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Mark L · 7

JoanOfArc · 24

Just heard that one of the greatest singer's/song writer's to come out of England has passed away God bless you David Bowie. Your songs will live forever

JoanOfArc · 2

yeh so brilliant! am reading this. johnny's character is really coming to life in my head. it's all starting to make sense. that bloke that I took the piss out of for doing the anchor butter adverts. haha. I love his book. I'm about 30 or 40 pages into it. I like it. very much. I like him. very much. so looki...

Jules · 17

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)

Tango · 17

I noted Bruce Springsteen is playing Wembley this summer, and doing The River to boot, but £95 to stand in the middle of a field outside a golden circle to watch him on a screen is pointless. I'd see him at The O2, but Wembley Stadium is for football not gigs. I was lucky enough to see The Who from the front b...

Mark L · 27

'It's cold on that road, but its got that home beat' Does this mean even though it is not warm outside, it's better than being in the house where mum and dad fight all the time or It's not warm outside, but it's known territory in the town I live, where things tick along in a certain familiar way

manatthetop · 40

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...

ArrGee · 5

Tough call.

ArrGee · 10

My ranking for 2015 gigs, essentially the top 9 were all superb in their own way, whereas the last two were memorable for all the wrong reasons.Royal Blood Koko - A short but absolutely stunning set filling the tiny Koko with a massive stadium set.FFS Troxy - FFS + the best of Franz + the best of Sparks, th...

Jules · 14

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 · 0

https://www.sainsburysentertainment.co.uk/music/collection/great-albums/7654511?utm_source=promotion&utm_medium=email&utm_content=links&utm_campaign=20160129_active_music_email

suss · 2

Anyone in or near Aberdeen can recommend this for a night out tonight. Darren Beale from Rats playing guitar for Saffron as they cover old punk classics plus Republica hits

ArrGee · 1

I just got the new Suede LP and it is recorded at 45rpm and it sounds absolutely brilliant! Well it did once I realised it was a bit slow at 33rpm. Just shows how wrong Elvis Costello was to groove cram on his LPs from Get Happy!!http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/why-45-rpm-great-4...

Tango · 7

Forgot to mention last one of these at 100 Club late last year, but Darren Beale will again be joining Saffron from Republica next week at Half Moon Putney. I'm going along if anyone else fancies it? Blurb is "Saffron from Republica will be performing a solo set with a mix of Republica hits, punk c...

ArrGee · 14

Haven't had a poll for a while, and as The Laughing Gnome would obviously be the greatest single, it's harder to pin down the greatest album. Choose all your favourites!

ArrGee · 1

Register quickly on http://www.thelastshadowpuppets.com/ for pre sale.

Tango · 22

WHAT have they got to say ??? there's no voice in the media it seems of the young people the only young people are the journalists with their privileged existence is there a voice out there? maybe there is but its been drowned out by the wanky biased shallow media how shallow this world has become that we...

JoanOfArc · 1

I mentioned on the rip bowie thread that I am a medium. (that doesn't charge money for readings - I got another job that pays the bills :)) so anyway, some will dismiss me as a fruitcake. and I can't say I blame them, such is how hard it is to comprehend any kind of communication to this world beyond the grav...

Mike menzies · 2

just rec this 4 cd box set forgot how good the motors were. Listening to 1 album now

Jules · 0

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/david-bowie-may-have-more-songs-from-the-blackstar-sessions-on-the-way-a6810521.html

ArrGee · 17

The poll is open for one week, coincides nicely with the UK general election

ArrGee · 2

I mentioned them in another thread, but this looks like an interesting night out... The world's biggest Smiths tribute act, celebrate the 30th anniversary of the seminal album "The Queen is Dead" by playing it in it's entirety. The 2nd half of the show will comprise the greatest hits of...

JoanOfArc · 9

Intrigued by Sir Tom Baker! The Very Special Guests are UK Subs, but many more events to come including a Punk weekend at the Roundhouse in July 2016.http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/blog/2015/11/playlist-punk-london/All things Punk will be taking over London in 20...

Jules · 27

....bowie sure does! oh my god...he's amazing, did anyone here see Fashion rocks? well if you didn't, you really missed something... the first song he did was Life on Mars (of course), he came on with a blackeye and a bandage around his hand...before I got that that was part of the show... well, he was...

ArrGee · 3

The final nail in the coffin... http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/dec/23/beatles-back-catalogue-music-streaming-spotify-apple-music From Christmas Eve the full Beatles catalogue will become available on nine separate music streaming sites, including Spotify, Google P...

ArrGee · 19

Dec20Sun2015The DamnedPlus special guestsO2 Academy Islington London, UK Doors at 19:00 Ticket price: £25.90 (includes booking fee) -- Edited by ArrGee on Wednesday 14th of October 2015 12:43:15 PM

Tango · 3

O2 ABC, Glasgow 14th April O2 Academy2 Newcastle 15th April O2 Ritz, Manchester 16th April O2 Academy, Bristol 21st April The Assembly, Leamington Spa 22nd April O2 Forum, London 23rd April On sale 9am Wednesday from Ticketmaster, Ticketweb, Gigantic andTicketline (and maybe Dice which i...

ArrGee · 13

Sorry about this but I have to get this of my chest. Is this a singing show or not ? and if it is. How the hell can them two dip-sos Reggie & Boille be in the last two. Am I hearing something different to them 4 so called judges??REALLY. JOKE. springs to mind

Jules · 0

thoroughly enjoyed this, very interestin. It's only been open a few months. The young man who was our guide acknowledged there is not enough of the Boomtown Rats there and that they played an important role in Irish rock history. I think they will be getting more. Perhaps I could have offered to be an ad...

