January 1999 - Sinister - missprint.org

Sinister: And The Winner Is...
by Warrander John - FML 12 Jan '99

12 Jan '99

La-di-da, look at us, scoffing at whoever chooses the candidates for the Brits cos they put B&S in the "Best New Band" category. How clever we are. And how foolish they are. And why the defeatist attitude at our heroes' chances? Of course they're going to win. Anyway, that Papercuts fanzine thingy is a jolly good read you know. I've no idea what Mr Miller is going on about but I still have this strange fascination making me all excited at the prospect of volume 2. Is this a semi-autobiographical piece of work by any chance? Is Stewpot a thinly disguised characterisation of a person I think I can safely say everybody on this list wants to snog? A very scary Australian tells a tale of being intimidated in London. I find this very hard to believe having met her and shat my pants. And McTaggart goes on about Gainsbourg and weird European shit, so no surprises there. Actually Robert, you never mentioned the anecdote about visiting Serge's grave and people leaving empty fag packets on it. I like that story. And if I ever go to Edinburgh and it's sunny I will almost certainly climb to the top of a high hill and listen to Television. I think congratulations are in order for Mr Trousers actually, a job well done. Even if the dedication on the back does make it sound like Paul's dead. Also, I got that "Songs For Marshmallow Lovers" compilation on Marina and was very cynical, but it's shockingly good. I'm amazed. I was wrong all along. Indiepop rules. It doesn't really, I'm just trying to mess with Mick McMick's mind. Oh, and I forgot to mention that Tag's bits in Papercuts are the best. Well, the poor wee blighter is so unhappy now that someone's gone home to Canada, I thought I'd cheer him up by pampering his ego. Is there any harm in that? And just one more thing, Manchester's disco of choice for a top night of drinking and dancing (that's Smile to the uninitiated) hung up its slipmats for the very last time at the weekend. The very final record ever played was "Thank You For Being You" by The Pastels. How sweet. Anyway, that's me staying in for the rest of my life. No wonder I'm a bitter and twisted old sod. Love...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: ice hotels etc...
by jj 12 Jan '99

12 Jan '99

mr.tag was inquiring about the swedish ice hotel and me being the astute information-professional-in-training that i am remembered reading something about this lovely place in a somewhat-lesscheesy-than-the-usual-bridal-magazine. So I went digging through my bridal archives and came up with the source in question and it did indeed have a nice little article on the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden. Apparently the Ice Hotel is built every october from snow and ice - it takes about 1000 tons of ice and 2000 tons of snow annually and the design changes every year. The hotel has a chapel, rooms, a gallery, an ice sauna(?!), a golf room, a cinema, and a bar called Absolute Ice. The temp inside the hotel varies between -3 C to -8 C (this is a british bridal magazine and i don't know how to convert back to F - but i do know that's *cold*!)...you sleep on a block of snow covered in reindeer skins in a special sleeping bag for two! it seems cuddling would be imperative for staying warm :) now i shall say that i too have really been enjoying Boards of Canada and to throw in something *somewhat* related to our beloved b&s, i would like to shamelessly plug my radio show that will be taking place tomorrow (wednesday)morning, bright and early, from 6-9am EST (that's 11-2 GMT i believe) on wcbn-fm that you can all listen to via realaudio at www.wcbn.org/listen.html. i always play something by b&s, plus loads of other cool pop tunes (playlists for previous shows are online at my website if you need convincing. *grin*) if you think you might be tuning in and want to hear something in particular, email me today before 10pm and i'll do my darndest to get it on the airwaves/internetwaves for you. now its time to go brave the snow and ice of ann arbor (not quite as romantic as that of the ice hotel i'm afraid) and dig out my car. xojj * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * fantastic po box 4492 ann arbor mi 48106 usa http://www.fantasticpop.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: He dropped his last time down a wishing well...
by Jeanette 12 Jan '99

