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suss · 72

I am from Rockwood Tennessee and I was wondering where other Rats fans may be over the globe . It would be cool to find that I am not the only Boomtown Rats fan in Tennessee .

FingersLullaby · 51

Thought I should introduce myself! I'm Jess, from Bristol, I'm 17 and like the rest of you.. I love Bob Geldof

I get to see him for the first time on Dec 9th, at the Colston Hall, which I'm very much looking forward to! Anyway, hello everyone, I hope to get to know you all

-- Edited by Arr...

noelindublin · 6

Posting this because my next door neighbour and good friend has just been told he's lost his job as UK manager of Roadrunner records, as part of cutbacks by recent new owner Warner Music. The article at following (and embdded links) raise a fair few interesting points on the back of the decision. http...

Jules · 37

fight!!! mmm, maybe not, but interesting to see two of Geldof's peers, both doing a run of London dates this week. Sting with 3 @ Hammersmith and Weller with 5 @ The Roundhouse. Elvis Costello is weighing in with a couple at the Royal Albert Hall in May along with a fully reformed Buzz****s playing Bri...

Lisa · 1

I must say I have always had a fondness for strange, unusual, exotic musical instruments- possibly due to liking lots of sixties psychedelia. This piece on the hurdy gurdy is really amusing -the guy from English heritage gives us a run down and plays some tunes, 'Medieval rave songs' and in a world of r...

ArrGee1991 · 0

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00669BZSA

noelindublin · 33

Doing some 'research' on YouTube I got to wondering what was the most uncool, naff band ever and just about remembering their 'work' from the 1970's my award goes to the Brotherhood Of Man. I had completely forgotten about Figaro, one of their hits and it suddenly brough back vague memories, and also t...

ArrGee1991 · 11

Does anyone use the chat rooms any more? If so what night ?

ArrGee · 11

Wandering around Berwick Street this morning I came across the Pretenders debut LP for a quid in more or less mint condition. I was familiar with the hits, but having listened to it, it's a superb LP. There are songs like Private Life, which I had known as a Grace Jones song, that are far better here (Gr...

ArrGee · 7

Old news to us (I guess), but in BBC4s upcoming show How The Brits Rocked America, Geldof recalls the Rats failure to break the USA...We went to a convention of American DJs and were told that our gig was very important to our careers. The gig was going fine and I decided to get down with the kids and big-u...

ArrGee · 103

Well I thought I'd start the ball rolling here. I have tickets to see The Beautiful South this June and some friends are hoping to get tickets for a tribute band. This time T-Rextesy. I hope they are good. I didn't try to get tickets for U2, anyone lucky enough to manage that?

ArrGee · 4

Has anyone else had bad experiences of this? I got the Very Best of The Smiths some time ago, but was ripping it to MP3 but the sound quality was abysmal. I wish I could find the original receipt and send the CD back. It was distorted and inaudible. http://www.sharoma.com/loudness_war.htm

Jules · 5

So my inbox says I have 6 new messages (since yesterday???) but when I look there are none. Is someone from beyond this world trying to tell me something lol

ArrGee · 2

OK, you have to pay £1.26 for delivery, but there are piles of used CDs for a penny on Amazon, including Loudmouth. I must have got around 30 or so in the last few days, as it's cheaper than downloading. Only downside is my CD collection would probably only be worth around £100 these days

noelindublin · 10

Does anyone have any favourite albums of 2011, or singles, for that matter? Listened to a few more of less brand new acts this year, and must say overall I feel underwhelmed by most of them. Much hyped Vaccines were just that, with a pityful two or three decent songs on their debut album and a dull stage p...

JoanOfArc · 27

Right, lets get festive and have a christmas game. We must think of christmassy festive things starting with every letter of the alphabet. I'll start with 'A' Assortment of cadbury's chocolate bars (that i blame relatives for getting me when i was a kid at xmas hence all the fillings in my teeth by the...

noelindublin · 11

One week, one vote, you decide... If you have another song that should be in the list just respond with the song name, and I'll substitute as appropriate in the list -- Edited by ArrGee on Monday 19th of December 2011 10:59:50 AM

noelindublin · 9

Well it only takes away three songs, but as we are on a Rats forum it wouldn't really be fair. Still I'd be gobsmacked if there is anyone out there who thinks Do They Know It's Christmas? is the greatest number one single. Maybe Midge Ure, who is probably still smarting from Vienna losing out to Shaddup Y...

suss · 1

I've won a couple of free tickets to see Caro Emerald (of Deleted Scenes From the Cutting Room Floor fame) next Monday (12th). Problem for me is the show is in Manchester, 200 miles away. Anyone who is willing and able to get there is very welcome to them (free). Please PM if so. First come first served. Co...

ArrGee · 10

After bands releasing albums with various covers (Saturdays, One Direction, JLS) and new versions of albums with one of two extra tracks (Arcade Fire), this morning I came across the latest scam. If I want to get tickets to see Sting (not really), I can get them in a pre-sale if I join his fan club. I do...

Lisa · 7

Does anyone have any opinions about high definition Blu Ray versus ordinary DVD? Not too long ago Blu Ray seemed to be the next big thing in the home entertainment sphere- giving superb 1080p picture quality to watching movies at home, but at such a prohibitive price, especially just for the odd once o...

ArrGee · 15

wonders who the guests are, maybe bob geldof himself taking a peek at random posts here and there or maybe the queen even, maybe cameron manages to steal a few moments away from propping up the monstorous machine and comes on here to have a peruse around.

JoanOfArc · 9

<waves at other members> yoohoo hi there

JoanOfArc · 0

from a dark gloomy depressing despair of music today ;0) i am lifted i love her she is a modern day heroine x

JoanOfArc · 5

New website to suggest common-sense political policies. http://commonsensepolicies.wordpress.com/ Does anyone have any good policy ideas to add?

noelindublin · 8

Did anyone watch the first series? Having finally caught up with it all and seeing the warehouse employee did it, I'm glad I didn't upset our own resident Dane. Wildo beware! Anyway, it's all starting on BBC4 from 12th November. Tak. -- Edited by ArrGee on Monday 31st of October 2011 05:01:44 PM

noelindublin · 11

Now the Stone Roses have decided to get back together, there's only one band with a full set of living members that has yet to reform.... The Smiths (Oh and a proper Boomtown Rats reunion would be nice)

Jules · 14

Hi Everyone, I'm a 2nd year events management student and am doing an essay on audience experience at the 1985 Liveaid concert. Is there anyone out there who went to the concert and wouldn't mind answering a few quick questions?

noelindublin · 10

Being a big film fan I got to thinking who was my favourie film actor and came to the conclusion that for me it is Al Pacino. I love Woody Allen movies and love his neuritic film persona but he, as a comic actor is quite different to Al Pacino, but Woody always appeals to me. I'll have to think about my favouri...

noelindublin · 1

curb your enthusiasm - Eight series in and still making me cry with laughter. Larry David wasted too much time on Seinfeld, he should have started curb a few years sooner. It's all pretty good on TV for comedies right now with Fresh Meat (the university years of an Inbetweener from the makers of Peep...

