The Mixed Up World of Herbal T

“…Suddenly a warm flood pulsed through his veins and broke in his head like a thousand golden speedballs…”

2011-12-19T10:38:00.000-08:00

Here's another one - an old mix from a few year's ago redone and as one continuous mix.

HENRY MANCINI ORCHESTRA – WE THREE KINGS/O COME...
WALL OF VOODOO – SHOULDN'T HAVE GIVEN HIM A GUN FOR XMAS
GO HOME PRODUCTIONS –HIGH TIDES AND BLOCKED PEACE PIPES
FLAMING LIPS – SILENT NIGHT/LORD CAN YOU HEAR ME
FRANK SINATRA – ADESTE FIDELES
WILLIAM S BURROUGHS - THE JUNKY'S XMAS
KLAUS NOMI – SILENT NIGHT
SAINT ETIENNE – MY XMAS PRAYER
MICHAEL LIGHT – JINGLE PRUDENCE
WEDDING PRESENT – HOLLY JOLLY HOLLYWOOD
BESSIE SMITH – AT THE XMAS BALL
LAMBCHOP – XMAS TIME IS HERE
SUFJAN STEVENS – JOY TO THE WORLD
MARIACHI HORNS – AWAY IN A MANGER
LOS LOBOS – RUDOLPH THE MANIC REINDEER
SALLY SHAPIRO – ANORAK XMAS
GO HOME PRODUCTIONS – XMAS GOB
ILIKETRAINS – THE XMAS TREE SHIP

The Immaculate Fix

“DONNER…BLITZEN….SARAH….PALIN….JESUS! …”

2011-12-17T10:18:00.000-08:00

Here’s a quick Christmas mix for you; probably not suitable for children but ideal for getting rid of unwanted family members.

A safe and happy holiday to you all.

STORYTIME WITH BOBCAT – BOBCAT GOLDTHWAITE
JESUS THE REINDEER – EMMY THE GREAT AND TIM WHEELER
SILENT NIGHT/AULD LANG SYNE (EXTENDED) - JIMI HENDRIX
WHILE MY REINDEER GENTLY WEEPS - KEEGAN GREYSON
BENT – WINTER WONDERLAND
IF YOU BELIEVE IN XMAS TREES - CARDINAL
THE CHRISTMAS SONG – SERGIO MENDES & BRASIL 66
THE CHRISTMAS SONG (ALT VERSION) – THE RAVEONETTES
THE CHRISTMAS MASSACRE OF CHARLY BROWN – DJ JOHN
HOLY SHIT, IT’S CHRISTMAS! – DEER TICK
SLASHED WRISTS THIS CHRISTMAS – GRUFF RHYS
FROSTY DMC – SAM FLANAGAN
BACK DOOR SANTA GETTING IT ON - DJ SCHMOLLI
CARPENTERS CHRISTMAS (KAREN MEETS ROOTS RADICS UPTOWN – GO HOME PRODUCTIONS
XMAS DICK IN A BOX – A PLUS D
O CHRONIC TREE – AFROMAN
YULETIDE ZEPPELIN – MOJOCHRONIC
UNWRAP ME – SAINT ETIENNE
SANTA CLAUS IS FREAKING ME OUT – LORD WETHERBY
SILENT NIGHT – BOOTSY COLLINS
I WANT AN ALIEN FOR XMAS – FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE
CHRISTMAS GRIPING – REM
WHITE WINE IN THE SUN – TIM MINCHIN

Holy Shit!

“I could dress in black and read Camus: smoke clove cigarettes and drink Vermouth..."

2011-11-30T05:44:00.000-08:00

No charity requests this time – just a mix…

M83 – BIRDS
CLUSTER – ROSA
JEAN-JACQUES PERREY – E.V.A.
GHOST –FUKEIGA
INFANTJOY – GHOSTS
GAS – ZAUBERBERG 4
DIGITAL UNDERG0UND – SEX PACKETS
THE ASSOCIATES – WAITING FOR THE LOVEBOAT (SLIGHT RETURN)
MAGNETIC FIELDS – I DON’T WANT TO GET OVER YOU
FOUR TET – SHE LIKES TO FIGHT
CARIBOU – ODESSA (JUNIOR BOYS REMIX)
PETER COOK – THANKSGIVING
THROBBING GRISTLE – HOT ON THE HEELS OF LOVE
TEETH OF THE SEA – CEMETERY MAGUS
THE GATEKEEPER – OBSIDIAN
LINDSTROM – I FEEL SPACE
FUTURE SOUND OF LONDON – PAPUA NEW GUINEA (MONSOON MIX)
ACID ANGELS – SPEED SPEED ECSTASY (REV MIX)
CINEMA VERITE – DANCE OF THE SEVEN CASIOS
808 STATE – IN YER FACE (REVISITED)

Camus

“It’s good to have something to live for you’ll find…”

2011-11-21T14:31:00.000-08:00

Dear readers. A very good friend of the Herbal T family is doing a bit more than growing a dodgy moustache for charity – he is going to run 1,000+ miles in the month of December to help raise awareness of the ‘On The Road Again’ programme. How amazing is that? More info can be found here http://www.ontheroadagain.ie/

Of course, any support would be much appreciated as this is a non-profit organisation that aims to promote self-sufficiency in the homeless population, and to assist those suffering from mental health issues.

If you are a Herbal T visitor who is in Ireland, please feel free to see if Paul is running down a road near you and be sure to go out to cheer him as he passes. (Wave a pint and a bag of Taytos at him; that should torment the mad bastard.)

Your mix…

BOW WOW WOW – GO WILD IN THE COUNTRY 12”
LALO SCHIFRIN – JAWS
ALEX ACUNA, ADAM RUDOLPH AND INO JOSELES – BROTO Y CAYO
CALEXICO – CACHACA
WAS (NOT WAS) – OUT COME THE FREAKS (RETURN TO THE VALLEY OF…EXTENDED)
CAN – MUSHROOM (LIVE 1972)
GEORGE MCCRAE – ROCK YOUR BABY
USHA KANNA – JEENA HAI TO JEE BHAR HANSLO
SIGUR ROS – INNI MER SYNGUR VITLEYSINGUR
MAZZY STAR – COMMON BURN
THE SUNDAYS – CAN’T BE SURE (BLACK SESSION)
THE ORB – OXBOW LAKES
MOTORHEAD – ACE OF SPADES (SLOW VERSION)
SERGE GAINSBOURG – EN MELODY

Running Man.

“…if you wanna catch a Saint, then bait your hook…”

2011-11-08T14:25:00.000-08:00

During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in the UK and around the world. The aim of which is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men.

On Movember 1st, guys register at Movember.com with a clean-shave face and then for the rest of the month, these selfless and generous men, known as Mo Bros, groom, trim and wax their way into the annals of fine moustachery. Mo Sistas are the women who register to support the men in their lives, raising funds by seeking sponsorship for their Mo-growing efforts.Mo Bros effectively become walking, talking billboards for the 30 days of November and through their actions and words raise awareness by prompting private and public conversation around the often ignored issue of men’s health. At the end of the month, Mo Bros and Mo Sistas celebrate their gallantry and valor by either throwing their own Movember party or attending one of the infamous Gala Partés held around the world by Movember, for Movember.

If you think this is a good thing please feel free to
find out more or make a donation

Then again, you could always join in. Think of all the cool people in music with ‘taches. Well I can only really think of Frank Zappa and the guy from Sparks but you get the point – have a read and find out more.

I am hoping for a ‘Ron Jeremy’ but fear I will end up with a ‘Gary Neville’ and look a right bellend.

NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS – SAINT HUCK
CAN – SPOON (SONIC YOUTH MIX)
CIBO MATTO – SCI-FI WASABI
MICHAEL HEAD AND THE STRANDS – SOMETHING LIKE YOU
LABRADFORD – DULICIMERS
THE CLIQUE – SUPERMAN
ESQUERITA – ESQUERITA AND THE VOOLA
BRIAN REITZEL AND JOSEPH MANNING JR – METROPIA
LUKE HAINES – I AM CATWEAZLE
THE LEMONHEADS – DIRTY ROBOT
MOJAVE 3 – WHERE IS THE LOVE?
BRAINTICKET – BRAINTICKET PART ONE (CONCLUSION)
ETTA JAMES – I’D RATHER GO BLIND
IRON AND WINE – GODLESS BROTHER IN LOVE
PELICAN – AURORA BOREALIS
FLIGHT OF THE CONCORDS – CAROL BROWN
CUDDLY TOYS – FALL AND DECLINE OF THE UNIVERSE
A.R. KANE – CRACK UP
SPEED, GLUE AND SHINKI – STONED OUT OF MY MIND.

the 'If you can, please donate' mix

"I like your style - too bad you're not a singer..."

2011-10-12T23:56:00.000-07:00

"From you, Beethoven, Bach, Mozart,
the substance of my dreams took fire.
You built cathedrals in my heart,
and lit my pinnacled desire.
You were the ardour and the bright
procession of my thoughts toward prayer.
You were the wrath of storm, the light
on distant citadels aflare.
...
For God's sake stop that gramophone."

For RS - a fine cellist and a good friend.

FENNESZ – BEFORE I LEAVE
GRANDADDY – THE CRYSTAL LAKE
SILVER APPLES – I DON’T KNOW
BEST COAST – CRAZY FOR YOU
DIRTY BEACHES – HORSES
BAUHAUS – PARTY OF THE FIRST PART
THE REAL TUESDAY WELD – (I ALWAYS KILL) THE THINGS I LOVE
CLOR – HEARTS ON FIRE
THE WAR ON DRUGS – BABY MISSILES
PIGMEAT MARKHAM – HERE COMES THE JUDGE
THE SHAGGS – MY PAL FOOT-FOOT
JULIAN COPE – IN DEDICATION; FROM THE HUNTER
I BREAK HORSES – EMPTY BOTTLES
BLACK DEVIL DISCO CLUB – MAGNETIC DEVIL
GANGLIANS – FASTER
AND THE NATIVE HIPSTERS – LARRY’S COMING BACK
JEFF BEAL - BEN SEARCHES THE TEMPLAR HALL
GROSS MAGIC – DREAM GURL
FLORALINE – MORNINGSIDE
THE JESUS AND MARY CHAIN – MO TUCKER
808 STATE – TIMEBOMB (808 TAPE MIX)
SCROOBIUS PIP – DOMESTIC SILENCE

Creepy Weirdos

“…on you my tattoo will be bleeding, and the name will stain…”

2011-07-10T02:19:00.001-07:00

Before we start - a big ‘thank-you’ to Mr. @ for his continued support and inspiration, and for the help with my mixing software.

As I have been devouring the 2011 remasters there was a strong possibility that this mix was going to be 100% Suede. What a great band; stunning live and some of the best gigs I ever attended. (Especially the show the same day as Ireland had beaten Italy in the World Cup opener, and despite them supporting the shit-awful Cranberries, and my friend Paul getting lost and falling asleep at his local train station. That was quite a day.)

Otherwise – do rush out and buy the newie from The Caretaker as it is fantastic; do play Ramesses very loud; and don’t forget if you are ever feeling down you can always turn to The Monkees for support.

Your mix…

THE CARETAKER – THE SUBLIME IS DISAPPOINTINGLY ELUSIVE
BARRY GRAY – JOAN GRAY’S SHOP GUERNSEY
SUEDE – WILD ONES (UNEDITED VERSION)
BUZZCOCKS – WHY CAN’T I TOUCH IT?
THE HORRORS - WILD EYED
RONETTES – YOU BABY
DUANE EDDY – DESERT SONG
SARAH NIXEY – MISS SAUVIGNON
MOMUS – GIBBOUS MOON
PATRICK WOLF – SLOW MOTION
ZOMBY – NATALIA’S SONG
RAMESSES – SAFETY IN NUMBNESS
PSYCHIC TV – GODSTAR (CALIFORNIA MIX)
JOSH T PEARSON – SWEETHEART I AIN’T YOUR CHRIST (ELECTRIC VERSION)
MONKEES – LOOK OUT HERE COMES TOMORROW
KATE BUSH – SENSUAL WORLD 2011
HINTERMASS – SO IT SHALL BE
SHONEN KNIFE – HOT CHOCOLATE (STEREOLAB MIX)
ACT – HEAVEN KNOWS I’M MISERABLE NOW
STORMY GALE - FLIPSVILLE

touch it

“I OPEN MY EYES TO TAKE A PEEP…”

2011-06-09T14:59:00.000-07:00

I really hate my mixing software and it is pissing me off. Any recommendations for an enthusiastic amateur?

JUNIOR BOYS – THE EQUALIZER
DESTROYER – SAVAGE NIGHT AT THE OPERA
GLENN BRANCA – LESSON NO 1
BORIS – TU, LA LA
EAST RIVER PIPE – WHEN YOU WERE DOING COCAINE
DANGER MOUSE AND LUPPI – BLACK
DEERHUNTER – EARTHQUAKE
THE PRETTY THINGS – SUMMER TIME
STRAWBERRY SWITCHBLADE – SUNDAY MORNING
THE LOVES – I LOST MY DOLL TO ROCK AND ROLL
TIM BUCKLEY – VALENTINE MELODY
SAGRAM – NIGHT KING
BAT FOR LASHES – STRANGELOVE
JANIS IAN – AT SEVENTEEN
HAWKWIND – UPSIDE DOWN
OMAR RODRIGUEZ LOPEZ – EL RITUAL COMO FIN ES SI MISMO
STEVE HILLAGE – CASTLE IN THE CLOUDS/HURDY GURDY MAN LIVE
BON IVER – HOLOCENE
THE STAIRS – LAUGHTER IN THEIR EYES

...here it is...

"N...N....N...N...Nineteen!"

2011-05-14T09:17:00.000-07:00

Stay tuned for more...

“…it’s my happening; and it freaks me out…”

2011-02-16T04:42:00.000-08:00

Right where were we?

Here in the Mixed up World of Herbal T we are: enjoying The Prisoners and wondering why we dismissed them at the time; totally digging Las Robertas and refusing to find out anything about them in case it spoils what they are in my mind (Mexican girls all called Roberta); playing the Orange Juice boxset to death, and grooving to the wonderfully named Ringo Deathstarr.

We are also promising to post on a more regular basis despite having lost the Mixmeister Software in a PC related wipe-out, and having to work on a very old version (for now).

OK - here it is. Enjoy.

INTRO – SNUFF BOX
THE DIRTBOMBS – GOOD LIFE
THE PRISONERS – REVENGE OF THE CYBERMEN
RINGO DEATHSTARR – IN LOVE
CALEXICO – TRES AVISONS
BLACK HEART PROCESSION – BLANK PAGE
DEMDIKE STARE - BARDO THODOL
JOHN GRANT – OUTER SPACE
ORANGE JUICE – WHAT PRESCENCE 12” MIX
THE OSMONDS – CRAZY HORSES
UNKLE - APE SHALL NEVER KILL APE (SHINCO’S TWIN TOWER MIX)
SWEET EXORCIST – TESTONE
THE KNIFE/MT SIMS/PLANNINGTOROCK – SEEDS (SHINDO REMIX)
THE FALL – LA (PEEL SESSION)
TWO WOUNDED BIRDS – MY LONESOME
LEAF HOUND – STAGNANT POOL
LAS ROBERTAS – BALLROOM
DAVID SYLVIAN – WONDERFUL WORLD

Sorry about the delay – will try harder

“I'm working…But I'm not working for you!”

