November 1998 - Sinister

Sinister: arms of sex, voting booth crimes, list crush announcements
by rebelstrange＠ldd.net 10 Nov '98

10 Nov '98

peter, my J is for Jo.......hanna. fun huh? Arms of Sex would be a great album title. that was highly amusing. "cruel yet sensual lips"?? hmm, hello Jess, sorry but i'm not going to say anything about Stuart's (nonexistent) arse today. It would just be improper. But you really ought to wax poetic about his molded-plastic Ken-doll chest......haha(!) I have an issue to mull over, Isobel is always getting described as snotty and disinterested-looking at shows.....but i have the same problem. I could just be sitting around minding my own business, in my own mental world, and immediately throngs of people surround me asking what i'm so pissed off about, or why can't i smile, or what IS the matter? it's not something i can help or anything i am aware of doing, but that's how I look to the outside world......maybe Isobel has that same affliction?....just a musing for you.....(or else a sorry attempt to pretend I have something in common with a gorgeous pop star) PTOOEY!! to the voting booth! I demand to know if anyone on this list truly believes that "Arab Strap" is more deserving of top rating than "Judy and the dream of horses" or "Photo Jenny" or "if YOu're feeling sinister" or "Lazy...Jane". cos anyone who does, would just be plain silly!! this is an outrage. I shall be entering my protest vote forthwith.........(tho i can't comment on Modern Rock song as i have yet to hear it!) *YAY*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for the new EP!!!!!!!!!!!! and VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! had to get that out. I wonder if some kind soul out there would be up to making me a tape of Felt, Field Mice, sarah bands, other loverly things that i have been too poor to discover, but have heard so much about that it makes me very sad. Just a thought.......from one eager to learn. (bats eyelashes in attempt to look *twee*, helpless, and pretty) And REJOICE! one and all, for I will let you know the instant that my DC pics become available online for your interested perusal.......i got the new ones back and the resolution and quality is really quite fabulous, i expect to have more once i've tweaked in the darkroom a bit, and I expect they will be quite pleasing to look at and treasure. the page should be up withinn the day....... My list crushes are Stevie Trousers, cos he's just brilliantly hilarious(and he flattered me once)....and paul honey, cos he's just a kitten....(purrr) damn, i dont 'have a girl crush yet, how ironic.......any girls out there looking for love? anyone who replies will have to live up to Isobel's example.......haha so anyway, put in my votes!! oh yeah, and i have a crush on Jo from the record sleeves, cos she is really quite stylish. I have the tigermilk cover as my wall paper right now.. I love that one. a knife and a bike chain, lalala....... lesley Jo +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: study, doesn't rhyme with judy
by Alix Campbell 10 Nov '98

10 Nov '98

good day mes enfants, watched 3 films over weekend, each notable. 1. the exorcist, it's so twee, but then i was pissed 2. something about a heatwave on a remote scottish island. sample quote "they killed my sheep". can't remember much of this one, i was pissed 3. what's up doc, with barbra streisand. i now have a role model, and it was fucking hilarious, but then i was hungover. (whispers) "can someone procure me a copy of 'loneliness of a cheese factory date labeller', sorry, 'middle distance runner'. I WANT IT, anyone able to assist receives a photo of moi, in a fur coat (known as 'Coaty'), in the Co-op, admiring some Spam. Enticing, non? alix. oh, and can i do a poem?, i have one written called 'ode to a late piemaker' it's quality penmanshit. oh, for fuck's sake, there's no way nicky wire is on the list. stop being SO SILLY. "So don't approach me if you've no more to say than what you've been doing, or how much you paid for the beer in your hand. I really don't care and I might have to kill you, which wouldn't be fair. On me" - Prolapse 'Killing The Bland' +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Belle and Sebastian speak!
by Martin Horsfield 10 Nov '98

