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Subject: Re: Indie music - UK + US + OZ
Summary: 'alternative' music continued.....
Keywords: music, independent, Manchester
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Date: 30 Aug 89 07:20:08 GMT
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Really-From: munnari!ditmela.oz.au!Brian.May@uunet.UU.NET (Brian May)


As their seems to be a lacking of 'indie/alternative' music info exchange,
lets hear more from you guys & gals out there.

> GOOD GRIEF... Dinosaur JR takes the award of worst cover of the decade
> with their version of THE CURE's Just Like Heaven.. 

You should get your ears round 'Freakscene'.  A superior track.
But, alas, the others on the album don't live up to this - DON'T
being the worst.  About 3/4 are worth listening to - I'd obtain a tape 
if I were you.

Stone Roses: pseudo psychedelic band here from Manchester.  Excellently
crafted songs, the best being a 7 min epic - "I Am The Resurrection". 
BUY A COPY NOW.

> REM.  One of favorite groups.  Even despite their popularity
> nowadays.  

Glad to hear some opinions of REM albums previous. I have only heard
Fables...Green, & Eponymous, and I certainly ennjoy listening to them.
If you like them, get hold of some 'James'. 'Hymn form a village' EP
on Factory records or their current 'Sit Down' 12" are well worth hearing.

> Wonderstuff:  One of the best new bands I've listened to. 

Totally agree: Bloody arrogant bunch of Brummies live though.  They've
got the right idea with other titles too - "Astley In the Noose"! - there's
a good idea (or a gag at least).

> Sugarcubes:  Watch out for their new album - out in the UK next week, 
here (Oz) a month?

 try listening to THIS MORTAL COIL. Have done - superb.

> BANDS to SEE in CONCERT:
> 24-7 Spyz: Are they likely to tour Oz, I ask you?
> Fetchin' Bones: likewise.
> 
> Tom Tom Club: Next time i've $20 (vinyl is EXPENSIVE here) spare I'll
 give them a go

Brian May. (brian@ditmela.oz) but, please try to use the notice board
			      rec.music.gaffa or suggest/create another.