September 1998 - Sinister

Sinister: Sorry Marco
by kenny 25 Sep '98

25 Sep '98

Can I just make a humble apology in front of the whole list. I didn't realise that it was a dream commentary. All I got in my mail was a blank message. Nothing. Zero. Zilch. Not even those messagey bits at the bottom. That's why I responded in the way I did. Anyone else who wants to moan did it privately. I thank you. Sorry. Jake +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: Judy and her gang of homies
by Barney Lewis 25 Sep '98

25 Sep '98

Hey, what price B&S as the new Wu-Tang Clan? If the recent discussion re black artists is anything to go by, it looks like maybe we could bring some influence to bear on the bands future direction. Picture the future.....after a year away, the new B&S album comes out. A dramatic restyling sees a double album of blunted beatz and kung-fu references, the latter a result of Stuart M's newfound obsession with the Martial Arts. Entitled "The Ghetto I Am In", it draws heavily on the experiences of band in their everday life confronting guns, violence, drugs, and sitting around in cafes. Despite rapturous critical and public acclaim, the band begins to fall apart in an orgy of bitter infighting caused by the very same drugs, violence and overconsumption of carrot-cake in cafes. Although more live appearances are promised, the band incur the wrath of punters when no more than two or three members of the band show up at each gig. As verbal sparring between members of the Glasgow musical fraternity explodes into outright name-calling, police are called when things get nasty and a member of the band plunges a metaphysical knife through the heart of an Arab Strap by saying "Cheer up, you miserable git" and "I've heard more uplifting music in a funeral parlour". Things come to a head when band members start to leave, beginning with Stuart David who departs for a DJ'ing career, laying down some "dope shit" while "chilling with the g's". Meanwhile, the female contingent of the band depart to become ace production duo Missies Martin and Campbell, coming up with bustin' grooves for members of the recently-split Backstreet Boys. As the band crumbles around him, Stuart M. renames himself Ol' Dirty Bugger and duets with Celine Dion on a cover of Kirk Douglas' "Kung-Fu Fighting" before proclaiming himself the illegitimate son of Bert Kwok. He finally cracks when informed that Stuart David has been arrested on suspicion of being responsible for a recent spate of vicious Ink Drive-By shootings..... It could happen, you know.....by the I do like Arab Strap actually, it's just not the sort of music you want to wake up to. Also, to add to the Brazillian debate, I'd highly recommend Sergio Mendes and his Brazil '66, especially their version of Mas Que Nada (theme from the Nike/Brazil in airport ad) and a series of awesome Beatles covers they did at the time...also, thanks to all who replied to my first message privately, it's nice to know you care... +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: Howdy Do Dere!
by PJMiller 25 Sep '98

25 Sep '98

Afternoon honkies! It would appear that all-out racial war has broken out on the list. Well, it had to happen. Keith wrote: I've been on this list since it started and almost everyone I've met from it is into some form of black music, be it Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, Isaac Hayes, Reggae, Ska or Isaac Hayes. I'm glad you pointed that out, Keith. Isaac Hayes is indeed a genre unto himself, and I could have sworn he'd been the subject of lots of idle discussion lately. He is also one of the few artists willing to show the world that the top of his head is black too. To be quite honest, any kind of racial separatism makes my hair curl up into a huge afro, a bit like Jonathan King used to have, so I reject the concept of balck music and white music or the new asian underground or whatever. Having said that, I was one of the people who swore Rick Astley had to be black really. Recently someone called B&S the whitest music ever made, which I found a bit uncomfortable, but didn't say anything in order to maintain the peace. As for the lists of favourite bands, I think it's probably right to suggest that those with different tastes simply didn't feel the urge to tell everyone about it. These things tend to come out in the long run anyway. And there are plenty of British groups with members from all kinds of "ethnic groupages" in them. Big Country spring to mind, but there are hundreds of others, it's just so normal nobody notices. I could go on and on, but there are more important matters to pursue: Duke said: No horrid gossip on the boy with the honey pot because, frankly, he's just too darn lovely. I certainly wasn't suggesting anyone should indulge in nasty gossip about Paul, just talk about him behind his back. I tried the same thing last year, but nobody would play. I personally love Paul like an eagle (that's secret code for wearing a Nazi uniform) and I am sure he hasn't got any skeletons in the cupboard. Although he probably will have when he gets back, unless he sorted someone out to look after Splat and Pish while he's away. Fluffy Sarah wrote: That stewpid stinking tatty old bucket full to the brim of stale pee and quiche scrapings, otherwise known as the delightful serial thriler Mister Miller OR EVEN! the Bobby Chariot stylee largin' it dude wrote this : Sarah, did Tim send you his automatic insult machine before he left? OH WELL THANK YOU MISTER MILLER! I have not seen Heavenly Creatures! I was notified from chat about your lovely observation, and told the character that you mention is boring, dull, drab, and a psycho. Thank you. At least I'm not sung about in a Space song!!! Doh and you smell of poo. Sarah, calm down, you're frightening me! I only saw about ten minutes of the film, before I could take Ms Winslett no more, and "your" character was neither boring, dull, drab or a psycho. She just sat in a classroom scowling. I thought she was very nice, actually. Not for the first time, someone mentioned the loveliness of Elisabeth from Canada. Eat shit, turkey, I've met her. Not only was she wearing a Saint Etinne t-shirt, she also drank copius amounts of cider, later to fall into a deep and snoreless sleep. I have a sneaking suspicion that she's no stranger to the wonderful world of Brazilian popular music. All in all, a great bloke. You should hear her say "Genevieve". Or "shagging". I'M GOING NOW, TO TRY AND GET RID OF THIS POO SMELL! Mister Miller +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: I smell of poo.
by Keith Watson 25 Sep '98