2010-11-04T15:32:00.001-07:00

For all the sleepy spaceheads and slack motherfuckers…

JANE’S ADDICTION – HAD A DAD
CLINIC – RADIOSTORY
THE CLOUD I’M UNDER – KIM AND THURSTON DON’T FIGHT LIKE THIS
THE CAULFILED SISTERS – SOME CANDY TALKIN’ LIVE
TALK TALK – HAPPINESS IS EASY
ZOMBIE ZOMBIE – MAIN THEME FROM ‘THE THING’
PSYCHIC TV – MESSAGE FROM THEE TEMPLE
DOUGLAS WOOD – BOY ON SPACE
KOTO – CHINESE REVENGE
THE GASLIGHT KILLER – SHATTERING INNER JOURNEY
CROCODILES – SLEEP FOREVER
SUPERCHUNK – SLACK MOTHERFUCKER
DAVID HOLMES – MY MATE PAUL (MAJOR FORCE MIX)
GAYNGS – CRY
WAVVES – LINUS SPACEHEAD
CHARANJIT SINGH – RAGA YAMAN
THE BUG – TUNE IN
NEW ORDER - MESH

motherfucker

"Hey did the Monster Mix..."

2010-10-29T11:13:00.001-07:00

Hey there all you spooky kids.

Here is a great mix of 50s and 60s ghoulish instrmentals to make your halloween horrific. I believe it originated at J.R. Williams' Prints of Darkness

So please shoot over there, have a look around his excellent blog and be sure to say thank you.

CD 1:
1) THE SPOOK – The Tomkos
2) FRIGHT – B. Brock & the Sultans
3) SATAN’S HOLIDAY – The Lancasters
*CONVENTION OF SPOOKS – Radio Spot
4) HOUSE OF HORRORS – Merv Griffin
5) MUNSTERS THEME – Jack Marshall’s Music
6) THANK YOU, THING – The Fiends
*FUNERAL HOME – Radio Spot
7) ZOMBIE – The Big Guys
8.) CEMETERY STOMP – The Essex
9) GRAVEYARD – The Phantom Five
*THE BLOOD DRINKERS – Radio Spot
10) THE BAT – The Ventures
11) NIGHT OF THE VAMPIRE – The Moontrekkers
12) VAMPIRE – The Crystals
*I WAS A TEENAGE WEREWOLF – Radio Spot
13) WEREWOLF – The Frantics
14) WOLFMAN – Randy Fuller
15) NIGHTMARE – The Abstracts
*HALLOWEEN – Radio Spot
16) SHOCK TREATMENT – The Invaders
17) BLEAK HOUSE – The Gladiators
18) GWENDOLYN & THE WEREWOLF – Hutch Davie
*BORIS KARLOFF SPEAKS – Movie audio
19) RETURN OF THE VAMPIRE – The Moontrekkers
20) HAUNTED – The Madmen
21) MONSTER’S MASH PARTY – Bobby “Boris” Pickett
*SIMON, KING OF THE WITCHES – Radio Spot
22) CAT’S EYES – The Invaders
23) BANSHEE – The Jerry Lee Trio
24) LIKE SPELLBOUND – The Tarantulas
*GATES OF HELL – Radio Spot
25) THE CREEP – Milton DeLugg
26) IGOR’S LAMENT – Tony & the Monstrosities
27) IGOR’S CHANT PT. 1 – Ziggy Gee
*THEY CAME FROM WITHIN – Radio Spot
28) HIGH WALL – The Wailers
29) SHOCK HOP – Johnny Cale
30) FEAR – The Ventures

CD 2:
*SUSPIRIA – Radio Spot
1) STRANGE HAPPENINGS – Rex Garvin
2) ROBBIN’ GRAVES – Don Hinson & the Rigamorticians
3) HE NEVER CAME BACK – The Ventures
*THEY’RE COMING TO GET YOU – Radio Spot
4) THE GIGGLER – Pat & the Wildcats
5) THE CHILLER – Googie Rene
6) THE SNEAK – Jimmy Oliver
*HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL – Movie trailer (excerpt)
7) HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL – Kenny & the Fiends
8.) CYCLONE – Les Sorciers
9) THE SPOOK WALKS – The Spooks
*RETURN OF COUNT YORGA – Radio Spot
10) GHOST GUITARS – Baron Daemon & the Vampires
11) SPOOKY – George Barnes
12) INNERSANCTUM – Jim Wolfe & the T-Towners
*STANLEY – Radio Spot
13) SNAKE CHARMER – Mad Man Jones
14) THE CATWALK – The Playboys
15) THEME FROM THE NIGHT WALKER – Sammy Kaye Orch.
*THE MUMMY’S SHROUD – Radio Spot
16) MUMMY WALK (WALKING DEATH) – The Contrails
17) TARANTULA – The Tarantulas
18) NIGHT FRIGHT – Rene Hall
*MONSTER KILLER – Radio Spot
19) JACK THE RIPPER – The Weirdos
20) EXPERIMENT IN TERROR – The Champs
21) MISSING – The Invictas
*MONSTERS CRASH THE PAJAMA PARTY – Radio Spot
22) DOCTOR SPOOK – Frankie Stein & his Ghouls
23) CAT’S EYES – The Ted Taylor Four
24) THE GHOUL – Jack Marshall
*ZOMBIE – Radio Spot
25) DR. CALIGARI’S GRUSELKABINETT – The Vampires of Dartmoore
26) STRANGE – Johnny & the Hurricanes
27) RIGOR MORTIS – The Gravestone Four
*THE WITCHMAKER – Radio Spot
28) THE EXORCIST – The Devils
29) NIGHT OF THE WEREWOLF – Lee Kristofferson
30) THE TREMBLER – Duane Eddy

The Monster Mix

“We love our audience…”

2010-10-06T14:52:00.000-07:00

OK – let’s give this thing another go. It amazes me to think that my tiny part of the world is seen as a threat to the big cats out there. For God’s sake, this blog is created for the love of it by a music fan (and certainly an above average spending consumer) and aimed at likeminded souls.

Speaking of whom – to those who left words of support and asked for invites (if I ever go private), thank you so much for making me realise that there a hell of lot more people coming here and checking out the mixes than I could ever have imagined. When time permits I will get back to you all and promise to re-up any requests.

I would especially like to give a shout out to Seba and his wife – they emailed me to offer support and to say that they played one of my mixes at their wedding in Venezuela which totally blew my mind.

If this all goes tits-up I will certainly go private, so if you want to come play just let me know.

Again – thank you.

Here’s your mix.

ARIEL PINK’S HAUNTED GRAFFITI – BRIGHT LIT BLUE SKIES

NEW KINGDOM – UNICORNS WERE HORSES

STEROID MAXIMUS – CHAIN REACTION

EXILE – POPULATION CONTROL

BADLY DRAWN BOY - ANOTHER PEARL FUDGE

CARIBOU – KALI

APHRODITE’S CHILD – THE SEVENTH SEAL

LAST POST – IT SHOULDN’T STILL HURT (BUT IT DOES)

INCREDIBLE BONGO BAND – WIPEOUT

MADNESS – YESTERDAY’S MEN

BENN JORDAN – A DISTANT EARTHRISE

CORNELIUS – BIRD WATCHING INNER FOREST

BALANESCU QUARTET – THE MODEL

CHARLES EARLAND – INTERGALACTIC LOVE SONG

THE BUZZ – I GOTTA BUZZ

FURNITURE – BRILLIANT MIND

JONNY TRUNK – GLAM

THE GLOVE – PUNISH ME WITH KISSES

BAUHAUS – SPIRIT

DIVINE STYLERS – MYSTIC SHEEP DRINK ELECTRIC TEA.

herbal t

"Kiss me where the sun don't shine..."

2010-06-24T05:54:00.000-07:00

It is with sad regret that I inform you that The Mixed Up World of Herbal T will be going 'private' as of July 15th 2010 - exactly two years to the day of it's initial posting. I am sick to death of posts being taken down; it has taken all the joy from something that I found a great pleasure in doing - creating mixes for friends.

If you would like an invite to access the 'Private World of Herbal T' please leave a message in comments with your email address - rest assured that none will be posted for others to see.

Alternatively, you can email me - my address will be in comments at the end of this post.

My best wishes go to all the bloggers who have been an inspiration and support to me; in particular Nolan Micron of 'Castles in Space' and JC - 'The Vinyl Villian'. Links to them and a number of other wonderful blogs can be found down the right hand side of this page. ---->

Thanks for your support.

Herbal T.

"Well did you hear, there’s a natural order..."

2010-05-07T05:53:00.000-07:00

"...those most deserving will end up with the most.
that the cream cannot help but always rise up to the top,
well I say: shit floats.
If you thought things had changed,
friend you’d better think again,
bluntly put in the fewest of words,
cunts are still running the world,
cunts are still running the world. "

"...hit it, pause it, record it and play..."

2010-04-09T03:20:00.000-07:00

A sad goodbye to Malcolm McLaren; one of the reasons why music has been so much fun for the last 30 odd years. His influence is truly immense. Not only did he 'svengali' the Sex Pistols and ignite the entire UK punk scene after his stint managing the New York Dolls - and subsequent opening of his shop 'Sex' - but he also had a major role in bringing such various genres as Hip-hop, Rap, the 'Burundi Beat', Opera/Waltz House, World Music, BA Arias, Musicals (nearly) and even Voguing (way before Madonna followed suit) to mass attention. The oft used phrase 'Musical Magpie' is still the most appropriate.

A blatant self-publicist, possibly a charlatan, maybe an egomaniac and probably a habitual liar - but most definitely one of the most important people in the history of popular music. And most poignantly to us bloggers in this digital age, wasn't he also spearheading the boombox/Walkman era when we were told that 'home-taping is killing the music industry'? Sound familiar?

Oh - and Duck Rock is still one of the most amazing albums ever made.

Here is 1998s Buffalo Gals go Back to School - which seems to me a fitting tribute as he gets to blab on about himself in between original tracks and hip-hop covers.

1. Buffalo Gals (1)
2. World Famous Supreme Team Show Whbi (1)
3. Bow Wow Wow Show
4. Off The Top
5. Psalms
6. Hey DJ (1)
7. Buffalo Girls (2)
8. Do You Like Scratchin' (1)
9. Zulu Nation Party
10. Bring It Back
11. Buffalo Gals (3)
12. 42nd Street
13. D'you Like Scratchin' (2)
14. World Famous Supreme Team Show Whbi (2)
15. Hey DJ (2)
16. She's Looking Like A Hobo
17. Class Is In Session
18. Shout Outs
19. Building/Adding On
20. World Famous
21. It Was A New York Phenomenon

Goodbye you old swindler

"Celebrate it...Don't forsake it..."

2010-04-08T08:03:00.000-07:00

OK people – I need a favour. If you come here it is because you like music that is a little further across the dial than the chart shows that seem to rule the airwaves (or digital in this case). I have long been a fan of 6MUSIC and it appears that the BBC in their infinite wisdom has decided to pull the plug on this fantastic station - and the Asian Network - in order to save money so we can have more Jeremy Fucking Clarkson instead.

Please – if you already listen to it go http://save6music.comSave 6Music to find out how you can have your say. If you are unaware of the station give it a shot and make up your own mind. You will not be disappointed.

Also – A sad goodbye to Mark Linkhous, Roland S Howard and the fantastic Alex Chilton – thank you for the music.

OK – more grooves for Inner Space Cadets.

ASH RA TEMPLE – QUASARSPHERE
ROLAND S HOWARD – LIFE’S WHAT YOU MAKE IT
TEENGIRL FANTASY – PORTAFINO
TITIYO – IF ONLY YOUR BED COULD CRY
PRAM – BELUGA (GRANDMASTER GARETH MIX)
SCIENTIST – MATCH 4 (WINS WORLD CUP)
WOLFGANG REICHMANN – WUNDERBAR
BATHERS – JUJU PEACH
SPARKLEHORSE – CHAOS OF THE GALAXY-HAPPY MAN
JOHANN JOHANSSON – ESCAPE
GONG – MASTER BUILDER
DELGADOS – NO DANGER (KIDS CHOIR)
PREFAB SPROUT – APPETITE (ACCOUSTIC)
ORBIDOIG – VOYAGE OF THE TITANIC
DONNA SUMMER – STATE OF INDEPENDENCE 12”
BIG STAR – WATCH THE SUNRISE (VERSION)

Inner Space Cadets

Paul Haig Day 2

2010-04-06T01:07:00.000-07:00

It is with great pleasure that The Mixed Up World of Herbal T joins in the celebration of the work of Paul Haig, one of the greatest voices of the post-punk - or for that matter - any era.

Credit to JC of The Vinyl Villian for being the catalyst and I do urge you to go check out his fabulous blog. Here is his explanation of how and why...

"For those of you who don't know why a number of us are doing all of this today, it has its genesis in some unhappy times back in Spring 2009 when this and many other blogs were being bombarded with all sorts of dmca notices that led to postings and accompanying mp3s being removed without warning. One such incident on The Vinyl Villain involved a Paul Haig posting and a few days later, completely out of the blue, I received an email from Paul's manager saying that they were both bemused by the whole thing given they were the copyright holders of the track and hadn't made any demands for a takedown. Furthermore, Paul was in fact totally relaxed about bloggers promoting him and his work through making mp3s freely available.

As a way of saying thank you for these words of support, I asked if folk would be interested in designating April 6th as Paul Haig Day when we would collectively write about him and make some songs available. It proved to be a success, and so I thought it worth repeating the venture in 2010."

I offer you the following:

Paul Haig - Atmosphere (Joy Division Cover)

Paul Haig - Theme From The Persuaders

For more info please visit his homepage:

Rhythm of Life

..and when you have listened and like what you hear - support the artist and go buy more of his music, you will not be disappointed.

“For always and ever it's getting better…”

2010-02-24T14:39:00.000-08:00

More songs to dream to.

CELIO BALONA – TEMA DE BATMAN
RIDE – 1,000 MILES
JJ – LET GO
THE HOT RATS – (YOU GOTTA) FIGHT…
LOCAL NATIVES – SHAPESHIFTER
UNDERTONES – BYE BYE BABY BLUE
TRACTOR - EVERYTIME IT HAPPENS
TRAVIS BIGGS – TIBETAN SERENITY
TINDERSTICKS – FACTORY GIRLS
WOODEN SHJIPS – AQUARIAN TIME
QUASI – BLACK DOGS AND BUBBLES
PETER THOMAS – COITUS CRASH
FOUR TET – SHE JUST LIKES TO FIGHT
SCOTT WALKER – SLEEPWALKERS WOMAN
SCANNERS – STRANGELOVEHATE
FRED NEIL – DOLPHINS
MASSIVE ATTACK – GIRL I LOVE YOU (SHE IS DANGER REMIX)
WU TANG VS THE BEATLES – DAYTONA 500

here it is

"Archangel risin' on the moon..."

