ALBUMS/MUSIC NOVEMBER - Fran's Picks
THE BEST OF/DELUXE - ELBOW
ROCKET TO RUSSIA DELUXE - THE RAMONES
Wow Where to start with this Deluxe Rocket to Russia:
A three-CD/one-LP 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of Rocket to Russia was released in 2017. The first CD featured a remastered version of the album's original stereo mix plus a 2017 tracking mix created by Rocket to Russia engineer/mixer Ed Stasium (providing a back-to-basics version of the album and a different track listing from the 1977 original). The 24-track second CD included rough mixes, alternate versions, and more, and the third CD featured a previously unreleased complete concert by the Ramones at Glasgow, Scotland's Apollo Center on December 19, 1977. The album's Ed Stasium tracking mix was featured on the vinyl LP, and the entire set was packaged in a hardcover book with extensive new liner notes.] |
THE GRAVEYARD AND THE BALLROOM - A CERTAIN RATIO
ORIGINALLY RELEASED ON CASSETTE IN 1980
A Certain Ratio's first recording contract was with Factory Records in 1979. They released The Graveyard and the Ballroom only on cassette in 1980. This led them to put out another experimental album; To Each..., released in 1981, was the band's official debut album. With growing popularity and success, the band signed with A&M Records in 1987, and Good Together was released in 1989. The album failed to produce a hit, leading to the band's departure from the label. In the early 1990s, they signed with Rob's Records, owned by New Order manager Rob Gretton.[8][9]
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LOVE WHAT SURVIVES - MOUNT KIMBIE
"Mount Kimbie is an English electronic music duo consisting of Dominic Maker and Kai Campos. Formed in 2008, the duo departed from the musical template of the UK dubstep scene, releasing early EPs Maybes and Sketch on Glass to critical praise the following year. Their debut album Crooks & Lovers in 2010 received further acclaim.
The band signed with Warp Records in 2012, and released their second album Cold Spring Fault Less Youth the following year and third album Love What Survives in September 2017.[1] They have collaborated with artists such as James Blake, King Krule, and Micachu." |
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LOW IN HIGH SCHOOL - MORRISSEY
KRISTEN KIVO - x
CRISIS - PARTISAN
"Partisan are a rock band formed in Manchester, UK, early 2013. As the name implies they are passionate about their cause, which is to inject some authentic rock into the limelight, as serious contenders to pick up the music scene with punchy, bold and unflinching rock anthems!
The band's members are Stuart Armstrong (lead vocals and guitar), Dan Albon (bass guitar) and Leo Stanfield (drums). Founding member Stuart Armstrong (lead vocals and guitar) left his previous band Six10Repeater, that disbanded in 2012 but returned to the scene with Partisan working on new material with a his rock edge and progression from Six10." |
MEMORY OF A CUT OFF HEAD - OCS
START WALKING - DEAD DECADE
Fran's Pick - More From Tommy & Band Soon
CODEX V1 - Shpongle
Fran's pick
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"It's been 20 incredible years of psychedelic sound surfing with Shpongle and now we finally arrive at the magical maestros' 6th studio album, a visionary volume entitled CODEX VI
CODEX VI is a cosmic collection of mystical music from Simon Posford and co pilot Raja Ram in which their elucidation of hallucination reveals once again, a seemingly effortless mastery of inter-dimensional audio. |
Simon and Raja are known and loved all around the globe for creating the ultimate psychedelic soundtracks to our lives and CODEX VI is a fantastic further instalment in the epic audio adventures of the Shpongle story.
After decades of virtuoso voyaging, Shpongle have delivered what is undoubtedly their finest masterpiece yet.
After Simon Posford's sell out Shpongletron tour of the US in October 2017, the full band are preparing for some huge live concerts in 2018 and something spectacular for 2019. We invite you to share the inner secrets of the CODEX VI formulae and get a direct download of illuminated inspiration which will leave you seriously Shpongled !"
