One from the vault
One From The Vault
 One look at the cover should tell you what to expect. A technicolor, Daliesque painting of Rundgren’s head surrounded by a psychedelic whirlwind of weird shapes, marbles with eyes and butterflies, the painting is a rush for the senses, at once distinctly of its time and yet imbued with a... |
 There are times when we music fans want to hear something layered, complex and musically inventive – the sort of music that allows one to lie back with an open mind and marvel at the technical accomplishment of producing such an innovative opus. Then there are the other times. The times... |
 The album cover may feature four young men staring out from a blue background like extras from Revenge Of The Nerds, but this ain’t no Weezer record, ladies and gentlemen. Given the release date of 1980, it will surprise no one to learn that The Feelies emerged from the post-punk... |
 Riot grrrl group Bikini Kill started life working on a feminist fanzine of the same name in Olympia Washington in the late 80’s. Founding members Kathleen Hanna (currently of Le Tigre), Tobi Vail, and Kathi Wilcox, recruited Billy Karren (formerly of the GO team) aka Billy Boredom on... |
 Silver apples released their debut album in 1967, a collection of songs quite far ahead of its time. Simeon Coxe and Danny Taylor were from the outset an enigmatic duo, who, armed only with percussion, vocals and an early homemade synthesiser, weren’t afraid of improvisation. Simeom had... |
 Patchy at all but the very best of times, a dip into the back catalogue of Californian eclectics Spirit is to be treated with caution. Happily, 1970 was indeed the very best of times. The fourth and final LP recorded with the original quintet, …Sardonicus was to be their parting gift.... |