ArrGee · 1

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/what-to-listen-to/suede-roundhouse-review/ The second life of a pop band can be one long decline into nostalgic comfort and creative death. Suede, to their credit, are not g...

ArrGee · 0

Also any album you purchase is half price, so in theory the 99p albums could cost just 49p. There is also a special section on home page for those who like Oasis.Only By The NightKings of Leon FREEHow Big, How Blue, How BeautifulFlorence + The Machine £0.99What Went DownFoals £0.99Wanted On Voyag...

ArrGee · 0

Rats albums cheap (£2.50 CD/£1 download), but I am more interested in this... How ultimate can it be? https://concertlive.com/music

Tango · 3

Saw this when it was in cinemas in the summer and loved it. It's now on iPlayer 'till Christmas, definitely recommended. Had the pleasure of meeting (and, bizarrely, drawing) Wilko a few weeks ago and Julien Temple has captured everything from the way he moves to the constant stream of quotes and refe...

manatthetop · 10

http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/r2_noel_gallagher_7dec15-- Edited by ArrGee on Tuesday 24th of November 2015 09:30:21 PM - apologies meant Can't not Can

Jules · 9

Just had a glance at UK top 40 for first time in an age. Given that he's a) not the greatest talent since Beatles b) not dead, HOW can Justin Bieber occupy 3 of top 5 slots, with another track at #15??? It's not that I'm a non-Belieber, I just fail to see how with all the material available he's shifting enoug...

Mark L · 29

Currently listening to Silver by Echo and the Bunnymen, and Lean On Me ( I Won't Fall Over) by Carter USM. It's interesting how some songs help with bad moods and generally inspire and lift the spirit. I could list lots of songs that are fairly positive in terms of lyrics and upbeat rather than being mise...

Jules · 0

here is their set for Dublin: http://youtu.be/R3GrEW-n48U some of their songs remind me of the Buzz****s.

Jules · 115

Well I just bought tickets to see U2 on October 30th (Fri) in London. The Rats had better NOT be doing a date then. I will be mad. You can't sell the U2 tickets. Bet they do another one in Oxford that night

Jules · 15

Now I like The Stone Roses, but I find it hard to believe that they have sold out four dates (well some seats left for the fourth) at the Manchester City stadium next summer. I saw them at Finsbury Park and it was popular enough, but there were shed loads of tickets knocking around, some at far less than fa...

Jules · 24

Hi All, A great show on about the above band The Nation's Fav Beatles No 1. This should be great. Best Mc Cartney song for me goes to Hey Jude.(He never bettered this) Lennon hard to pick ,so many good one's

Jules · 3

to boomtown rats music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzzCVwIZJqQ

ArrGee · 0

https://tickets.royalalberthall.com/syos/performance/43951

Tango · 3

Anyone been to the cinemas lately for a good movie? Recently I've seen the new version of Macbeth with Michael Fassbender. And last week I went to see The Martian(in 2D) Both were very good. Next up is the new Guillermo Del Toro film Crimson Peak,which promises to be a classic.

Mike menzies · 1

Joe jackson( he of the stepping out fame) called fast forward And is his 29th album

Tango · 57

The Labour Party has once again thwarted my holiday plans, this time by having a sodding leadership contest, so am compensating by starting to fill my calendar with London gigs. Recommendations gratefully received. Currently - Tom Robinson and Kitten Pyramid at the QEH 18th September (saw Tom a fe...

ArrGee · 5

Hear the second best album of 1978 in its entirety at a town near you. Well fairly near.

Tango · 10

Following on from ArrGee's dissing of Rod the mod I got to thinking about our favorite pop stars looks.So feel free to nominate your best looking pop idol, both male and female. Just for fun. I nominate Ian Mcculloch of Echo and the Bunnymen as best looking guy and I need to think about best looking femal...

Jules · 5

but look. Courtesy of Nick Barker.

Mike menzies · 1

worth checking out ( yes guy of underpass fame still going. On about30 albums I've just ordered new cd also waiting relese of new joe jackson cd which is imminent so plenty to keep me going inc listening to the rats

Mike menzies · 22

Having picked up The Fine Art of Surfacing at the weekend, for £3 at the local Oxfam, I remembered how excited I was to get the album back in 1979. Got it in advance along with Eat to the Beat and Hersham Boys, all three coming out more or less at the same time. Our local record store somehow always had them a...

Mark L · 1

https://play.google.com/store/music/album/The_Vaccines_Live_from_Brighton_EP?id=B3jmsjolayhjd7asp5p5l5gua44

Tango · 24

Don't know if anyone else is a fan on here, but I was very pleasantly surprised to find Tom Robinson's recording a new album for the first time in 20 years. I would've backed anyway (been missing his gigs for years, so hello Camden acoustic gig) but he's just released a bit of the rough mix of one of the song...

Mark L · 10

isit me or is the new tfi pants ?

Jules · 0

it.http://www.ultravox.org.uk/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/112845/Re_Submitting_an_...

Jules · 3

... aside from the Rats not playing, the three acts I would probably want to see play at the same time! Also you have to suffer Lionel Richie if you want to get a decent vantage point. Luckily I am seeing them in The Smoke that weekend.PYRAMID STAGESUNDAY 28 JUNETHE WHO - 21:45 - 23:15 PAUL WELLER - 19:...

