All ears should be pointed at Elefant Records right now. Let's start with Tracy Tracy, Paul and Tig. There are a few naysayers in this audience that won't agree, but this fan from way back in the Lazy days thinks the reformation of the Primitives, from "Echoes And Rhymes" to "Spin-O-Rama," has been nothing but a pleasure. That's why my excitement is building for the limited-edition four-song "New Thrills" 10" maxi, out May 5th. "I'll Trust The Wind" and "Squeak 'N' Squawk," the two songs on side 1, are full of the fuzz and fun that will take you back to 1986. On side 2, Paul takes a turn at lead vocals with the pure pop of "Oh Honey Sweet" before the set concludes with the surprising sounds of the genre-bending "Same Stuff." So very pleased the Primitives can still provide "New Thrills."
Thirty-one years after the single "E102," indie legend Duglas T. Stewart is still at it, searching for love in the form of the perfect pop song. Perhaps he's found it this time, somewhere on the new full-length album 'BMX Bandits Forever.' When you think of BMX Bandits, Stewart's current nine-year run on Elefant may not be what immediately springs to mind, but I'm arguing that you can safely set 2012 album 'In Space' next to 'C86' and 'Star Wars.' All I have heard from the new one are the songs below, but if "How Not to Care" is any indication, we are in for quite an experience. Dig out the tissues 'cause this song is a real heart breaker. 'BMX Bandits Forever' is out May 19th, and there are 500 copies up for grabs on beautiful orange vinyl, along with other formats.
The Primitives on Elefant seems like a perfect fit. Had no idea they had a nything new coming out. Them and the Darling Buds, eh? It's like 1988 all over again!
The Primitives tune is timeless - very nice indeed. 'How Not to Care' is a tough listen in the best possible way - I speak as someone who still struggles to make it through 'That Summer Feeling' without blubbing all these years later.
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So will you be picking up the Primitives in Monorail on Saturday 6th then?
Among other things!
The Primitives on Elefant seems like a perfect fit. Had no idea they had a nything new coming out. Them and the Darling Buds, eh? It's like 1988 all over again!
As you know Brian, I subscribe to the view that every year is better with new Primitives music to listen to. Can't wait for this one!
Robster, That song from Darling Buds is a nice listen. Will be picking up that one too.
Echorich, Ah, there you are. Had a feeling I might be hearing from you. I'm in complete agreement.
OH YEAH ROBSTER!! That Darling Buds song will do just fine! JUST FINE!!
Brian....just remember you're only here for a short while and there's people to meet and places to see.
You cannot spend all your time in Glasgow scouring Monorail....although I know fine well that you could!!!! Counting down the days.
The Primitives tune is timeless - very nice indeed. 'How Not to Care' is a tough listen in the best possible way - I speak as someone who still struggles to make it through 'That Summer Feeling' without blubbing all these years later.
Swede - glad I'm not alone with That Summer Feeling.
How Not To Care is amazing.
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