Sinister: songbooks

[Alan Prior]

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
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