Jules · 3

Last night in Vancouver U2s the Edge had a little mishap. With Bono falling off his bike maybe somebody up there does not like them?? You'd never see Garry or Pete waling around in a stupor like the Edge does in this dreary song... BTW Should be seen from both angles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

ArrGee · 17

...maybe The Boomtown Rats as one of the many more acts to start the whole show? A warm up for Glastonbury...

ArrGee · 0

Bought a couple of CDs on Amazon recently with autorip because it was the cheapest way to get the Mp3s....The Who Sell Out CD: £2.99 | MP3: £8.49 Who's Next CD: £2.99 | MP3: £8.49 Now I am getting shot of the CDs on eBay...

ArrGee · 2

https://www.concertlive.co.uk/ Franz Ferdinand and Stranglers vinyl; Rats CDs discounted; 9 downloads for £9 (though for some reason that isn't working)....

Jules · 27

There are always competitions for who's the biggest rockstar, who's the best band ever, which song is the best song ever? this friday here in sweden they held a competition for best song ever...Stairway to heaven by Led Zeppelin won. How 'bout that...personally I think it has been played to many ti...

ArrGee · 2

The above wee band are on sunday night on tv They are from petes/pats home town of ballyjamesduff Bob has sang with this wee band and i have to say they are very good

Jules · 9

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Nations-Favourite-Number-Ones/dp/B00TG3HD70/ref=mb_oe_o

manatthetop · 0

Guys if you have never head of this band (They are from North side of Dublin) Try to get to hear them you will find them on YouTube Best known song Crazy world. Just a great wee band They have been going for a long time now. The lead singer is now sick

manatthetop · 0

I all would just like to point out how great this wee underrated LP is

Tango · 32

Seeing as everyone's talking favourite Rats albums again over yonder, I started making a mental list of general favourites. And now I'm nosy as to what everyone else's are. 10 is probably too many for a nice neat thread, but it's hard to draw a line once you start, so my current rough top 10 are: 1. A Toni...

Jules · 2

just watched totp my econd fave artist after rats joe Jackson I have all 29( if you include compilations) hope the rats will be on soon

Jules · 15

Perhaps a little loose of the definition of a gig in one of two cases, but before I start in 2015 ...Boomtown Rats - Maida Vale - Totally unique one off discussed at length elsewhereFranz Ferdinand - Somerset House - In a courtyard on a summer's eveningArcade Fire - Earl's Court - The biggest party...

suss · 11

worked for John menzies for 18years till take over bywhsmiths then worked till 2008when I got tumors on sine so anow house Lund due to lots of ops and radio pherapy so hello

JoanOfArc · 42

decided I needed to get more of a life..... instead of criticising Bob's suits and indulging in other nothingness, meaningless and shallow thoughts about this and that..... I went to see In Conversation With Russell Brand at the cinema. I was at the Ritzy in Brixton. place barely half full, but anyw...

What sort of audience member are YOU? · 18

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 · 8

Adam Ant, Ruts DC and Edwyn Collins will play a free open-air gig in Soho next week in support of independent record stores on a stage erected on the junction between Berwick Street and DArblay Street to celebrate Record Store Day, on Saturday 19th April 2014. Now if only I can persuade Mrs. ArrGee to...

noelindublin · 3

What is the fcuking point of it? Same two teams make the final every time. And can anyone hand on heart truly support the European Union aside from the bureaucrats in Brussels? Ranks alongside the boat race in pointlessness.

Mark L · 32

just get your iPad out and download. There seems to be a lot of Rats like brackets (in the song titles). U2 - Songs of Innocence - https://itun.es/i6gn8YK #iTune Name Time The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone) 4:15 Every Breaking Wave 4:12 California (There Is No End to Love) 3:59 Song for...

ArrGee · 2

There have been a lot of these on Amzon in recent months. Essentially they stick a new hit album and an old classic up for download for 99p.. Today's gems are 48:13 by Kasabian and Kick by INXS. For those like me who are too damn lazy to rip your CDs, this is superb.

clareontarget · 2

I didn't think there could be any worse than Ossie's Dream, but I was wrong

ArrGee · 1

Is it just me or is this wee band/record company taking the Piss How many times do they want to reissue the Beatles Albums in one form or another. I know they were a great wee band But give it a rest It's not as if Paul and co really need the money now Greed comes to mind

ArrGee · 0

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/promotions/11036787/deezer-free-music-streaming.html

manatthetop · 0

This mural went up on a wall on the falls road Belfast today

Mark L · 3

last nights broadcast is available on iPlayer an under the red button. tickets for upcoming mon 30 June date at shepherds bush on pre sale to O2 customers today and general sale friday

ArrGee · 1

ArrGee you can now keep up to date with the GAA championship in the Uk. Just thought I'd let you know. https://gaago.rte.ie/

noelindublin · 0

Needless to say not a fan. But the upcoming 5 night concerts by garth Brooks have been cancelled. Was due to cater for 400,000 at Croke Park. Due to local objections and late planning by Peter Aiken Promotions, and Brooks insistence on a '5 days or none' policy it has all fallen through. Huge story in Ire...

JoanOfArc · 5

So who saw Dolly at Glastonbury at the festival or on the telly? Is Dolly about the 'nicest' it gets in the world of celebrities? I mean yeh she's cheesy as hell and her face and boobs are fake of course. lol - I expect there are feminists out there that hate her look. But she is 'nice' isn't she? she just see...

