March 1998 - Sinister - missprint.org

Sinister: Telstar
by David Moore 04 Mar '98

04 Mar '98

Hi All Mark Hester wrote: " The organ on 'Mayfly sounds like 'Telstar' by the Tornadoes. But was anyone on this list born when that came out..... not me, i missed it by 9 years." My copy of Telstar (b/w "Jungle Fever"!) came out in 1962, which would have made me 6 years old at the time. Do I win a prize? For me, this is one of the added attractions of listening to B & S. Not only do you get brilliant tunes, superb musicianship, witty/weird/cute/moving lyrics ( delete as applicable) but you also get snatches from all the things that the band members have listened to whilst growing up. As well as all the usual influences mentioned, like Nick Drake, Love, Donovan, Dylan, etc. I can also hear The Incredible String Band, and believe it or not, Yes. At my age I also get to dance round the room to String Bean Jean with my 12 year old son and to really enjoy B & S gigs with my 19 year old daughter. Keep the faith David Moore Chelmsford, UK ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: curious juxtapositions
by Ryanerik 04 Mar '98

04 Mar '98

Hi there, my name is Ryan, and I'm new to this mailing list. Im kinda new to B n S...anyway: I'm just saying hi. nice to meet you. Also, I've heard the BnS taped an episode of "Sessions at W. 54th St." or whatever its called. Has this aired yet?!?! It's on PBS here in America. Anyone have a tape of it?!?! buy. ryan. lemon lime sonora pine paradigm p.s. If anyone trades bootlegs let me know, Im really interested in getting some b n s shows. I have a tape of the radcliffe sessions but want (need) more! I trade other artists besides BnS (especially american indie pop bands). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: Felt
by horst＠aptness.com.br 04 Mar '98

04 Mar '98

Cherry Red Records re-issued in 1992 "The Strange Idols Pattern And Other Short Stories", originally released in 1984, produced by John Leckie (producer of almost everything The Stone Roses recorded)+ 1985's "Ignite The Seven Cannons" (which was produced by Cocteau Twin Robin Guthrie and includes the famous 'Primitive Painters', sang with the help of other twin Liz Fraser [what a coincidence]. As for the place you could find it (I forgot to tell you that both albums were re-packaged as one) I wouldn't dare saying that mine was found at a creepy store in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, lost among The Dream Academy and The Waterboy's gems (I bought them all. Expensive ? Oh, no, no, just picture that "Made in England" seal) As far as I know, and have seen on The Felt and Denim Homepage (http://www.jeigh.com.felt) there are 3 Felt compilations: Bubblegum Perfume (Creation 1990); Absolute Classic Masterpieces (Cherry Red 1992); Absolute Classic Masterpieces Volume II (Creation 1992), not to mention The Felt Box Set (Cherry Red Records 1993- 4 cds) Hope I've helped a bit. Adios, Jh .............................................. "We might as well all stay in our rooms until we die" ......................................................... Mark Hester wrote: >Quite a few of you seem to like Felt and indeed Felt are mentioned in the >sleevenotes to I.Y.F.S. I only heard a couple of their songs on Annie >Nightingale's Sunday evening request show (a sad loss from Radio 1) >but they made a real impression. How easy is it to get hold of their stuff? >And is there a compilation available? > >Mark. > >----------------------------------------------------------------------- >. 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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Re: Sinister: Douglas Coupland
by Essexdog5 04 Mar '98

04 Mar '98

In a message dated 3/4/98 6:05:58PM, you write: << Thought you'd all like to know that the wonderful Mr Coupland's forthcoming novel is called Girlfriend in a Coma. That's about as cool as Donna Tartt's new book being called String Bean Jean. >> Or Paul Auster's next novel going under the title of You Made Me Forget My Dreams. NB - I'm posting the full '80s quiz answers tomorrow. Thanks for all your help, and apologies to Monsieur Mitchell for list cluttery - I has assumed any answers would be mailed direct to my good self. Hey-ho, and such is life. Stephen. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: Where's my 3 day week
by Keith Watson 04 Mar '98

