up again! Because, guess which iconoclast is playing at the manchester Nynex... : TOM JONES! *sarah squeals iin joy!* I think it would make another perfect Belle & Sebastian trip, the style, the unique dancing moves, the showmanship, I'm teling you SM could take some tips from ol' Tom. I have no idea how much or when or how but I shall find out and let you know. Cos i *have* to go. Hmmm, wonder if anyone will actually pay attention to this? Oh well never mind. My cuddly fluffy teddy bear floppy dog loves me. Hmmm again. While we seem to be talking about record production of the albums, I think Tigermilk has been way better produced than Sinister, ho hum. I'm bored. Really I'm bored. Serious boredom. I should get a job. Thing is I live in the middle of nowhere with about 4 shops and getting a job in Preston/Blackpool depends on public trnsprt and half my money would go on bus fares. No-one hirs me cos i live out of he way...i loathe life. Well, you're all looking too happy anyway. I'm going to go and see Sppiceworld soon. That is if I'm allowed out of the house... Oh I've really depresed myself , and maybe you now. sorry. well, that was a rapid swing through Srahs` emotions. Pathetic aren't they? oooh Geniveveveveveve come and cheer everyone up :-) I'M GOING NOW BYE!!!!!!! Sarah "It's not unusual to be loooved by anyone.." --Tom Jones, the MAN! blowing his sexual bugle in the orchestra of luuurve! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: Sinister...Different Mix
by Matthew A. Neimark 19 Jan '98

19 Jan '98

Sam said: >I realized that thiswas not a song I had (I have all but Tigermilk), so I asked >the clerk what B&S song was playing and he replies 'Judy...'. I listened more >intently and realised it was a fairly different version than the one on >the album. I think that the Enclave's sinister was mixed differently. On a professional production standpoint, one could arguably say it was better. A lot of the background instruments come out very rich and you wouldn't think they were an indie band. One can only imagine first hearing the Enclave's sinister and then comparing that to the 8-trackness of Dog On Wheels (which were all demos I think). Matt ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Sinister: spotting B&S
by Simon Jackson 19 Jan '98

19 Jan '98

Aaaargh! Just got back after Xmas and recieved mucho abuse from computer boffin-type-guy for filling up the server. 721 messages! Everyone has been busy! Anyway must remember to unsubscribe next time I went to the Sunday night concert, and as a result my devotion is greater than ever. But that's not the real reason for my missive, oh no...... At the risk of sounding like a celebrity whore I have a tale to tell. Yes, after the concerday) me and my girlfriend were at a loss about how to fill our time. For some reason we went to Blackpool, even thougknew everything was shut. I had quite a good time walking on the beach in case you were wondering, but that's not the point. No. On the way back to the train station I spotted a group of people who I thought looked familiar (you know what's coming don't ya'). Lo' and behold it was B&S themselves. This I found incredibly surreal. To be honest they didn't look to be enjoying themselves in the tat capital of the North, but what do you expect (Stevie looked particularly miserable under his umbrella). I didn't approach them (as I'm what's know as a bit lily-livered when it comes to things like people) but I somehow feel a little closer to them in spirit, as I too shared that wet, grey day in Blackpool. Really though it does seem a little strange that they chose to visit, it's a very touristy thing to do. I hope they don't think that all of Lancashire's like that. I'd hate to think that my native county will forever be known in the minds of B&S as the land of grimy Manchester where you get stuff nicked and Blackpool, which smells of old grannies. Still what can you do eh? Bye for now, Simon J. P.S. I shall not inflict my tails of spotting Ian Brown in Manchester and running after him like a buffoon. I do have some dignity. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Re: Sinister: our man in york....
by Michael Terwey 19 Jan '98

19 Jan '98

me also. Simon Collins and myself are probably the other two yorkist refered to, although there are more, quieter types. Impressions gallery is a damn fine place, although the recent exebition on the facades of india was a bit poor, if you ask me. The only annoying thing is that the big photographic books in the shop are bound up in plastic so impoverished students cannot spend hours standing there reading them. I hear also the cake is good for PMT, but cannot confirm this. michael Northy wrote: >York University? > >I am visiting soon to see if I like it better than Bangor (I doubt it) >I am doing shitty A level mocks at the moment. > >BTW. There is a huge B&S fan at York (might be you for all I know) >who has a copy of Tigermilk and once turned down =A3150 for it!! > >At the moment I would be prepared to pay =A3200 and nothing more. I fear I might be that fan in york (although I'd love to hear that there is someone else in York that owns a copy of tigermilk...) Me & my Girlfriend have a vinyl copy each (I apologise for repeating this fact, as I know it can be a sore point being so smug...) and all the 12" and 7" since then, but no copies of any radio sessions. Anyone out there like to do a tape swap? (although I imagine everyone that copies radio programmes is enough of a fan to have a copy of tigermilk already...) I know there are other B&S fans in York, but only 'cos I've seen their names on the list (I've only been in York a year, after living in glasgow and Brighton), but Northy, if you're in town, I work as Production Manager in a photography gallery called Impressions. It has an ace bookshop, cafe and internet bit, so pop in and ask for matt locke (I'm in all week, and very occassionally at weekends, although I try not to be...) BTW, I've just got a new job, as Artistic Director of a new Digital Gallery and Production Facility opening in Huddersfield (i only heard on Saturday, so I'm preeetty stoked !) so I'll be moving, probably to leeds, in summer (and therefore to a new e-mail address). So if you're coming northy, make it soon!!! "Yaz" wrote: >WARNING: A badly dressed irish male (otherwise known as Mr. >Sean-I'm-piss'funny-really-Hughes) will be seen in the bar area tonight >trying to look cool. Also in the bar area tonight will be Lawrence, the >head of Domino, who according to Mr. Hughes, can easily be spotted by the >fact that he resembles "a staid Julian Clary". By twin bruvver used to be in a band called 'crescent' who were signed ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister(a)majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------

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