25 Sep '98

I think that mail Sarah sent was a bit of a joke really... I shouldn't worry about it too much. It was funny though :) Cheers, Keith. +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: blinkers?
by Koen 25 Sep '98

25 Sep '98

"...because you're making blinkers fashionable..." Can anyone tell me what blinkers are? It struck me this week that I've been singing along to this line without knowing what they are, and why they would be unfashionable. Anyway, if I can make the effort I will try to translate a B&S article which appeared in today's "Volkskrant" (a Dutch paper). It's quite big, and apart from a few little mistakes quite good. Expect the results this Sunday. Koen

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Sinister: I like new French people (WARNING: No French people content)
by Nick Dastoor 25 Sep '98

25 Sep '98

Tim Hopsicles wrote: > This list is a mighty and special thing, but it is also a bit > fragile. Take care of it. Sniff. So long Tim and I agree with every word you say. Please everyone take note of Honey's pleas and don't argue about it on the list. He does a smashing job of running the list and tends to know best about how these things should be done. I like to think of him as the archetypal benevolent dictator. > The best way to take care is to try to make sure that *every time* > you post, you put a bit of wit, or a bit of heart into your > message. Then everything will be just dandy. Wise words indeed. If only T'Pau had launched their career with 'Heart and Wit' things could have been a whole lot different. "WeeJay" wrote: > Not that you're paying attention any more (see last posting) but this > will probably be my last post for a while as I'm going to Uni, and > while I'll keep subscribed I'll probably be too busy to contribute. What's this - swots on Sinister? I found it hard enough to cope with Keith being a prefect, but this takes the biscuit. I had a dream last night. I was at a B&S concert and Stuart M bounced up on stage with a 'new look', modelled on Christian Bale in 'Metroland'. Isobel was ill so he took the vocals for 'Is it wicked not to care?' and made a real pigs ear of it. No one whispered 'That was gorgeous' in his ear. Isobel made a late appearance, but boy she was looking rough. Should have stayed in bed. Did I miss anyone mentioning the bit in Melody Maker where it said "Belle and Sebastian have contacted the MM to apologise fot their late appearance at Shepherd's Bush" etc.? Stuart M. said there were still planning to do the boat tour at some stage, but that boat owners had worried what pop fans might do to their vessels. I don't know why that sounds pervy. Anyway, Stupot said they had nothing to worry about as we were all "sweeties". How kind. I felt like cutting it out and sending it to that journalist who seemed to believe that the delay was all on purpose and 'very Belle and Sebastian' with "So ner" written in big letters. By the way - nil points to Stuart for taking back what he said about National Park. I liked the idea of blaming it all on them and their idiot drummer, because they were rubbish. I seem to remember Katrina telling us not to miss them 'because they're good'. Hmmm. Nick xxx _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: Steviegate
by Kevan Cooke 25 Sep '98

