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The froggy who helms Nouvelle Vague claims that the Monos inspired him to enter the music racket.

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Though flawed - how can the author NOT include electric guitar? - this list reminds me of my favorite (US) mag, Mental Floss. Every page reveals unexpected info, such as -Vikings drove sleds using giant pomeranians -Salman Rushdie was an ad agency copywriter from 1970 to 1981 -Only one sixth of all ...

Huh. Here in the US, British Sea Power earn more press and college radio airplay than the self-important Manics.

I think this a waste of time to be honest the musicians of today have to get to grips with the world we live in. These days its best to give it away and if they like it they come and see you live.Your never stop this file sharing.[/quote] Even in the 80's, discussing their longstanding practice of a...

With Hugh in the slammer, the Strangs put on a show with assorted musical 'friends.' Can't anyone offer a proper substitute? An ailing cow would be an improvement. A few years back, Aussie legends the Church were preparing to do a show when lead emoter/songwriter Steve Kilbey was nicked by an underc...

[quote="Arthur Streeb-Greebling"]Too much hate on this forum!

I've detected no more animosity on here than usual, and isn't this the verysame thread as THINGS THAT MAKE YOU H.A.P.P.Y?

wot I love

nitpicking
bashing Roberts
farting in the bathtub
avoiding reality

Once purchased a Martin Rev solo effort (self-titled, I dimly recall). After an initial rush of familiarity, I found it lacking. Without Alan Vega to expand on Rev's ideas, it could be passed off as Gary Numan demos.

I always thought "Jerkface" would make a splendid band moniker - and now these jokers have ruined it.

Reminded me of a liberal (U.S.) newsmag piece from some psychobabble counselor who argued that lying can be healthy for you.

Tsk, tsk. Did I ever mention that Jet is my best friend?

No more heroes anymore.

U.S. satirist Jon Stewart remarked that side-by-side pics of Brown and Cameron resembled an advert for a weight-loss clinic.