ArrGee · 7

omg am in a room with two 50 something blokes and i played them belinda carlisle 'heaven is a place on earth' and they both said they liked it! All i can say is SAD GITS.

suss · 31

(copied as it may go behind pay wall - ssssh) http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/guest_contributors/article713738.ece N ONE of my more nostalgic hits, Come Dancing, I mourn the demolition of the local dance hall: The day they knocked down the Palais, part of my childhoo...

What sort of audience member are YOU? · 16

MR. BEER BLADDER Gender: Male Species: Guy seated next to you who spends the whole concert A. getting up to buy more beer B. getting up to whiz C. passed out with drool running down his chin Habitat: Jimmy Buffett, Ted Nugent, Lynyrd Skynyrd concerts Call: "Hey, remember when beer was only a buck-fifty...

noelindublin · 2

What sports do people just not 'get'? The sports I personally have never taken a liking or interest in are..... Golf- boring, tedious and pointless. Any badly dressed to boot. Snooker- Boring, dull and sleep inducing. Not a real sport. Horse Racing- never been interested. American Football- Tota...

ArrGee · 3

here is really good facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Music-of-Today-is-CRAP-whatever-happend-to-decent-Punk/127761107324859 i set it up actually might not be allowed, how punk is that? ooh i'm darin yeh!

ArrGee · 6

Quite funny how connected he is to the Rats. He played with Garry Roberts, Simon Crowe and Mike Odlum. He has appeared on the same stage as Geldof earlier this year in Ireland. Rupert Hine has produced both of them, and Dustin the Turkey has performed a duet with both. And most interesting, Geldof ap...

Derek The Dane · 10

I just bought the Nirvana Nevermind 20th anniversary edition picture vinyl for £55. I have it on vinyl and CD already. http://store.universal-music.co.uk/restofworld/albums/nirvana-nevermind-vinyl-4lp-picture-disc-2011/invt/0602527826073/ The most I have spent in recent years w...

noelindublin · 9

I came across this on the Guardian website regarding His 'n' Hers by Pulp. http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2011/sep/08/his-hers-pulp But what caught my eye was the opening sentence "There's something about hearing a song at 16 that stays with you forever." Given that I...

JoanOfArc · 10

As retold by Tina on FB This is the only time you will see Bob playing with hair extensions (yes hair extensions!!!) Here is what happened, please excuse the expetives but they are important to the story. Bob has just finished making a French film called "Mauvai...se Fille" (Bad Girl) in w...

noelindublin · 0

Spotted this interview between David Bowie and Dick Cavett from 1974 a few weeks ago and think its pretty good. Bowie is completely 'caned' but comes across as surprisingly nice and friendly and unpretentious. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHGzXx4uBdQ&feature=related http://www.y...

noelindublin · 5

There's ten to start with. Feel free to vote for others. I have only been to one of the above (unless you count the Marquee in Charing Cross Road rather than the Wardour Street original). -- Edited by ArrGee on Wednesday 3rd of August 2011 04:30:05 PM

ArrGee · 1

Does anyone know how to get in touch with Nick Top hat who used to be a regular contributer? I need to get a message to him Cheers Irene

noelindublin · 0

Evidently loads of cd stock from a multitude of well known indie and other record labels was lost in the fire at the Sony Distribution centre in Enfield during the riots. For once NME doesn't know which way to turn. Normally they are rabble rousing and espousing any vague cause of dissent from their ivo...

noelindublin · 8

Not taking any particular stance but there are a few great songs about riots and civil disturbances. This is Carter USM from 1997- And God Created Brixton (Brixton riots backdrop) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLz2wttV3cc http://www.carterusm.co.uk/songs/brixton.html -- Edited by noe...

noelindublin · 11

Has anybody got a selection of bands/artists that they think are really brilliant but the public just does not know about them. I'm thinking about more "established" acts rather than new arrivals? The sort of acts that make you think why is there so much rubbish around and yet down the yea...

JoanOfArc · 6

Another sad loss for the music industry. So young and very tragic. Although I have never been a fan, I recognise her huge talent.

noelindublin · 8

Was wondering if people have any "unwritten rules" as regards music. I have two main ones..... 1 I don't like long songs ie over 5 minutes. If a song goes on for say seven, eight or nine minutes then I have lost interest long ago. Of course there are good "long songs" but as a genera...

noelindublin · 18

An interesting read in todays Scotsman about the upsurge in ticket touting at pop and rock concerts, when people block buy up to a 1000 tickets at a time and then sell them on Ebay at inflated prices. It is not illegal to do this at the moment. Surely this should be brought into line to be treated the...

ArrGee · 10

I always like taking note of song titles when checking out music and sometimes the song title can seem a bit crazy or intriguing even before hearing the song. There are numerous examples so I'll just list a few to get started, and see how it goes... Susan versus Youthclub - The FAll Eat Y'self Fitter- The...

JoanOfArc · 9

so here you go i am sharing my boredom and piss offedness with you all...... i'm generous like that............. hmmm topic of discussion today is................. have you ever made a complete tit out of yourself?

ArrGee · 5

Suss wrote Find it very hard to believe that in 2040 someone will put out a compilation of the calibre of say 'Going Underground' as released a month or so back I checked this out on Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Going-Underground-Various-Artists/dp/tracks/B004VSAHZA/ref=dp_tracks_a...

ArrGee · 37

As a big music fan it always strikes me that there are just some people I've never gotten 'round to listen for various reasons. It doesn't mean I don't know any of their material but more ofte than not circumstances have prevented me from ever giving them proper consideration. My list of famous omis...

musicmania · 5

Is it just me, or do others also suddenly take note of artists or bands who have been around for years? I only recently started to realised Pulp were actually a good band. I didn't listen to them before, but might actually buy a CD. This isn't the first time this has happened, I suddenly realised I liked...

ArrGee · 22

Everybody must have some songs which are far from their normal or habitual listening but which in spite of themselves the cannot help themselves from liking- even at the expense of public ridicule or uncoolness. Should have a lot more but I'll admit I always like that old song by Middle Of The Road Chi...

Ian MD · 6

Just a quick survey of people's favourite lyricists. Of course this is always tied up to bands/artists you actually listen to so will be somewhat personal and limited. Anyway in no particular order these are some of the lyricists I rate as well above average... Peter Perrett from The Only Ones Momus a...

suss · 2

http://www.onlineweb.com/theones/1995_1999.htm I was looking through a list of Number ones and believe I pretty much had tuned out by 1997 It all seems to get patchy from May 1997 onwards. Olive??? http://www.onlineweb.com/theones/2010.htm And as for 2010 the only ones I know are Shout and He...

ArrGee · 16

... I find it sad that nowadays there are few physical singles these days. I think the last one I bought was Further Complications by Jarvis C0cker which was about two years ago. I never liked it when they remixed the song for the b side or just used an album track, but some B-sides are bonafide classics...

JoanOfArc · 60

Two of my current fave songs are Forever Young by Bob Dyland but also sung very well by Chrissie Hynde in the Pretenders. and If I could change the World sung by Eric Clapton. also love come up and see me by ****ney rebel. dunno but think that current music sucks pretty much, in fact it makes me feel a bit ill...

ArrGee · 3

I have never got my grubby hands on one, but what I want to know is are they playable? I did spray a few discs I had with an aerosol but that fcuked them up! Of course they have to play the LP in question. Many years ago I bought a David Bowie tape which had John Denver's Greatest Hits on! If they are playable...