After decades of virtuoso voyaging, Shpongle have delivered what is undoubtedly their finest masterpiece yet.
After Simon Posford's sell out Shpongletron tour of the US in October 2017, the full band are preparing for some huge live concerts in 2018 and something spectacular for 2019. We invite you to share the inner secrets of the CODEX VI formulae and get a direct download of illuminated inspiration which will leave you seriously Shpongled !"
HOLD UP - THE BLOCKHEADS
Anyone would think that we planned all this.. we couldn't leave Hold Up out, new from The Blockheads off the forth coming album entitled Beyond The Call Of Dury. The art work is fantastic by Kosmo Vinyl.
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SOUP DRAGON - DJ ZINK & SHIFT K3Y
The Ian Dury and The Blockheads legacy continues in more ways than one at present. Baxter Dury's brilliant album, Prince of Tears has just been released, much to our acclaim.
Also released this month Is the new single from Shift K3Y or Lewis Jankel, son of Chaz Jankel of The Blockheads, who masterminded the music to Ian Dury’s words.
Lewis has steadily gained a reputation for being a top producer as well as performer. His 2014 single Touch, highlighted a remarkable voice and reached number 3 in the singles chart.
Dance music is a little off our beaten track @ Phacemag.com but this single called Soup Dragon, is taken from a DJ Zink EP, with whom Shift K3Y has collaborated.
Also released this month Is the new single from Shift K3Y or Lewis Jankel, son of Chaz Jankel of The Blockheads, who masterminded the music to Ian Dury’s words.
Lewis has steadily gained a reputation for being a top producer as well as performer. His 2014 single Touch, highlighted a remarkable voice and reached number 3 in the singles chart.
Dance music is a little off our beaten track @ Phacemag.com but this single called Soup Dragon, is taken from a DJ Zink EP, with whom Shift K3Y has collaborated.
-TIM-
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BRIDGES NOT WALLS
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This EP with six songs is probably enough for Billy Brag to get his message across. Billy has been doing this a long time, and each of these songs gives us an insight into how he sees the state of play, from the obvious Brexit, through to casual racism and other social commentaries.
As for the songs? Well you know Billy has a way of writing brilliant songs for other people to perform. |
Think 'New England' and Kirsty MacColl. That is not to say I didn't like these songs, I just didn't like all of them. 'Saffiyah Smiles' and 'Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted' I loved! Yes I know I might be missing the point, I'm just saying...I can't tell you how much I wish Kirsty was around to sing them though. We miss her.
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HEARTBREAKER - THE HANGMEN
"Unsigned band, the Hangmen were formed in November 2016. The boys have been very busy playing across Wales and West England getting a strong reputation for their classic sound and energetic live shows...
They released their debut single 'Heartbreaker' in May which had fantastic reviews and great radio support from Bethan Elfyn (bbc radio), Tom Robinson (BBC radio 6), John Kennedy (Radio X) ."
They released their debut single 'Heartbreaker' in May which had fantastic reviews and great radio support from Bethan Elfyn (bbc radio), Tom Robinson (BBC radio 6), John Kennedy (Radio X) ."
Unsigned surprises us, they have a lovely sound and we just love the video! One to look out for we think.... - Tim -
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SUPPOSE - THE DIFFERENCE
Well, this took us by surprise! These guys are only around 16 years old if my info is correct, but they sound like a band from my youth in the early 80's. I love it though, I love bands at the moment, we also love Trampolene, well pauliepaul loves those guys and have you heard them play? If this is a band learning their craft rather than being marketed on some TV show well, thats The Difference! & Phacemag will back them every time. Great song guys, keep us in the loop - [email protected]
The Difference
Drums - Jack Cleary, Bass - Lewis Grivosti, Lead Guitar- Matthew Campbell, Vocals and Rhythm Guitar- Kieran McCarthy
Drums - Jack Cleary, Bass - Lewis Grivosti, Lead Guitar- Matthew Campbell, Vocals and Rhythm Guitar- Kieran McCarthy