2010-02-19T09:29:00.000-08:00

A very interesting and eclectic collection of artists covering the songs of great man himself. I have not seen this around very often so have a listen.

A TRIBUTE TO SCOTT WALKER: ANGEL OF ASHES

01. Plaza - We Came Through (Portugal)
02. Backworld - Angel of Ashes (UK)
03. Sally Doherty - If You Go Away (UK)
04. Dies Natalis - Seventh Seal (German)
05. Corsage - Rhymes of Goodbye (Portugal)
06. Naevus - Saturday Child (UK)
07. Raindogs - No Regrets (Portugal)
08. Sieben Matt Howden - Amsterdam (UK)
09. Flak Xana - Rosemary (Portugal)
10. Jorge Palma Flak - Two Rugged Soldiers (Portugal)
11. Rose Mcdowall - Make It Easy on Yourself (UK)
12. JP Simões Sérgio Costa - Rosemary (Portugal)
13. The Sword Volcano Complex - My Death (USA)
14. Aranos - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore (Ireland)
15. BCN - Jackie (Portugal)
16. Spiritual Front - First Love Never Dies (Italy)
17. Sleeping Pictures - Girls and Dogs (UK)
18. David E. Williams - Archangel (USA)

the godlike genius

“All my lovers will be pink and elephantine…”

2009-12-31T01:29:00.000-08:00

“And you're standing at the chemist in Boots
Coughing up your guts like you're at death’s door
All this for a packet of Do-Dos
And the assistant gives you a wink and you turn bright red
It's at time like this that you wish you were dead
And you take the whole packet and you feel like you've drunk
A bottle of bleach
And you tell yourself 'Never, never again
Well, not until next week anyway'
And you were never one for holding drink
And you stagger off to the toilet
And you throw up like it was Christmas
And you miss the bowl and you hit your shoes
And there's no paper towels
Now what else can go wrong for you
It's a choice between a cab fare home
And a packet of cigarettes
So you choose and the money sticks
In the machine and the manager says
'Tough shit - drink up and leave'”

ALCOHOL WARNING
WORLD’S FAMOUS SUPREME TEAM SHOW – HEY DJ (EXTENDED MIX)
JAMES – JAM J
CERRONE – SUPERNATURE (12” EXTENDED)
FRIENDLY FIRES – ON BOARD (NIGHT MOVES MIX)
DONNA SUMMER – I FEEL LOVE (PATRICK CROWLEY MEGAMIX)
NEW ORDER/808 STATE – BLUE MONDAY (SO HOT MIX)
TALVIN SINGH – VIKRAM THE VAMPIRE (FRANCOIS K REMIX)
FEVER RAY – TRIANGLE WALKS (SPEKTRE VOCAL MIX)
SOFT CELL – IT’S A MUG’S GAME
DIVINE COMEDY – A DRINKING SONG

link as a continual mix (My first proper mix so go easy on me) and also as individual tracks link

"I can hear it on a timeless wavelength, never dissipating but giving us strength..."

2009-12-31T01:18:00.000-08:00

For friends and family around the world – as 2009 has been a tough year for so many reasons let’s show it the contempt it deserves and dance our way into a happy, healthy and prosperous 2010.

To you all – have a wonderful night.

Hacienda Classics.

Disc 1

1. Rhythm Is A Mystery - K-Klass
2. Pump Up London - Mr. Lee
3. You're Gonna Miss Me - Turntable Orchestra
4. Lack Of Love - Charles B & Adonis
5. What U Need - Soft House Company
6. Security - Beat Club
7. Love Can't Turn Around - Farley 'Jackmaster' Funk & Jesse Saunders
8. Hallelujah - Happy Mondays
9. Don't Scandalize Mine - Sugar Bear
10. Pacific State - 808 State
11. Alright - Urban Soul
12. Voodoo Ray - Guy Called Gerald
13. Confusion/Walking On Sunshine - New Order/Rockers Revenge
14. Stakker Humanoid - Humanoid
15. I Can Dance - Jason, Kenny
16. Ride On Time - Black Box

Disc 2

1. Where Love Lives - Limerick, Alison
2. Good Life - Inner City (1)
3. Salsa House - Richie Rich (1)
4. Hey Hey Can U Relate - DJ Mink
5. Can You Feel It - Mr. Fingers
6. Dreams Of Santa Anna - Orange Lemon
7. Carino - T-Coy
8. Come Together - Primal Scream
9. Belfast - Orbital
10. Know How - Young MC
11. Baby Let Me Love You For Tonight - Kariya
12. Do You Want It Right Now - Degrees Of Motion
13. Plastic Dreams - Jaydee (1)
14. It Takes Two - Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock
15. Let The Music Play - Shannon (1)

Disc 3

1. Space Face - Sub Sub
2. Weekend - Terry, Todd
3. Berry - TC 1991
4. Is There Anybody Out There - Bassheads
5. Juice (Know The Ledge) - Eric B & Rakim
6. Hashim (The Soul) - Al Naayfish
7. Everybody (All Over The World) - FPI Project
8. Love Sensation - Holloway, Loleatta
9. Promised Land - Joe Smooth
10. Ruined In A Day - New Order (1)
11. Papua New Guinea - Future Sound Of London
12. Sueno Latino - Sueno Latino
13. Back By Dope Demand - King Bee
14. Strings Of Life - Rhythim Is Rhythim
15. It's Alright - Sterling Void
16. You Got The Love - Staton, Candi

“F**k you, Father Christmas…”

2009-12-21T13:29:00.000-08:00

Wishing you and yours a safe and happy festive season.

MICHAEL LIGHT – JINGLE PRUDENCE
TOTOM – RUDOLPH THE PARANOID REINDEER
SAINT ETIENNE – SNOWPLOUGH
BIG STAR – JESUS CHRIST
MAX HEADROOM – MERRY XMAS SANTA CLAUS
AZTEC CAMERA – HOT CLUB OF CHRIST
MOMUS – CHRISTMAS ON EARTH
LOW – SANTAS COMING OVER
DURUTTI COLUMN – ONE CHRISTMAS FOR YOUR THOUGHTS
DAVE AKA TUCO – HARK THE HELTER SKELTER
COMBUSTIBLE EDISON – SLEIGH RIDE
HER – PSYCHEDELIC CHRISTMAS
ILIKETRAINS – THE CHISTMAS TREE SHIP
RAVEONETTES – CHRISTMAS (BABY PLEASE COME HOME)
BABY BIRD – GODDAM IT YOU’RE A KID
SPYRO GYRA – WINTER WONDERLAND
TOMORROW’S WORLD – I DON’T INTEND TO SPEND XMAS WITHOUT YOU
RILO KILEY – XMAS CAKE
WOULD BE GOODS – CHRISTMAS IN HAITI
GO HOME PRODUCTIONS – CHRISTMAS N BOSTON
CHRISTY MOORE – FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK

your xmas mix

“The juice me, seduce me – dress me up in Stussy…”

2009-12-02T14:37:00.000-08:00

There is a lot of good music about at the moment and all of the following are either relatively new, or new to me. I make no apologies for the inclusion of Har Mar Superstar and do not claim him as a ‘guilty pleasure’ - he is brilliant. I recommend the English Heretic album to all you Ghost Box fans and the ever-wonderful Saint Etienne’s Richard X remix of Foxbase Alpha called Foxbase Beta is simply sublime.

ENGLISH HERETIC – EARTH’S LAMENT TO THE STARS
LAST POST – SILENCE SEEMS TO SAY
JONNY TRUNK – GLAM
MEMORY TAPES – BICYCLE
BORIS – AND HEAR NOTHING
ZEEP – GHOST TOWN
DANIEL LAND AND THE MODERN PAINTERS – RUN SILENT RUN DEEP
SAINT ETIENNE – CARNT SLEEP (BETA)
HAR MAR SUPERSTAR – GANGSTERS WANT TO CUDDLE ME
DAS POP – SATURDAY NIGHT PT 2
THE XX – SHELTER (THEM JEANS DRUM EDIT)
TRICKY – HELL IS AROUND THE CORNER (2009)
MORLY GREY – WHO CAN I SAY YOU ARE
GLORIOUS DAWN – CARL SAGAN FT STEPHEN HAWKING
CAMERA OBSCURA – SWANS
MCALMONT AND NYMAN – UNDERNEATH THE HESSIAN BAGS
LEYLAND KIRBY – NOT AS SHE IS NOW BUT AS SHE APPEARS IN MY DREAMS

Link

"...and if you need 'em - I got crazy prophylactics..."

2009-11-10T12:14:00.000-08:00

Just to prove that in my universe it is not all wearing black and listening to icy electronica any more than it is about psychedelics and ‘smoky beats’, (as a friend had suggested - thanks D) I had been intending to post some 90s style RnB/Hip-Hop and suddenly stumbled on to the fantastic
Playing With Vibes blog who had posted a mix which totally did it for me and rendered my own pretty obsolete. Special thanks to Step One and DJ Mystery for allowing me to share this with you.

Please pay them a visit and tell them you love them.

Summer’s Over Mix.

Amerie ft Melle Mell ‘Why R U’ (Chuck Chillout remix)
Eli Escobar ‘Heavenly Break’
MC Shan ‘The Bridge’ (Soul Focus remix)
Kenny Dope ‘Supa’ (Deep In Brooklyn mix)
Mary J Blige ft Biggie ‘Real Love’ (remix)
Masters At Work ‘Justa Lil Dope’
SWV ft Wu Tang Clan ‘Anything’ (old skool mix)
TLC ‘Creep’ (Step One blend)
Mary J Blige ft Jadakiss & Fabolous ‘Family Affair’ (Step One blend)
LL Cool J ‘Big Ole Butt’ (Neo intro edit)
Eastside Hoods ‘Funky Smile’
Disco Twins & Starchild ‘Do That Right’
Kool Moe Dee ‘How Ya Like Me Now’
Grandmaster Flash & Furious 5 ‘The Message’ (Soul Focus remix)
Masters At Work ‘Get Up’
Q Tip ft Busta Rhymes, Raekwon & Lil Wayne ‘Rennaisance Rap’ (remix)
Nas ft Jadakiss & Ludacris ‘Made You Look’ (Step One blend)
Bounty Killer ‘Cellular Phone’ (remix)
Bounty Killer ‘Babylon’ (remix)
Bounty Killer ‘Smoke Di Erb’ (remix)
Crooklyn Clan ‘Chooze One’
Spragga Benz ‘Dollyhouse’ (remix)
DJ Scizzahandz ‘Juice & Gin’
Rayvon ‘No Gun And No Murder’
Groove Theory ft Brand Nubian ‘Tell Me’ (Hip Hop mix)
Brand Nubian ‘Slow Down’
A Tribe Called Quest ‘Bonita Applebum’ (DJ Mystery re-edit)
Q Tip vs Sade ‘Breathe In Paradise’ (DJ Mystery blend)

Get it here

“It seemed as if the streets had melted…”

2009-10-23T08:31:00.000-07:00

Taking Theraflu and whiskey to make mixes to be sick to.

Everyone seems to be ill at the moment – my family (bar one) has just been through the ‘apparently-not-swine-flu-but-unknown-type-of-flu-bug’. This mix was created in a fevered state with not much recollection other than vague sparks of hazy memory when I viewed the play-list in the morning. Luckily it has stood up to the ‘commute-test’ - so here it is in all it's delirious glory…

THE DARE OVERTURE
CLIENT - CAN YOU FEEL? (JORI HULKKONEN REMIX)
THEE OH SEES – MEAT STEP LIVELY
SOULSAVERS – YOU WILL MISS ME WHEN I BURN
BRITISH SEA POWER – PLEASE STAND UP
HIGH LLAMAS – ILL FITTING SUITS
PLUSHGUN – UNION POOL
ANOTHER SUNNY DAY – YOU SHOULD ALL BE MURDERED
THE LILAC TIME – BLACK VELVET (VERSION)
THE WITCH AND THE ROBOT – DE-NIHILISM
FUCK BUTTONS – PHANTOM LIMB
MISS KITTIN AND THE HACKER – INDULGENCE
REAL ESTATE – SUBURBAN BEVERAGE
THE CARETAKER – FALSE MEMORY SYNDROME
MICHAEL J SHEEHY – DON’T LET THEM STEAL YOUR SOUL
WHITE RAINBOW – MAJOR SPILLAGE
GOODBYE SONG FROM YO GABBA GABBA

Link

“Ding a ding a dang a dong dong ding dong…”

2009-10-01T13:25:00.000-07:00

There is so much to hate about cars – the amount of money that is spent on them, the soaring cost of fuel and of course the carbon emissions. Road rage (including that awful song.), boy racers, PT Cruisers and stretch limo’s full of pikey gobshites. Add to this arseholes trying to manoeuvre an oversized SUV around narrow country lanes, “warning – naughty little person on board” stickers and Jeremy Fucking Clarkson to name but a few are things relating to them that get my blood pressure shooting through gaping holes in the ozone.

On the other hand late night city driving with some good tunes is one of life’s greatest pleasures; still, you can’t let it get to you eh?

BUFFALO TOM – GOING UNDERGROUND
STEPHEN DUFFY – EUCHARIST
CLIENTELE – NEVER ANYONE BUT YOU
TRICKY VS GRAVEDIGGAZ – TONITE IS A SPECIAL NITE
RIALTO – UNTOUCHABLE
PASTELS/TENNISCOATS - VIVID YOUTH
MINISTRY – JESUS BUILT MY HOTROD (WHITE KNUCKLE MIX)
PRIMUS – JERRY WAS A RACE CAR DRIVER
PRIMAL SCREAM – KOWALSKI (ADRIAN SHERWOOD DUB)
NOUVELLE VAGUE – OUR LIPS ARE SEALED
PLACEBO – NANCY BOY (SEX MIX)
MAGIC MAGIC – TAHITI
THE LOVER SPEAKS – NO MORE “I LOVE YOU’S”
JONATHAN FIRE*EATER – BIPOLAR SUMMER
RENTALS - HELLO HELLO
SPARKLEHORSE – SAINT MARY
THIS HEAT – PAPER HATS
USHA UTHUP – I FEEL LOVE

Click this

“Mr. Sun - won't you shine?”

2009-09-03T12:40:00.001-07:00

Right.

Sorry about the delay. Now where was I?

Ah yes – more trippy pop songs and a smattering of up-it’s-own-arse art-rock. Same as it ever was, and ever shall be.

Amen.

VINCENT PRICE – INTRO
STONE ROSES – BREAKING INTO HEAVEN
BILL PLUMMER – JOURNEY TO THE EAST
ROISIN MURPHY – SORTED?
KYUSS – 50 MILLION YEAR TRIP
THE IF – SPACE INVADERS ARE SMOKING GRASS
VERVE – A MAN CALLED SUN
DIAMANDA GALAS – ARTEMIS
JOHNNY SETLIST – THE LITTLE SILENCE
PUBLIC IMAGE LTD – DEATH DISCO 12”
ALAN VEGA/ARE WEAPONS – SEE THA’ LIGHT
DUM DUM GIRLS – CATHOLICKED
SLEEP – SONIC TITAN LIVE
HUMAN LEAGUE – CIRCUS OF DEATH (MENACING MIX)
UNCLE BILL - CALLED THE LAW OUTRO

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“They pulled her from a ditch last night somewhere down on 95…”

2009-08-07T14:01:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe it has taken me this long to post a Virgin Prunes track. What a great band they were and if you ever get the opportunity to see Gavin Friday live jump at the chance; you will not be disappointed.