Scottie · 0

Bob co- founded Youbloom with Phil Harrington as a platform for unsigned artists of all genres. This year's festival in Dublin 14/15 June. Free gigs in Dame Street area with artists from all over the world. Conference 10 euros per day. Meet Alan Mcgee, (keynote speaker)Rupert Hine, Nigel Grainge a...

noelindublin · 1

Now Jersey is cancelled, treat yourself to an evening at the movies

Mark L · 1

Poor Vince (Bob's violinist for those who don't know of him) had a heart attack last week, but is recovering well I believe. Hope he can manage the Italian gig at the end of the month. look forward to seeing him again. Show would not be the same without him.

ArrGee · 110

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 · 5

No one is innocent/my way - sex pistols and I think the last proper 7" in the top 20 in the uk was franz ferdinand - the fallen / l wells

noelindublin · 5

For the last week or more I've been working my way through the 6 album back catalogue of The Doors. I had only been aware, mainly, of their well known singles, but listening to the album tracks what a great band they were. Love the organ/keyboard sound, great tunes and nice to discover lots of great song...

noelindublin · 1

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/mar/12/cursor-majorCursor Major (No 1,718)Herky-jerky kooky pop for lovers of XTC, the Jags and Boomtown Rats background: We're giving his new outfit a leg-up because, like that hair product, they're worth it. There's a freshness to what they do, or...

ArrGee · 2

Not spam! But for those who like to watch football for nowt on their PCs. Will work for all other events such as the clash of the titans taking place tomorrow night when the greatest team the world has ever seen takes on the European champions at Highbury

Free NOW TV Sky Sports Day Pass to watch the...

Mark L · 8

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.

ArrGee · 21

... that other post said Cheap Rats Gig in S0uth@mpt0n! Then I'd be interested

Jules · 1

http://boomtownrats.activeboard.com/t56406394/if-only/

ArrGee · 5

If they ever decide to do it, it will look nothing like this. I stuck to the big acts/songs. Not sure all were UK hits, particularly Ramones and New York Dolls, but they are well known songs. Maybe cheating a little with the first four as they are sixties bands. So for those that don't like Boney M on t...

noelindublin · 2

I thought it was Elvis Costello at the Albert Hall, but could be The Damned/Theatre of Hate/Ruts DC at Roundhouse last night or Rats in Cork, or Stone Roses/PiL/Johnny Marr at Finsbury Park or Wilko at Koko. Been a great year for top notch gigs. And the promise of more next year, already booked up for R...

ArrGee · 5

Fed up with people trying to sell kitchens on here, so have banned one of the IP addresses and will do the same to any others. Effing idiots. -- Edited by Scottie on Saturday 28th of December 2013 09:37:28 AM

Scottie · 5

http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/bob-geldof-years-of-sacrifice-never-made-stone-of-his-heart-29814708.html

ArrGee · 14

Personally, I'd plump for 1995 or even 1990, but I can go with 1978...Research published last week in New Scientist magazine by a team from an Australian university claimed that 1978 was the best year of our lives. The study, conducted by the University of Canberra, based its results on an index ca...

suss · 15

I'm sounding out the possibility of a fans meet up, perhaps Spring 2014 in London. Would anyone be up for such a thing (unless there is a tour, it would have to be postponed)

noelindublin · 2

so having highjacked jule's thread on harping back to 1978, sorry about that jules, i thought it best to start a thread of my own.... soo...... do we need leaders? what makes a good leader? what good examples of leaders are there today here in the UK? i think bob was a good example of a leader in this mod...

