Extra Life – Made Flesh (2010)
Man can will nothing unless he has first understood that he must count on no one but himself; that he is alone, abandoned on earth in the midst of his infinite responsibilities, without help, with no other aim than the one he sets himself, with no other destiny than the one he forges for himself...
Magma – Mekanïk Destruktïw Kommandöh (1973)
Magma are one of those ’70s progressive rock bands that are far more interesting than Pink Floyd and better in every aspect, but your Dad was perhaps never interested enough in music to branch beyond the standard British stalwarts of the day. Founded in Paris by the now legendary classically trained drummer, Christian Vander, the...
Beak> – Beak> (2009)
Beak> are a band consisting of members of three separate bands all signed to Geoff Barrow’s (out of Portishead) Invada record label, including Geoff himself. Portishead are a band much revered by critics and the wider public, and their latest album Third was a genuine highlight of last year. Portishead have a very distinct polished...
Extra Life – Secular Works (2008)… (And a fanboy’s account of almost seeing Kayo Dot.)
Way back when in September of this year, myself and the gentlemen who also contribute to this blog went to see our (correct me if I am mistaken) joint all-time favourite band Kayo Dot on their very first European Tour. At least we hoped we were, as it became known to us that their bassist...
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