Jules · 1

Sometimes I think I am reading articles written about me! The full version is in today's paper, but my wife has assured me I'm not that different in real life wired for delusionJohn Harlow ...fears many of us are developing e-personalities, alternative personae that exist...The psychiatrist des...

musicmania · 1

Just getting reports of the sad demise of Gary Moore. What a sad loss. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-12377862

Jules · 17

I found this weird site: <a href="http://www.celebmatch.com/birthdayform_13033_Bob_Geldof.php">Match yourself with Bob Geldof</a> Since they base this on Birthdate alone, so I think it's full of bull. But I thought you'd all get a kick out of nonetheless. Peace &a...

Scottie · 1

Does anyone have any information about this snooker based short film, which also starred Mel Smith, Ray Winstone and Alison Steadman? Thanks.

ArrGee · 4

I've still got some stuff. t-shirts, button badges etc from the early days of the Rats. One item I have which seems a bit quirky is a ceramic porcelain like ashtray. Nicely colured and glazed, in the shape of the swimming pool from Fine Art of Surfacing. Probably about 6" x 4" and is inscribed...

ArrGee · 0

Ever since he wrote Fever Pitch the story of an obsessive Arsenal fan (errr!) - a number of people who I met at the time said the book reminded them of me, some of his books have been too close for comfort! High Fidelity - A musically obsessed list maker (errr!) Juliet Naked - A artist obsessed fan with his o...

Scottie · 0

Video of Bob, Rupert Hines, Nigel Grainge and others judging the songs. Longer version to come. http://youbloom.com/ybsc/judges/

musicmania · 0

I need help in winning a photo competition on facebook as I'm up against a serial competition competitor whose photo is terrible! Now the lady in 2nd is a decent sort and I'd be happy if she won but we both agree that the lady in 1st needs to be stopped! You will understand when you see her photo! To view all t...

Scottie · 0

I wa sorry to hear of the death of Edinburgh blues singer Tam White, who died suddenly today at the age of 68. He had played with all the greats, Van Morrison , Al Green etc. He was also an actor, often in the likes of Taggart and Rebus. He was also in Braveheart, though I dont know if he had any scenes with Jean...

Scottie · 1

I dont know if any other sad people like me watch Andrew Loyd Webber's "a search for Dorothy" on a Saturday. they are also trying to find a Toto. Who is their "canine expert"? None other than Gerry Cott.

Derek The Dane · 1

The God father of punk has died. Only 64 years old. Malcolm McLaren. This will mean a lot to many of us who are a 'certain age' - Punk was our era...

Scottie · 31

saw this really quite strange subject on another forum, so I thought I'd ask the same question here...see if we can get some action!! the question is: which songs would you have played on your funeral? tough one.. On my funeral, whenever that may be, next week or in 60 years, I would want them to play...

Derek The Dane · 1

Assuming some crossover here, but these are great re-issues, and all @ £6 each (excludes postage @ 50p/cd + 50p/order for UK). How good would the Rats re-issues be if they matched these? Luckily, the only one I ever bought on CD was Get Happy http://www.101cd.com/offers/top.asp?...

musicmania · 13

This is a great streaming service along with www.we7.com that will allow you to listen to a vast back catalogue of music including ALL the Boomtown Rats albums, among many others. Pretty much everything from Bob Dylan to Pulp (well except The Beatles). There are some advertisements but other than th...

ArrGee · 2

Is the media dominated by too few celebs? I know the BIG news has to be about people that everyone knows for it to sell. They all do it of course papers with tit tat about celebs, photos etc. etc. Many shows are hosted by the same old faces etc. And lets face it us Brits watch a tonne of TV! Is it a bit unhe...

JoanOfArc · 0

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FingersLullaby · 31

Come on guys - what's the most embarrassing item in your record collection? What's the cd you kick under the sofa if the cool new neighbour comes to visit unexpectedly? For me, it's a seven inch single of the eighties band King - "Love and Pride" and a compilation cd called "Truckin'"...

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FingersLullaby · 42

I've been spending too much time sorting through my mp3s recently, but I have noticed that overall there is an positive effect when a girl is in a band. The prime example is the Happy Mondays. Prior to Kirsty MacColl/Rowetta's backing vocals they were little more than your standard indie ban...

ArrGee · 0

(actually it's 55) Most amazed I have four Coldplay albums in there. I suspect I missed a couple of other good ones and also tried to not just select all the albums from a group (though Coldplay and Franz Ferdinand are the notable exceptions). Even left off a few bands I sort of like (e.g. Coral, Zuto...

Derek The Dane · 1

... as it is nearing Christmas, I note that the usual batch of greatest hits albums are doing the rounds. I was thinking about what the greatest of all of these albums was. In my opinion they have to have all the best tracks and singles of the artist in question with no omissions (which rules out the Rat...

Scottie · 0

New song for climate change. I have tried embedding it with the embedding code, but on the preview, it just shows the code. Would it show the video on the actual post? here is the URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBTZOg6l6cA

ArrGee · 3

Sadly I think this list shows music has gone down the dumper in recent years. I reckon of the 20 or so songs I like, most of them were around 2004 (Razorlight, Libertines, Green Day, Gorillaz, Keane, Kaiser Chiefs, Killers, Franz Ferdinand, Streets, Outkast, White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys). I stil...

ArrGee · 0

The funniest show I have seen in ages. I was in tears laughing. On ITV Player on Virgin Media (and elsewhere I guess). First broadcast 12th September. Yvette Fielding takes legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays on a journey to the dark side in Lincoln and Nottingham's scariest locations. She i...

ArrGee · 6

Having got most of the Beatles CDs last time they were issued (Well everything post-Revolver plus the red album to cover the early stuff) I had hoped that this remastering would include a re-release of the vinyl, but no. nada. Having seen the CDs with their paper packaging, I couldn't even muster th...

toriapplejoy · 1

Had to tell you this, we had a jolly good giggle at work today. We discovered on the back of some leaflets that the there was a mis-spelling in the word Oxfordshire. The 2nd r was typed as a t!

toriapplejoy · 5

UK Tour 2007 English and Welsh dates on sale from 30th March. Oct-03 Carlisle Sands centre 01228 625222 www.thesandscentre.co.uk Oct-04 Hull City Hall 01482 226655 www.hullcc.gov.uk/hullcityhall/ Oct-05 Bradford St Georges Hall 01274 432000 www.bradford-theatres.co.uk Oct-07 Derby Asse...

toriapplejoy · 5

A huge loss to music. Thoughts with his family, friends and fans across the world.

toriapplejoy · 2

Have you seen this before. I have the book, 'From a whisper to a scream'. Think its the same story! But this is a clip from the DVD. It came out in 2003! Doh! Didn't know there was a DVD. If you havn't seen it, its a great treat with U2, Gavin Friday, Radiators..... Project arts centre (although minimal),...

toriapplejoy · 1

Edinburgh Tuesday- Saturday. I will be there, an investment opportunity if ever I saw one. Dates are wrong in this article Tuesday-Saturday 12-8pm I recently bought a signed Ronnie Wood print of George Harrison fro the same guy. http://deadlinescotland.wordpress.com/2009/03/27/sgt-lenno...

