Hi Tim (and list) I'm so so happy you brought up the Shapiros. What a brilliant band they were. Probably the best short-lived joy of indiepop music... I dare say they were Pam's bestest outfit (well, after the Foxgloves, sorry Mr Trousers). Thank god their singles are not rare like the Black Tambourine ones so buy bye (to quote Maya) everyone, who hasn't yet. Of course, their best song has to be "Do You Know", reason enough for being forever grateful to wee jj of Fantastic Records. . . Erm, how come everyone is posting their views on The Gentle Waves. I thought the single wasn't out yet. Anyway, i'm a bit surprised to hear that they're reminiscent of The Rosehips, I have to say I was expecting a more classy comparison, given that most of the songs use cool instruments like flute and clarinet. Admittedly, I had the Would-Be-Goods in mind but how should I know, since I haven't heard the GW single yet (i can't wait). Besides, Jessica's voice is totally different (and far better, mind you). Oh well, I can't help contradicting myself all the time. I have best to send this now. At last i'm going out, after a week of acute pharyngitis. Which probably just is a more formal term for sore throat. Anyhow it was really terrible. Take care everyone. John x ps (1): on the turntable right now: Scarlet's Well - Strange Letters LP (Bid is back - hooray!) ps (2): Thank you Honey! (you know what for) +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | The coolest site for free home pages, email, chat, e-cards, movie info.. | | http://www.goplay.com - it's time to Go Play! | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the reborn Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail "sinister@majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo@majordomo.net". WWW: http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "tech-heads and students" +-+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +-+ "nambling pambling rice pudding & crochet holiday camp +-+ +-+ gangwanking whimsy-thon" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+