Hello Sinister, I never cared much for Isobel's voice or songs, either (though I do think she made a good back-up singer). God knows that I hate Beyond the Sunrise as much as anyone (she wrote that one, didn't she? I read somewhere she did). However, she's been there since the beginning so her leaving means that the band will change in one way or another. It might be a good change - who knows? - but it will change, and frankly, I'm deathly afraid of change, especially when it comes to something that I'm already happy with. Sure, there were times when I didn't want to listen to Is it Wicked not to Care? or The Gate, but there were also times when I didn't want to listen to Stars of Track and Field or Slow Graffiti, either. (Oh, who am I kidding? I always want to listen to Slow Graffiti) I could go on, but I think I've made my point: Isobel's departure will have an effect on the band, I hope it will be a good one, but you can never tell. You shouldn't be so quick to say good riddance until after you see what the band comes out with without her. -Holly P.S. The "huge arsed cello player" comment was a bit rude. It's okay to not like someone, but there's really no reason to make fun of physical characteristics over which they have no control, especially when it has nothing to do with why you don't like them in the first place. I can understand 'asthmatic hamster', because you don't like her voice (and as I said before, neither do I), but what on earth does her derrière have to do with it?
Hello there sinister,
Where is all this reverence about Isobel coming from? Is everyone afraid to speak ill of the recently departed? My god, is it just me who breathes a (breathy) sigh of relief about the loss of the huge arsed cello player with the 'asthmatic hamster' voice? What happened to the sinister bun-fight of old with isobel fans vs non isobel fans lined up across the playground that is sinister? Who is going to share my jubilation that at least on the next album I will have less tracks to skip? As a friend of mine said.. 'The clock doesn't mean much to Rabbits and Owls but I've been counting the days for that stupid insipid daft cow to leave.... ' (hi jim).
Okay okay, so a bit harsh, but frankly, I think its great that she has her own side project where I can choose not to buy the albums and all those who like her stuff can choose to, if they wish. I mean was it just me who was filled with terror after the reports that she was going to release an album of Billie Holiday covers (incidentaly did that ever come about?). Really..
Hmm, though I wonder who is going to play the cello parts now? Perhaps Mick or Beans can learn.
But more importantly, who in the band can be subject to constant ridicule now that Isobel has left? I mean, Struan (with his 'arms of sex') and his lyrical genius is definately out. Stevie, although garnering votes for 'Beyond the Sunrise', seems too nice and (allegedly too good a dancer) to take the piss out of. Beans is too cute, and he's called 'Beans' for fucks sake. Richard's into Rock and Roll. And Mick's trumpet playing is too good to rubbish. And even *I* have a soft spot for Sarah. Hmm, Bobby? No. Its just not cricket if there isn't someone I can moan about in my favourite band. Why? Because its fun, because I'm a whinger, and because I have to have someone I can blame for some of the mediocre stuff they have put out. Its never Struan's fault, you see....
So come back Isobel. Please. We need you. Either that or hire someone crap, and then we can all be happy, as I have someone to moan about and Bel lovers can say that it was better in the old days. Everybody loves to moan, right? Or maybe thats just me.
Lots of sinister love
Helen
P.S - To those who disagree, at least now bel's honour has been tarnished you have the chance to defend it. See, I'm doing YOU a favour. P.P.S - To those not aware of the endless debate that has raged for years on the merits of Bel, just type in 'Isobel: arse' or alternatively 'hamster', into the sinister archives and marvel at the number of hits. Or look at old posts by starry(fluffy?) sarah. P.P.P.S - Note the use of the word 'endless' in above postscript. perhaps i shouldn't start things again. hmm, I'm sure Cliff would find this interesting.. though not sure about the Dalai Lama.
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