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capitanus Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 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. 1 *insert signature here* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cet Homme Charmant Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) 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. Edited April 20, 2017 by Cet Homme Charmant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaunTon Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Echo & the Bunnymen -The cutter  The Cult - She sells sanctuary  New Model Army - Purity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie McArthur Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdeYiru121Q MARTY OUT!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pedrodelawasp Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 At this moment listening to Russian Circles live at Dunkfest. If you like supremely talented instrumental 3-piece rock bands they are the guys for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TaunTon Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Now that looked like the best night ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaunTon Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Sad to hear that Robert Miles has passed on. Brings back great memories of sunsets and the Cafe del Mar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaunTon Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 The Clash - Complete Control  The Clash - White Riot  The Clash - Capital Radio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie McArthur Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 MARTY OUT!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitanus Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 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. Â 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. Â 'Taste the Last Girl' has to be their finest moment. *insert signature here* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie McArthur Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 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. Â 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. Â '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!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitanus Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 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. Â I met Sons & Daughters a few times over the years, both Adele & Eilidh were a bit stuck-up whereas the guys were very friendly. *insert signature here* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capitanus Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 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 *insert signature here* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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