10 Nov '98

How do, Saint Etienne, the Fanclub, Sonic Youth, Goldie, Bjork??? Lordy Jordi that does indeed sound like fine festival fare. Sure beats seeing Lawagon at midday in a field in Berkshire. Anyway listees, here's that Belle and Sebastian interview I promised you from the long-forgotten but occasionally rather splendid Bigwig magazine. If anyone knows what became of the editors (Lyn, Thea, the two Lesleys - yes they went through a few editors alright), then please let me know. They don't owe me money or anything, I'm just curious. Here goes then, this is from November 1996, an issue which featured James Lavelle on the cover and also had interviews with Beth Orton and Tiger. PS/To the Moose virgins, I'd give my vote to their 'hit' album, 'XYZ' 'Love And Fate' by Roy Moller "Maybe it was the fact that we'd just got together that meant I could just let go for the first time. I ws quite confident the band would do it. We only had a very short period of time to do the LP and if we didn't leave everything up to fate and the combinations of our actions we'd never have got anywhere" Belle and Sebastian singer/songwriter Stuart Murdoch is recalling the recording of 'Tigermilk', their first LP (released on Glasgow's Stow College's Electric Honey label). Since then, the Glasgow septet have recorded a new album and played a Mark Radcliffe radio session. And they'd like to record a third album before the year's out. Good going for a band formed early this year. These days such an alliance of productivity and talent is rare indeed. With so many Britpop bands adopting string sections like costume jewellery, Belle and Sebastian's second album 'If You're Feeling Sinister' (out this month on Jeepster) is subtly augmented by cello, vioin and trumpet. From the wistful 'Mayfly' to the upbeat atheism of the title track, rich yet understated arrangements permeate the record like the warm flush of a good malt. Allied to vocals that suggest a folk Momus or Nick Drake with a Morrissey fixation, bittersweet evocations of childhood and adolescence such as the recorder-enhanced 'Judy and the Dream of Horses' combine vulnerability and directness in equal measure. "I think CS Lewis said that if you have to write for children and reduce everything to quite simple, clear ideas then you're usually gonna' come up with something pretty good." comments Stuart. It's an approach that's paid dividends. According to basist Stuart David, keeping things simple and clear is the Belle and Sebastian ethic. "It's just about not doing unnecessary things 'cos all it really is is writing a song and letting people that want to hear it, hear it." This dedication to clarity is matched by the trust in instinct that saw the band through 'Tigermilk'. Hence Belle and Sebastian's signing a one- album deal to the newly formed Jeepster. As Stuart M. explains, "We knew we had to do a record for them because they were just nutcases really. You should always let yourself feel it by fate and they were the first company that hassled us." True to their penchant for favouring local locations such as Glasgow's intimate Cafe Soma over traditional rock venues, an upcoming visit to London sees the band playing the Rough Trade shop and supporting Tindersticks for two nights at the Institute of Contemporary Arts. Due to these commitments, the recording of that new album might have to wait 'till the new year. Since recording 'Tigermilk' in March, things have happened pretty fast. "It's like a battle with the real world but that's to be expected," says Stuart M., adding, "It's a nightmare but sort of fun as well because in the past you might have started off with a little idea, then you indulge yourslef to the point of playing in a pub and you're trying to carry on your indulgence and see your perfect idea right through to the high street." Seek out 'If You're Feeling Sinister' in a high street near you now. If you're looking for music to warm your winter, Belle and Sebastian are the perfect indulgence. >From Bigwig, November 1996 +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Re:
by Evan Gregg 10 Nov '98

10 Nov '98

ooo cordelia's dad another great band from my town glad someone on here digs them they are amazing esp live for those that dontt know they are ultraditional folk band (guitar, dulcimer, frame drum, fiddle, shape note singing), Steve Albini produced their latest album which is incredible oh yeah and the lead singer looks like a pirate with a shaved head and big hoop earing, at least he did the last time i saw him ----Ev np-X-More Fun In The New World +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: not even one for me!
by TFertig3＠aol.com 10 Nov '98

10 Nov '98

Dear list, So, out of 800 of you, nobody loves me! And me, I love you all! Where is my Sebastian? Is it because my posts are lacking in creativity and generally uninteresting? Well, yes, that could do it.. I admit I am a bit uncultured and don't have much to add to your debates. But now come on, I'm little and naive, and cheese is my favorite food. Isn't it appealing? And I also like to run and jump. How can that be bad? Anyhow. Is the Acid House soundtrack available in the United States yet? Or, ever? Can I get the Modern Rock Song EP on December 7, too? Please? Time for me to go. Bye bye, Tami +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Saint Etienne/shoegazing etc
by Martin Horsfield 10 Nov '98

