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Sinister: Tigermilk release date
by SGflasho＠aol.com 24 Jan '99

24 Jan '99

Is there any concrete information when Tigermilk will be released to us general public folk? Steve +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: lifted off of men's room walls
by brad . 24 Jan '99

24 Jan '99

> where's Brad when you need him, to post a nailmail about which > colours and styles give him the biggest stiffy, or which fabrics > retain their aromas for longest. that, my boy would be crude and, furthermore, uncalled for. i had to leave for a while. i've been checking in on the archives, though............it seems like you're all still up to talking about a lot of nothing. so what's all this about isobel's solo project? how are her bowels treating her? i've been out of the loop for too long. can't say as i've given the ol' belle and sebastians a spin lately. i've been too preoccupied with that hefner album, the last silver jews record, and dylan. but i heard about the tigermilk re-issue...speaking of, is the jeepster news-only announcement list still up and running? i didn't get anything from them about it. i read it on the ubl of all places. ho-hum, brad p.s. purple pantsuits and corduroy ______________________________________________________ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: lifted off of men's room walls
by brad . 24 Jan '99

24 Jan '99

> where's Brad when you need him, to post a nailmail about which > colours and styles give him the biggest stiffy, or which fabrics > retain their aromas for longest. that, my boy would be crude and, furthermore, uncalled for. i had to leave for a while. i've been checking in on the archives, though............it seems like you're all still up to talking about a lot of nothing. so what's all this about isobel's solo project? how are her bowels treating her? i've been out of the loop for too long. can't say as i've given the ol' belle and sebastians a spin lately. i've been too preoccupied with that hefner album, the last silver jews record, and dylan. but i heard about the tigermilk re-issue...speaking of, is the jeepster news-only announcement list still up and running? i didn't get anything from them about it. i read it on the ubl of all places. ho-hum, brad p.s. purple pantsuits and corduroy ______________________________________________________ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: top twelve of the year
by TheAdwiz＠aol.com 24 Jan '99