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	The motors the Virgin years box set (Preview) just rec this 4 cd box set forgot how good the motors were. Listening to 1 album now	2	2495	Sat Jan 16 3:45 PM, 2016 by Mike menzies
	More Bowie (Preview) http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/david-bowie-may-have-more-songs-from-the-blackstar-sessions-on-the-way-a6810521.html	0	2294	Thu Jan 14 9:01 AM, 2016 by Jules
	Battle of Teenage Kicks - The Final! (Preview) The poll is open for one week, coincides nicely with the UK general election	17	4790	Wed Jan 13 4:00 PM, 2016 by ArrGee
	THE SMYTHS "The Queen is Dead" 30th Anniversary, Friday 29th July 2016/Saturday 30th July 2016 - 100 Club (Preview) I mentioned them in another thread, but this looks like an interesting night out... The world's biggest Smiths tribute act, celebrate the 30th anniversary of the seminal album "The Queen is Dead" by playing it in it's entirety. The 2nd half of the show will comprise the greatest hits of...	2	2311	Wed Jan 13 12:58 PM, 2016 by ArrGee
	Punk London 2016 (Preview) Intrigued by Sir Tom Baker! The Very Special Guests are UK Subs, but many more events to come including a Punk weekend at the Roundhouse in July 2016.http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/blog/2015/11/playlist-punk-london/All things Punk will be taking over London in 20...	9	2511	Wed Jan 13 4:33 AM, 2016 by JoanOfArc
	Bowie - fashion rocks? nope! but.. (Preview) ....bowie sure does! oh my god...he's amazing, did anyone here see Fashion rocks? well if you didn't, you really missed something... the first song he did was Life on Mars (of course), he came on with a blackeye and a bandage around his hand...before I got that that was part of the show... well, he was...	27	12660	Tue Jan 12 5:06 PM, 2016 by Jules
	Compact Disc 1982-2015 RIP (Preview) The final nail in the coffin... http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/dec/23/beatles-back-catalogue-music-streaming-spotify-apple-music From Christmas Eve* the full Beatles catalogue will become available on nine separate music streaming sites, including Spotify, Google P...*	3	2231	Fri Dec 25 11:16 AM, 2015 by ArrGee
	The Damned - O2 Academy Islington - Sunday 20th December 2016 - £25.90 (includes booking fee) (Preview) Dec20Sun2015The DamnedPlus special guestsO2 Academy Islington London, UK Doors at 19:00 Ticket price: £25.90 (includes booking fee) -- Edited by ArrGee on Wednesday 14th of October 2015 12:43:15 PM	19	3094	Mon Dec 21 5:11 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	WILKO JOHNSON - 2016 tour - 14th-23rd April (Preview) O2 ABC, Glasgow 14th April O2 Academy2 Newcastle 15th April O2 Ritz, Manchester 16th April O2 Academy, Bristol 21st April The Assembly, Leamington Spa 22nd April O2 Forum, London 23rd April On sale 9am Wednesday from Ticketmaster, Ticketweb, Gigantic andTicketline (and maybe Dice which i...	3	2081	Wed Dec 16 12:12 PM, 2015 by Tango
	Sh?t Factor (Preview) Sorry about this but I have to get this of my chest. Is this a singing show or not ? and if it is. How the hell can them two dip-sos Reggie & Boille be in the last two. Am I hearing something different to them 4 so called judges??REALLY. JOKE. springs to mind	13	3241	Mon Dec 14 3:30 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Irish rock n roll experience museum (Preview) thoroughly enjoyed this, very interestin. It's only been open a few months. The young man who was our guide acknowledged there is not enough of the Boomtown Rats there and that they played an important role in Irish rock history. I think they will be getting more. Perhaps I could have offered to be an ad...	0	2031	Fri Dec 4 3:52 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Suede - The way to play a new album live... (Preview) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/what-to-listen-to/suede-roundhouse-review/ The second life of a pop band can be one long decline into nostalgic comfort and creative death. Suede, to their credit, are not g...	1	1638	Fri Dec 4 12:56 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Free Kings of Leon album + 99p albums + half price album @ google play music (Preview) Also any album you purchase is half price, so in theory the 99p albums could cost just 49p. There is also a special section on home page for those who like Oasis.Only By The NightKings of Leon FREEHow Big, How Blue, How BeautifulFlorence + The Machine £0.99What Went DownFoals £0.99Wanted On Voyag...	0	1748	Fri Nov 27 1:49 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Concert Live Black Friday (Preview) Rats albums cheap (£2.50 CD/£1 download), but I am more interested in this... How ultimate can it be? https://concertlive.com/music	0	1833	Thu Nov 26 7:53 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson (Preview) Saw this when it was in cinemas in the summer and loved it. It's now on iPlayer 'till Christmas, definitely recommended. Had the pleasure of meeting (and, bizarrely, drawing) Wilko a few weeks ago and Julien Temple has captured everything from the way he moves to the constant stream of quotes and refe...	3	2835	Thu Nov 26 1:59 PM, 2015 by Tango
	Free Noel Gallagher Concert at BBC - Monday 7th December (Preview) http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/r2_noel_gallagher_7dec15-- Edited by ArrGee on Tuesday 24th of November 2015 09:30:21 PM - apologies meant Can't not Can	10	2934	Wed Nov 25 6:38 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Charts (Preview) Just had a glance at UK top 40 for first time in an age. Given that he's a) not the greatest talent since Beatles b) not dead, HOW can Justin Bieber occupy 3 of top 5 slots, with another track at #15??? It's not that I'm a non-Belieber, I just fail to see how with all the material available he's shifting enoug...	9	2224	Mon Nov 23 4:46 PM, 2015 by Jules
	What are your good mood songs? (Preview) Currently listening to Silver by Echo and the Bunnymen, and Lean On Me ( I Won't Fall Over) by Carter USM. It's interesting how some songs help with bad moods and generally inspire and lift the spirit. I could list lots of songs that are fairly positive in terms of lyrics and upbeat rather than being mise...	29	4477	Mon Nov 23 7:36 AM, 2015 by Mark L
