February 1998 - Sinister

Re: Sinister: Lovin' Spoonful
by Perfection As A Hipster 15 Feb '98

15 Feb '98

Jonathan Wren wrote ... >Perfection As A Hipster wrote: > >> The Duke Of Harringay wrote ... A quick one, since you haven't quoted my remarks anyway and your thoughts will surely be dealt with by Alistair, unless he unsubscribed ... >An apology. And the only thing I am going to apologise for: I should not have used >the words "insipid cack". This was wrong a) because it wasn't a considered response >b) because it is the sort of dismissive remark that I'd probably find/have found >equally annoying when people use such easy words in dismissing a band I love; >Oasis. Yes, that one. Yes, that one is actually the oasis of "insipid cack". §;^D ... that was a joke, the debut album was alright ... not very original, though. >What I won't apologise for is not agreeing that liking Loving Spoonfull is a >necessary requirement for loving B&S. This is simply because of the fact that the >particular song (and I can't comment on the rest of their songs) did not move me; The obvious problem is that you've drawn early conclusions after encountering one single song by a band called Loving Spoonfull ... do yourself a favour and check out the band formerly known as *Lovin' Spoonful* (instead ?) ... >BTW I'm gonna be living in Exeter next year so I hope the massed ranks of LS fans >there don't come and kick the shit out of me... Alistair, I'm afraid we have to postpone my visiting plans ... how about next year ? §;^D "Take the skinheads bowling" (Camper Van Beethoven) Andreas The rain it raineth on the just And also on the unjust fella But more upon the just because The unjust steals the just's umbrella (Charles Baron Bowen) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: Lovin' Spoonful
by Sandy Blair 15 Feb '98

15 Feb '98

>What I find hard to fathom about peoples responses is that they seem to find it >incomprehensible that anyone who doesn't subscribe to their particular musical view >is therefore some sort of bad, ignorant person, Works for me! > The world is a big old place for people with differing tastes. That certainly explains a lot. Have you seen the world lately? I've seen it written that the world would be a boring place if we all had the same taste. This is clearly wrong, if we all had the same taste as me the world would be fantastic. For your next lesson, we will all shout at you for not liking 'Windy' by The Association. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: Lovin' Spoonful
by Perfection As A Hipster 15 Feb '98

15 Feb '98

The Duke Of Harringay wrote ... >Jonathan Wren wrote: > >> I was eating my breakfast yesterday when, on Melody Radio (my parents >> choice NOT mine!) a song came on by a group called Loving Spoonfull. >> Now, the song was pretty insipid cack > >sorry about this in advance, but i'm feeling a bit uptight today. >today? ha ha! Look; if you don't realise the genius and importance of >The Lovin' Spoonful then you are... lost. I mean, Pop. Aw fuck i give >up. Listen to Summer In The City, or even better NAshville Cats and >best of all Do You Believe in Magic. Read that again: DO YOU BELIEVE IN >MAGIC? > >Do you? > >I don't see how you can say you love Belle & Sebastian and then say that >a Lovin' Spoonful song sounds like 'cack'.. I just don't get it: they're >the same sensibility, they're about the magic of Pop and life and aw, if >you don't get it then i don't care anymore. You can just be ignorant >for all i care. "What can I say ?" (Jetset) ... Alistair is absolutely right, the Lovin' Spoonful were a wonderful and highly influential Sixties band which deserve so much more than being termed as "insipid cack" ... for example, bands like the marvellous Swinging Sixties quartet The Smoke named the Lovin' Spoonful as their first and foremost influence ... bringing up the thoughtless description of "insipid cack" here is the same as characterising the Beatles as a bunch of untalented and insignificant loosers on the Oasis list ... but then again, someone characterised *early* Nico as "crap" on this list a few days ago ... I wouldn't be surprised if someone named Donovan as the worst artist in the history of Glasgow (or even better, Australia). Personally, I always turned back to the Sixties when being unsatisfied with the P!O!P! scene at a given time ... and I'd strongly suggest that many P!O!P! artists are influenced by the Sixties, of course including Belle And Sebastian ... another question for those participating in the online chat thingie, be assured that one or the other member is even aware of less popular Sixties acts like, for example, The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band. >Everett True said how he still cares about the whole deal of music and >experience and the magic of rock'n'roll but that most of the time it >hurts too much to care. i know what he means but i think that the pain >of caring is easier to deal with than the pain of not caring... But that >said, i think it's hurting me too much right now. Consumption has made >me sick. > >ignorance has made me sick. > >so long and don't look back... Come on ... "Some of us still burn!" (The Legend!) ... On a personal note, I like the idea of that compilation-cassette competition, does your Exeter invitation include the travelling expenses ? §;^D "Dive into yesterday" (Kaleidoscope/UK) Andreas The rain it raineth on the just And also on the unjust fella But more upon the just because The unjust steals the just's umbrella (Charles Baron Bowen) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: chat room aid HELP!
by susannah 15 Feb '98