24 Jan '99

since we're all in the same circle, i figured we always reccommend music to one another so why not exchange top twelve lists. Perhaps its because i care or perhaps its out of pure boredom....... Here we go. 1. UNKLE - Psyence Fiction Yes, electronica can be good for you. This is not just a fashionable album as Spin will tell you but an incredible work of art. Thom Yorke's "Rabbit in your Headlights" is so haunting and there is such an eclectic style of electronica here. Everytime i hear "Lonely Souls" with Richard Ashcroft (of the Verve), my eyes start tearing. The orchestra instrumentation towards the end is enough to make anyone feel he's in a Nike commercial. Just buy it. 2. Belle and Sebastian - The Boy With An Arab Strap Does this need an explanation? After all we all have it. 3. Pulp - This is Hardcore A true follow up to Different Class (a great album in its own right). This is a great album to listen to and read the lyrics along with it. I love the lyrics to "TV Movie" everytime i hear it. Reminds me of my life...at least the bad acting part. And the sheer subtle force of "This is Hardcore" will move anyone who is "anti Britpop". This album truly is hardcore. 4. Beck - Mutations After all the hype of this not being the true follow up to Odelay, I was quite skeptical about this album but after hearing it once, I became one with Beck Hansen's genius (without the drug use). This eclectic album ranging from country to folk to tropicalia is just amazing. "Nobody's Fault But My Own" is perhaps one of the best songs written this year. Who thought that Beck was capable of such serious music? 5. Air - Moon Safari An album that will please just about anybody. It's by french people and they do everything right (see the words "frech band" on album cover). This is a great mood album and can put anyone in an insta-good mood. You too can feel sexy as you hear the anthem "Sexy Boy", a necassery song to play while getting dressed for that Saturday night outing. Chicks will so dig this album and that's whats important. Right? 6. REM - Up Yes, there is no escaping from the brilliance of REM. I dont care how many people are in this band they will still be great. If you weren't satisfied by this album at first listen give it more of a chance. This album pays off in a big way. "Walk Unafraid" (which Bono of U2 inspired) is one of REM's most potent songs ever and "Hope" which updates Leonard Cohen's "Suzanne" in such a fun song ("fun". hmmm, now that's a descriptive word). And i am always blown away by the Beach Boys tribute, "At My Most Beautiful". A great band that will always be great. 7. Elliott Smith - XO Perhaps the greatest songwriter alive today (along with Beck). If you werent moved by "either/or" you are a stoic creature from the deepest lagoon. This album uses more instrumentation than "either/or" and you hear the Beatles inflences oozing from this masterpiece. Yes, i will call it a masterpiece because it is. Listen to this album once and tell me you were not moved. If you weren't check your pulse. Quickly. 8. Beastie Boys - Hello Nasty Not everything has to be so serious. Yes, I love this album. I think it's an old skool party (with a "k") and it gives me the speed in my morning walk to work. "The Negotiation Limerick File" is one of the Beastie's best songs. Except for the occasional singing vocal attempts, this is an album to "boogie" to (not that i would know what boogying is). I will join forces with the Marilyn Mansonites and Smashing Pumpikinites and declare my Beasties love. Besides these guys are Jewish and they're cool. that's not easy. i should know. 9. Sloan - Navy Blues Sometimes I'm not in the mood for original. Sometimes i am in the mood for formula and a Beatles rip-off. that's fine. If it sounds good, why not? Now that i have that off my chest, I will defend this Canadien band. It's not their fault they are Canadien. This is a pop anthem after pop anthem. These boys have pefected the British Invasion era song and it feels good. i will bop to this music and i will clap along. And i will not apologize. 10. Mojave 3 - Out of Tune It came out in England in 1998 so it's still considered for that year. I have only owned this album for a week and i can't stop listening to it. The instrumentation of Belle and Sebastian, the vocal grace of Nick Drake, and the occasional harmony of Simon and Garfunkel ( check out the la-la's on "GIve What You Take"). A fantastic album for the chill-inclined. This is an example of where an album title is not at all an indication of the music. Buy this and be pleased. 11. Mercury Rev - Desert's Songs An album that just doesnt squeeze into the top twelve, it truly belongs here. "Opus 40" with its underlying sample of Pachelbel Canon is a orchestra-pop sweeper. This is a real change for this noisepop band. It's lost its desire to ramble with guitar feedback and wound up with a result that will impress you. This is an indie rock classic of our time. 12. Massive Attack - Mezzanine I would be considered a heretic if i didnt have this here. An album i cant describe properly. But i'm sure youre familiar with it, if youre remotely interested in music. A dark, mysterious album and an equivalent of Radiohead's "OK Computer". Compilation of the Year: Tied for Nuggets boxed set and Field Mice "Where'd You Learn to Kiss That Way?" Honorable mentions: Rufus Wainwright- self titled Tori Amos - From the Choirgirl Hotel +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister(a)majordomo.net". 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Sinister:Tigermilk,New Radicals and Rolling Stones Concert
by WeeChrisBS＠aol.com 24 Jan '99

24 Jan '99

Hello List!, First Of all I'd like to say YES I'M SUPER DUBER HAPPY TIGERMILK IS BEING RE- RELEASED!!!! I will be so excited to hear iut in full sound and not a hissing tape that will probaly die soon. To the People who are complaining well I know You are mad that you'r vinyl copies will go down in value but now Other B&S fans will have the joy of listening to Tigermilk and B&S and Jeepster won't have to deal with Bollocks Bootlegging Tigermilk anymore and We can Finaly Listen to it in our cd players now. If You're still mad Well Booo To you :P I'd like to say yesterday I bought New Radical's album Maybe You've Been brainwashed too and I'd just like to say you all should get it! it makes you feel sooo good and makes you believe in Amercian Music... well Amercian Rock music I mean. The Lead singer Gregg Alexander sounds just like Mick Jagger and They Have a sound of Something between Alterenitve(God I hate That word!) and The Rolling Stones mixed with a Popy Sound like the Beatles. Finally I was wondering is anyone on the list going to see The Rolling Stones on Monday in Oakland? I am WEEEEEEEEEEEE go Me Go me! Im so excited cos This Is My First time Seeing them(every Tour I missed I thought it was there last) and They were the first Rock band I liked. Noo I'm not 60 years old I'm 15 see lets go back to a time when I was trendy and Liked rap and my mom bought "Voodoo Lounge" and I listened to it and fell in love with it. well I must go off now Ta ta, -Damon +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: mi vida loca
by mkl206＠is8.nyu.edu 24 Jan '99

