Off today for a much-needed week in some sunshine. So what kinda music do I shove on the iPod to make the whole experience that much more AUDIOVISUAL? Why, hours of post-punk nonsense of course! Been listening to the works of Howard Devoto and Magazine recently. Surely if a band deserved a more lofty place in history it's this Manchester five piece? John McGeoch's John Barry-meets-Hank Marvin guitar lines; Dave Formula's cheesoid synth; Barry Adamson's bendy bass; all topped off by Howard and his obliquely disdainful dadaism. Luvverly. Saw 'em five times when they were still around back in the day and they still inspire me. Some things you never grow out of...So, lots of that, as well as the new Dixie Chicks album which is somewhat dourer than their previous effort, due in no small part to Rick Rubin's somewhat flat production. But maybe quality will out. I'll let you know in a week. Byeee....
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