toriapplejoy · 11

Without wishing to turn this forum into yet another U2 one - I'm so excited, have just secured 4 GAs to U2 in Wembly on 14 August. Looks like we have Elbow in support, am hoping Snow Patrol will be there too or the Kaisers. Thought I'd add FF to get a bit of variety in here - I heard their new single this mornin...

toriapplejoy · 2

Hi! Nerdy but, what type of equipment are we all using to listen to the band we all love so well! just wondering nick Sorry, editing the post I realise I forgot to mention my setup... I listen to cd's and vinyl. Arcam cd, b&o turntable and amp, celestion floorstanders..... Old and cheap but I like i...

toriapplejoy · 3

Peter Frampton is the best cure for a hangover..Especially for me today. Woke this morning with a wine glass in my hand!

toriapplejoy · 1

Why do these mental cases continue to think human life is just a joke.

toriapplejoy · 9

The saints of Ireland are repeating their performance on the rooftop in London.-on the The top of David Lettermans studio.WOW! Christ in Heaven. Whats next Bruce Springsteen and Sean Penn give bono a massage?

toriapplejoy · 4

Maybe the fact that it is a Monday has nothing to do with it. But yet more shootings in the US, this time a University Campus. Several dead. The song just somehow seems appropriate. Shockingly awful.

toriapplejoy · 8

Comments.

toriapplejoy · 7

Whats the word Larry Bird?

toriapplejoy · 12

This was my second trip to Dublin and Id been looking forward to it from the moment it had been booked. The Ryan Air flight got us into Dublin on time on Thursday 7.35 am! We arrived at the hotel before 9 am, exhausted from our early rise. We went off to get some breakfast and when we returned the hotel had o...

toriapplejoy · 2

I have a picture of Jim Cuddy and an older man who also looks like Jim Cuddy... I actually saved it to my picture file...it looked to be such an oddity... Looking up Mick Owen this evening (we have a Brit named Mick coming to supervise our new roof later in the week..)...and came across a picture of Vince Lo...

toriapplejoy · 18

As the topic says i will go for at the moment James followed by Madness

toriapplejoy · 1

This forum suddenly shrank. I couldn't work out what it was - but the music section seems to have gone and it looks like the topics have but merged into here. Is there a bit of a tidy up going on?

