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Paul thanks for the info. I knew that the two had toured at one point (bizarre combo) but wasn't aware of the influence having never been into U2. Agree that they are underrated and are worth investing a bit of time in. I was introduced to them by a welsh punk who travelled all over europe following them and was heavily into industrial and the german scene. He also spent a lot of time trying to convince me of the merits of Napalm Death but I managed to resist ;)  The east german punk was good fun.

I've never been a massive fan of U2 but the Achtung Baby and Zooropa era were there finest moments. I recall seeing a documentary for the 25th anniversary of Achtung Baby a few years back, apparently there were friction in the band coupled with personal issues with marital problems etc. They were on the verge of splitting up when they decided to form a new band with the same members and same name (!?!) They were looking for a new sense of direction and looked to where the most vibrant music scenes at the time, which were Manchester and Berlin. The edge was listening to a lot of Einsturzende Naubauten at the time, as well as KMFDM and The KLF, so with all these influences + their own background the new version of U2 were born.

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I've never been a massive fan of U2 but the Achtung Baby and Zooropa era were there finest moments. 

It's probably an age thing, but funnily enough it was around then I went right off U2. For me October, War and Boy were their finest moments by quite some distance. The Joshua Tree and The Unforgettable Fire were kinda 'meh' but thereafter, apart from the odd song here and there, I've never really liked anything they've done. Some of that may be due to my personal dislike of Bono which perhaps clouds my judgement, to be absolutely honest.

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A great band. I fist saw them supporting Throwing Muses at the QMU around 2002. They were interesting, a bit unusual from everything else on the go at that time. They were supporting Morrissey at Greenock Town Hall in 2005 (I think), this was unannounced until that evening and was gutted at missing them. However, the following day I was at an interview at the now sadly defunct XFM Scotland. I got talking music with the sales manager and seen a roadie unloading a van outside (a big massive guy, Big John the ex Bassist for Goodbye Mr Mackenzie) and it transpires it was Sons & Daughters who were there to record a session. I told the story of the previous evening and was invited to hear them live in the studio.

 

I also saw them live several times after that, one of the best gigs I've ever attended was at the Grand Ole Opry at Paisley Road Toll. The last time I ever saw them was at Paisley Town Hall for some Tennents Live promotion c.2009/10 with Greenock band 'My Latest Novel' supporting them.

 

'Taste the Last Girl' has to be their finest moment.

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A great band. I fist saw them supporting Throwing Muses at the QMU around 2002. They were interesting, a bit unusual from everything else on the go at that time. They were supporting Morrissey at Greenock Town Hall in 2005 (I think), this was unannounced until that evening and was gutted at missing them. However, the following day I was at an interview at the now sadly defunct XFM Scotland. I got talking music with the sales manager and seen a roadie unloading a van outside (a big massive guy, Big John the ex Bassist for Goodbye Mr Mackenzie) and it transpires it was Sons & Daughters who were there to record a session. I told the story of the previous evening and was invited to hear them live in the studio.

 

I also saw them live several times after that, one of the best gigs I've ever attended was at the Grand Ole Opry at Paisley Road Toll. The last time I ever saw them was at Paisley Town Hall for some Tennents Live promotion c.2009/10 with Greenock band 'My Latest Novel' supporting them.

 

'Taste the Last Girl' has to be their finest moment.

Great band. Domino was one of the labels I was privileged enough to work with so I got to sell their records.

I knew Adele from her Avalanche Records days. She is a really talented singer.

MARTY OUT!!!!!

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Great band. Domino was one of the labels I was privileged enough to work with so I got to sell their records.

I knew Adele from her Avalanche Records days. She is a really talented singer.

I saw 'The Black Kids' support them in another gig c.2007 just before they became huge.

 

I met Sons & Daughters a few times over the years, both Adele & Eilidh were a bit stuck-up whereas the guys were very friendly.

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Hallo Spaceboy - David Bowie R.I.P.

 

Love is a Borgeois Construct - Pet Shop Boys

 

Forbidden City - Electronic

 

Disappointed - Electronic

 

Gas Panic - Oasis

 

Black Square - Manic Street Preachers

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