Also, I cannot believe I have posted a Yo La Tengo track; I was always rather indifferent to them but find their new album to be an absolute corker – well worth a listen. Otherwise I do hope you enjoy Morton Valence (who have a very nice debut album out now at an indie record shop near you) and especially the criminally underrated Scud Mountain Boys.

GODIEGO – BIRTH OF THE OF THE ODYSSEY (MONKEY THEME)
SIMIAN – SUNSHINE
JEFFREY LEWIS – WILLIAMSBURG WILL OLDHAM HORROR
VAMPIRES SOUND INC – DEDICATED TO LOVE
ASTOR PIAZZOLLA PROJECT – ESTACIONES PORTENAS
MARTIN NEWELL – HOME COUNTIES BOYS
MORTON VALENCE – HANG IT ON THE WALL
NAZ NOMAD AND THE NIGHTMARES – THE TRIP
GOD HELP THE GIRL - PERFECTION AS A HIPSTER
SCUD MOUNTAIN BOYS – IN A DITCH
JJ – THINGS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN
MARIACHI EL BRONX – LITIGATION
YO LA TENGO – AVALON OR SOMEWHERE VERY SIMILAR
SOAP AND SKIN – TURBINE WOMB
VIRGIN PRUNES - PAGAN LOVESONG
LUPINE HOWL – SWELL
GALAXIE 500 – FOURTH OF JULY
X-RAY SPEX – GERM FREE ADOLESCENTS (PEEL VERSION)
THE PASSAGE – FLAG NIGHT

JIM WHITE – GOD WAS DRUNK WHEN HE MADE ME

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"Stars are Stars and they shine so hard..."

2009-07-24T04:40:00.001-07:00

For S.S.

Bunnyman

"My fellow Americans. I have today signed legislation that would outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes."

2009-07-20T12:50:00.001-07:00

Another long lost gem that I stumbled onto at the magnificent Fantod Under Glass blog – do go there, you won't regret it. I bought this the day it was released in 1984 (I think) and have loved it since. My vinyl has long since become too wrecked to play as it was a party fave for a long time and now wears it’s battle-scars with pride, and my cassette copy is wearing out. If anyone knows of a good copy at a sexy bitrate please let me know…

Heavy Duty Breaks (Illuminated Megamix) – DJ Youth and Evil Eddie

Side 1

400 Blows: Pressure

23 Skidoo: F.U.G.I.

Out: Tough Enough

Dormannu: The Dread

Zazou: M'pasi Ya Pamba

400 Blows: Grove Jumping

23 Skidoo: Coup

400 Blows: Declaration of Intent

Side 2

Executive Slacks: Our Lady

Data: Blow

Portion Control: Raise the pulse

Data: Blow

Portion Control: Go-Talk

Power to Dream: Faith Healer

Tara Butler: Up against the wall

Power to Dream: Faith Healer

Sex Gang: Dieche

Heavy Duty Breaks

"You may slice with no conviction, blind revenge on a blameless victim..."

2009-07-20T08:34:00.000-07:00

A superb compilation for y’all, and I do apologise if I am getting stuck in an early 80s rut of late but senility is setting in and as I enter my dotage I find myself travelling back in time to slimmer, less grey-haired days when the only worries were which party to go to.

This was found over at The Commercial Zone which is certainly well worth you visiting and having a dig around. The great Wedginaldinho will be getting sniffy that it is not the superior 7" version of Knife Slits Water; if you prefer that - and he is right - it can be found on a previous compilation in the archives.

1.Shack Up - A Certain Ratio

2. Coup - 23 Skidoo

3. To Hell With Poverty - Gang Of Four

4. Being Boiled - Human League

5. She Is Beyond Good And Evil - Pop Group

6. In The Beginning There Was Rhythm - Slits

7. 20 Jazz Funk Greats - Throbbing Gristle

8. Knife Slits Water - A Certain Ratio

9. 24 Track Loop - This Heat

10. Sluggin' For Jesus - Cabaret Voltaire

11. Vegas El Bandito - 23 Skidoo

In the beginning there was rhythm

“You'll never get to heaven with a smile on your face from me..."

2009-07-10T03:00:00.000-07:00

A quick mix of tracks that are rocking the house here at Herbal Towers; ranging from the effete world of cricket ballads to run-ins with Mr. Reaper Esq. You don’t get that with your ‘Now That’s What I Call…’ compilations do ya kids?

Let's kick each others asses and rock….

FLOWER TRAVELLIN’ BAND – SATORI PART 1
LEE PERRY W DUBBLESTANDART & ARI UP – IDIOTS DUB
KID CONGO AND THE PINK MONKEY BIRDS – I FOUND A PEANUT
DRUIDS OF STONEHENGE – SPEED
BALCONY DOGS (SEX GODS) – DRUG PLANET #7
MEKONS – ALL I WANT
JULIAN COPE – ALL THE BLOWING-THEMSELVES-UP MOTHERFUCKERS
RAIN TREE CROW – BLACKWATER
THE DUCKWORTH LEWIS METHOD – THE NIGHTWATCHMAN
COLD WAR KIDS – MEXICAN DOGS
TINDERSTICKS – DON’T LOOK DOWN
WIRE – FINEST DROPS
DARKER MY LOVE – TWO WAYS OUT
AVALANCHES – SINCE I LEFT YOU (CORNELIUS MIX)
THE INDELICATES – WE HATE THE KIDS
MANSUN – WIDE OPEN SPACE (ACOUSTIC VERSION)
BLUE OYSTER CULT – DON’T FEAR THE REAPER (LIVE)
NEIL HAMBURGER – AUDITION
JOCK SCOTT/NECTARINE NO 9 – JUST ANOTHER FUCKED-UP LITTLE DRUGGY ON THE SCENE

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"All I want is to just have fun, live my life like it's just begun..."

2009-06-26T07:48:00.000-07:00

Fuck Michael Jackson - popular music lost a real legend yesterday with the passing of Sky "Sunlight" Saxon of The Seeds. One of the most righteous performers ever and who (as far as I can tell) never did anything 'odd' with children.

This week's compilation is Volume One of the seminal Nuggets series, (just in case anyone does not have it). If you want more all are posted on the fantastic The Devil's Discotheque and each one is a must.

Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era

1. I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night - The Electric Prunes
2. Dirty Water - The Standells
3. Night Time - The Strangeloves
4. Lies - The Knickerbockers
5. Respect - The Vagrants
6. A Public Execution - Mouse & The Traps
7. No Time Like The Right Time - The Blues Project
8. Oh Yeah - The Shadows Of Knight
9. Pushin' Too Hard - The Seeds
10. Moulty - The Barbarians
11. Don't Look Back - The Remains
12. An Invitation To Cry - The Magicians
13. Liar, Liar - The Castaways
14. You're Gonna Miss Me - The 13th Floor Elevators
15. Psychotic Reaction - The Count Five
16. Hey Joe - The Leaves
17. Romeo & Juliet - Michael & The Messengers
18. Sugar And Spice - The Cryan Shames
19. Baby Please Don't Go - The Amboy Dukes
20. Tobacco Road - The Blues Magoos
21. Let's Talk About Girls - The Chocolate Watchband
22. Sit Down, I Think I Love You - The Mojo Men
23. Run, Run, Run - The Third Rail
24. My World Fell Down - Sagittarius
25. Open My Eyes - The Nazz
26. Farmer John - The Premiers
27. It's-A-Happening - The Magic Mushrooms

Part One
Part Two

(Dig the floaty Jesus picture.)

“What the hell went wrong in the Garden of Eden…?”

2009-06-18T15:21:00.000-07:00

Probably my favourite record label of all time, el records is dreadfully hard to describe. A clichéd attempt is that it is ‘what should have been in the top 20 when Patrick McGoohan was doing his damnedest to escape from Portmerion in The Prisoner TV show’. Bear in mind that this came out in the late 80s and early 90s and you will understand how wonderfully out of time it sounded in those years prior to the reevaluation of ‘lounge’ and ‘easy listening’.

Defiantly ‘indie’ but perfectly pop, yearning for hits but left-field and ‘arty’, obviously intelligent but never too serious. (Just look at the band names. They had me hooked before I heard a note.) It was massive in Japan, acclaimed in certain parts of the UK press but was totally ignored by most of the record buying public who seemed to think it was being ‘too clever’ or ‘ironic’. Also it was my first introduction to the fabulous Momus

And the artwork, Oh the artwork was fantastic which is always a clincher for me. In particular the pictures of Julia Gilbert (Anthony Adverse) in fencing gear but that was pure lust rather than artistic merit.

Mike Alway – the founder and the labels very heart and soul can pop round my house for a glass or two any day. Check out the el story on the Cherry Red website where much of their work is reissued and available to buy.

el records

ANTHONY ADVERSE – OVERTURE
BAD DREAM FANCY DRESS – CURRY CRAZY
THE UNDERNEATH – HAVE I THE RIGHT
BID – LOVE
KING OF LUXEMBOURG – PENNY WAS A TOMBOY
GOL GAPPAS – ALBERT PARKER
MOMUS – PAPER WRAPS ROCK
BAD DREAM FANCY DRESS – DISCOTHEQUE
RAJ QUARTET – WHOOPS! WHAT A PALALVER
ALWAYS - THAMES VALLEY LEATHER CLUB
FLORENTINES – LOSE THAT LONG FACE
GREAT CHEFS OF EUROPE –JUDE X
ROSEMARY’S CHILDREN – (AT THE END) OF THE CORRIDOR
SIMON FISHER-TURNER – HOW BLUE WAS THE SKY
WOULD BE GOODS – HANGING GARDENS OF REIGATE
MOMUS – THE RAPE OF LUCRETIA
KLAXON 5 – NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE IGNORANCE OF THE RICH
SIMON FISHER TURNER – TIMEOUT AND MIND
ALWAYS - LOVE AND DEATH IN METROLAND
MAYFAIR CHARM SCHOOL – MONTAGUE TERRACE (IN BLUE)
ANTHONY ADVERSE – GOODBYE AGAIN

Finally learnt how to link!

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“Yesterday away from you it froze me deep inside....”

2009-06-15T05:13:00.000-07:00

Another mixed bag for you all; happy and upbeat for the hot days ahead, plenty of beats to keep your feet a-tappin’ and trippy enough to wig out the neighbours. Ranging from Philly Soul to Blue Note psychedelia, Italian soundtracks to 'the funk', fake Indian versions of Beatle songs to a taste of the ever delightful el records (Much, much more el is on the horizon kids, so be prepared.)

(Oh - and the ending credits from Stingray for my beloved offspring who have become obsessed with the song Marina.)

IDRIS MUHAMMAD - COULD HEAVEN EVER BE LIKE THIS
JOHNNY GUITAR WATSON - MISS FRISCO
GEORGES GARVARENTZ – HASHISCH PARTY
PIERRO UMILLIANI – FOTOMODELLE
ANTHONY ADVERSE – THE RULING CLASS
SHOESTRINGS – SUMMER DAYS
PROPELLERHEADS/DAVID ARNOLD – OHMSS (ORCHAPELLA VERSION)
BARIGOZZI GROUP – VIOLET’S LIPS
YOUNG DISCIPLES GO – GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS
HORACE SILVER – ACID POT OR PILLS
OS MUTANTES – AVE GENGHIS KHAN
DIVINE COMEDY – THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT
RUFUS AND CHAKA KHAN – ANY LOVE
GET CAPE WEAR CAPE FLY – INBETWEEN DAYS
LORD SITAR – BLUE JAY WAY
PHILLY INT’L ALLSTARS – LET’S CLEAN UP THE GHETTO
BARRY GREY – MARINA
BLACK BOX RECORDER – FACTS OF LIFE (REMIX)

Download here

"The ghost of electricity howls..."

2009-05-22T10:54:00.000-07:00

I was recently introduced to the truly wonderful Ghost Box label by Nolan Micron of the Castles in Space blog and was blown away by the stunning body of work they have put out. Having planned to put together a compilation of my fave tracks I come across this beautiful mix from http://www.bosbos.net/ and recommend it to all - a hearty thank you to BosBos for allowing me to share this with you and I urge you all to take a trip over to his world to find out more.

Here is BosBos:

BosBos - The Mind Bridge (a Ghost Box Tribute.)

Over the past half a decade or so, the Ghost Box label has quietly been carving a path into the strangest of musical territory. Reminiscent of the sounds found in hoary educational school films, or creepy eighties BBC shows like Chocky, much of the label’s output readily falls into the self-imposed genre known as ‘Hauntology’. Throw in some carefully inspired artwork by prominent graphic designer (and label founder) Julian House, and the authentic sense of nostalgia is complete. The Mind Bridge is a culmination of the twisted minds who frequent the GB roster, such as The Advisory Circle, Belbury Poly, The Focus Group and so on. Step into the other world of Ghost Box - and you may never return quite the same again.

The Focus Group - Dancing Horse (Logotone)
The Advisory Circle - Sundial
Belbury Poly - The Hidden Door
The Focus Group - Salty Sun Tales
Belbury Poly - Pan’s Garden
The Advisory Circle - Mogadon Coffee Morning
The Focus Group - Pan Calling
Belbury Poly - The Moonlawn
The Advisory Circle - Civil Defence Is Common Sense
Belbury Poly - Remember Tomorrow
Mount Vernon Arts Lab - Warminster 4
The Focus Group - Starry Wisdom
Belbury Poly - Time Scale
The Focus Group - Shining Stone (Logotone)
Belbury Poly - Owls And Flowers
The Advisory Circle - Hocusing For Beginners
The Focus Group - The Harmony Programme
Belbury Poly - Lord Belbury’s Folly
Belbury Poly - A Warning
Eric Zann - Voolas
The Focus Group - Reflected Message

The link is lurking in comments

“...she wanted more drugs and maybe me...”

2009-05-15T04:24:00.000-07:00

When I became captain of the town, I decided to extend asylum to certain citizens who were persona non grata elsewhere in the area because of their disgusting and disquieting deformities. One was known as Spare Ass Annie. She had an auxiliary asshole in the middle of her forehead like a painful bronze eye. Another was a scorpion from the neck down. He had retained the human attribute of voice, and was given to revolting paroxysms of self-pity and self-disgust during which he threatened to kill himself by a sting in the back of his neck. He never threatened anyone else, though his sting would have caused instant death.