10 Nov '98

For all you San Franciscans eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Et, I can tell you that you won't be disappointed. 'Good Humor' was deliberately written to be played live and the band they've got, including the remarkably named Edgar Summertyme on bass is their best ever. Three backing singers will whip you into a boa-waving frenzy while Bob and Pete do their stuff on the moogs (occasionally popping off stage for a Guinness). Despite such thrills, Creation has apparently rewarded the Et for this sterling work by dropping them. Ho hum. As for Oasis saving the world from shoegazing, I have to admit that the very phenomena of shoegazing has been highlighted as one of the key reasons why people hate students so much. The unifying effect of Oasis T-shirts, bowl haircuts and Black Grape healed temporarily this division in society though when the student classes started to get their tents nicked by scallies at Glastonbury, this fliratation with prole chic began to wane (notice Johnny Cigarettes' review of The Verve at Haigh Hall in Wigan - anyone would think that the fop had been dumped in downtown Beirut, rather than a very pleasant golf course in Lancashire). To conclude: Belle and Sebastian have no connection whatsoever to shoegazing, Oasis or the very tired pre-Millennium angst rock ethic. Now, C86, jangling, shambling, that's another matter... PS/Who was the person who voted for me? It can't have been my mum because she's on holiday at the moment. +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: 215 messages about bilk
by Mike 10 Nov '98

10 Nov '98

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Sinister: crushes and stuff
by lorelei tremelor 10 Nov '98

10 Nov '98

a) well thanks to all the latter votes....anastasia and janine for counting me in on crushland! and also john monroe who reads the archives for giving me his vote! b) i'll have to spread the votes to francisco as well, who got got bounced from the list...he intro'd me to b&s in the first place, gave me tigermilk, and got me the ticket for the first b&s show c) rialto's album, for whoever asked, is pretty good- i adore the first five songs very much, and i don't usually listen to this kind of stuff! like anastasia said, i am usually floating away in shoegazer land d) and MARK- hey, you didn't mention me in you new york ramble! is it because i didn't say goodbye properly? or did you forget that i am a lurker listee??? i think i deserved some mention, because i was present on both b&s occasions and am also in the "nyc grand central station" listee photo well, enough of these listee lists, i shall go back to lurking lorraine ______________________________________________________ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Re: Sinister: cat power?
by mark del lima 10 Nov '98

10 Nov '98

the woman under the moniker of cat power produces some of the most deeply personal and transcending music (the likes of which haven't been heard since that of kristen hersch). try 'what would the community think?'. i think you'll be pleasantly surprised even if other records seem weak. regards, mark. > > > i don't get it. i bought the new cat power a month or >so ago and it still hasn't made it to my c.d. player more >than twice. am i listening to it with the wrong set of >ears? uuuhhhhhh! i heard jim white's in there somewhere and >he's a genius but i guess he was sober the day he recorded. i'm >not pissing anyone off am i? i would like to see the beauty in it >but it just aint happening. > > oh! and how do you get to the picture page now?(i was asleep that >day) > >on a positive side of things, i think i have offically started >back smoking and i feel so much better. it was the belle and >sebastian show that did it. even brad smoked that night. a whole >year for nothing. > >did anyone catch mr. show last night? it was one of the best >episodes i've seen(besides the one with the gay rock and roll >band) > > robbie > >what's the difference between a dead baby and a bathtub?(this is a >sick "i-can't-believed-i-laughed-at-that-joke that i read in a joke >book) > >you can't screw the bathtub! > >i know it was sick, send hate mail personaly > >______________________________________________________ >+----------------------------------------------------------------------+ > +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ > To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe > send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to > "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, > FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister > +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ > +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ >+----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Sinister: Attn: NYC list members
by clint stauffer 10 Nov '98

10 Nov '98

Hi. I know this is on rather short notice and really isn't Belle and Sebastian related and only applies to a small percentage of the list members, but here it goes. All apologies. PJ Harvey is recording a show tonight for the PBS series "Sessions on West 54th St." and I won a pair of tickets to see it. The person who was supposed to go with me can't make it and I don't want the other ticket go to waste. So, if you're in the NYC area, are a fan of Ms. Harvey, and can make a 8 pm show tonight, send me a message. I'll be away from my computer for the next couple hours, so you may want to include where you can be reached around 5 o'clock. Sorry for the list abuse, but I thought it might be of interest to someone. Clint +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo(a)majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+

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