I never really rated The Crimea before - although 'Lottery Winners on Acid' was fun - but having heard a pre-release copy of their new, self-financed album 'Secrets of The Witching Hour' , which comes out in June I am a convert. Actually forget that I am now an EVANGALIST.
It's a bit early to say it's my 'album of the year' but damn is it good. Its almost hilariously over-ambitious, they made it in Latvia of all places 'cos it was cheap and it sounds like a band who have been told its the last time they'll ever be allowed to make a record so they've chucked in everything idea they've ever had. It could be a recipe for a self indulgent mess but it's just brilliant. Honestly, I'm blown away, its a fabulous piece of work, fantastic lyrics, great arrangements, you must check it out.
A breathtakingly original record.
Did I miss something?
Is it 1952?
If not, then why did we have someone from Preston North End playing up front for England....at least he 'scored'.
What a pathetic shambles.
Woke up this morning to hear the shocking news on the radio that Jamaican police have announced that Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer had definitely been murdered in his room last weekend during the Cricket World Cup. Previously thought to have died of a heart attack the coroner has confirmed that he was in fact asphyxiated, probably by someone he knew. His death followed Pakistan's humiliating exit from the competition at the hands of Ireland the 1000/1 outsiders.
I'm a lifelong supporter of Kent Cricket Club and when I was 11 years old Bon Woolmer , one of Kents greatest batsmen ever, bought me an ice-cream at the clubs St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury during a one day game against Yorkshire. He was buying one for his own kids and seeing me standing in the queue on my own he bought me one too. I've always thought he was a nice bloke since then.
Rumours are that he was about expose a match fixing scandal and that his murder was to silence him.
I hope they get the bastard that did it.
Rest in peace Bob.
Be sure to check out Alice Shaw at two London shows next week:
29th - The Enterprise - Camden
30th - Fopp Records - Tottenham Court Road
Snapped up by Sony/ATV Music Publishing in late 2006 Brighton based singer/songwriter Alice Shaw has spent the last 6 months or so writing new material and gaining live experience. A fantastic songwriter with a special voice Alice is already in demand as a co-writer and is curently looking for the right record deal.
For further info : www.myspacemusic.com/aliceshawmusic
For guest list places or further info about Alice call Andy Saunders at Velocity Communications on 020 7430 0200 or email andy@velocitypr.co.uk
I'm currently loving the Elvis Cole novels of Robert Crais. He spins a damn good yarn.