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	STICKY: Where in the world are you? (Preview) I am from Rockwood Tennessee and I was wondering where other Rats fans may be over the globe . It would be cool to find that I am not the only Boomtown Rats fan in Tennessee .	72	2419	Wed Feb 9 10:58 PM, 2011 by suss
	STICKY: Hello, I'm new :) - INTRODUCE YOURSELF HERE! (Preview) Thought I should introduce myself! I'm Jess, from Bristol, I'm 17 and like the rest of you.. I love Bob Geldof I get to see him for the first time on Dec 9th, at the Colston Hall, which I'm very much looking forward to! Anyway, hello everyone, I hope to get to know you all -- Edited by Arr...	51	1463	Sat Jan 2 9:37 PM, 2010 by FingersLullaby
	Complete Control (Preview) Posting this because my next door neighbour and good friend has just been told he's lost his job as UK manager of Roadrunner records, as part of cutbacks by recent new owner Warner Music. The article at following (and embdded links) raise a fair few interesting points on the back of the decision. http...	6	81	Mon May 7 1:45 PM, 2012 by noelindublin
	Sting Vs. Weller, only one way to decide.... (Preview) fight!!! mmm, maybe not, but interesting to see two of Geldof's peers, both doing a run of London dates this week. Sting with 3 @ Hammersmith and Weller with 5 @ The Roundhouse. Elvis Costello is weighing in with a couple at the Royal Albert Hall in May along with a fully reformed Buzz****s playing Bri...	37	290	Sat Mar 31 4:25 PM, 2012 by Jules
	Exotic musical instruments (Preview) I must say I have always had a fondness for strange, unusual, exotic musical instruments- possibly due to liking lots of sixties psychedelia. This piece on the hurdy gurdy is really amusing -the guy from English heritage gives us a run down and plays some tunes, 'Medieval rave songs' and in a world of r...	1	38	Fri Mar 30 4:30 PM, 2012 by Lisa
	Free Punk LP download on Amazon (Preview) http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00669BZSA	0	37	Thu Mar 22 7:13 PM, 2012 by ArrGee1991
	Most uncool band ever (Preview) Doing some 'research' on YouTube I got to wondering what was the most uncool, naff band ever and just about remembering their 'work' from the 1970's my award goes to the Brotherhood Of Man. I had completely forgotten about Figaro, one of their hits and it suddenly brough back vague memories, and also t...	33	382	Fri Mar 16 2:26 PM, 2012 by noelindublin
	Chat room (Preview) Does anyone use the chat rooms any more? If so what night ?	11	480	Tue Mar 6 9:52 AM, 2012 by ArrGee1991
	Discovering Old LPs (Preview) Wandering around Berwick Street this morning I came across the Pretenders debut LP for a quid in more or less mint condition. I was familiar with the hits, but having listened to it, it's a superb LP. There are songs like Private Life, which I had known as a Grace Jones song, that are far better here (Gr...	11	104	Fri Mar 2 5:07 PM, 2012 by ArrGee
	How The Brits Rocked America - BBC 4 - 27 Jan 2012 (aka How The Rats Fcuked Up America) (Preview) Old news to us (I guess), but in BBC4s upcoming show How The Brits Rocked America, Geldof recalls the Rats failure to break the USA...We went to a convention of American DJs and were told that our gig was very important to our careers. The gig was going fine and I decided to get down with the kids and big-u...	7	151	Thu Feb 23 7:49 AM, 2012 by ArrGee
	Gigs coming up ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Well I thought I'd start the ball rolling here. I have tickets to see The Beautiful South this June and some friends are hoping to get tickets for a tribute band. This time T-Rextesy. I hope they are good. I didn't try to get tickets for U2, anyone lucky enough to manage that?	103	2942	Tue Feb 21 9:25 AM, 2012 by ArrGee
	LOUD CDs (Preview) Has anyone else had bad experiences of this? I got the Very Best of The Smiths some time ago, but was ripping it to MP3 but the sound quality was abysmal. I wish I could find the original receipt and send the CD back. It was distorted and inaudible. http://www.sharoma.com/loudness_war.htm	4	98	Wed Jan 25 7:31 PM, 2012 by ArrGee
	Mad forum thing (Preview) So my inbox says I have 6 new messages (since yesterday???) but when I look there are none. Is someone from beyond this world trying to tell me something lol	5	122	Fri Jan 20 4:50 PM, 2012 by Jules
	The 1p CD (Preview) OK, you have to pay £1.26 for delivery, but there are piles of used CDs for a penny on Amazon, including Loudmouth. I must have got around 30 or so in the last few days, as it's cheaper than downloading. Only downside is my CD collection would probably only be worth around £100 these days	2	73	Fri Jan 20 4:03 PM, 2012 by ArrGee
	Musical highlights of 2011 (Preview) Does anyone have any favourite albums of 2011, or singles, for that matter? Listened to a few more of less brand new acts this year, and must say overall I feel underwhelmed by most of them. Much hyped Vaccines were just that, with a pityful two or three decent songs on their debut album and a dull stage p...	10	179	Sun Jan 8 2:24 PM, 2012 by noelindublin
	A game (Preview) Right, lets get festive and have a christmas game. We must think of christmassy festive things starting with every letter of the alphabet. I'll start with 'A' Assortment of cadbury's chocolate bars (that i blame relatives for getting me when i was a kid at xmas hence all the fillings in my teeth by the...	27	192	Mon Dec 26 1:54 PM, 2011 by JoanOfArc
	What is the greatest Christmas song? (Preview) One week, one vote, you decide... If you have another song that should be in the list just respond with the song name, and I'll substitute as appropriate in the list -- Edited by ArrGee on Monday 19th of December 2011 10:59:50 AM	11	140	Tue Dec 20 3:28 PM, 2011 by noelindublin
	The greatest number one single not written by Geldof (Preview) Well it only takes away three songs, but as we are on a Rats forum it wouldn't really be fair. Still I'd be gobsmacked if there is anyone out there who thinks Do They Know It's Christmas? is the greatest number one single. Maybe Midge Ure, who is probably still smarting from Vienna losing out to Shaddup Y...	9	320	Fri Dec 9 2:07 PM, 2011 by noelindublin
	Caro Emerald concert 12/12/11 (Preview) I've won a couple of free tickets to see Caro Emerald (of Deleted Scenes From the Cutting Room Floor fame) next Monday (12th). Problem for me is the show is in Manchester, 200 miles away. Anyone who is willing and able to get there is very welcome to them (free). Please PM if so. First come first served. Co...	1	82	Fri Dec 9 8:08 AM, 2011 by suss
	Cheeky B'stards (Preview) After bands releasing albums with various covers (Saturdays, One Direction, JLS) and new versions of albums with one of two extra tracks (Arcade Fire), this morning I came across the latest scam. If I want to get tickets to see Sting (not really), I can get them in a pre-sale if I join his fan club. I do...	10	160	Wed Nov 30 1:39 PM, 2011 by ArrGee
	Blu Ray versus standard DVD (Preview) Does anyone have any opinions about high definition Blu Ray versus ordinary DVD? Not too long ago Blu Ray seemed to be the next big thing in the home entertainment sphere- giving superb 1080p picture quality to watching movies at home, but at such a prohibitive price, especially just for the odd once o...	7	125	Wed Nov 23 7:12 PM, 2011 by Lisa
	Guests on here:- (Preview) wonders who the guests are, maybe bob geldof himself taking a peek at random posts here and there or maybe the queen even, maybe cameron manages to steal a few moments away from propping up the monstorous machine and comes on here to have a peruse around.	15	135	Tue Nov 22 10:50 AM, 2011 by ArrGee
	Blimey its buzzin on ere at the moment innit (Preview) <waves at other members> yoohoo hi there	9	91	Mon Nov 21 3:43 PM, 2011 by JoanOfArc
	AMY MACDONALD SAVED ME (Preview) from a dark gloomy depressing despair of music today ;0) i am lifted i love her she is a modern day heroine x	0	59	Sun Nov 20 9:02 PM, 2011 by JoanOfArc
	New website - Good idea? (Preview) New website to suggest common-sense political policies. http://commonsensepolicies.wordpress.com/ Does anyone have any good policy ideas to add?	5	161	Sat Nov 19 8:03 PM, 2011 by JoanOfArc