24 Jan '99

i've decided to use one of those ever popular lists to organize my post into handy dandy segments for the finer consumption of most listmembers. 1. underwear i infact can add little to this thread as i've never had the joy of experiencing soft fabric against my nether regions. two words, chastity belt. if anyone wants to know how the rust is creeping, feel free to ask and i'll be sure to tell you daily, using precise measurments and color charts. 2. rodcam wow, it's better than baywatch. http://www.scottcam.com/webcam.html. not that i watch it, no siree. do you think that if we started a letter writing campaign, we could get rod to sleep in front of the camera? 3. has anybody ever heard of... the who? they sound just like belle and sebastian. 4. the wonderful interesting things about me today i was sitting in my room and doing nothing when i noticed this piece of fuzz on the floor that was utterly beautiful, and i realized that it was in the shape of a unicorn!!!! so i picked it up and mounted it on my wall with my handy dandy poster tape that only costs $12 a roll from walmart. it looked so pretty that i promply continued to stick it all over the wall until i used the whole roll up and realized that i had nothing to stick on the wall so i promptly hung up a collection of underwear that i've purchesed but been unable to wear due to point number 1 so i plastered it to the walls. i even have some vintage g.i. joe's with the most delicately placed of stains. i heard once that they could be sold for $100 in an auction but there was sentimental value as they had belonged to my first boyfriend when he was in kindergarten so quite naturally i couldn't be expected to part from them. then afterwards i started sticking my placebo cds on the wall cause they're very indie and i like everyone to see them. the covers of the cds express something to me that cannot be confined within the normal constructs of the human language, something about loss and androgeny which says something about the male vs femal condition. i'm not sure exactly what it's saying but i'm working on figuring this out for my philosophy class. did i tell you what i got in my philosophy class? i got an a- on my most recent paper which was about beanie babies and their position as surrogate children in the lives of the people who wish to possess them. cool huh? 5. top 82 albums of the year my top singles of the year are, in no particular order backstreet's back - backstreet boys division day - elliott smith i was so surprised that other people had heard about him, i had thought that i was the only one on the east coast of the united states, but i'm so glad that there are others. do people really read cover stories in spin? alright, i guess that's all i can say, expect another post within the hour!!! xox megan mkl206(a)is8.nyu.edu visit the NEWLY UPDATEDmagnetic fields web page at: http://www.dissemination.com/megan/magneticfields/ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: Tigermilk ... oooh, what else?
by Niceaction＠aol.com 24 Jan '99

24 Jan '99

In a message dated 24/01/99 21:35:42 GMT, you write: << now, the band have always said that it would be re-released when the time was right. thankfully that time has come, and the record now stands a chance of finally making the band a few pence. and in spite of this and the thousands of e-mails, letters and phonecalls that we've received over the past two/three years begging for it's re-release, that someone would be so selfish and greedy as to suggest that it's re-release threatens their potential to sell an original vinyl copy for a huge amount!!! well, it's unbelievable! >> i brought an original, for £275 today and i am over the moon with it.. i've brought the record cos im in a fortunate enough position to be able to afford it, and being a massive fan, i want to have as much B&S stuff as possible. Anyone wanting to buy a copy for the simple reason of keeping it for a year and then selling it on for a healthy profit surely needs to get there Pop morals checked out ! Take it easy peeps Jamie x +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: Tigermilk ... oooh, what else?
by Katrina House 24 Jan '99

