Subject: 4AD-L
Subject: Lush _Split_ Lyrics
Subject: Re: Slack signing to 4AD
Subject: Re: Slot and the 1000Lake bands
Subject: Re: Slack signing to 4AD
Subject: Re: Laika->American Records?
Subject: Re: FROM THE FLAGSTONES lyrics
Subject: Re: Balil ep desperately wanted
Subject: A monumental achievement!
Subject: Re: Exquisite Nordenstam
Subject: Re: Slowdive lyrics anyon
Subject: M7X/Area discog v2.x!
Subject: Dewdrops Catalogue
Subject: Re: Laika->American Records?
Subject: Re: 4AD Poster set #2
Subject: Luxuria/Howard Deveto
Subject: American Music Club "San Francisco"
Subject: Re: there's a hidden track, I swear to god!
Subject: Re: UVS... (actually about Ivy)
Subject: Lush and the song Child Catcher
Subject: RASPUTINA....
Subject: "Snow" Shoveling
Subject: Re: Review of Lisa Germano/Pale saints (long)
Subject: Move Soundtrack Uses 4AD
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 1995 23:55:59 -0500
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Allison Brice
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 1995 21:15:39 -0800
Howdy all!
I was just adding a "lyrics" sub-page to the Lush webpage,
and I realized that I don't have an ascii version of the
lyrics for _Split_. Does anybody have a copy, or am I
going to have to type them in myself. (If the latter,
I'll probably never do it. Ask Lars, he's been waiting
for me to send him two promised lush rareties for over
a year! Sorry, Lars. Still working on it! :-)
Reality
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 1995 22:32:33 -0800
Begin forwarded message:
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 1995 13:45:42 -0500
Hi Shane,
I 've been so busy playing jacks that I haven't gotten around to
answering
the mail!! Anyway, as far as that "rumor" goes, Slack is doing one
record
with 4AD, which I don't think you could consider "signing". Looks
like
they're changing their name to Licorice, though. We're doing a 7" on
Simple
Mahcines, too. That's about it!
Kristin
----
But I guess this was already settled...
[email protected]
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 1995 01:52:48 -0500
>bighat asked me to provide some information about Slot and Asha Vida. Well:
Slot should not really be mentioned on 4AD-L, but they have been described as
what a metal band would sound like if signed by Ivo.
That's not really accurate, but it's not far off either.
Imagine a hybrid of Loop, MBV, any band with a disturbingly-voiced female,
and a dose of wild out-of-control jazz.
They have a CD-ep "Fiver" on Third Gear. Very highly recommended. But it
takes a few listens to sink in. They (had) two singers. The male voice was
rough and very metal-ish. The female one is disturbingly dreamy. Their music
is very groovy, but very hypnotic. Interesting band. Originality is a much
forgotten-concept these days.
And Asha Vida are like a much-more arrogant (their music drips with
self-assurance) Pale Saints. But that only begins to describe them.
Anyone know if there are any new Spectacle releases coming up? For those not
in the know, they have a beautiful sound - deep, echoing, and reminiscent of
a Cocteau/Pale Saints hybrid with a fairy tale atmosphere. Worth checking
out.
Gil
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 1995 23:42:35 -0800
looks like they've got four band names to choose from, and they are
all pretty lame ones at that, but i s'pose that's to be expected.
i've been told that this was supposed to go on guernica, but after
ivo heard the stuff jenny did with trey he decided to put it out on
4ad to a much wider audience {blech} with full-on promotional stuffola:
video, tour, ads galoure.
and if all of you interested-in-laika kiddies want to save some
moola on something you may not even like, just hold your horses...
they'll be available at domestic prices. it seems now that rick rubin
has a hold on too pure's catalogue, they are betting on laika to
be a really hip thing in the US...much like pj harvey...
i guess that means laika have to come over and tour to promote the
album... :)
*k*
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 1995 01:57:24 -0600
On Sun, 8 Jan 1995, * kelli-jeanne * wrote:
> and if all of you interested-in-laika kiddies want to save some
> moola on something you may not even like, just hold your horses...
> they'll be available at domestic prices. it seems now that rick rubin
> has a hold on too pure's catalogue, they are betting on laika to
> be a really hip thing in the US...much like pj harvey...
Does rick rubin have a "deal" with too pure so all future toopure stuff
will be released on american, or is he just interested in laika?
For laika, i guess that's kinda a good thing, giving them more exposure
in the states, but...well, now there'll be these american flags on the
laika records. Also, they weren't very expensive to begin with, eh?
Something like $16 from parasol, with a 10% discount these days 'cos
they're feeling nice? A domestic laika cd would be more expensive
where i live, unless they bomb and sell as cut-outs. Think i'm gonna
buy their complete catalogue soon. After all, once it american gets
the rights to release it in the u.s., it'll be almost impossible to
get import copies here.