15 Feb '98

on 15 Feb 98, brian wrote... > >hey list, > >this is a desperate attempt to save the #sinister room in the middle of >the night.... > >anyone out there with ops that can log on and hide the room? it's about >1:30am sunday morning here in NYC, so prolly too early for you UKers... > >we're being besieged by perverts! and not in a good way... > Great! I'm there! It's probably just Paul though, he's a bit of a deviant don't you know. Get him DCC ing and he's away !! , can't seem to get him off the topic ;-) Well, I have just visited Sinister hoping to catch some people 'at it' but its dead. shucks. Theres just one lone intruder with the following sig: 'Couple, Fem is Bi. Looking for other couples or bi-fem to have some sexy fun.' But they're saying nowt. So it looks like I'll have to revert to sending Stuart D saucy postcards again to get my kicks. Susannah xx ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: Gatorade?
by Andy Fox 15 Feb '98

15 Feb '98

Gatorade is named as it is because it was developed by scientists at the University Of Florida to help keep their athletes hydrated during practices and games. The University of Florida's moniker is "Gators" hence "Gatorade"...... > >> Believe it or not, but Gatorade isn't an international thing either. Gatorade is a sports beverage that is supposed to incresase your athletic performance with carbohydrates and electrolytes and other things. Parents also sometimes give it to their sick children. I don't know why it's called Gatorade, but workmate Kimmy just suggested the following: Gatorade is meant to rehydrate the body, keeping it from getting (internally, presumably) dry like an alligator. Any other theories? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: chat room aid HELP!
by brian 15 Feb '98

15 Feb '98

hey list, this is a desperate attempt to save the #sinister room in the middle of the night.... anyone out there with ops that can log on and hide the room? it's about 1:30am sunday morning here in NYC, so prolly too early for you UKers... we're being besieged by perverts! and not in a good way... sorry for the spam, everyone else. back to chatting, brian bcw4977(a)is2.nyu.edu ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: Sinister Virtual Valentines
by Jeni421＠aol.com 15 Feb '98

15 Feb '98

In reply to:" tried to go to the virtual valentine and was told "you have no valentines but you can send some if you'd like". :( oh well... xo jj" I was wondering if anyone can tell me how to get to my virtual Valentine? I can't seem to get it, it said either site not found or not found on this server. Also, to add to the trouble, the Email telling how to get in touch w/someone to help if it does't work has been deleted. Help!!! I need all the valentines I can get!!!! Jeni ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: B&S covering Primal Scream
by Matthew Neimark 14 Feb '98

14 Feb '98

We've been off this subject for a long time, but after the BMX bandits came to Boston and Douglas, the singer kept talking about local Scottish heroes and legends like Bobbie Gillespie and Stephen Pastel (especially Gillespie though), I thought how much I'd love to see Belle and Sebastian cover a Primal Scream song. My choice is "Bewitched and Bewildered", an obscure b side around the time of Sonic Flower Groove (I think its on the Imperial 12"). I think it would be a perfect cover as I'm sure Stuart could do a beautiful job with it (as it is a heartbreakingly beautiful song). ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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 Virtual Valentines
by susannah 14 Feb '98

14 Feb '98

So, what do we reckon kids? Was the sinister virtual valentine fron the delicious Stuey M, or the sumptous Stuey D? I 'd like to think so, and am going to continue to think so, nobody can now convince me otherwise, got that? So don't you dare tell me its from Northy. Susannah xxxxxx ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: curry rhapsody
by John Jackson 14 Feb '98

14 Feb '98

CURRY RHAPSODY (To be sung to the tune of Bohemian Rhapsody) Naan-aa, just killed a man Poppadom against his head Had lime pickle, now he's dead Naan-aa, dinner just begun But now I'm going to crap it all away Naan-aa, ooh-ooh Didn't mean to make you cry, Seen nothin' yet just see the loo tomorrow, Curry on, Curry on, 'cause nothing really madras Too late, my dinner's gone Sends shivers up my spine Rectum aching all the time Goodbye every bhaji, I've got to go Gotta leave you all behind and use loo Naan-aa, ooh ooh, This Dopiaza's mild, Sometimes wish we'd never come here at all I see a little chicken tikka on the side, Rogan Josh, Rogan Josh pass the chutney made of mango Vindaloo does nicely Very very spicey ME Biryani (Biryani) Biryani (Biryani) Biryani and a naan O Vindaloooooooo (No no no no no non o no no No) I've eaten balti, somebody help me He's eaten balti, get him to a lavatory Stand well back This loo's quarantined Here it comes, There it goes, technicolor yawn I chunder No It's coming up again (There he goes) I chunder It's coming up again (There he goes) I chunder It's coming up again Up again Here it comes again Here it comes again Here it comes again Here it comes again This vindaloo is about to wreck my guts Poor me, Poor me, Poor me So you think you can chunder and think it's alright? So you think you can eat curry and drink all night? Ohh maybe, now you'll puke like a baby, Just had to come out, Just had to come right out in here Korma, saag or bhuna, Balti, naan or bhaji Nothing makes a difference to me To me Anyway my wind blows ******************************************************************** ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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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