	The Trouble Pilgrims (Preview) here is their set for Dublin: http://youtu.be/R3GrEW-n48U some of their songs remind me of the Buzz****s.	0	1401	Sat Nov 21 10:42 AM, 2015 by Jules
	U2 tickets ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Well I just bought tickets to see U2 on October 30th (Fri) in London. The Rats had better NOT be doing a date then. I will be mad. You can't sell the U2 tickets. Bet they do another one in Oxford that night	115	9411	Fri Nov 20 8:10 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Stone Roses - Are they that popular or are people trying to make a quick buck? (Preview) Now I like The Stone Roses, but I find it hard to believe that they have sold out four dates (well some seats left for the fourth) at the Manchester City stadium next summer. I saw them at Finsbury Park and it was popular enough, but there were shed loads of tickets knocking around, some at far less than fa...	15	2364	Sat Nov 14 2:34 PM, 2015 by Jules
	The Beatles Wednesday 11/11/15 UTV 8pm (Preview) Hi All, A great show on about the above band The Nation's Fav Beatles No 1. This should be great. Best Mc Cartney song for me goes to Hey Jude.(He never bettered this) Lennon hard to pick ,so many good one's	24	4084	Wed Nov 11 1:41 PM, 2015 by Jules
	for people that love rats, dogs, cats, monkeys, mice etc etc (Preview) to boomtown rats music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzzCVwIZJqQ	3	2495	Tue Nov 3 7:44 AM, 2015 by Jules
	THE DAMNED - 40th Anniversary show - Royal Albert Hall - Friday 20 May 2016 7:30 pm (Preview) https://tickets.royalalberthall.com/syos/performance/43951	0	1606	Mon Oct 26 4:35 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Cinema 2015 (Preview) Anyone been to the cinemas lately for a good movie? Recently I've seen the new version of Macbeth with Michael Fassbender. And last week I went to see The Martian(in 2D) Both were very good. Next up is the new Guillermo Del Toro film Crimson Peak,which promises to be a classic.	3	1385	Sat Oct 24 9:23 PM, 2015 by Tango
	New Joe Jackson cd out October (Preview) Joe jackson( he of the stepping out fame) called fast forward And is his 29th album	1	1573	Sat Oct 17 9:32 AM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	2015 Gigs (Preview) The Labour Party has once again thwarted my holiday plans, this time by having a sodding leadership contest, so am compensating by starting to fill my calendar with London gigs. Recommendations gratefully received. Currently - Tom Robinson and Kitten Pyramid at the QEH 18th September (saw Tom a fe...	57	6585	Thu Oct 15 10:28 PM, 2015 by Tango
	The Stranglers - Black & White - Live! (Preview) Hear the second best album of 1978 in its entirety at a town near you. Well fairly near.	5	2019	Tue Sep 22 3:30 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Best looking pop stars -male and female (Preview) Following on from ArrGee's dissing of Rod the mod I got to thinking about our favorite pop stars looks.So feel free to nominate your best looking pop idol, both male and female. Just for fun. I nominate Ian Mcculloch of Echo and the Bunnymen as best looking guy and I need to think about best looking femal...	10	3041	Sun Sep 6 9:39 PM, 2015 by Tango
	Not a Rats gig in sight... (Preview) but look. Courtesy of Nick Barker.	5	2110	Tue Aug 25 3:11 PM, 2015 by Jules
	New John foxx album (Preview) worth checking out ( yes guy of underpass fame still going. On about30 albums I've just ordered new cd also waiting relese of new joe jackson cd which is imminent so plenty to keep me going inc listening to the rats	1	1486	Fri Jul 24 2:24 PM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	When were you last excited about buying a new album? (Preview) Having picked up The Fine Art of Surfacing at the weekend, for £3 at the local Oxfam, I remembered how excited I was to get the album back in 1979. Got it in advance along with Eat to the Beat and Hersham Boys, all three coming out more or less at the same time. Our local record store somehow always had them a...	22	4110	Fri Jul 3 9:25 PM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	Download Free Vaccines ep on Google Play (Preview) https://play.google.com/store/music/album/The_Vaccines_Live_from_Brighton_EP?id=B3jmsjolayhjd7asp5p5l5gua44	1	1667	Mon Jun 22 1:36 AM, 2015 by Mark L
	New Tom Robinson Album (Preview) Don't know if anyone else is a fan on here, but I was very pleasantly surprised to find Tom Robinson's recording a new album for the first time in 20 years. I would've backed anyway (been missing his gigs for years, so hello Camden acoustic gig) but he's just released a bit of the rough mix of one of the song...	24	4786	Fri Jun 19 8:31 PM, 2015 by Tango
	Tfi friday (Preview) isit me or is the new tfi pants ?	10	2405	Mon Jun 15 1:51 PM, 2015 by Mark L
	Sir Bob (well unofficially) but no Sir Midge either way (Preview) it.http://www.ultravox.org.uk/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/112845/Re_Submitting_an_...	0	2238	Sun Jun 14 2:16 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Why you're better off NOT going to Glastonbury... (Preview) ... aside from the Rats not playing, the three acts I would probably want to see play at the same time! Also you have to suffer Lionel Richie if you want to get a decent vantage point. Luckily I am seeing them in The Smoke that weekend.PYRAMID STAGESUNDAY 28 JUNETHE WHO - 21:45 - 23:15 PAUL WELLER - 19:...	3	2662	Wed Jun 3 5:39 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Are U2 hexed? (Preview) Last night in Vancouver U2s the Edge had a little mishap. With Bono falling off his bike maybe somebody up there does not like them?? You'd never see Garry or Pete waling around in a stupor like the Edge does in this dreary song... BTW Should be seen from both angles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...	3	1915	Fri May 15 4:14 PM, 2015 by Jules
	The Who/Blur/Strokes - Hyde Park June 2015 - Two day tickets £99 (Preview) ...maybe The Boomtown Rats as one of the many more acts to start the whole show? A warm up for Glastonbury...	17	13947	Fri May 8 6:29 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Buying CDs to chuck them away! (Preview) Bought a couple of CDs on Amazon recently with autorip because it was the cheapest way to get the Mp3s....The Who Sell Out CD: £2.99 \| MP3: £8.49 Who's Next CD: £2.99 \| MP3: £8.49 Now I am getting shot of the CDs on eBay...	0	2446	Tue Apr 21 9:49 AM, 2015 by ArrGee