12 Jan '99

Oooh! Someone out there said they're a Daniel Johnston fan!? I didn't know the rest of the world had heard of Daniel... tho' I'm sure everyone's seen his art on Kurt Cobain's chest. I've had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Johnston perform on several occasions recently, most notably at Austin's SXSW last year. (Shameless name-dropping: also in the audience were Thurston Moore and Lee Renaldo... very exciting for a country girl!) For someone who seems so, well, ummm, incapacitated, he writes the most incredible lyrics! Casper the Friendly Ghost makes me cry every time! Note to any fans in the Austin area: There's a comic store there that sells his original drawings at very reasonable prices. I can't remember the name of it, but if you're interested, get in touch with me and I'll find out for you. jeanette +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: Nothing ever happens on Mars
by Reid Dossinger 12 Jan '99

12 Jan '99

Tuesday, and I'm feeling responsive... > What do i need > to do (or buy) in order to convert my music, which is on an analogue 4-track > to a sound file on a web page...."if it's too hard i wont understand it". > Not to bring this up again, but if someone answers Lee privately, would you mind sending me a copy of the letter? I have a few really terrible ways, but I'd like to know some better ones. > feeling much perked up by the display of support regarding the record > store sod. > Good! Having spent most of my professional life in record stores, it always makes me cringe when I hear about clerks who can't bring themselves to say "I'm not sure, but I think..." Like the guy I talked to this last fall who swore that the vocals on "A Spaceboy Dream" were done by the guy from Arab Strap. At least he later admitted he was wrong. But then again, I'm sure there were people who thought I was a record store sod, especially the woman who kept insisting to me that George Michael "Listen Without Prejudice Volume II" was already out in Boston, but obviously hadn't been released yet in Alaska (where I was working at the time). I hope she knows by now that she was wrong. The moral of this story is that I'm always right. > And where's Susannah? And R!O!D!? > And Brad? I know there were some people here who weren't too crazy about him, but he never ceased to crack me up. Did I miss his "I'm leaving the list" post, or has he just gone all quiet (which I find pretty hard to believe)? > Tought that i just should mention that swedish radio is broadcasting a > Belle&Sebastian gig right about now.... > Its recorded in Sweden this summer I think. > So far they have performed "The boy done wrong again","Dog on wheels" > and "Mayfly" > Woah woah woah woah WOAH! Why hadn't this been mentioned yet? Why aren't there a billion requests for tapes yet? This is a post of massive importance. Do you realize that this is yet one more Belle and Sebastian recording that I'll never have? It's too early to write well, Reid +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: The Brits etc
by Ihamilt＠aol.com 12 Jan '99

12 Jan '99

Of course, its amusing that Belle and Sebastian are nominated as best " new " act. And of course they have no chance of winning the award, as no one even half decent seems to win anything at these things. It would however be cool to see them appear on the show itself. Two of the greatest pop tv moments have came from such unlikely appearances. One recalls a quite obvsiouly coked up Brett Anderson, wearing his mums blouse, leading Suede through a psychotic thrash version of Animal Nitrate, to the aghast looks of the tuxedo'd audience. The rather scary version of Satisfaction performed by Bjork and PJ Harvey was also a wonderful moment. To see that song regain some of its threat and be reclaimed from those ghastly old rockers fairly warmed the cockles of this boys heart. +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: Classy classical touch
by Arantxa Sanz 12 Jan '99

12 Jan '99

About Brit Awards : Someone was wandering if our lovely bunch will be forced to sing a duet with Posh Spice (it would be more than a duet,then)at the Awards event. Could I make some suggestion? After Fergie's gorgeous debut as show woman during the MTV one,the one and only Lady Die should come down from heaven and offer us her first heavenly apparition playing the entertainer role together with Robbie,who would be so pleased with such a touch of true Hamletian glamour ,wouldn't he? And Struan could convert himself into Catholicism just in front of the cameras after the miracle ! Arantxa +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: New comer(ish)
by Lee Whitehead 12 Jan '99

