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Post by Lord Emsworth on Oct 6, 2020 15:04:13 GMT
What do you think of the rest of...? Return of the Giant SlitsI must admit I was a bit disappointed, especially after the all round awesomeness of Cut In answer to my own question, and having played it today, it was much better than I had remembered An exploration in rhythm, texture, experimentation, and sonics Very dubby, and boundary pushing More afro-pop than reggae I'm not sure who it was originally aimed at however it has aged well Approach with an open mind, and don't expect anything so predictable as songs, and you might be pleasantly surprised
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2020 17:48:16 GMT
I love their cover of Fade Away...
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Post by AndoII on Oct 8, 2020 3:23:58 GMT
I loved the Slits after hearing their John Peel sessions. I had them on a cassette for ages after recording them direct from Peel's show. They were a bit of a revelation that anyone could form a band if you are enthusiastic enough. The later 'cod-reggae' Slits material didn't do anything for me though, tbh.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Oct 8, 2020 5:49:54 GMT
I loved the Slits after hearing their John Peel sessions. I had them on a cassette for ages after recording them direct from Peel's show. They were a bit of a revelation that anyone could form a band if you are enthusiastic enough. The later 'cod-reggae' Slits material didn't do anything for me though, tbh. "Cod reggae" - don't be daft. They weren't trying to be a reggae band, just taking inspiration from the rhythms and production techniques Dennis Bovell and Adrian Sherwood were important collaborators in that regard I came across this clip the other day. Live in Berlin 1981... The Slits - Man Next Door - Berlin 1981
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Post by stu77 on Oct 13, 2020 17:59:33 GMT
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Oct 14, 2020 6:07:50 GMT
Thanks Stu Isn't Viv wonderful?
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Post by stu77 on Jul 29, 2021 2:27:09 GMT
PalmolivePunk, God, and my search for truth
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When 17-year-old Paloma Romero travelled to the UK in the early 1970s, she was in search of freedom and opportunities that didn't exist in her native Spain, ruled at the time by the dictator Franco. Soon, Paloma fell in with the world of punk music, and (following a mix-up over her name) called herself Palmolive. She started a relationship with Joe Strummer from The Clash, taught herself to play drums and joined a band with Sid Vicious. When he kicked her out for refusing his advances, she formed a band of her own - The Slits. With their all-female line-up and collaborative approach to song-writing, The Slits are now regarded as iconic punk pioneers. Later, Paloma would play drums in another highly influential all-female punk band, The Raincoats - before turning her back on music altogether to seek spiritual truth. Now a retired teacher living in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Paloma is thinking about a return to music. She tells Anu Anand about punk, faith, and the art of walking away.
Producer: Laura Thomas Presenter: Anu Anand Image: Getty Images
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Post by doug61 on Jul 29, 2021 13:11:35 GMT
Honestly cannot think of much that isn't worth attention. Wonderful band.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Jul 29, 2021 13:38:34 GMT
Honestly cannot think of much that isn't worth attention. Wonderful band. Amen to that
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Post by andyloneshark on Jul 29, 2021 14:16:41 GMT
That interview with Paloma Romero is really good - it sure covers alot in half an hour... didn't know it was from meeting 'Simo' that she got her nickname, either
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Post by doug61 on Jul 30, 2021 11:28:45 GMT
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Jul 30, 2021 12:56:05 GMT
How did this pass me by? Thanks Doug
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Post by Billy Idle on Aug 2, 2021 13:39:33 GMT
Yeah. Good watch that.
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The Slits
Sept 20, 2021 13:25:50 GMT
via mobile
Post by stu77 on Sept 20, 2021 13:25:50 GMT
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Sept 20, 2021 13:47:11 GMT
A play about The Slits? What a time to be alive It was a bit of a “pinch me” moment, to be honest. Earlier this month I sat in the rehearsal room for Typical Girls and watched our incredible cast play the music of the Slits to Tessa Pollitt, an original member of the band.
When I first started writing this show, never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined we would get to this point. This absolute legend, punk royalty, was beaming at the liveness of it all and so were we. This is what we’ve all been aching to do.Rest at Stu's link.... Typical Girls is at the Crucible, Sheffield, 24 September–16 October and streamed online on 6 October.
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