	FORBRYDELSEN II (Spoiler alert - do not read if you haven't seen first series) (Preview) Did anyone watch the first series? Having finally caught up with it all and seeing the warehouse employee did it, I'm glad I didn't upset our own resident Dane. Wildo beware! Anyway, it's all starting on BBC4 from 12th November. Tak. -- Edited by ArrGee on Monday 31st of October 2011 05:01:44 PM	8	875	Mon Nov 7 3:32 PM, 2011 by noelindublin
	The Last Reunion? (Preview) Now the Stone Roses have decided to get back together, there's only one band with a full set of living members that has yet to reform.... The Smiths (Oh and a proper Boomtown Rats reunion would be nice)	11	218	Fri Nov 4 12:29 PM, 2011 by noelindublin
	Live Aid 1985 (Preview) Hi Everyone, I'm a 2nd year events management student and am doing an essay on audience experience at the 1985 Liveaid concert. Is there anyone out there who went to the concert and wouldn't mind answering a few quick questions?	14	192	Thu Nov 3 8:06 AM, 2011 by Jules
	Favourite film actor/actress (Preview) Being a big film fan I got to thinking who was my favourie film actor and came to the conclusion that for me it is Al Pacino. I love Woody Allen movies and love his neuritic film persona but he, as a comic actor is quite different to Al Pacino, but Woody always appeals to me. I'll have to think about my favouri...	10	115	Tue Nov 1 3:22 PM, 2011 by noelindublin
	Favourite Comedy (Preview) curb your enthusiasm - Eight series in and still making me cry with laughter. Larry David wasted too much time on Seinfeld, he should have started curb a few years sooner. It's all pretty good on TV for comedies right now with Fresh Meat (the university years of an Inbetweener from the makers of Peep...	1	63	Mon Oct 31 4:59 PM, 2011 by noelindublin
	Belinda Carlisle (Preview) omg am in a room with two 50 something blokes and i played them belinda carlisle 'heaven is a place on earth' and they both said they liked it! All i can say is SAD GITS.	7	145	Tue Oct 18 12:38 PM, 2011 by ArrGee
	Rock and Football (Preview) (copied as it may go behind pay wall - ssssh) http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/guest_contributors/article713738.ece N ONE of my more nostalgic hits, Come Dancing, I mourn the demolition of the local dance hall: The day they knocked down the Palais, part of my childhoo...	31	349	Sun Oct 9 8:15 AM, 2011 by suss
	What sort of audience member are YOU? (Preview) MR. BEER BLADDER Gender: Male Species: Guy seated next to you who spends the whole concert A. getting up to buy more beer B. getting up to whiz C. passed out with drool running down his chin Habitat: Jimmy Buffett, Ted Nugent, Lynyrd Skynyrd concerts Call: "Hey, remember when beer was only a buck-fifty...	16	517	Mon Oct 3 8:05 PM, 2011 by JoanOfArc
	Question of sport (Preview) What sports do people just not 'get'? The sports I personally have never taken a liking or interest in are..... Golf- boring, tedious and pointless. Any badly dressed to boot. Snooker- Boring, dull and sleep inducing. Not a real sport. Horse Racing- never been interested. American Football- Tota...	2	107	Wed Sep 28 1:16 PM, 2011 by noelindublin
	Music of today is crap whatever happend to decent PUNK? (Preview) here is really good facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Music-of-Today-is-CRAP-whatever-happend-to-decent-Punk/127761107324859 i set it up actually might not be allowed, how punk is that? ooh i'm darin yeh!	3	103	Sun Sep 25 10:08 PM, 2011 by ArrGee
	Chris De Burgh (Preview) Quite funny how connected he is to the Rats. He played with Garry Roberts, Simon Crowe and Mike Odlum. He has appeared on the same stage as Geldof earlier this year in Ireland. Rupert Hine has produced both of them, and Dustin the Turkey has performed a duet with both. And most interesting, Geldof ap...	6	118	Fri Sep 23 3:01 PM, 2011 by ArrGee
	What is the most you have you spent on a record? (Preview) I just bought the Nirvana Nevermind 20th anniversary edition picture vinyl for £55. I have it on vinyl and CD already. http://store.universal-music.co.uk/restofworld/albums/nirvana-nevermind-vinyl-4lp-picture-disc-2011/invt/0602527826073/ The most I have spent in recent years w...	10	174	Sun Sep 11 2:04 PM, 2011 by Derek The Dane
	My Favourite Album (Preview) I came across this on the Guardian website regarding His 'n' Hers by Pulp. http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2011/sep/08/his-hers-pulp But what caught my eye was the opening sentence "There's something about hearing a song at 16 that stays with you forever." Given that I...	9	122	Fri Sep 9 2:27 PM, 2011 by noelindublin
	Bob's bad hair day (Preview) As retold by Tina on FB This is the only time you will see Bob playing with hair extensions (yes hair extensions!!!) Here is what happened, please excuse the expetives but they are important to the story. Bob has just finished making a French film called "Mauvai...se Fille" (Bad Girl) in w...	10	296	Sun Sep 4 10:44 PM, 2011 by JoanOfArc
	Bowie under the influence (Preview) Spotted this interview between David Bowie and Dick Cavett from 1974 a few weeks ago and think its pretty good. Bowie is completely 'caned' but comes across as surprisingly nice and friendly and unpretentious. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHGzXx4uBdQ&feature=related http://www.y...	0	94	Sun Aug 28 1:39 PM, 2011 by noelindublin
	The Greatest Rock Venue (Preview) There's ten to start with. Feel free to vote for others. I have only been to one of the above (unless you count the Marquee in Charing Cross Road rather than the Wardour Street original). -- Edited by ArrGee on Wednesday 3rd of August 2011 04:30:05 PM	5	161	Fri Aug 19 1:21 PM, 2011 by noelindublin
	Nick Top hat are you still here? (closed) (Preview) Does anyone know how to get in touch with Nick Top hat who used to be a regular contributer? I need to get a message to him Cheers Irene	1	115	Thu Aug 18 5:22 PM, 2011 by ArrGee
	Sony PIAS distribution fire Enfield (Preview) Evidently loads of cd stock from a multitude of well known indie and other record labels was lost in the fire at the Sony Distribution centre in Enfield during the riots. For once NME doesn't know which way to turn. Normally they are rabble rousing and espousing any vague cause of dissent from their ivo...	0	86	Fri Aug 12 2:43 PM, 2011 by noelindublin
	songs about riots! (Preview) Not taking any particular stance but there are a few great songs about riots and civil disturbances. This is Carter USM from 1997- And God Created Brixton (Brixton riots backdrop) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLz2wttV3cc http://www.carterusm.co.uk/songs/brixton.html -- Edited by noe...	8	373	Thu Aug 11 1:32 PM, 2011 by noelindublin
	Don't get the recognition they deserve? (Preview) Has anybody got a selection of bands/artists that they think are really brilliant but the public just does not know about them. I'm thinking about more "established" acts rather than new arrivals? The sort of acts that make you think why is there so much rubbish around and yet down the yea...	11	232	Wed Aug 3 2:57 PM, 2011 by noelindublin
	Amy Winehouse RIP (Preview) Another sad loss for the music industry. So young and very tragic. Although I have never been a fan, I recognise her huge talent.	6	216	Mon Aug 1 10:02 PM, 2011 by JoanOfArc
	Unwritten rules for music (Preview) Was wondering if people have any "unwritten rules" as regards music. I have two main ones..... 1 I don't like long songs ie over 5 minutes. If a song goes on for say seven, eight or nine minutes then I have lost interest long ago. Of course there are good "long songs" but as a genera...	8	128	Mon Jul 11 1:13 PM, 2011 by noelindublin
	Ticket touting at pop and rock concerts (Preview) An interesting read in todays Scotsman about the upsurge in ticket touting at pop and rock concerts, when people block buy up to a 1000 tickets at a time and then sell them on Ebay at inflated prices. It is not illegal to do this at the moment. Surely this should be brought into line to be treated the...	18	683	Mon Jul 11 12:52 PM, 2011 by noelindublin
	Funny weird or Daft song titles (Preview) I always like taking note of song titles when checking out music and sometimes the song title can seem a bit crazy or intriguing even before hearing the song. There are numerous examples so I'll just list a few to get started, and see how it goes... Susan versus Youthclub - The FAll Eat Y'self Fitter- The...	10	496	Thu Jul 7 12:46 PM, 2011 by ArrGee