04 Mar '98

>If the new stuff comes out in June then why not have a launch picnic?? >It would be an unusual way to promote a record and give a chance for >wizened hacks to spend time with the band and the fans which would be >good for them if not us. > >Some would doubtless write about what a joy it was to meet so many >disparate individuals brought together by the power of the music. Others >would write about what a hopeless bunch of indie-schmindie >ne'er-do-wells we all were. But some people will never get it... That sounds like a cracking idea John, schedule the picnic with the release of the new single. Indeed we could sail on down the Thames and shoot the queen whilst we're at it too, that'd be quite a launch... seriously though, it seems like an appropriate time for it to me, given that it'll be the summer and stuff. Having said that, I'll be at the picnics whatever, single release dates are notoriously changeable and we may need to plan the picnic a bit more in advance. Cheers, Keith ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: One that's been discussed before
by Reid Dossinger 04 Mar '98

04 Mar '98

> Some men are just sensitive. Thank you, Matthew! Someone FINALLY said it! Why is it that every male pop star that shows an ounce of sensitivity and doesn't play on the most distorted guitar possible is automatically assumed (by the most conservative homophobe AS WELL AS the most out-of-the-closet flamer) to be gay?! Talk about enabling stereotypes! I hope Mr. Murdoch is straight, 'cause sissy heteros who like to dance and don't like to fight need heroes, too. ~Sissy Reid, who one day will get around to starting a discussion about the amazing number of times "girls deciding to date girls" theme comes up in Stuart M.'s lyrics. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: Douglas Coupland
by nmacfarl＠wattdesign.com 04 Mar '98

04 Mar '98

From: Ruth McCurry <100670.3522(a)compuserve.com>, on 3/4/98 12:46 PM: Thought you'd all like to know that the wonderful Mr Coupland's forthcoming novel is called Girlfriend in a Coma. I saw it in a bookstore today and had to read the back - no Smith's reference - but she is in coma for 20 years...I know, I know, it's serious....... ------------- Original Text From: Ruth McCurry <100670.3522(a)compuserve.com>, on 3/4/98 12:46 PM: Thought you'd all like to know that the wonderful Mr Coupland's forthcoming novel is called Girlfriend in a Coma. That's about as cool as Donna Tartt's new book being called String Bean Jean. Lots of Love, DAVID PS I hate to be sacreligious, but I've got 5 Felt LPs and they're all pretty mediocre. I listen to my Miranda Sex Garden records more often, and that's saying something. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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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Sinister: The REAL "Little Prince"
by Henry 04 Mar '98

04 Mar '98

Firstly, hello everyone, I'm new to the list. Glancing through the archive I saw talk of "the little prince" which reminded me of the completely wonderful book of the same name. All B+S fans will love it and since its so short it takes only an hour or so to read. Also, the little prince looks just like the boy on the b+s T-shirts. He lives on a planet thats very small (about the size of a house) and has three volcanoes which he cleans out regularly (even the extinct one because "one can never be sure") and cooks his breakfast on. When he visits Earth he makes friends with a FOX! And , OH I want to tell you all about it but I won't - read the book, its delightful and charming. I think its by a frenchman called Antoine de Saint Expuory or something, and Peter Ustinov did a very good story tape of it which I used to listen to as a kid. anyone else like Zappa? **To see the summer sky is poetry though never in a book it lie true poems flee ** Emily dickinson. bye bye ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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: 80's Quiz
by ButchDone 04 Mar '98

04 Mar '98

Stuart Gardiner wrote..... <<These are what we've come up with so far between us, including a few new ones... Not sure about a few of them... 28 is really annoying me! >> I'm ashamed to say I know this one, look i'm new here don't be too hard on me. <<28) Woah, makes me want to dance, woah, it's a new romance... >> ...... "Woah, I look into your eyes, woah, best years of our lives". It is indeed, "Best Years of Our Lives" by Modern Romance. Sorry. It was played at every school disco I went to in the early eighties, that and Come on Eileen. Oh and the Birdie Song as well. <<45) Boys, now the times are changing the going could get rough... >> I'll redeam myself though and say that this is "Quiet Life" by Japan. A damn fine song which remains a favourite of mine to this day. Before all you old gits out there take the piss, it's the only Japan song I like. Personally no13 in driving me mad, I just now it's gonna be something i've got in my collection. I keep thing Talk Talk, the quote sounds like one of their lyrics. It'll turn out to be Queen though knowing my luck, just to embarass me further. Bye for now i'm off to be punished for knowing the answer to No 28 Gary ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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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by Claire Timmins 04 Mar '98

04 Mar '98

Only eighties relevance, I'm amazed at the amount of people that knew it was Breathe- Hands to Heaven. Thank god I wasn't the only one. from, Moira Cherry Tree View. (Not really a good combination, is it) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . 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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