24 Jan '99

Dear people, well, i never thought i'd experience the day when someone says "oh bollocks, why ARE they re-releasing tigermilk ... what a drag" ... ... you've made me angry and i need to explain ... tigermilk was never released with the intention to become a rare or valuable record. the stow college music project which released the record did so as part of a music course designed to give people experience and an insight into the workings of the music industry. run by alan rankine (from the associates) the project releases a limited single yearly to help promote local talent whilst providing hands-on experience to the students of how to go about releasing a record. the record is limited to 1000 copies, as this helps it to stay within a college budget, and helps ensures that the cost of production can be met and recouped. in the case of belle and sebastian, the college were willing to release an album in light of the amount of material that the band had and the band's willingness to part fund the cost of recording, but still the record was limited to help ensure that the release didn't over-stretch itself and had a chance of selling and, in doing so, making back the money that was outlaid on it's production. as a result the record was released and it took nearly 8 months to sell the thousand that were produced (actually 200 or so probably went on promotion of the album and to the band and people that worked on it, so probably only 800 were sold over the 8 months). now, the band have always said that it would be re-released when the time was right. thankfully that time has come, and the record now stands a chance of finally making the band a few pence. and in spite of this and the thousands of e-mails, letters and phonecalls that we've received over the past two/three years begging for it's re-release, that someone would be so selfish and greedy as to suggest that it's re-release threatens their potential to sell an original vinyl copy for a huge amount!!! well, it's unbelievable! isn't it best for it to be out there, able to be listened to, for people to be able to hear it. it's beautiful, why should it only reside in the hands of the precious few? why shouldn't EVERYONE have the right to own a copy and to fall in love with it? isn't the point of belle and sebastian (and also this list!) that it should be a shared feeling of love and identity, a link between people, strangers throughout the world? doesn't everyone/anyone have the right to join in that feeling? what i'm saying, is that tigermilk is much more than just a collectors item, it was created by a band that are more than just 'a band'. and to devalue that with greed and selfishness is not only directly clashing with all of the b&s philosophies, but it's also very offensive to the people that love the band and their music. the music was written to be heard, and now it is time again for it to be heard. if you're not happy with that, well, i'm sorry, but you're talking to the wrong people and may possibly, in being here, be keeping the wrong company. thanks for listening! ;) cheers, Katrina & David -- -=- Jeepster Recordings Ltd, 217 Canalot, 222 Kensal Road, London W10 5BN http://www.jeepster.co.uk/ work - mailto:a-and-r@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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Re: Sinister: top 12/am i stoic?
by Declan McGurk 24 Jan '99

24 Jan '99

>oh and as for best songwriter...hmm...people always will argue about >that no matter who it is but... yeah we wouldnt have to argue if everyone accepted that it was Shane MacGowan - the greatest single person to grace God's moderately-successful green (and smoggy) earth. Check out 'The Snake' or 'Rum Sodomy and the Lash'. They're cool. Dec +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: hello all
by DRAGNLUCK＠aol.com 24 Jan '99

24 Jan '99

hi, i joined the list a little while ago and have kept quite until now... not sure what to say i guess and have been enjoying how pleasant all the e-mails have been. i just wanted to comment on the nick drake / tom waits thing. which i thought odd, my first post being non b&s. but when i first heard nick drake i didn't get it right away.. i don't think i was paying attention.. but then i went back to it and fell in love. for some reason many critics relate the newer slower artists to him and often times it's hard to hear the comparisons. but "cello song" is so wonderful and comes off of "Fives Leaves Left" so yeah i would agree with the recommendation for that album as well. uh... tom waits i love him, but not everyone likes his voice.. which on one hand i understand and on the other i never understood.. but that's people for you. i don't think i'd compare tom to nick but that's just me.... personally, even if it doesn't come through musically some of the lyrics in b&s music and spiritualized for that matter remind me heavily of t-rex... sigh. but i don't know if kids listen to marc bolan.. uh musically it's different but the slower stuff is just so good.... i hope this makes a little sense.. gotta go... breakfast with the beatles is on. hugs and kisses debbie +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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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