INTRO – PETER WYNGARDE
PURE – SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES
SPARE ASS ANNIE – WILLIAM BURROUGHS AND THE DISPOSABLE HEROES...
A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE – SCRITTI POLITTI
DEMARIS – PATRICK WOLF
DIM STAR – GAY DAD
THE BELGIAN CIRCUS EPISODE – JOHN MORRIS
WHY D’YA DO IT – MARIANNE FAITHFULL
TATVA (LUCKY 13 MIX) – KULA SHAKER
MODEL 352 – ECHOBOY
2ND FOOT STOMP – CLINIC
OXYGEN – JJ72
I HOPE I DIDNT JUST GIVE AWAY THE ENDING – NEW RADICALS
FAT GIRLS – MIRROR MIRROR
DON’T COME AROUND HERE NO MORE – SUSANNA
THE 2 OF US – SUEDE
JOHNNY IN THE BOUDOIR – CONGO NORVELL

LINK IS IN COMMENTS.

“...you risk being crucified by those you are unlike...”

2009-05-07T14:27:00.000-07:00

From the ashes of C-86 came the wonderful Sarah Records. Songs about love, loss, lust and yearning for kids who mourned the death of Postcard. The bands were described as ‘twee’, ‘shambling’, ‘jingle-jangle’ or as @ would describe it ‘wimp rock’. In other words all the ingredients for classic, intelligent pop.

If Belle and Sebastian had been around ten years earlier they would have been on Sarah.

BLUE BOY – DIRTY MAGS
SEA URCHINS – PLEASE RAIN FALL
ANOTHER SUNNY DAY – I’M IN LOVE WITH A GIRL WHO DOESN’T EVEN KNOW I EXIST
HARVEST MINISTERS – YOU DO MY WORLD THE WORLD OF GOOD
BRIGHTER – END
GENTLE DESPITE – BITTERSWEET KISS
SUGARGLIDERS – WHAT WE HAD HOPED
ROSARIES – LEAVING
FIELD MICE – MISSING THE MOON
BOYRACER – I’VE GOT IT AND IT’S NOT WORTH HAVING
WAKE – CARBRAIN
FOURTEEN ICED BEARS – COME GET ME
HEAVENLY – PUNK GIRL
ABERDEEN – FIREWORKS
THE GOLDEN DAWN – MY SECRET WORLD
HIT PARADE – IN GUNNERSBURY PARK
SAINT CHRISTOPHER – ALL OF A TREMBLE
SEA URCHINS – PRISTINE CHRISTINE
POPPYHEADS – DREAMABOUT
SECRET SHINE – LOVEBLIND
ORCHIDS – BLUE LIGHT
SWEETEST ACHE – SICKENING
TRAMWAY – TECHNICAL COLLEGE
EAST RIVER PIPE – MY LIFE IS WRONG

LINK IS IN COMMENTS.

“I want it green – make it come out green!”

2009-04-29T04:18:00.001-07:00

For all the people of the world who are panic buying canned goods, bottled water and ammunition in the hope that this ‘plague’ works out better than the Avian Bird Flu scare – something to get you in the mood for the hard work of repopulating the planet in your red-neck image.

INTRO
MAMBO – WALLY BADAROU
HOWLING FOR JUDY – JEREMY STEIG
JESUS AND MARY CHAIN - TEENAGE LUST –DESDEMONA MIX
STARDUST KIDS – A PLUS D
JIBARO – ELECTRA
BACK TO LULLABYES – BEATMEISTER
TELEPHONE THING – THE FALL
YO DIGA BAILA – MEXICAN INSTITUTE OF SOUND
THE TOGETHER MIX – VINI REILLY
FATBACKIN’ – FATBACK BAND
DON’T PANIC (WEIRD AND SPOOKY MIX) – SPOOKY
HYBRIDZ – ARMAND VAN HELDEN
TECHKNOWLEDGY – UTAH SAINTS V IGGY POP
MORE DUST – BRIAN ENO AND J PETER SCHWALM

LINK IS IN COMMENTS.

"I'm gettin' some pretty good oscillations..."

2009-04-24T02:03:00.000-07:00

FOR PEOPLE WHO LOOK AT THE NIGHT SKY AND DREAM .

INTRO
DREAMING – THE LILAC TIME
CIBACHROME BLUE – MOMUS
LUNAR RHAPSODY – SAMUEL J HOFFMAN
MUSIC AND DIALOGUE FROM EPISODE 1 – VERNON ELLIOT
DAVE THE MOON MAN – LOOPER
REFLECTIONS IN A PLASTIC GLASS – HIGH LLAMAS
NITE FLIGHTS – FATIMA MANSIONS
MARS – KLF
1ST MAN IN SPACE – ALL SEEING I
EXTREMIS QUATTRA REMIX – HAL FEAT GILLIAN ANDERSON
FAR OUT – BLUR
WELCOME TO TOMORROW – ATTILEO ‘ART’ MINEO
THE SPACE BETWEEN – PADDY KINGSLAND/BBC RADIOPHONIC WORKSHOP
LIFE ON MARS – JOHN KEATING
MOTIVATION 12” – ATMOSFEAR
WHY DON’T YOU PSYCH OUT? – RIAA
SPACE WALK – LEMON JELLY

LINK IS IN COMMENTS.

“You look so groovy and the chicks all scream…”

2009-04-09T04:13:00.000-07:00

“Line on the left. One cross each.”

Music to eat Easter eggs to…

A WORD FROM MR ROGERS
THE FLOWERS THAT FELL - DETACHMENTS
AM I NORMAL - ART BRUT
SENSITIVE – FIELD MICE
THIS LOVE IS FUCKING RIGHT – THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT HEART
STAR SIGN – TEENAGE FANCLUB
INTO YOU LIKE A TRAIN – PSYCHEDELIC FURS
JOHN WAYNE WAS A NAZI – MDC
NOT IF YOU WERE THE LAST DANDY ON EARTH – BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE
I KILLED THE ZEITGEIST – NICKY WIRE
SAFETY NET – SHOP ASSISTANTS
TELL IT TO THE KIDS – BIS
DESTROY THE HEART – HOUSE OF LOVE
UPSIDE DOWN – JESUS AND MARY CHAIN
MR PHARMACIST – THE FALL
PRIME MOVER – ZODIAC MINDWARP AND THE LOVE REACTION
WORRY ABOUT IT LATER – BRAKES
CANDYSKIN (PEEL SESSION) – FIRE ENGINES
DRUG TRAIN – THE CRAMPS
GOLDEN SHOWER – BOY HAIRDRESSERS
FRENCH NAVY – CAMERA OBSCURA
POLITICAL SONG FOR MICHAEL JACKSON – MINUTEMEN
WENDY JAMES – GO KART MOZART
ENDLESS YESTERDAY – MUDHONEY
THIS CHARMING MAN – STARS

The link is in the comments.

"we all are so weak, so frail it's unfair..."

2009-04-06T07:46:00.001-07:00

A quick post of a single track (in comments) by the great Paul Haig ex of Josef K. This is the truly beautiful 'Thunderstorm' recorded with Billy Mackenzie.

For more info on Paul Haig day please visit http://thevinylvillain.blogspot.com/2009/04/paul-haig-day.html and be sure to have a listen to more tracks by the great man.

File under 'why the fuck is he not famous?'

Oh and another thing - shoot over here to Momus' site to get a bit more of the lovely lad plus some clips of him on the Caledonia Dreaming documentary.

http://imomus.livejournal.com/373151.html

“There’s 70 billion people on Earth, where are they hiding...?”

2009-03-20T08:57:00.000-07:00

Here you go pop-pickers, this weeks compilation has no theme to it at all other than the fact that each track is on my ‘play-sometime-soon’ list, although I do want to burn it to play in the car this weekend.

If you really need a theme call it ‘Retro-Futurism’.

1. Soul Vine – Cabaret Voltaire.
2. Zero – Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
3. Year of the Jet-Packs – The Future.
4. Jahwise Hammer of the Babylon King – Joemus.
5. Excercise 5 – Bent.
6. Jetplane (Staying on a...) – Wavves.
7. Party in my Head – Miss Kittin and the Hacker.
8. She’s in Fashion – Suede.
9. Michael Douglas – Neon Neon.
10. Pop Robot – Empire State Human.
11. We are Phuture – Phuture.
12. Paradise (Dreamtime Mix) – Sade.
13. Drums are Dangerous (303 invades Seattle Mix) – Drum Club.
14. Moaner (album version) – Underworld.
15. The Way it Used to be (Left of Love Dub) – Pet Shop Boys.
16. Unchanging Windows Chord Sample – Broadcast.

Link is in comments - enjoy.

"Fa diddly ah..."

2009-03-13T03:40:00.001-07:00

So St Patrick was a Welshman, but might have been a Roman, a Gaul or even - God forbid - English. He converted the indiginous Druidic types to the good word of Christianity using a shamrock and chased all the snakes out of Ireland from the top of Cruach Phádraig with nothing but a stick - all so people can paint their faces green, and knock back a few extra 'Arthurs'.

Fair play to the lad.

So in honour of this tradition here are a few treats to get your party started.

Christy Moore - Live at the Point.

The Pogues - Just Look them in the Eye and Say Pogue Mahone.

Dedicated to friends and family, present and missing.

(And to Ray Houghton for 1988.)

Links in comments.

"Watch the steps. Get a drink, have a good time now..."

2009-03-03T05:24:00.000-08:00

The Avalanches - After the Goldrush.

(Not to be confused with Neil Young's awful album of the same name - he is an overrated shitehawk with the worst haircut ever. On the other hand The Avalanches are absolute genius and should be cherished.)

In 2008, a mix CD appeared by The Avalanches titled "After the Goldrush". The album is a mashup of 42 songs in different styles and from different eras. The inside cover includes a mini-history of the band and announces that this album "fills the gap for all of The Avalanches junkies out there, a mad mix of eclectic musical inspirations pieced together in a totally unique and off the wall way, it shouldn't work, but it does in a bizarre way that only these antipodean mavericks know how... And remember, The Avalanches wouldn't give a 'Castlemaine Four-X' for anything else." There is a small picture of the band that sits behind the CD. There is no booklet and no credits for the songs or the band aside from the notes in the inside cover. Copies are scarce but can be found in rare record stores, several online outlets, and eBay.

There is also a theory that this is just an older mix re-named. Who cares - it is great.

Track listing.

1. Bob Dylan - Why Do You Treat Me Like You Do?

2. Beach Boys - Matchpoint Of Our Love

3. Chemical Brothers - Star Guitar

4. KLF - 3 Am Eternal

5. Basement Jaxx - Light Your Lighter

6. Unknown Artist - Shady

7. Q Tip - Breathe And Stop

8. Aldo Bender - Acid Enlightenment

9. Thomas Bangalter - Turbo

10. Phoenix - If I Ever Feel Better (Todd Edwards "Dub Better" remix)

11. Mr Oizo - M Seq

12. Felix Da Housecat - Strobe

13. DJ Funk - Booty Perc-U-Later

14. BS 2000 - Nobody Beats BS 2000

15. DJ Funk - Every Freakin Day

16. Aphex Twin - Afx237 v7

17. Shimon & Andy C - Bodyrock

18. The Avalanches - Frontier Psychiatrist

19. Bubba Sparxx - Ugly

20. Bobby Digital - Must Be Bobby

21. DJ Zinc - 138 Trek

22. Dr Dre - Forgot About Dre

23. Chemical Brothers - It Began In Africa

24. Underworld - Rez /Cowgirl

25. Guns N Roses - Welcome To The Jungle

26. Thomas Bangalter - Colossus

27. Mc5 - Tonite

28. Missy Elliott - Get Yr Freak On

29. George Michael - Faith

30. Destiny's Child - Jumpin Jumpin

31. Foundation Players - Fireball

32. Eminem - The Real Slim Shady

33. Xpress 2 - Smoke Machine

34. Missy Elliott - One Minute Man

35. J Walk - Soul Vibration

36. Princess Superstar - Wet Wet Wet

37. Queen - I Want To Break Free

38. Detroit Grand Pubahs - Sandwiches

39. Daft Punk - Oh Yeah

40. Hall And Oates - I Cant Go For That (No Can Do)

41. Aphex Twin - Windowlicker

42. Beach Boys - Johnny Carson

The link is in the comments - hope you like it.

"Feet don't fail me now..."

2009-02-13T07:19:00.001-08:00

Here is a nice one found over at TheAcidHouse - see link over to the right >.

Tim Acid - Visions of 1991.

01. MBG Speed 127 - Bad TRip

02. Lost - The Gonzo

03. Altern 8 - Infiltrate 202

04. Friends of Matthew - Out There

05. Problem House - The Party Zone

06. Destroyer - Senses

07. Joey Beltram - My Sound

08. Joey Beltram - Energy Flash

09. Bizzare Inc - Playing With Knives

10. Axe Corner - Tortuga

11. Ravesignal III - Horse Power

12. Set Up System - Music & Noise

13. Cubic 22 - Night In Motion

14. M&M - Don’t Stand In My way

Download - Tim Acid - Visions of 1991

“And I awoke to my alarm clock it was a pop song it was playin' loud...”

2009-02-06T02:34:00.001-08:00

Electronica doesn't sound right when it is snowing. Guitars and songs, whether fuzzed, strummed or turned up to 11. that is what is needed.

DO THE PONY – SHIVA BURLESQUE
I FEEL JUST LIKE A CHILD – DEVENDRA BANHART.
HOTCHA GIRLS – UGLY CASANOVA
THE SEXUAL LONLINESS OF JESUS CHRIST – JACKIE LEVEN.
READ ABOUT SEYMOUR – SWELL MAPS.
DESTROY THE HEART – HOUSE OF LOVE.
NUMBSKULL – ASH.
ANOTHER TRAVELIN’ SONG – BRIGHT EYES.
WALLS GET SMALLER – THE MUSIC.
LONDON – NOONDAY UNDERGROUND.
MARK DAVID CHAPMAN – AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD.
INDIANA – THE CHAMELEONS.
PABLO PICASSO – THE MODERN LOVERS.
BONNIE AND CLYDE – SERGE GAINSBOURG (AND BB)
DISNEYLAND FOREVER – THE MIGHTY WAH!
IT’S SUMMERTIME – THE FLAMING LIPS.
LOVE LIES LIMP – MARK PERRY AND ATV.
DEATH VALLEY ’69 – LYDIA LUNCH AND SONIC YOUTH.

THE LINK IS IN COMMENTS...

“Like the Phoenix coming back from the ashes..."

2009-01-26T03:38:00.000-08:00

THE HARD DRIVE IS GONE – AND MORE TO THE POINT THE CONTENTS ARE TOO. ALL MY CDS, TAPES AND VINYL FINALLY IN A DIGITAL FORMAT AND READY FOR ME TO POINT, CLICK AND PLAY. KAPUT. I AM NOT GOING TO TRY AND PUT IT IN PERSPECTIVE BECAUSE WHEN IT COMES TO MY MUSIC I DO NOT HAVE ANY. HOWEVER, I DO PROMISE TO STOP SULKING ABOUT IT AND APOLOGISE TO MRS. T FOR MY APOCALYPTIC BEHAVIOUR. SO – THE MOURNING PERIOD IS NOW OFFICIALLY OVER AND IT IS TIME TO MOVE ON AND START AGAIN.

HERE WE GO AGAIN...FRESH FOR 2009!