	Concert Live - 24 Hour Sale - Lots of goodies. (Preview) https://www.concertlive.co.uk/ Franz Ferdinand and Stranglers vinyl; Rats CDs discounted; 9 downloads for £9 (though for some reason that isn't working)....	2	1814	Fri Mar 27 1:35 PM, 2015 by ArrGee
	best band/song ever? (Preview) There are always competitions for who's the biggest rockstar, who's the best band ever, which song is the best song ever? this friday here in sweden they held a competition for best song ever...Stairway to heaven by Led Zeppelin won. How 'bout that...personally I think it has been played to many ti...	27	4642	Wed Mar 25 6:17 AM, 2015 by Jules
	The Strypes (Preview) The above wee band are on sunday night on tv They are from petes/pats home town of ballyjamesduff Bob has sang with this wee band and i have to say they are very good	2	4009	Mon Mar 23 9:36 AM, 2015 by ArrGee
	The Nation's Favourite 70s Number Ones - ITV (Preview) http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Nations-Favourite-Number-Ones/dp/B00TG3HD70/ref=mb_oe_o	9	3038	Fri Mar 13 12:00 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Aslan (Preview) Guys if you have never head of this band (They are from North side of Dublin) Try to get to hear them you will find them on YouTube Best known song Crazy world. Just a great wee band They have been going for a long time now. The lead singer is now sick	0	786	Mon Feb 9 9:57 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Feargal Sharkey Wish Album (Preview) I all would just like to point out how great this wee underrated LP is	0	2005	Mon Feb 9 9:50 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Top Albums (Preview) Seeing as everyone's talking favourite Rats albums again over yonder, I started making a mental list of general favourites. And now I'm nosy as to what everyone else's are. 10 is probably too many for a nice neat thread, but it's hard to draw a line once you start, so my current rough top 10 are: 1. A Toni...	32	3893	Fri Feb 6 7:15 PM, 2015 by Tango
	Top of the popjan1980 (Preview) just watched totp my econd fave artist after rats joe Jackson I have all 29( if you include compilations) hope the rats will be on soon	2	3527	Fri Feb 6 10:28 AM, 2015 by Jules
	My gigs of 2014 (Preview) Perhaps a little loose of the definition of a gig in one of two cases, but before I start in 2015 ...Boomtown Rats - Maida Vale - Totally unique one off discussed at length elsewhereFranz Ferdinand - Somerset House - In a courtyard on a summer's eveningArcade Fire - Earl's Court - The biggest party...	15	2480	Sat Jan 31 2:36 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Introducing myself. Ian Mike have been a rats fan since1978 followed themall the way (Preview) worked for John menzies for 18years till take over bywhsmiths then worked till 2008when I got tumors on sine so anow house Lund due to lots of ops and radio pherapy so hello	11	1161	Mon Jan 19 1:01 PM, 2015 by suss
	In conversation with Russell Brand...... (Preview) decided I needed to get more of a life..... instead of criticising Bob's suits and indulging in other nothingness, meaningless and shallow thoughts about this and that..... I went to see In Conversation With Russell Brand at the cinema. I was at the Ritzy in Brixton. place barely half full, but anyw...	42	2246	Sun Nov 16 10:07 PM, 2014 by JoanOfArc
	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...	18	14547	Mon Nov 3 12:23 AM, 2014 by JoanOfArc
	Record Store Day - Saturday 19th April 2014 - Free Adam Ant and Ruts DC gig in Soho (Preview) Adam Ant, Ruts DC and Edwyn Collins will play a free open-air gig in Soho next week in support of independent record stores on a stage erected on the junction between Berwick Street and DArblay Street to celebrate Record Store Day, on Saturday 19th April 2014. Now if only I can persuade Mrs. ArrGee to...	8	1695	Mon Oct 6 2:51 PM, 2014 by noelindublin
	The Ryder Cup - Why? (Preview) What is the fcuking point of it? Same two teams make the final every time. And can anyone hand on heart truly support the European Union aside from the bureaucrats in Brussels? Ranks alongside the boat race in pointlessness.	3	917	Wed Sep 24 1:13 PM, 2014 by noelindublin
	New U2 album free on iTunes (Preview) just get your iPad out and download. There seems to be a lot of Rats like brackets (in the song titles). U2 - Songs of Innocence - https://itun.es/i6gn8YK #iTune Name Time The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone) 4:15 Every Breaking Wave 4:12 California (There Is No End to Love) 3:59 Song for...	32	1649	Tue Sep 23 11:15 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	The 99p Album (Preview) There have been a lot of these on Amzon in recent months. Essentially they stick a new hit album and an old classic up for download for 99p.. Today's gems are 48:13 by Kasabian and Kick by INXS. For those like me who are too damn lazy to rip your CDs, this is superb.	2	843	Wed Sep 17 1:17 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	The Worst FA Cup Final Song/Video ever... (Preview) I didn't think there could be any worse than Ossie's Dream, but I was wrong	2	1690	Mon Sep 15 7:31 PM, 2014 by clareontarget
	Beatles Reissue's again (Preview) Is it just me or is this wee band/record company taking the Piss How many times do they want to reissue the Beatles Albums in one form or another. I know they were a great wee band But give it a rest It's not as if Paul and co really need the money now Greed comes to mind	1	621	Mon Sep 15 9:05 AM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Free Streaming for Three Months on iPad/iPhone, Android, PC etc. (Preview) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/promotions/11036787/deezer-free-music-streaming.html	0	509	Wed Sep 3 10:15 AM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Gaza (Preview) This mural went up on a wall on the falls road Belfast today	0	709	Fri Aug 1 2:11 PM, 2014 by manatthetop