> i guess that means laika have to come over and tour to promote the
> album... :)
woo hoo!
oh wait, that means i still have to drive 500 miles to see them. Feh.
kagin
[email protected]
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 1995 09:38:31 +0000
Off an Ear" at Jan 6, 95 11:25:56 am
Another Reason to Cut Off an Ear Date: Mon, 9 Jan 1995 02:47:31 -0800
On Mon, 9 Jan 1995, Lars Magne Ingebrigtsen wrote:
> No, I haven't got the Balil ep. But today a friend of mine told me
> that he knew a guy that sent him these strange tapes in early '91
> filled with booooring music. From some guys that were called "Black
> Dog".
>
> The tapes are now in my possession. They are ostensibly demo tapes. I
> don't recognize any of the tracks, but they aren't on any of the two
> albums. Let's see... "Age of Slack". "Black Dog". "The
> Weight". "Tactile". "Virtual". "Abience [sic] with teeth". And four
> "?".
>
> Are these tracks that have been released on eps?
Christ no! :o You sound like you have the two albums; does this stuff
*sound* like them to you? BDP have dozens of tracks on various
compilations and disappeared singles...WOW...just checked the
discography...this is their first two EPs you've got--extremely rare from
what I know. I'm not sure what you mean by "?" and am thinking I must
have botched up the editing of the included message...Age of Slack, The
Weight, and Tactile are the first EP, and the second is 4 songs. The
titles aren't listed but the EP was called Virtual. The next EP was 6
songs. Argh. There's so much stuff here you just can't get anymore...it
looks like at least 45 songs total.
The good news is the new album, Spanners, "old material plus 7 new
tracks" is out the 16th of this month--the day before the new Slowdive,
even! I could just fall over dead, I am so excited. 8)
Anyway, I forgot you said this stuff was demos. Maybe that's the case. If
so, that's even kooler. Boring! Ha! I laugh at your boring! ;)
e
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 1995 02:54:09 -0800
It would see that there are at least a hundred AOL'ers called "Livonia"!
There may be hope for that little busybox of an online service, yet. :)
On Sun, 8 Jan 1995 [email protected] wrote:
> Please subscribe me to the 4AD list.
> Allison Brice
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einexile
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 1995 09:36:31 -0600
All this talk of Stina Nordenstam, an artist I had never heard of...
I found a used copy of her latest CD yesterday. I'm sorry, but I couldn't
listen to it for more than a minute. I'm always one for not making up my mind
until I've heard something a few times, but I couldn't bear to listen. I can
see how she appeals to those who like her, but (purely my opinion) to me it
was hideous. Sorry!
-shill
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Date: Sun, 8 Jan 1995 15:05:00 -0500
M_> !Greetings!
M_> I am quite new with this list, but as an avid
M_> fan of Slowdive, i feel it is my duty to pass
M_> this along to anyone who finds himself/herself
M_> lost in the lyrics. For all i know this may
M_> have already been posted, buuutt at least i
M_> tried to contribute! :)
M_> I have the lyrich sheets for both _Just For
M_> A Day_ and _Souvlaki_.
M_> E-mail me and i promise i will trryy my best to
M_> figure out how to fwd. things!! heh heh heh
M_> Have a groovy kind of happenin' day...
M_> .mar.
M_> [email protected]
M_> :)smile:)
I am also a huge fan of slowdive and I would love to get the lyrics for both
albums. I would really appreciate it a lot. Thanks.
Here's my email address.
[email protected]
... "Scotty, beam me up another Blue Wave message."
___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.12
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 1995 14:25:36 +0500
Hello all,
I just wanted to announce that I have an updated Moon Seven Times/Area
discog available. I wont spam the list with it, but if you want a copy,
just drop me an note and I'll email it to you.
Thanks to all who contributed so far, and if you notice any errors
or wish to make an addition, please contact me and I'll make the edits.
-brian
[email protected]
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 1995 11:13:48 -0800
The Dewdrops semi-annual business posting / catalogue.
WWW-page
--------
It looks like we'll be able to set up a web page in
the near future, which will take the place of the current
.plan file and FAQs at different locations.
Dew004 - ??? _????_
------
We have a verbal agreement from a local LA band about
putting out a second album of new material after they
so-to-speak 'clean their attics' of old meterial with
a debut release on another label (which should be coming
out in a couple months). More on this as it develops.
Dew003 - hover _almost everything_
------
As you've probably gathered from Jason's review
of the album and my short postings while on vacation,
the third Dewdrops album, _Almost Everything_ by Hover
has been released and is now available at the address below.
Jason does a good job of describing the CD. It's a truly great
album of some of the best and catchiest popsongs in recent memory, with
nice girl/guy vocals and guitar pickings that sometimes recall
early Felt. Initial run of 913 CDs, full color packaging. $11.50
Dew002 - Orange s/t
------
Described by Parasol as taking over the Cocteau Twins' throne,
and by Alternative Press as a 'gorgeous gossamer of a debut album,'
this album defines the term ether-bliss with heavenly, soaring
vocals and hauntingly beautiful instrumentations. Shortly after
the album's release last year, the band dissolved, leaving this
their only readily available recording which compiles most of their
output from their two most recent lineups. (The song from the
Doctor Death compilation was an earlier incarnation of the band).