JUST SO YOU KNOW – ANTHONY REYNOLDS/VASHTI BUNYAN/CHARLOTTE GRIEG.
DEATH DISCO – E-KLEKTIC.
MADE IN THE DARK – HOT CHIP WITH ROBERT WYATT.
TIME TO PRETEND (EP VERSION) – MGMT.
LUCY GREALY – DUMP.
UFO – ESG.
ZEITGHOST – THE TIME AND SPACE MACHINE.
GIDEON – CLINIC.
THE GOLDEN PATH (EWEN PEARSON EXTENDED VOCAL) – CHEMICAL BROS.
MR AND MRS SOLANIS – LUKE HAINES.
SHE PURRED WHILE I GRRRED – WILD BEASTS.
MORNING STAR SHIP – JOBRAITH.
BRUCE WAYNE CAMPBELL INTERVIEWED ON THE ROOF OF THE CHELSEA HOTEL 1979 – OKKERVIL RIVER.
GENIUS – QUANDO QUANGO.
TIME TO TIME – POOH STICKS.
SUGAR IS SWEETER (ORIGINAL MIX) – CJ BOLLAND.
JAH DIVISION – HEART AND SOUL.

link in comments

"LIFE IS JUST A PRECIOUS MINUTE, BABY..."

2008-12-31T03:33:00.001-08:00

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL. HERE IS A SPECIAL TREAT THAT WILL AVOID THE DILEMNA OF WHAT TO PLAY AT YOUR NEW YEAR PARTY - BIG BEATS, POUNDING BASSLINES AND SOARING VOCALS TO KEEP THEM SPINNING AND TWISTING 'TIL DAWN.; A FOUR DISC COMPILATION 'AN INTRODUCTION TO NORTHERN SOUL'.

disc 1

1. Heaven Must Have Sent You Album Version - Elgins
2. Just Walk In My Shoes Single Version - Gladys Knight & The Pips
3. Little Darling (I Need You) - Marvin Gaye
4. I Want To Go Back There Again - Chris Clark
5. I'll Always Love You - Spinners (The)
6. I'll Turn To Stone - Four Tops (The)
7. There's No Stopping Us Now - Supremes (The)
8. These Things Will Keep Me Loving You - Velvelettes
9. Helpless - Kim Weston
10. Just A Little Misunderstanding - Contours
11. Night - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
12. I Ain't Going Nowhere - Junior Walker & The All Stars
13. 6 X 6 - Earl Van Dyke & The Motown Brass
14. Whole Lot Of Shakin' In My Heart (Since I Met You) - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
15. There's A Ghost In My House - R. Dean Taylor
16. Tell Me It's Just A Rumour Baby - Isley Brothers (The)
17. Nowhere To Run - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
18. Festival Time - San Remo Strings
19. Real Humdinger - Various Artists
20. Uptight (Everything's Alright) - Stevie Wonder
21. He Was Really Sayin' Something - Velvelettes
22. I'll Keep Holding On - Marvelettes (The)
23. What More Could A Boy Ask For - Spinners (The)
24. When I'm Gone - Brenda Holloway
25. California Soul - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

disc 2

1. Ain't No Place Like Motown - Velvelettes
2. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin - Gladys Knight & The Pips
3. Thank You - Frankie Valli
4. Tears At The End Of A Love Affair - Tammi Terrell
5. Baby Hit And Run - Contours
6. Have A Little Faith - Four Tops (The)
7. Just Like Romeo And Juliet - Reflections
8. Day Will Come Between Sunday And Monday - Kiki Dee
9. You Can Come Right Back To Me - David Ruffin
10. I'm Learning To Trust My Man - Sisters Love
11. Baby (Don't You Leave Me) - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
12. My Love Is Your Love (Forever) - Isley Brothers (The)
13. Think It Over (Before You Break My Heart) - Brenda Holloway
14. Suspicion - Originals & The Supremes
15. This Love Starved Heart Of Mine (It's Killing Me) - Marvin Gaye
16. Gotta Find A Way To Get You Back - Tammi Terrell
17. I See A Rainbow - Edwin Starr & Blinky
18. Why When Love Is Gone - Isley Brothers (The)
19. One Way Out - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
20. Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) - Frank Wilson
21. Why Am I Lovin' You - Debbie Dean
22. I Have Faith In You - Edwin Starr
23. All I Do Is Think About You - Brenda Holloway
24. If My Heart Could Tell The Story - Edwin Starr
25. No One There - Martha Reeves

disc 3

1. Hey Girl Don't Bother Me - Tams (The)
2. That's Not Love - Holly St. James
3. Soul Self Satisfaction Demo - Earl Jackson
4. I Got A Feeling - Barbara Randolph
5. Take My Hand - Dalton Boys
6. He Who Picks A Rose - Jimmy Ruffin
7. Love Love Love - Bobby Hebb
8. I Got The Fever - Prophets
9. Happy - William Bell
10. Friday Night - Johnny Taylor
11. Keep Stepping (Never Look Back) - Carolyn Crawford
12. Life Beats - Supremes
13. Tainted Love - Gloria Jones
14. Pick Me Up Put Me In Your Pocket - Jeanette Harper
15. At The Discotheque - Chubby Checker
16. Girl Don't Make Me Wait - Bunny Sigler
17. Wear It On Our Face (aka Wear It On Your Face) - Dells & Charles Stepney
18. Sweet Was The Love - Four Tops (The)
19. I've Gotta Get Away - Tommy Good
20. Walk Away From Love - David Ruffin
21. Real Love - Drizabone
22. Breakaway - Frank Popp Ensemble (The)
23. It's Better To Have (And Don't Need) - Don Covay
24. Just Want To Spend My Life With You - Pete Warner
25. You're My Everything - Temptations & James Jamerson

disc 4

1. You Didn't Say A Word - Yvonne Baker
2. Night Owl - Bobby Paris
3. Country Girl - Vickie Baines
4. You Just Don't Know (What You Did To Me) - Chubby Checker
5. Angel Baby - 1/2"
6. Picture Me Gone - Evie Sands
7. Ordinary Joe - Terry Callier
8. In Orbit - Joy Lovejoy
9. I'm Gonna Love You A Long Time - Patti & The Emblems
10. Breakaway - Lewis Sisters
11. I Wanna Know - Paul, John E.
12. Gotta Have Your Love - Sapphires (The)
13. Every Time I See You I Go Wild - J.J. Barnes
14. Key To My Happiness - Charades
15. I Can't Make It Anymore - Spyder Turner
16. S.O.S (Stop Her On Sight) - Edwin Starr
17. You Can Count On Me - Sammy Davis Jr.
18. Seven Days Too Long - Chuck Wood
19. Dance Dance Dance - Casualeers
20. Green Door - Wynder K. Frog
21. I Feel So Bad - Jackie Edwards
22. Ain't No Mountain High Enough (instrumental) - Funk Brothers
23. Long After Tonight Is All Over - Jimmy Radcliffe
24. Time Will Pass You By - Tobi Legend
25. I'm On My Way - Dean Parrish

LINK IN COMMENTS

"We're back again they never kicked us out..."

2008-12-22T04:11:00.000-08:00

MERRY XMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU ALL – NO NEWS ON THE HARD DRIVE BUT WE ARE FIGHTING BACK.

2009? BRING IT ON.

FLAMING LIPS – SILENT NIGHT/LORD
SALLY SHAPIRO – ANORAK XMAS
WEDDING PRESENT – HOLLY JOLLY HOLLYWOOD
MARIACHI HORNS – AWAY IN A MANGER
BESSIE SMITH – AT THE XMAS BALL
MICHAEL LIGHT – JINGLE PRUDENCE
GO HOME PRODUCTIONS – XMAS GOB/HIGH TIDES AND BLOCKED PEACE PIPES
LOS LOBOS – RUDOLPH THE MANIC REINDEER
WALL OF VOODOO – SHOULDNT HAVE GIVEN HIM A GUN FOR XMAS
OLIVIA TREMOR CONTROL – XMAS WITH WILLIAM S
LAMBCHOP – XMAS TIME IS HERE
SAINT ETIENNE – MY XMAS PRAYER
ILIKETRAINS – THE XMAS TREE SHIP
HENRY MANCINI ORCH – WE THREE KINGS/O COME...
FRANK SINATRA – ADESTE FIDELES
SUFJAN STEVENS – JOY TO THE WORLD
KLAUS NOMI – SILENT NIGHT
WILLIAM S BURROGHS - THE JUNKYS XMAS

LINK IN COMMENTS.

"I don't believe in an interventionist God...."

2008-11-18T01:16:00.001-08:00

HELP!

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A GOOD (AND REASONABLY PRICED) DATA RECOVERY SERVICE IN THE UK?

THE DIAGNOSIS ON MY EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE FROM A MAJOR RETAILER IN THE WORLD OF PCS WAS BAD AND ESTIMATED AT £800 TO RECOVER!

PLEASE LEAVE ANY ADVICE IN COMMENTS - I REALLY DO APPRECIATE IT.

(OR IF THERE ARE ANY RICH PEOPLE WHO HAVE ENJOYED THE MIXES AND WANT TO CONTRIBUTE...I AM NOT TOO PROUD TO TAKE THE FILTHY LUCRE!)

HERBAL T.

"the hands of the clock, coming together at midnight"

2008-11-13T03:10:00.000-08:00

DISASTER.

A LITTLE BOY CHASES A KITTEN BEHIND A SOFA.

AS HIS LAUGHTER INCREASES I TURN TO SEE HIM FALL, HIS FOOT CAUGHT IN A CABLE.

A CABLE ATTACHED TO AN EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE.

A HARD DRIVE THAT CONTAINS MY MUSIC.

ALL OF MY MUSIC.

FINALLY CATALOGUED AND TRANSFERRED FROM VINYL, CASSETTE AND CD ONTO ONE HARD DRIVE THAT HAS NOT YET BEEN BACKED UP.

LIKE THAT MOST CLICHED OF CINEMATIC MOMENTS, A GHOSTLY SILENCE FILLS THE AIR AS TIME SLOWS TO A CRAWL THE HARD DRIVE FALLS TO THE FLOOR.

A SINGLE 'CRACK'.

"SORRY DAD."

HOW CAN I BE ANGRY?

I PICK UP THE EQUIPMENT AND HOLD IT LIKE A BIRD WITH A BROKEN WING. THE SOUNDTRACK TO MY LIFE - GONE, LIKE TEARS IN RAIN. (THANK YOU RUTGER.)

TODAY - MY HARD DRIVE GOES TO SEE THE TECH' SURGEON FOR A POST MORTEM. SHE IS DEAD, BUT THERE IS A REMOTE POSSIBILTY THAT SOME OF THE MEMORY MIGHT SURVIVE.

WILL KEEP YOU POSTED - AND KIDS, BE SURE TO BACK UP YOUR FILES.

HERBAL T.

“I’M BEING CARRIED DOWNSTREAM ON WAVES OF DELIGHT....”

2008-11-04T13:07:00.000-08:00

A FANTASTIC MIX FROM NOLAN MICRON OF MY FAVOURITE BLOG ‘CASTLES IN SPACE’ – A LINK TO WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON THE RIGHT OF THIS PAGE. (PLEASE PAY HIM A VISIT, DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR AND JUST DOWNLOAD EVERYTHING.)

SPORES IN A VACUUM

“When I was no more than a spotty teenager, I bought a cassette through the classifieds in the NME. A Bowie bootleg called "Bump and Grind Edited Plus". Typed TDK C60 cover and featuring some amazing Bowie tunes, which were at the the time really, genuinely hard to find.

As much as the music though, I also loved the between song clips of stoned hippies being interviewed, advertising jingles and radio speech which I just thought were unbelievably cool. You can see where this is going, can't you. (Rhetorical. No question mark.)It's about the music, mainly, but what we have to say is also so important to me. Its a slow build. The sound of the television talking to no one. The sound of one person alone at the end of the night. Come on Thunder. We are just spores in a vacuum. Hello. Need a hand?”

St. Etienne - You're In A Bad Way

The Loft - Model Village

The Teardrop Explodes - You Disappear From View (BBC Session)

Aimee Mann - Wise Up

JJ72 - Snow

It's Immaterial - Ed's Funky Diner (The Keinholz Caper)

Kings Of Convenience - I Don't Know What I Can Save You From (Royksopp Remix)

Duels - The Slow Build

James - Sometimes

Orbital - Belfast/Wasted

Beyond The Wizards Sleeve - Get Ready To Fly

Mordant Music - Fallen Faces

YOU KNOW WHERE TO GET IT IF YOU WANT IT.

"I THOUGHT HE WOULDN'T ESCAPE. AISHA - HE GOT OUT!"

2008-10-30T12:22:00.000-07:00

NOT A MIX BUT A GREAT WAY TO STAY IN THE THEME AND GET RID OF THE LAST UNWANTED GUESTS AT YOUR HALLOWEEN PARTY. IT IS ALSO A SUPERB THING TO PLAY IF YOU WANT TO CREEP THE SHIT OUT OF ANY TRICK OR TREATING BRATS.

MORT GARSON'S MOOGTASTIC...

LUCIFER - THE BLACK MASS

FOUND OVER AT DR SCHLUSS' GARAGE OF PSYCHEDELIC OBSCURITIES. DO PAY IT A VISIT, IT IS A GREAT BLOG.

THE LINK IS LURKING IN THE COMMENTS...

“THE ONLY DEVIL IN YOUR WORLD LIVES IN THE HUMAN HEART”

2008-10-30T12:10:00.001-07:00

I WAS GOING TO GIVE YOU A MIX OF MY OWN BUT DES POMMES FOUND THIS FANTASTIC COMPILATION. (IF I FIND OUT WHERE IT ORIGINATED, I PROMISE TO CREDIT THEM.) NOT YER USUAL KITSCHY MUSIC BUT SOMETHING A BIT DARKER FROM THE POST PUNK ERA. SO, HAVE A CIDER AND BLACKCURRANT - OR SOME BLOOD RED WINE – DRESS IN BLACK, COVER YOUR FACE IN CHEAP MAKE-UP AND SIT IN THE DARK.

ALONE.

01 - ana hausen - tunnel vision

02 - the witch trials - humanoids from the deep

03 - nervous gender - monsters

04 - black fantasy - evil places

05 - danielle dax - pariah

06 - cocteau twins - wax and wane

07 - rema-rema - the feedback song

08 - colin potter - behind you

09 - kitchen & the plastic spoons - happy funeral

10 - skeletal family - the wind blows

11 - tent - the noise

12 - the the - flesh and bones

13 - the very things - the hole

14 - fad gadget - ad nauseam

15 - inflatable boy clams - skeletons

16 - monte cazazza - mark of the devil

17 - coil - slur

18 - siouxsie & the banshees - lord's prayer

19 - melinda miel - the game of the night

20 - the virgin prunes - the happy dead

THE LINK IS IN THE COMMENTS

“IT WAS ONLY FOUR TRACKS ON THE MACHINE; BUT I WAS PICKING UP TWENTY FROM THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL SQUAD.”