	hmmm feeling quite bored and sad today................. so i thought i would share this...... (Preview) so here you go i am sharing my boredom and piss offedness with you all...... i'm generous like that............. hmmm topic of discussion today is................. have you ever made a complete tit out of yourself?	9	190	Wed Jul 6 7:29 AM, 2011 by JoanOfArc
	The Ultimate Compilation album? (Preview) Suss wrote Find it very hard to believe that in 2040 someone will put out a compilation of the calibre of say 'Going Underground' as released a month or so back I checked this out on Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Going-Underground-Various-Artists/dp/tracks/B004VSAHZA/ref=dp_tracks_a...	5	360	Wed Jun 29 7:31 PM, 2011 by ArrGee
	Glaring omissions or the ones that got away (Preview) As a big music fan it always strikes me that there are just some people I've never gotten 'round to listen for various reasons. It doesn't mean I don't know any of their material but more ofte than not circumstances have prevented me from ever giving them proper consideration. My list of famous omis...	37	313	Tue Jun 28 5:45 PM, 2011 by ArrGee
	Discovering old bands/artists way after their time (Preview) Is it just me, or do others also suddenly take note of artists or bands who have been around for years? I only recently started to realised Pulp were actually a good band. I didn't listen to them before, but might actually buy a CD. This isn't the first time this has happened, I suddenly realised I liked...	5	144	Thu Jun 23 11:28 AM, 2011 by musicmania
	Guilty favourites or the songs you shouldn't like but do! (Preview) Everybody must have some songs which are far from their normal or habitual listening but which in spite of themselves the cannot help themselves from liking- even at the expense of public ridicule or uncoolness. Should have a lot more but I'll admit I always like that old song by Middle Of The Road Chi...	22	277	Tue Jun 21 1:44 PM, 2011 by ArrGee
	Favourite lyricists (Preview) Just a quick survey of people's favourite lyricists. Of course this is always tied up to bands/artists you actually listen to so will be somewhat personal and limited. Anyway in no particular order these are some of the lyricists I rate as well above average... Peter Perrett from The Only Ones Momus a...	6	167	Thu Jun 9 12:43 PM, 2011 by Ian MD
	Listening out for No 1s (Preview) http://www.onlineweb.com/theones/1995_1999.htm I was looking through a list of Number ones and believe I pretty much had tuned out by 1997 It all seems to get patchy from May 1997 onwards. Olive??? http://www.onlineweb.com/theones/2010.htm And as for 2010 the only ones I know are Shout and He...	2	129	Tue Jun 7 7:53 PM, 2011 by suss
	The death of the single... (Preview) ... I find it sad that nowadays there are few physical singles these days. I think the last one I bought was Further Complications by Jarvis C0cker which was about two years ago. I never liked it when they remixed the song for the b side or just used an album track, but some B-sides are bonafide classics...	16	1142	Sat Jun 4 4:52 PM, 2011 by ArrGee
	What other music do you like? (Preview) Two of my current fave songs are Forever Young by Bob Dyland but also sung very well by Chrissie Hynde in the Pretenders. and If I could change the World sung by Eric Clapton. also love come up and see me by ****ney rebel. dunno but think that current music sucks pretty much, in fact it makes me feel a bit ill...	60	726	Sun Mar 13 6:07 PM, 2011 by JoanOfArc
	Has anyone got a gold, silver or platinum disc? (Preview) I have never got my grubby hands on one, but what I want to know is are they playable? I did spray a few discs I had with an aerosol but that fcuked them up! Of course they have to play the LP in question. Many years ago I bought a David Bowie tape which had John Denver's Greatest Hits on! If they are playable...	3	254	Tue Mar 8 10:46 PM, 2011 by ArrGee
	Wired for Delusion (Preview) Sometimes I think I am reading articles written about me! The full version is in today's paper, but my wife has assured me I'm not that different in real life wired for delusionJohn Harlow ...fears many of us are developing e-personalities, alternative personae that exist...The psychiatrist des...	1	194	Mon Mar 7 8:04 AM, 2011 by Jules
	Gary Moore has died (Preview) Just getting reports of the sad demise of Gary Moore. What a sad loss. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-12377862	1	267	Sun Feb 6 8:22 PM, 2011 by musicmania
	Love Match Compatibility to Bob Geldof (Preview) I found this weird site: <a href="http://www.celebmatch.com/birthdayform_13033_Bob_Geldof.php">Match yourself with Bob Geldof</a> Since they base this on Birthdate alone, so I think it's full of bull. But I thought you'd all get a kick out of nonetheless. Peace &a...	17	855	Thu Dec 9 8:23 AM, 2010 by Jules
	Bob's film Number One from 1985; Directed by Les Reid. (Preview) Does anyone have any information about this snooker based short film, which also starred Mel Smith, Ray Winstone and Alison Steadman? Thanks.	1	259	Fri Nov 12 5:26 PM, 2010 by Scottie
	Merchandise (Preview) I've still got some stuff. t-shirts, button badges etc from the early days of the Rats. One item I have which seems a bit quirky is a ceramic porcelain like ashtray. Nicely colured and glazed, in the shape of the swimming pool from Fine Art of Surfacing. Probably about 6" x 4" and is inscribed...	4	466	Tue Aug 24 8:31 PM, 2010 by ArrGee
	Juliet Naked (aka Am I Nick Hornby in disguise?) (Preview) Ever since he wrote Fever Pitch the story of an obsessive Arsenal fan (errr!) - a number of people who I met at the time said the book reminded them of me, some of his books have been too close for comfort! High Fidelity - A musically obsessed list maker (errr!) Juliet Naked - A artist obsessed fan with his o...	0	335	Mon Aug 9 11:48 AM, 2010 by ArrGee
	Youbloom judging- Bob, Rupert and Nigel (Preview) Video of Bob, Rupert Hines, Nigel Grainge and others judging the songs. Longer version to come. http://youbloom.com/ybsc/judges/	0	327	Sun Aug 1 8:14 AM, 2010 by Scottie
	Photo Competition! I need HELP!!!!!! (Preview) I need help in winning a photo competition on facebook as I'm up against a serial competition competitor whose photo is terrible! Now the lady in 2nd is a decent sort and I'd be happy if she won but we both agree that the lady in 1st needs to be stopped! You will understand when you see her photo! To view all t...	0	317	Fri Jul 9 1:30 PM, 2010 by musicmania
	Blues singer Tam White (Preview) I wa sorry to hear of the death of Edinburgh blues singer Tam White, who died suddenly today at the age of 68. He had played with all the greats, Van Morrison , Al Green etc. He was also an actor, often in the likes of Taggart and Rebus. He was also in Braveheart, though I dont know if he had any scenes with Jean...	0	578	Tue Jun 22 2:09 PM, 2010 by Scottie
	Gerry Cott leads search for "Toto" (Preview) I dont know if any other sad people like me watch Andrew Loyd Webber's "a search for Dorothy" on a Saturday. they are also trying to find a Toto. Who is their "canine expert"? None other than Gerry Cott.	1	388	Tue Apr 20 8:12 AM, 2010 by Scottie
	Another big loss for the music industry (Preview) The God father of punk has died. Only 64 years old. Malcolm McLaren. This will mean a lot to many of us who are a 'certain age' - Punk was our era...	1	354	Sat Apr 10 6:38 AM, 2010 by Derek The Dane
	Funeral Songs - kinda weird subject but... (Preview) saw this really quite strange subject on another forum, so I thought I'd ask the same question here...see if we can get some action!! the question is: which songs would you have played on your funeral? tough one.. On my funeral, whenever that may be, next week or in 60 years, I would want them to play...	31	1275	Fri Feb 26 10:35 PM, 2010 by Scottie
	Any Elvis Costello fans here? (Preview) Assuming some crossover here, but these are great re-issues, and all @ £6 each (excludes postage @ 50p/cd + 50p/order for UK). How good would the Rats re-issues be if they matched these? Luckily, the only one I ever bought on CD was Get Happy http://www.101cd.com/offers/top.asp?...	1	541	Tue Feb 23 1:58 PM, 2010 by Derek The Dane
	Spotify now available to everyone in the UK (Preview) This is a great streaming service along with www.we7.com that will allow you to listen to a vast back catalogue of music including ALL the Boomtown Rats albums, among many others. Pretty much everything from Bob Dylan to Pulp (well except The Beatles). There are some advertisements but other than th...	13	822	Wed Feb 3 4:31 PM, 2010 by musicmania
