It's
hard not to get caught up with a band like The Hold Steady.
If the late-night bar-room rock'n'roll doesn't get you, the
lyrics will. Craig Finn tells amazing stories in his songs
and it's difficult not to get caught up in the world in which
they dwell: drugs, alcohol (the sweet stuff), girls (hoodrats),
religion (often showing a good knowledge of the Bible) and
people who seem to get born again on a regular basis. Yes,
I'm a fan...
Coldcut Sound Mirrors Ninja Tune/Inertia
It's
only two months into 2006 and 'Sound Mirrors' has already
got my vote for album of the year. Despite seven years between
drinks Coldcut return to demonstrate that far from resting
on their laurels, Matt Black and Jonathan Moore have been
perfecting their art to the nth degree.
It begins with the amazing single Everything Is Under Control
featuring Mike Ladd and Jon "Blues Explosion" Spencer,
a big and beautiful slamming beat fest with screaming guitars
and potent vocals. ..
My, my! The world famous Adelaide Festival of Arts and
Fringe are just around the corner. As always, dB magazine
gives you the lowdown on what to look out for.
Read on and start booking your tickets now (ticket sales are
breaking records already!).
Come on, who are you kidding? You don't really need
that second guitarist...
It's
hard not to get caught up with a band like The Hold Steady.
If the late-night bar-room rock'n'roll doesn't get you, the
lyrics will. Craig Finn tells amazing stories in his songs
and it's difficult not to get caught up in the world in which
they dwell: drugs, alcohol (the sweet stuff), girls (hoodrats),
religion (often showing a good knowledge of the Bible) and
people who seem to get born again on a regular basis. Yes,
I'm a fan...
It's
only two months into 2006 and 'Sound Mirrors' has already
got my vote for album of the year. Despite seven years between
drinks Coldcut return to demonstrate that far from resting
on their laurels, Matt Black and Jonathan Moore have been
perfecting their art to the nth degree. 
