continuing with this thread of bands/songs named after books... there's this author (i don't think he's been mentioned on this list yet, yous probably haven't heard of him before), but i think his name is Douglas Coupland- sommat like that, anyway- and he's written this book called 'Girlfriend in a Coma' which has been totally ripped off by some young bunch of chancers called 'The Smiths'. the title is one of their songs, as are a large number of quotes from throughout the book (Hand In Glove, The Queen Is Dead, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore... the list goes on). they've obviously just flicked through the book and picked out quotes to use for their songs. it's a disgrace, someone should be told. still, they're not that bad, really. they've got some nice tunes, remind me of Gene a bit, though- obviously fans- and the guitarist is desperate to be bernard butler. not that i blame him. they could do well, i think, with the right management... maybe get a support slot with suede on their next tour... just thought yous should know... D xxx ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister@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@majordomo.net . Nee, nee mun pish, chan pai dee kwa -----------------------------------------------------------------------