	Blondie (Preview) last nights broadcast is available on iPlayer an under the red button. tickets for upcoming mon 30 June date at shepherds bush on pre sale to O2 customers today and general sale friday	3	771	Wed Jul 30 7:53 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	GAA on tv outside Ireland (Preview) ArrGee you can now keep up to date with the GAA championship in the Uk. Just thought I'd let you know. https://gaago.rte.ie/	1	717	Wed Jul 23 5:18 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Garth Brooks fiasco Dublin (Preview) Needless to say not a fan. But the upcoming 5 night concerts by garth Brooks have been cancelled. Was due to cater for 400,000 at Croke Park. Due to local objections and late planning by Peter Aiken Promotions, and Brooks insistence on a '5 days or none' policy it has all fallen through. Huge story in Ire...	0	560	Tue Jul 8 3:04 PM, 2014 by noelindublin
	Dolly Parton and Rolf Harris (Preview) So who saw Dolly at Glastonbury at the festival or on the telly? Is Dolly about the 'nicest' it gets in the world of celebrities? I mean yeh she's cheesy as hell and her face and boobs are fake of course. lol - I expect there are feminists out there that hate her look. But she is 'nice' isn't she? she just see...	5	1303	Wed Jul 2 6:07 PM, 2014 by JoanOfArc
	Youbloom 2014 Dublin. 14/15 June (Preview) Bob co- founded Youbloom with Phil Harrington as a platform for unsigned artists of all genres. This year's festival in Dublin 14/15 June. Free gigs in Dame Street area with artists from all over the world. Conference 10 euros per day. Meet Alan Mcgee, (keynote speaker)Rupert Hine, Nigel Grainge a...	0	631	Tue May 20 8:10 AM, 2014 by Scottie
	PULP: A Film about Life, Death & Supermarkets + Q&A Saturday June 7 2014 5pm - Cinemas Nationwide (Preview) Now Jersey is cancelled, treat yourself to an evening at the movies	1	808	Mon May 19 1:38 PM, 2014 by noelindublin
	Sending Vince get well vibes (Preview) Poor Vince (Bob's violinist for those who don't know of him) had a heart attack last week, but is recovering well I believe. Hope he can manage the Italian gig at the end of the month. look forward to seeing him again. Show would not be the same without him.	1	609	Mon May 12 5:43 AM, 2014 by Mark L
	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?	110	24565	Fri May 9 8:11 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	The best double a side? The last double a side? (Preview) No one is innocent/my way - sex pistols and I think the last proper 7" in the top 20 in the uk was franz ferdinand - the fallen / l wells	5	939	Wed Apr 30 10:41 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	The Doors (better late than never) (Preview) For the last week or more I've been working my way through the 6 album back catalogue of The Doors. I had only been aware, mainly, of their well known singles, but listening to the album tracks what a great band they were. Love the organ/keyboard sound, great tunes and nice to discover lots of great song...	5	986	Mon Apr 28 1:27 PM, 2014 by noelindublin
	Band of the Day (Preview) http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/mar/12/cursor-majorCursor Major (No 1,718)Herky-jerky kooky pop for lovers of XTC, the Jags and Boomtown Rats background: We're giving his new outfit a leg-up because, like that hair product, they're worth it. There's a freshness to what they do, or...	1	757	Thu Mar 13 2:50 PM, 2014 by noelindublin
	Free sky sports day pass on Now tv with capital one. (Preview) Not spam! But for those who like to watch football for nowt on their PCs. Will work for all other events such as the clash of the titans taking place tomorrow night when the greatest team the world has ever seen takes on the European champions at Highbury Free NOW TV Sky Sports Day Pass to watch the...	2	2787	Thu Feb 20 7:59 AM, 2014 by ArrGee
	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.	8	1855	Mon Feb 17 2:32 AM, 2014 by Mark L
	If only .... (Preview) ... that other post said Cheap Rats Gig in S0uth@mpt0n! Then I'd be interested	21	1486	Thu Jan 30 7:32 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Judith Durham (Preview) http://boomtownrats.activeboard.com/t56406394/if-only/	1	705	Wed Jan 22 4:46 PM, 2014 by Jules
	Now that's what I fcuking call the 1970s (Preview) If they ever decide to do it, it will look nothing like this. I stuck to the big acts/songs. Not sure all were UK hits, particularly Ramones and New York Dolls, but they are well known songs. Maybe cheating a little with the first four as they are sixties bands. So for those that don't like Boney M on t...	5	1215	Mon Jan 13 9:06 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Best Gig of 2013... (Preview) I thought it was Elvis Costello at the Albert Hall, but could be The Damned/Theatre of Hate/Ruts DC at Roundhouse last night or Rats in Cork, or Stone Roses/PiL/Johnny Marr at Finsbury Park or Wilko at Koko. Been a great year for top notch gigs. And the promise of more next year, already booked up for R...	2	729	Mon Jan 6 2:39 PM, 2014 by noelindublin
	Banned the kitchen guy (Preview) Fed up with people trying to sell kitchens on here, so have banned one of the IP addresses and will do the same to any others. Effing idiots. -- Edited by Scottie on Saturday 28th of December 2013 09:37:28 AM	5	941	Thu Jan 2 11:54 AM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Bob's tribute to Mandela (Preview) http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/bob-geldof-years-of-sacrifice-never-made-stone-of-his-heart-29814708.html	5	1101	Sat Dec 7 9:10 PM, 2013 by Scottie
	1978 - The best year of our lives - Maybe (Preview) Personally, I'd plump for 1995 or even 1990, but I can go with 1978...Research published last week in New Scientist magazine by a team from an Australian university claimed that 1978 was the best year of our lives. The study, conducted by the University of Canberra, based its results on an index ca...	14	1439	Tue Dec 3 8:38 PM, 2013 by ArrGee
	Fans meet up (Preview) I'm sounding out the possibility of a fans meet up, perhaps Spring 2014 in London. Would anyone be up for such a thing (unless there is a tour, it would have to be postponed)	15	1347	Mon Dec 2 7:47 PM, 2013 by suss
	Modern leaders........ (Preview) so having highjacked jule's thread on harping back to 1978, sorry about that jules, i thought it best to start a thread of my own.... soo...... do we need leaders? what makes a good leader? what good examples of leaders are there today here in the UK? i think bob was a good example of a leader in this mod...	2	578	Mon Dec 2 5:08 PM, 2013 by noelindublin
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