Smashing Pumpkins | There are lines in the sand … and then there are lines in the sand
I despise pomposity above almost everything, even when it’s hilarious. The Smashing Pumpkins aren’t hilarious.
Song of the day – 419: Susan
It’s just glorious. Glorious synthetic 80s coldwave.
The Field – Looping State Of Mind (Kompakt)
If I said I liked you better when I was stoned, how would that make you feel about yourself?
LET THEM DO THEIR THING: Wax Idols
My words fail, because their music is so wonderful.
THE COLLAPSE BOARD REVIEW The Smiths – The Complete Smiths (Rhino)
They deserve better than this. And so does anyone who ever cared about them.
41 Short Reviews about the new Smiths box set
Granted, many people hate Morrissey, but The Smiths are generally given an easy ride.
THE COLLAPSE BOARD REVIEW Kate Bush – 50 Words For Snow (Fish Music/EMI)
There is snow, and there are words. This lengthy, seven-track record, successor to this year’s deck-clearing Director’s Cut, is an album that loves language every bit as much as it loves snow; you can feel delight soaking through the syllables.
How (not) to make it in the music industry, part one
“It’ll sell 10,000 copies Jerry!” he remarked excitedly.