12 Jan '99

WOW, Best British Newcomers (*fanfare*) Acclaim for Belle and Sebastian, who did they have to sleep with to get nominated, not Jonathan King surely (is he still in charge?). Congratulations band, and of course Jeepster. Good luck ("you know we dont stand a chance"), Lee. +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: This post may contain coarse language
by Robin Stout 12 Jan '99

12 Jan '99

Bollocks - they're rude bits. I've always had an affection for those rude words that begin with B as they aren't exactly rude, more a little saucy. Bollocks! bottom! bugger! boobs! Oooh! Sorry if I've offended or overexcited anyone. Anyway, the Brits are a load of toss aren't they? I think Stuart should do a Jarvis and wiggle his bottom at someone. Any nominations for whom? There's plenty to choose from. Or maybe he could wiggle his bollocks, as a visual aid to Joe. But I still think they should turn up. Mrs Murdoch could threaten to stop Stuart's pocket money if they didn't. Now, back to my revision ... Robin +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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: It's a boy Mrs.Walker it's a boy!
by Keith Watson 12 Jan '99

12 Jan '99

Joe - never mind, it's a natural language mix up. A "Bollock" is a Testicle, that's the singular of Testes. However, when the Sexpistols say "Never mind the Bollocks", they don't necessarily mean "Never mind the testicles", it's more a sort of "Never mind all the other garbage". And was, in 1977 proven in court by Richard Branson to be not actually a swearword, as the industry was desperately trying to ban the record at the time. Apparently it was originally some 13th Century word that monks used. It's nice to see that it's perked up on the list. Lets have a great big poll and see how many of us like the Boards of Canada. I do, they rule in no uncertain terms. Best newcomer for Belle and Sebastian, that'll be interesting, but I guess there'll be no chance of them winning without them agreeing to turn up to receive it, or at least, some cheesy recorded message of thanks. Avalanche in Edinburgh at the moment has an interesting collage in the window where Chris Geddes's head it cut out from the album sleeve and place between the legs of Sophie (Janet)Ellis-Bextor's legs. Maybe I'll take a photo of it soon cause it's funny. I bought the reissue version of "Odds and Sods" by the WHO the other day. It's great there are some total classics on it, and weighing in at a hefty 12 extra tracks, you can hardly complain. 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: Clarice Lispector
by Gabriela Sampaio 12 Jan '99

12 Jan '99

On Friday, January 8th, Cynthia wrote: while everyone is on the subject of favorite writers, and Infinite Jest (a dreary and godless book but very funny. that book upset me), can anyone recommend a good Clarice Lispector book ... I'm suspecting I can't get through apple in the dark because my translation of it is terrible. If any of you are at all curious about her, she's a wonderful Brazilian author and a little hard/dense. She creates these very subtle, psychological landscapes in her novels. Hi... I've just subscribed the list and I'm still trying to figure out what's going on and who's who here. Anyway I got pretty surprised to see that Clarice Lispector was the subject of an e-mail, I wasn't expecting that at all... ;) Well... Cynthia. I am Brazilian and I appreciate "cronicas" very much. Guess they are one of the few genuine things in a newspaper. But I had no idea that there wasn't such thing outside Brazil... Unfortunately I haven't read much of Clarice's works after I left school but a few weeks ago we had a list with the 100 best novels of the century (James Joyce's Ulisses and Finnegan's Wake got 1st and 10th place respectively... God I still couldn't finish reading them...!) and also the 30 best Brazilian novels of the century list. It hapens that apart from being one of the two women in the list, Clarice Lispector had three novels included in it. Unfortunately I don't have the name of them in English but I hope it is of some help. They are: "A Paixao Segundo G.H.", "A Hora da Estrela" and "Agua Viva". Enjoy your reading! By the way... are there any Brazilians in the list? Ciao! Gabi +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ 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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