	Celebrities..... (Preview) Is the media dominated by too few celebs? I know the BIG news has to be about people that everyone knows for it to sell. They all do it of course papers with tit tat about celebs, photos etc. etc. Many shows are hosted by the same old faces etc. And lets face it us Brits watch a tonne of TV! Is it a bit unhe...	2	347	Mon Jan 4 3:17 PM, 2010 by ArrGee
	Happy New Year all Boomtown Rats and Bob Geldof Fans! (Preview) xxxxxxxxxxx	0	330	Sun Jan 3 3:34 AM, 2010 by JoanOfArc
	Most embarrassing record/cd in your collection (Preview) Come on guys - what's the most embarrassing item in your record collection? What's the cd you kick under the sofa if the cool new neighbour comes to visit unexpectedly? For me, it's a seven inch single of the eighties band King - "Love and Pride" and a compilation cd called "Truckin'"... ...	31	1236	Sat Jan 2 9:42 PM, 2010 by FingersLullaby
	Rock Chicks (or why can't girls play guitar?) (Preview) I've been spending too much time sorting through my mp3s recently, but I have noticed that overall there is an positive effect when a girl is in a band. The prime example is the Happy Mondays. Prior to Kirsty MacColl/Rowetta's backing vocals they were little more than your standard indie ban...	42	1350	Sat Jan 2 8:04 PM, 2010 by FingersLullaby
	Fifty great abums from the last decade... (Preview) (actually it's 55) Most amazed I have four Coldplay albums in there. I suspect I missed a couple of other good ones and also tried to not just select all the albums from a group (though Coldplay and Franz Ferdinand are the notable exceptions). Even left off a few bands I sort of like (e.g. Coral, Zuto...	0	355	Fri Dec 11 5:36 PM, 2009 by ArrGee
	The greatest "greatest hits".... (Preview) ... as it is nearing Christmas, I note that the usual batch of greatest hits albums are doing the rounds. I was thinking about what the greatest of all of these albums was. In my opinion they have to have all the best tracks and singles of the artist in question with no omissions (which rules out the Rat...	1	353	Mon Dec 7 2:45 PM, 2009 by Derek The Dane
	New song for climate change (Preview) New song for climate change. I have tried embedding it with the embedding code, but on the preview, it just shows the code. Would it show the video on the actual post? here is the URL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBTZOg6l6cA	0	346	Fri Oct 2 7:05 AM, 2009 by Scottie
	100 songs that defined the Noughties (Preview) Sadly I think this list shows music has gone down the dumper in recent years. I reckon of the 20 or so songs I like, most of them were around 2004 (Razorlight, Libertines, Green Day, Gorillaz, Keane, Kaiser Chiefs, Killers, Franz Ferdinand, Streets, Outkast, White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys). I stil...	3	774	Mon Sep 28 12:20 PM, 2009 by ArrGee
	MUST WATCH TV - Ghosthunting with Happy Mondays (Preview) The funniest show I have seen in ages. I was in tears laughing. On ITV Player on Virgin Media (and elsewhere I guess). First broadcast 12th September. Yvette Fielding takes legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays on a journey to the dark side in Lincoln and Nottingham's scariest locations. She i...	0	413	Tue Sep 15 12:34 AM, 2009 by ArrGee
	The Death of the CD - The Return of Vinyl - The Dominance of the Console Game (Preview) Having got most of the Beatles CDs last time they were issued (Well everything post-Revolver plus the red album to cover the early stuff) I had hoped that this remastering would include a re-release of the vinyl, but no. nada. Having seen the CDs with their paper packaging, I couldn't even muster th...	6	311	Mon Sep 14 9:57 PM, 2009 by ArrGee
	Funny and true (Preview) Had to tell you this, we had a jolly good giggle at work today. We discovered on the back of some leaflets that the there was a mis-spelling in the word Oxfordshire. The 2nd r was typed as a t!	1	331	Tue Aug 11 10:49 PM, 2009 by toriapplejoy
	Proclaimers British Tour dates (Preview) UK Tour 2007 English and Welsh dates on sale from 30th March. Oct-03 Carlisle Sands centre 01228 625222 www.thesandscentre.co.uk Oct-04 Hull City Hall 01482 226655 www.hullcc.gov.uk/hullcityhall/ Oct-05 Bradford St Georges Hall 01274 432000 www.bradford-theatres.co.uk Oct-07 Derby Asse...	5	695	Wed Jul 29 1:09 AM, 2009 by toriapplejoy
	RIP Michael Jackson (Preview) A huge loss to music. Thoughts with his family, friends and fans across the world.	5	386	Wed Jul 29 1:05 AM, 2009 by toriapplejoy
	Out of Ireland (Preview) Have you seen this before. I have the book, 'From a whisper to a scream'. Think its the same story! But this is a clip from the DVD. It came out in 2003! Doh! Didn't know there was a DVD. If you havn't seen it, its a great treat with U2, Gavin Friday, Radiators..... Project arts centre (although minimal),...	2	407	Tue May 5 3:28 AM, 2009 by toriapplejoy
	John Lennon art exhibition (Preview) Edinburgh Tuesday- Saturday. I will be there, an investment opportunity if ever I saw one. Dates are wrong in this article Tuesday-Saturday 12-8pm I recently bought a signed Ronnie Wood print of George Harrison fro the same guy. http://deadlinescotland.wordpress.com/2009/03/27/sgt-lenno...	1	374	Mon Mar 30 1:01 AM, 2009 by toriapplejoy
	U2 and Franz Ferdinand (Preview) Without wishing to turn this forum into yet another U2 one - I'm so excited, have just secured 4 GAs to U2 in Wembly on 14 August. Looks like we have Elbow in support, am hoping Snow Patrol will be there too or the Kaisers. Thought I'd add FF to get a bit of variety in here - I heard their new single this mornin...	11	407	Sun Mar 22 11:38 PM, 2009 by toriapplejoy
	Boom Box (Preview) Hi! Nerdy but, what type of equipment are we all using to listen to the band we all love so well! just wondering nick Sorry, editing the post I realise I forgot to mention my setup... I listen to cd's and vinyl. Arcam cd, b&o turntable and amp, celestion floorstanders..... Old and cheap but I like i...	2	337	Sun Mar 22 11:31 PM, 2009 by toriapplejoy
	Monday Humble Pie (Preview) Peter Frampton is the best cure for a hangover..Especially for me today. Woke this morning with a wine glass in my hand!	3	320	Sun Mar 15 2:03 AM, 2009 by toriapplejoy
	Belfast Idiots Kill people (Preview) Why do these mental cases continue to think human life is just a joke.	1	296	Wed Mar 11 3:22 AM, 2009 by toriapplejoy
	U2 on Letterman (Preview) The saints of Ireland are repeating their performance on the rooftop in London.-on the The top of David Lettermans studio.WOW! Christ in Heaven. Whats next Bruce Springsteen and Sean Penn give bono a massage?	9	413	Wed Mar 11 3:07 AM, 2009 by toriapplejoy
	I Don't Like Holidays (Preview) Maybe the fact that it is a Monday has nothing to do with it. But yet more shootings in the US, this time a University Campus. Several dead. The song just somehow seems appropriate. Shockingly awful.	4	544	Sun Mar 8 10:10 PM, 2009 by toriapplejoy
	U2 or Paul weller (Preview) Comments.	8	446	Sat Mar 7 6:28 PM, 2009 by toriapplejoy
	Oasis cancels China shows (Preview) Whats the word Larry Bird?	7	349	Sat Mar 7 6:23 PM, 2009 by toriapplejoy
	Deep in the Heart of Somewhere (Dublin) (Preview) This was my second trip to Dublin and Id been looking forward to it from the moment it had been booked. The Ryan Air flight got us into Dublin on time on Thursday 7.35 am! We arrived at the hotel before 9 am, exhausted from our early rise. We went off to get some breakfast and when we returned the hotel had o...	12	758	Sat Mar 7 6:21 PM, 2009 by toriapplejoy
	Bob's your uncle? Your father? Your twin? (Preview) I have a picture of Jim Cuddy and an older man who also looks like Jim Cuddy... I actually saved it to my picture file...it looked to be such an oddity... Looking up Mick Owen this evening (we have a Brit named Mick coming to supervise our new roof later in the week..)...and came across a picture of Vince Lo...	2	658	Tue Mar 3 12:12 AM, 2009 by toriapplejoy
	Fav other band (Preview) As the topic says i will go for at the moment James followed by Madness	18	583	Wed Feb 25 2:37 AM, 2009 by toriapplejoy
	Music section? (Preview) This forum suddenly shrank. I couldn't work out what it was - but the music section seems to have gone and it looks like the topics have but merged into here. Is there a bit of a tidy up going on?	1	363	Mon Feb 16 1:10 AM, 2009 by toriapplejoy
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