Review- Camera Obscura at Academy 2, Manchester, Wednesday 5th June

So after so much wishing/hoping/frantically watching listings, I was finally able to see the creators of one of my all-time favourite albums in a live environment. Having released their newest album, Desire Lines, earlier this week, Camera Obscura’s set was based around the new songs, which gel incredibly with their earlier work.

Why I Love The Wedding Present.

Firstly, sorry for the lack of updates. Secondly, this wasn’t really the post I intended to write today. I’ve been feeling a bit low for the past couple of days (various thoughts/doubts piling up on each other, gradually crushing my skull like a kitten under Geoff Capes after a pie-eating contest, where he came a respectable 3rd. Heartburn caused a forfeit.), but instead of writing a 1,000+ word sulk, I might as well be a bit more constructive.

Wherein a recording artist of mixed critical acclaim (but strong commercial appeal) is placed under my scrutiny.

Wow- long title. So in less than a week, I’m off. Wrestlemania-bound (points at WWE sign). So expect at least one wrestling-based post in the few days in-between.

The pros and cons of living at home

So, for the next few days, I’m back at home with my parents. I’ve got a dental…thing (I’m not entirely sure what it involves- it could be anything from a regular check-up through to bridgework or the installation of some sort of robotic denture, which is able to chew through any type of old-school candy- Wham! Bars, Chewy Refreshers, Toffos (5 points if you remember them)

Christmas Music (Let’s just get through this)

Well well well. The time is almost upon us when for once a year it becomes socially acceptable to consume horrific amounts of food and drink, sit around with family members when you could oh-so-easily be doing something you actually want to do, watch some of the most mind-numbing television (but endlessly repeated) known to man, and listen to certain songs on a near-infinite loop.

People are rubbish- Gahhhh! part two

Sorry- I’ve been neglecting this blog somewhat. I can explain though- I’ve been working quite a bit, and I’ve been spending a lot of my downtime writing the script for “If All Else Fails, End With Jazz Hands”- which has got a decent bit of progress now- roughly a quarter done, if not more. But still, what a couple of days I’ve had. Ugh. ‘Tis the season and all that, which means that suddenly, (what may at one point have been) normal people get the urge to act like idiots within the retail environment.

Musical Streaks

I was thinking about this while I was at work on the ‘graveyard shift’ the other day- because that dreaded season of frantic shopping is upon us, we stay open later, although no more people come. Honestly, we were open until 8pm but were empty from about 6:30 onwards.

So, work…

I’m writing this one my day off- having walked through a fairly heavy bout of rain yesterday after work, saturating my jeans and destroying not one but TWO umbrellas- a spectacularly humiliating yet hilarious waste of £4.

Review- The Wedding Present at O2 Academy, Bristol, Wednesday 31st October

The self-styled “semi-legendary” Wedding Present are back on the road, partaking in a ‘classic albums’ tour, of sorts. For this year marks the 21st anniversary of their Steve Albini-produced noise rock masterpiece Seamonsters, which would be played in full.

Music Monday- Remixes

It’s always helpful if I’m writing a Music Monday piece actually on a Monday. It no longer feels cheapened. So here it is today, back in its rightful place.