2008-10-24T09:45:00.000-07:00

HERE AT HERBAL T TOWERS WE RECEIVED A REQUEST FOR SOME DUB – SO PLEASE FIND A VARIETY OF THIS MOST HERBAL OF MUSIC STYLES. AGAIN IT WILL PROBABLY IRK THE PURISTS THAT I HAVE INCLUDED SUCH AS THE CLASH, THE ORB AND THE NEW AGE STEPPERS. FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE IT WAS HOW WE WERE INTRODUCED TO THIS GENRE; BUT MORE TO THE POINT, IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT – F*** RIGHT OFF, IT ROCKS.

1. SECONDS AWAY – SCIENTIST.
2. VIBRATE ON – AUGUSTUS PABLO MEETS THE UPSETTERS.
3. LOVING IS GOOD – SUSAN CADOGAN/LEE PERRY.
4. DUB MAGNIFICENT – KING TUBBY.
5. GIVE PRAISES – YABBY YOU.
6. INGLAN IS A BITCH DUB – LINTON KWESI JOHNSON.
7. DON’T MOVE – KEITH HUDSON.
8. FRINGE ON TOP DUB – DUB SYNDICATE.
9. NECKODEEMUS – THE CONGOS.
10. NATIONS OF DUB – JOE GIBBS.
11. FADE AWAY – NEW AGE STEPPERS.
12. ONE MORE DUB – THE CLASH.
13. THE RIGHT WAY – PRINCE FAR-I & THE ARABS.
14. TAPPA ZUKIE IN DUB – TAPPA ZUKIE.
15. REBELS DUB – LEE PERRY THE MIGHTY UPSETTER.
16. TOWERS OF DUB (ORIGINAL MIX) – THE ORB.

THE LINK IS IN COMMENTS...(BELOW)

"No abandones, no llores, busca tu rio..."

2008-10-15T06:47:00.000-07:00

HOLA AMIGOS .LOTS OF TRACKS WITH MEXICO IN MIND AND A FEW THAT HAVE NO CONNECTION OTHER THAN THAT THEY FITTED IN WELL. ANYONE NOT FAMILIAR WITH CALEXICO SHOULD IMMEDIATELY GO GET EVERYTHING THEY HAVE EVER RECORDED; AND IF YOU DO NOT LIKE FREE DESIGN YOU DO NOT HAVE A HEART. COVERS OF THE RAMONES AND KRAFTWERK INCLUDED AT NO EXTRA COST.

1. ANTENA – SESSEXA.
2. LOVE – BUMMER IN THE SUMMER.
3. CALEXICO –EL PICADOR.
4. SLEEPY JACKSON – GOOD DANCERS.
5. KAHIMI KARIE – GOOD MORNING WORLD.
6. RODRIGO Y GABRIELA – DIABLO ROJO.
7. CHINGON – MALAGUENA SALEROSA.
8. SILVERTTI – SUMMER RAIN.
9. LOS MACHACHUMBOS – LA PALOMITA.
10. SENOR COCONUT – TRANS EUROPE EXPRESS.
11. OVAL – HAPPY ENDING 12” VERSION.
12. RAMOMEX – LOBOTOMIA.
13. PIGBAG – SUNNY DAY 12” VERSION.
14. HIGH LLAMAS – CLARION UNION HALL.
15. PEREZ PRADO – TACUBA.
16. GLOBAL TEMPO VS JAVIER OJEDA – CUANDO ES AHORA. (HOW SOON IS NOW)
17. FREE DESIGN – WHEN LOVE IS YOUNG.
18. ESQUIVEL – LATIN ESQUE.
19. CALEXICO – EL GATILLO (TRIGGER REVISITED)

LINK EN COMENTARIOS

"WHEN THEY CAME TO FIREBOMB THE HOUSE, I DIDN'T FEEL PAIN..."

2008-10-15T03:18:00.000-07:00

JOHN PEEL WOULD BE PROUD OF THIS ONE. DO NOT WORRY IF YOU DO NOT LIKE RADIOHEAD (I DON’T), IT IS A FABULOUSLY VARIED MIX OF FREE INTERNET-ONLY MUSIC.

We Are Bulletproof is a compilation made entirely on site by members of ateaseweb.com, a Radiohead fan forum and released as a free internet-only download. This compilation was made by total strangers from all over the world, posters who have never met face to face, and most in fact who don't even know each other's real names. Not one phone call was made, not one introduction. Every file has been embedded in the comments with the artist's website / myspace / email because in case one or more of the songs on here sparks your interest and you'd like to find out more about the musician in question, you'll have a way of contacting them. There are the obvious comparisons to Radiohead ( and I'm sure there will be many ), but from the Beatles influenced track 'Lie' to the orchestrations of Battles that you will find in Harry Burgess' song 'Hold On Forget Me', you'll find that even though we are all fans of Radiohead, we all have our own distinct styles and voices.

We have brought this to you to show you what we can do.

We are Atease.

And we are bulletproof.

1. The Gadflies - Weight Of The World( www.myspace.com/thegadflies )

2. Companions In The Haze - There She Goes ( www.myspace.com/companionsinthehaze )

3. Luna Park Rescue - Paperplastic ( www.myspace.com/lunaparkrescue )

4. Dead Ringer - Where The Fuck Are My Keys? ( http://virb.com/deadringer )

5. Harry Burgess - Hold On Forget Me ( http://www.myspace.com/harryburgessmusic )

6. William H. Bonney - Bigger Than Me( wearebulletpfoof.blogspot.com )

7. Martijn Duiven - Stop Videotaping ( www.myspace.com/martijnduiven )

8. A Clever Name Here - X'd ( wearebulletpfoof.blogspot.com )

9. Elliott Mor - Fire Rabbit ( http://www.myspace.com/runoutgroove )

10. Steady Downhill - Open The Window( www.myspace.com/steadydownhill )

11. Popular Mechanics - Voiceless Motion ( demo )( http://www.myspace.com/haveagoodflightonpopularmechanics )

12. Tandem Felix - Yooden Vranx ( www.tandem-felix.com )

13. Wes Scott - Lie ( www.myspace.com/wesleyscottmusic )

14. Man's Small Step - The Day Has Slowly Passed( www.myspace.com/manssmallstep )

15. Primm And Propeller - Daniel Day-Lewis In Boxing Vs. Terrorism( myspace.com/primmmusic )

16. William Cremin - Army Ants ( www.thetornacls.net )

YOU KNOW WHERE TO FIND IT!

"WE'RE GONNA HAVE A GOOD TIME, WE'RE GONNA HAVE A PARTY..."

2008-10-13T08:22:00.000-07:00

HERE IS A CRACKING MIX FROM OUR FRIENDS AT THE ‘MADCHESTER RAVE ON’ BLOG - SEE LINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THIS PAGE – PLEASE DO VISIT AND SCOUR THEIR ARCHIVES FOR SOME FANTASTIC TUNES AND DON’T FORGET TO LEAVE COMMENTS IF YOU LIKE IT THERE.

17 INDIE TRACKS FROM THE LATE 80S TO EARLY 90S ENTITLED…

MADCHESTER RAVE ON – GET HIGHER MIX

01. THE SEASIDE – IDOLISE.
02. JACK RUBIES FOOLISH BOY
03. OCEAN BLUE – BETWEEN SOMETHING AND NOTHING
04. RAILWAY CHILDREN – MUSIC STOP
05. CARETAKER RACE – ANYWHERE BUT HOME
06. CANDLESTICK PARK – ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD
07. SNAKE CORPS – SOME OTHER TIME
08. FIELD MICE – TRIANGLE
09. THIS SCARLET TRAIN – PICTURE FRAME
10. DEARDARKHEAD – CRYSTALLIZE
11. REEGS – THE NASTY SIDE
12. GUENICA - HUMMING OF THE ENGINE (EXTENDED)
13. MOTORCYCLE BOY – BICK ROCK CANDY (VELOCITY DANCE MIX)
14. RIVERSIDE – CINNAMON EYES
15. 2 LOST SONS – RAINBOW ME
16. CHARMIN CHILDREN – OUT
17. MOONFLOWERS – GET HIGHER (THE GET DUBBER MIX)

THE LINK IS HIDING IN COMMENTS, GO GET IT NOW…

"I REFUSE TO LOSE, I REFUSE TO FALL DOWN..."

2008-10-07T09:23:00.000-07:00

A MULTI NATIONAL OFFERING THIS WEEK FROM SOME OF THE MOST INSPIRATIONAL LADIES TO EVER HAVE GRACED EARS. KICK BACK, OPEN A BOTTLE OF RED, TURN IT UP AND ENJOY THE SHOW.

1. YMA SUMAC – GOOMBA BOOMBA.
2. YOKO ONO/SPIRITUALIZED – WALKING ON THIN ICE.
3. X RAY SPEX – GERMFREE ADOLESCENTS.
4. VICTORIA ABRIL – AGUAS DE MARCO.
5. UTE LEMPER – DIE ROTE ROSA.
6. STEREOLAB – HOW TO PLAY YOUR INTERNAL ORGANS.
7. SLEATER KINNEY – BURN DON’T FREEZE.
8. SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES – EVE WHITE EVE BLACK.
9. SANDIE SHAW – HEAVEN KNOWS I’M MISSING HIM NOW.
10. RONNIE SPECTOR – SHE TALKS TO RAINBOWS.
11. PJ HARVEY – 50’ QUEENIE.
12. COCTEAU TWINS – SUGAR HICCUP.
13. PATTI SMITH – PISS FACTORY.
14. NICO – ROSES IN THE SNOW.
15. AU PAIRS – DEAR JOHN.
16. LAILA FRANCE – TRASHY LIKE TV.
17. BUFFY SAINT MARIE – THE VAMPIRE.
18. BAT FOR LASHES – WHATS A GIRL TO DO?
19. COCO ROSIE – BLACK POPPIES.
20. KATE BUSH – LORD OF THE REEDY RIVER.
21. LENDI VEXER – A BOOT DOESNT ASK JUST TRAMPLES.
22. MARIA CALLAS – ARIA 4.

THE LINK IS IN COMMENTS (SHIT – I FORGOT TO ADD THE SLITS!).

"A TEAR OF PETROL IS IN YOUR EYE..."

2008-10-01T04:37:00.001-07:00

A MIXED BAG OF TRACKS THAT HAVE RECENTLY JUMPED OUT WHILST HITTING THE SHUFFLE BUTTON. NO APOLOGIES FOR BILL NELSON OR CAPTAIN BUT IT IS GOOD TO HEAR NIGEL SIMPKINS AND TALLULAH GOSH AGAIN. IS IT TIME FOR A BLURT REVIVAL? THEY SOUND ODDLY 'NOW'. YOU DECIDE. (WARM LEATHERETTE IS STILL TOTALLY MINDBLOWING.)

1. JACQUES BREL – LE PORT D’AMSTERDAM.
2. CAPTAIN – GLORIOUS.
3. FEIST – LET IT DIE.
4. BILL NELSON – DO YOU DREAM IN COLOUR.
5. GENERATION X – READY STEADY GO.
6. HELLO – NEW YORK GROOVE.
7. INTERPOL – LEIF ERICKSON
8. NORMAL – WARM LEATHERETTE.
9 BANDITS – TAKE IT AND RUN
10. BRAN VAN 3000 – MORE SHOPPING.
11. DEAD BOYS – SONIC REDUCER.
12. DIRTY PRETTY THINGS – BANG BANG YOUR DEAD.
13. JOHNNY THUNDERS – YOU CAN’T PUT YOUR ARMS AROUND A MEMORY
14 L7 – LET'S PRETEND THAT WE’RE DEAD.
15. MELODY CLUB – PUT YOUR ARMS AROUND ME
16. MIGHTY LEMON DROPS – HAPPY HEAD.
17. NIGEL SIMPKINS – TIMES ENCOUNTER.
18. PASTELS – SPEEDWAY STAR.
19. BLURT – THE FISH NEEDS A BIKE.
20. PERNICE BROTHERS- WATER BAN.
21. SCOUT NIBLETT – KIDNAPPED BY NEPTUNE.
22. SPIZZ ENERGI –WHERE’S CAPTAIN KIRK?
23. TALLULAH GOSH – BEATNIK BOY.
24. WIRE – 3 GIRL RHUMBA.

LINK? TRY COMMENTS.

"I'm losing my edge to the kids whose footsteps I hear when they get on the decks..."

2008-09-12T06:51:00.000-07:00

"Oh babe oh I'm sorry

But I had to make love to every crack in the pavement and the shop doorways

And the puddles of rain that reflected your face in my eyes.

The day didn't go too well. Too many chocolates and cigarettes.

I kept thinking of you and almost walking into lamp-posts.

Why's it so hot? The air coming up to the boil;

rubbing up against walls and lamp-posts trying to get rid of it.

Old women clack their tongues in the shade of crumbling concrete bus shelters.

Dogs doing it in central reservations and causing multiple pile-ups in the centre of town.

I didn't want to come here in the first place

But I've been sentenced to three years in the Housing Benefit waiting room.

I must have lost your number in the all-night garage

And now I'm wandering up and down your street, calling you name, in the rain

Whilst my shoes turn to sodden cardboard.

Where are you?"

1. SPARKS/JIMI SOMERVILLE – THE NO 1 SONG IN HEAVEN
2. PULP – SHEFFIELD SEX CITY
3. A CERTAIN RATIO – KNIFE SLITS WATER 7”
4. SUBA – SAMBA DO GRINGO PAULISTA
5. WAYNE WONDER – NO LETTING GO
6. RICHARD X – BEING SCRUBBED
7. JAM AND SPOON – STELLA (ORIGINAL MIX)
8. TRICKY – TRICKY KID
9. 23 SKIDOO – URBAN GAMELAN PT 1
10. TITAN – C’MON FEEL THE NOISE
11. DAN LE SAC AND SCOOBIUS PIP – THOU SHALT ALWAYS KILL
12. THE TYRELL CORPORATION – THE BOTTLE 12”
13. LCD SOUNDSYSTEM – LOSING MY EDGE
14. MUSE – SUPERMASSIVE TEAM 9 REMIX
15. JOE STRUMMER AND THE MESCALEROS – YALLA YALLA

Link? In comments.

Herbal T

"See the light, enter the light, become the light and shine - like the star you know you are..."

2008-09-12T04:27:00.000-07:00

First an apology - on listening to that last mix from Mixmag for a second time I have to conclude that it was shite. I was lazy posting it and promise it will not happen again. If you actually enjoyed it, good luck to you and please disregard my disclaimer.

Moving on - this compilation is of dance tracks that are guaranteed to get Herbal T on the good foot, anyone who knows me will at some stage seen me jumping around like an idiot to at least one of these tracks. Be prepared for a lot more of this sort of thing in the near future.

So download from the link in comments, pull on your 'Smiley' t-shirt, iron your bandanas, neck some 'disco-biscuits' and play VERY LOUD.

Failing that it is a damn good compilation to do the ironing to.