25 Sep '98

Well, I have finally given up on the faltering mail system at work and have signed up with the entirely inappropriate chickmail.com instead. If anyone has been trying to contact me over the last few days (regarding the tape tree, marriage proposals, etc.) sorry, but I haven't have received any messages. I understand that our Stevie has been subpoenaed by Kenneth Starr and has been asked to prove his claim that he took a note of her charms but no cigar. The argument is resting on the linguistics of the legal definition for "taking" a cigar. Expect to see the resulting testimony in a video store near you. Sorry if this has already been said, but did anyone else watch 3rd Rock from the Sun last night? Was I just imagining it, or did Sally Solomon for no reason at all declare that she was no longer called Sally, and was now called Honey? Bizarre. The Fat Slug that was Kevan *********************************** chickclick.com girl sites that don't fake it. http://www.chickclick.com http://www.chickmail.com *********************************** +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: Crazy Horses! WAAAAAAAAAA! WAAAAAAAAAA!
by debbie 25 Sep '98

25 Sep '98

hello there, m'li'l pumpkin pies... i am unsubscribing now (not that i've posted much recently anyway) because, well, to coin a phrase, you all smell of POO! No, not really, but i shall be moving into a no doubt grotty slug/rat/cockroach/oasisfan infested flat in Glasgow (it's 'Smiles Better' dontcha know, *be* jealous) and will not have a horrible computer there. Which is GOOD, cus i hate 'em. Now, i think Keef asked about people's comments on tha tape tree thang therefore i shall give thee my impressions on mr Joss' tape which i am soon to send on. Its pish! Not really, of course: It is a mighty fine piece of sonic pleasure i must say. I may even go as far to say as it makes me wanna boogie all day long. Obviously the highlight has to be the Osmonds' 'Crazy Horses' (Waaaa! Waaaa! etc). Oh, and 'the french toast man' which makes me giggle and wish i'd put 'the wonderful thing about Tiggers' on my tape.. For anyone whose still interested, you also have Little Richard, Curtis Mayfield, Captain Beefheart, Sinatra and many other funky tunes to wait with much anticipation for. So there you go, hope that pleases you. after tonight, if you wanna tell me my tape is shit (i'll warn you now, it contains a manics track...), assassinate my character or anything else you want, you can mail: velocitygirl45(a)hotmail.com and i'll no doubt send equally abusive mail back. Oh, and just for the record: Hole, Madonna, MSP, Bob Dylan, New Order, Smiths, Sonic Youth, Nirvana, Patti Smith, Adam Ant among many, many others. But not they pishmeisters B&S, obviously.... love always, debbie xxx "I'm so modern that everything is pointless" +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: Shoulders back lovely boys
by John Johnston 25 Sep '98

25 Sep '98

I was thinking that people had been a bit hard on St Etienne who have made some lovely records, when the Incomparable Tara wrote.. >Bob Etienne wanted to sign the band to his label. Which maybe explained why I had been standing next to him at the B&S gig at the Borderline way back when. He didn't heckle, he nodded his head and was generally a glowing advertisement for the cool set in London. I was think, Peter Miller. If you're falling out of love with Isaac Hayes,might not the incomparable Melvin Hayes make a good substitute. I've been watching some glorious It Ain't Half Hot Mum episodes. I believe a cross-dressing concert party crooner is always a match for Isaac and his so called soul. What price Stuart Murdoch - wannabe Cockney?? I was listening to the much-underated Mary Jo and that lovely bit where he goes "Dunno what she wants" always sounds a bit gor' blimmey guv, apples n' pears if you ask me. I'm off to put the kettle on, anyone fancy a cuppa? John +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: B&S European Gigs Support
by Katrina House 25 Sep '98

25 Sep '98

hi all, just thought i'd let you know that The Lucksmiths will be supporting B&S at their Munich and Fribourg dates. i'm not entirely sure who will be supporting for the other dates ... might just be a DJ. cheers, Katrina. -- ************************************************************************ jeepster recordings ltd. - mailto:a-and-r@jeepster.co.uk 217 canalot, 222 kensal road, london, w10 5bn, uk phone - 0181 964 9432, fax - 0181 964 8600 http://www.jeepster.co.uk +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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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