1. AVALANCHES – SINCE I LEFT YOU (7” EDIT)
2. FRANKIE KNUCKLES – WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD (JOHNNY VICIOUS MIX)
3. BELOVED – SUN RISING (DEEP HOUSE MIX)
4. LONNIE LISTON SMITH – EXPANSIONS (LARRY LEVAN MIX)
5. BAM BAM – GIVE IT TO ME (ORIGINAL 12” mix)
6. DREAM FREQUENCY – FEEL SO REAL (SINGLE MIX)
7. FAINT – THE CONDUCTOR (THIN WHITE DUKE MIX)
8. KLEEER – KEEP YOUR BODY WORKIN’ (RARE SPECIAL DISCO REMIX)
9. STARDUST(FT MADONNA) – HOLIDAY SOUNDS BETTER WITH YOU (THUNDERPUSS REMIX)
10. INDIA – LOVE AND HAPPINESS (12”)
11. SOUL SONIC FORCE/OAKENFOLD – PLANET ROCK (SWORDFISH MIX)
12. SHAMEN – DESTINATION ESCHATON (BEATMASTERS EDIT)

Herbal T

"The Marquis de Sade don't wear no boots like these..."

2008-09-04T04:51:00.000-07:00

Hello again all - so good to back in rainy Interzone after a couple of weeks in the sunshine. All that doing nothing really does take it out of a soul.

This weeks offering comes via a great blog called "what I like (the house of fun)" and was originally from Mixmag. It offers some tasty dance tracks of the 90s (wasn't Fools Gold 80s? Oh well.)

NOT FORGOTTEN - GREATEST DANCEFLLOR MOMENTS 1990-2000

1 Stone Roses, The - Fool's Gold (9.53)

2 Isolée - Beau Mot Plage (Heaven & Earth Re-Edit)

3 Faze Action - In The Trees

4 F.U.S.E. - Substance Abuse

5 808 State - Cübik

6 LTJ Bukem - Horizons -

7 T.Power vs. MK-Ultra - Horny Mutant Jazz

8 Micky Finn & Aphrodite - Bad Ass

9 E-Z Rollers - Walk This Land

10 Moby - Go

11 Outlander - Vamp

12 Liquid - Sweet Harmony

13 N.R.G. - He Never Lost His Hardcore

14 CJ Bolland - Mantra

15 Energy 52 - Café Del Mar (Three 'N One Mix)

Link is...yes, you got it - in the comments below.

"I was a candidate for club 18-30, but I've been through all that shit before..."

2008-08-12T02:55:00.000-07:00

Herbal T and The Treacherous Three are off to sunnier climes before the nation starts to flood again.

See you all in a few weeks...

Herbal T

"Goddamn right, it's a beautiful day..."

2008-08-07T12:52:00.000-07:00

A mix from last year that I started playing again when we had some good weather. Songs about kissing, drunken days, dancing like a loon, getting turned on and casual sex, drug references, creative swearing, blasphemy, there are jangly guitars and bubbly synths, even a recorder solo and Japanese girls singing ‘ooga-wooga-wooga-ooga’– come on kids, what more do you want to drive to on a summers eve?

INTRO
THE REAL TUESDAY WELD – BATHTIME IN CLERKENWELL
BMX BANDITS – KYLIES GOT A CRUSH ON US
BELLE AND SEBASTIAN – BOY WITH THE ARAB STRAP
ST ETIENNE – KISS AND MAKE UP
SUEDE - BEAUTIFUL ONES
JAH WOBBLE INVADERS OF THE HEART – SUN DOES RISE
MAGNETIC FIELDS – LUCKIEST GUY ON THE LOWER EAST SIDE
LILAC TIME – IN IVERNA GARDENS
TEENAGE FANCLUB – ALCOHOLIDAY
LOUIS PHILIPPE – SHE MEANS EVERYTHING TO ME
DAVID GARZA – DISCOBALLWORLD
VINES – DON’T LISTEN TO THE RADIO
EELS – MR E’S BEAUTIFUL BLUES
POSTAL SERVICE – SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS
BENT – A RIBBON FOR MY HAIR
SHONEN KNIFE – WATCHIN’ GIRLS
SUPERGRASS – PUMPIN’ ON YOUR STEREO
HOUSE OF LOVE – BEATLES AND THE STONES
RICHARD HAWLEY – TONIGHT THE STREETS ARE OURS

As ever, the link is in comments. Will try and get another summer mix in before we head for sunnier shores for two weeks holiday. Woohoo!

Herbal T and the Treacherous Three.

"Does your heart go BOOM..."

2008-08-07T06:41:00.000-07:00

This is a playlist of songs that my daughter likes – and no she did not go out and buy them herself and yes she does have a Dad who plays her music all the time. I did draw the line on some of her choices so consider yourself lucky not to have to hear ‘Umbrella –ella-ella...’ ‘Dancing Queen’ or ‘Now you’re gone’ by sodding Bassmasters.

My fave ever version of the Velvets song was on my friend @’s answering machine sung with his son. @ and T, this one is for you.

All in all nice and cheerful as it should be if you are six – hope you like it.

SEEKERS – GEORGIE GIRL
VELVET UNDERGROUND – IF YOU CLOSE THE DOOR
RAMONES - BABY I LOVE YOU
LILY ALLEN – LDN
GORILLAZ – DARE
PRIMITIVES - CRASH
SCRITTI POLITTI – SWEETEST GIRL
JULIAN COPE – BEAUTIFUL LOVE
CURE – FRIDAY I’M IN LOVE
PETULA CLARK – DOWNTOWN
MANIC STREET PREACHERS – RAINDROPS KEEP FALLING ON MY HEAD
DAVID BOWIE – CHANGES
CAMERA OBSCURA – HEY LLOYD I’M READY TO BE HEARTBROKEN
ANTHONY ADVERSE – RED SHOES WALTZ
NEW RADICALS – GET WHAT YOU GIVE
MGMT – TIME TO PRETEND
SCISSOR SISTERS – I DON’T FEEL LIKE DANCIN’
CORAL – DREAMING OF YOU
ASH – PUNK BOY
TING TINGS – THAT’S NOT MY NAME
WHITE STRIPES – HOTEL YORBA

Link is down there in comments (if anyone needs help in getting the file, or opening it just let me know)

"Party People! Can y'all get funky?..."

2008-08-01T01:14:00.000-07:00

Post the Disco/Funk explosion of the 70s, and pre Hip-Hop and House there was 'Electro'. - a combination of European synth minimalism and the sounds of black America. The influence on present day culture is astronomical and very apparent but to hear music like this for the first time was truly mind blowing, and in the early 80s opinion was divided - many accused the genre of just 'stealing' the ideas of others and having no artistic merit of its own. Then again, around this time the Musicians Union tried to ban synthesizers - the twats.

In the Herbal T household it is barbeque/party music that the kids like to do the 'robot-dance' to.

This fantastic mix is spread over two parts so you can create CDs (to review only - if you like it please buy it), I have also uploaded the complete mix in case you want to play from digital.

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present to you the magical;

NO SELL OUT

ELECTRO RETROSPECTIVE MAY 1982 - DEC 1983

MIXED BY GREG WILSON FOR A GUY CALLED GERALD.

MALCOLM X / KEITH LeBLANC 'No Sell Out'
GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS FIVE 'The Message'
DIMPLES D 'Sucker DJ's (I Will Survive)'
B BOYS 'Two, Three, Break'
RUSSELL BROTHERS 'The Party Scene'
THE PACMAN 'I'm The Pacman (Eat Everything I Can)'
DJ DIVINE 'Get Into The Mix'
MALCOLM McLAREN / WORLD'S FAMOUS SUPREME TEAM 'Buffalo Gals'
NEWCLEUS 'Jam On Revenge (The Wikki Wikki Song)'
TIME ZONE 'The Wildstyle'
PUMPKIN 'King Of The Beat'
ART OF NOISE 'Beat Box'
B BOYS 'Cuttin' Herbie'
HERBIE HANCOCK 'Rockit'
NEWTRAMENT 'London Bridge Is Falling Down'
WHODINI 'Magic's Wand'
EXTRA T'S 'E.T Boogie'
THE WEBBOES 'Under The Wear'
Q 'The Voice Of Q'
ARKADE FUNK 'Search And Destroy'
G.L.O.B.E & WHIZ KID 'Play That Beat Mr DJ'
WARP 9 'Nunk'
PROJECT FUTURE 'Ray-Gun-Omics'
TWO SISTERS 'High Noon'
C.O.D 'In The Bottle'
GRANDMASTER & MELLE MEL 'White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)'
TOM BROWNE 'Rockin'Radio'
NAIROBI 'Soul Makossa'
MAN PARRISH 'Hip Hop Be Bop (Don't Stop)'
WARP 9 'Light Years Away'
FREEEZ 'I-O-U'
TYRONE BRUNSON 'The Smurf'
NEW ORDER 'Confusion'
AFRIKA BAMBAATAA & THE SOUL SONIC FORCE 'Looking For The Perfect Beat'
MIDNIGHT STAR 'Freak-A-Zoid'
CAPTAIN ROCK 'The Return Of Captain Rock'
RUN-DMC 'It's Like That'
ROCKERS REVENGE 'Walking On Sunshine'
HASHIM 'Al-Naafiysh (The Soul)'
KLIEN & MBO 'Dirty Talk'
SHANNON 'Let The Music Play'
XENA 'On The Upside'
JONZUN CREW 'Pack Jam (Look Out For The OVC)'
MELLE MEL & DUKE BOOTEE 'Message II (Survival)'
REGGIE GRIFFIN & TECHNOFUNK 'Mirda Rock'
GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS FIVE 'Scorpio'
JONZUN CREW 'Space Is The Place'
KLIEN & MBO 'Wonderful'
MAN PARRISH 'Techno Trax'
CYBOTRON 'Clear'
PLANET PATROL 'Cheap Thrills'
ORBIT 'And The Beat Goes On'
JONZUN CREW 'We Are The Jonzun Crew'
RYUICHI SAKAMOTO 'Riot In Lagos'
TWILIGHT 22 'Electric Kingdom'
PLANET PATROL 'Play At Your Own Risk'
AFRIKA BAMBAATAA & THE SOUL SONIC FORCE 'Planet Rock'

(Dedicated to the C-Mo, Buck50 and 978 WC Swing Crew. Play on Fatty Friday!)

As ever, links in comments...

Herbal T

"Tiny tears make up an ocean..."

2008-07-24T09:45:00.000-07:00

Hands up and open your veins if you like a good melancholic tune. It's been far too happy here in the mixed up world of Herbal T so let's get the angst in our pants. This mix is a late night special; light a candle, stare at the stars, open a bottle of Jamesons and press play.

(Yeah I know, Terry Jacks version of Season in the Sun is sort of funny but it did fit in quite well.)

As always, the link to download is in the comments (See down below this post? The word 'comments'? Click that, cut and paste the sendspace link and open with winrar - if you need help or have any problems just let me know. Or if you have problems with sendspace I can re-up using another upload site.)

Tracklist:

TINDERSTICKS – TINY TEARS
VASELINES – JESUS WANTS ME FOR A SUNBEAM
COUSTEAU – LAST GOOD DAY OF THE YEAR
BATHERS – DREAMLESS
BIG STAR – KANGA ROO
BLUE NILE – OVER THE HILLSIDE
EAST RIVER PIPE – SHINY PIMPMOBILE
MARC AND THE MAMBAS – BLACK HEART
JESUS AND MARY CHAIN – YOU TRIP ME UP (ACCOUSTIC)
IRON AND WINE – SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS
JACKIE LEE – WHITE HORSES
HOLLY GOLIGHTLY – YOU CANT BUY A GUN WHEN YOURE CRYING
TIM BUCKLEY – DOLPHINS
NICK DRAKE – WAY TO BLUE
YEAH YEAH YEAHS – MAPS
TERRY JACKS – SEASONS IN THE SUN
RACING CARS – THEY SHOOT HORSES DONT THEY
MAZZY STAR – FADE INTO YOU
MOMUS – THE SADNESS OF THINGS
GERRY AND THE PACEMAKERS – DONT LET THE SUN CATCH YOU CRYING

Enjoy.

"Let's get together..."

2008-07-16T14:34:00.000-07:00

When artists collaborate it usually ends in disaster, yet occasionally the sum is greater than the parts. Now I know some purists will be spitting blood at the sacred likes of the Stone Roses or the Pistols getting messed around with but I do think that the following work quite well. So download and play loud.

DAVID BOWIE VS KLF – THIS IS NOT AMERICA (SANDSTORM MIX)
SCRITTI POLITTI VS SHABBA RANKS – SHES A WOMAN.
SCOTT WALKER/DAVID SYLVIAN – JOBRIATH.
PRIMAL SCREAM – HIGHER THAN THE SUN (ORB EXTENDED)
BRIAN ENO/DAVID BYRNE – JEZEBEL SPIRIT
JOHN MARTYN – SUN SHINES BETTER (TALVIN SINGH MIX)
PHARRELL WILLIAMS VS JULIAN COPE – FRONTSPOTS
JAY Z VS THE VERVE – BITTERSWEET DIRT OFF YOUR SHOULDER
TRUTH HURTS FEAT RAKIM – ADDICTIVE (DIRTY VERSION)
CAPTAIN SENSIBLE VS JAY Z – 99 WOTS
STONE ROSES VS KASABIAN – PROCESSED WATERFALL
KYLIE VS NEW ORDER – CANT GET MONDAY OUT OF MY HEAD
LEFTFIELD VS LYDON – OPEN UP (FULL VOCAL)

SEX PISTOLS VS MADONNA – RAY OF GOB

WOLFMAN AND PETE DOHERTY – FOR LOVERS.

Link in comments.

"I had to start it somewhere..."

2008-07-15T04:22:00.000-07:00

Welcome - the first posting is a mix of tracks that are doing it for me at the moment. Some obvious new pieces from elder statesmen, a few from nouveau indie darlings such as Courteeners to the truly unusual Wild Beasts (if you have not heard their new album, get it.)

Link in comments - hope you like it.

Will try to give a weekly mix at the very least.

TRACKLISTING.

BRETT ANDERSON – FUNERAL MANTRA
THE CURE – THE ONLY ONE (MIX13)
BLACK KIDS – I’M NOT GOING TO TEACH YOUR BOYFRIEND HOW TO DANCE WITH YOU
WILD BEASTS – WOEBEGONE WANDERERS
LOS CAMPESINOS – THIS IS HOW YOU SPELL ‘HAHAHA WE DESTROYED THE DREAMS OF A GENERATION OF FAUX ROMANTICS”
COURTEENERS – CAVORTING
BRITISH SEA POWER – LIGHTS OUT FOR DARKER SKIES
COCOANUT GROOVE – THE END OF SUMMER ON BOOKBINDER GROOVE
VINES – KARA JAYNE
OPPENHEIMER – LOOK UP
TRICKY – COALITION
FOALS – ELECTRIC BLOOM
EELS – GET UR FREAK ON
OTTO VON SCHIRAC – DANCE LIKE A HOE (ORIGINAL MIX)
DAN LE SAC AND SCOOBIUS PIP – LETTER FROM GOD TO MAN
VON SUDENFED – SPEECH CONTAMINATION – GERMAN FEAR OF OSTERREICH

SPIRITUALIZED – GOODNIGHT GOODNIGHT