Run of 2199 CDs, full color packaging. $11.50
Dew001 - Various Artists _Thurtene_
------
The one and only covers tribute to the 4AD record label, planned
and carried out right here on 4AD-L. This consists of thirteen
songs from the likes of the Cocteaus, Pixies, His Name Is Alive,
Breeders, Xymox, The Wolfgang Press, etc. deconstructed and
reformulated by bands across the US having some connection to
the 4AD-L list (Orange, Tel Basta, Hover, The Moon Seven Times, etc.)
As is the case with covers, some are closely faithful to the originals,
while others are almost complete rewrites from scratch. There's a ton of
variety here and every 4AD fan should have a copy in their collection.
About 2000 pressed (1000 green / 1000 red, only red ones available now).
$11.50
Dewdrops Fanzine
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Date: Mon, 9 Jan 1995 15:23:39 -0500
I am writing in response to the following convo between Kagin Lee and
>> and if all of you interested-in-laika kiddies want to save some
>> moola on something you may not even like, just hold your
>> horses...they'll be available at domestic prices. it seems now that
>> rick rubin has a hold on too pure's catalogue, they are betting on
>> laika to be a really hip thing in the US...much like pj harvey...
> Does rick rubin have a "deal" with too pure so all future toopure
> stuff will be released on american, or is he just interested in laika?
> For laika, i guess that's kinda a good thing, giving them more
> exposure in the states, but...well, now there'll be these american
> flags on the laika records.
Heeheehee...It's nice to know that someone else is as anal-retentive about
stuff like that as I am. I was in fear of that as well, but then again, have
you seen the new John Frusciante CD? Pretty elaborate stuff...if anyone
would bother with the silver embossing and stamps and stuff like that, it
probably would be Rubin and friends. But anyway, didn't Too Pure have a US
distribution deal with Matador?
Anyway, I finally got "Silver Apples of the Moon" last Thursday as a late
Xmas present from some friends who went on vacation to a real city with real
record stores. And I must say, IT'S ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!! I do wish it
was a little more sonically varied, but they definitely have the potential to
develop into an even more amazing band. I hate to say this, but they seem
like the type of band that could become quite popular given the right amount
of exposure. A good live show would help, too - have any of you 4AD-Lers had
a chance to see them? I'm curious to find out if they can pull their sound
off live.
Well, that's it for now...
from
jEREMY oRR
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 1994 05:30:16 +0000
Hello,
I would be interested in being on a mailing list. My address is
[email protected] Thank you.
Ben
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 1995 19:01:53 -0400
Greetings,
Has this list any LUXURIA fans on it? I know no one who has heard of this band.
If so I have a question. Is Noko male or female? Does the LUXURIA discog consist
f just "An Unanswerable Lust" and "Beastbox"? What has Howard been doing since
the last LUXURIA album in 1990? I have not heard anything. Please help.
ALfred Douglas.
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 1995 16:36:55 -0800
Does anyone know the names of the last two tracks on
American Music Club's "San Francisco" CD? 14 tracks are
listed but there are 16 on the CD.
For the new people on the list, American Music Club was
first discussed when the Red House Painters were signed to
4AD. If I remember correctly, AMC was either an influence
on RHP or it was just that everyone said RHP sounded like
that had a strong AMC influence. Anyway, if you like RHP
you might like AMC. They're latest CD "San Francisco" is
brilliant!!! 66 minutes of kind of folk'sy kind of rock
bliss!!
Thanks
Rich
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 1995 19:25:00 -0500
sorry it has taken me so long to reply, I am wading through about half a
month's postings....
the extra track (track 12) on Mai Pen Rai is by the group Dance Chapter, I
don't know the name of the song, but I do know it was originally a 4AD 7".
cheers!
rebecca
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 1995 18:57:42 -0500
On Sun, 8 Jan 1995, Jeremy Orr wrote (about Ivy NYC):
>
> Has anyone reading this had a chance to
> see them live? Ever since getting into "Lately" (didn't take long), I've
> been curious to know if they could pull their material off live.
>
yup, i've seen them live twice (once in oct. and once in dec. 1994) and
they're really good!
it's probably almost better that you haven't seen them live though,
because they sing a lot of *really* good songs that aren't on 'lately',
so i've been humming them and driving myself crazy...i wish that album
would be released!
you may try to find a 7" by them as well...it had 'can't get enough' b/w
'drag you down' on it, both of which are great songs. it took me a
while to find it though, even in nyc!
happy hunting!
maura
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 1995 19:59:15 -0500
I once heard this song on the radio featured as part of a polygram (4AD
Canadian Distrubuter- I am from Toronto) music CD sampler. They
mentioned that this is an unreleased album and will remain that way. SO,
HOW may I get a copy of this song. Anyone know? B-side anywhere? hmm it
is a very well done song and if I recall correctly somewhat unlike Lush.
Another Lush question for you...I saw a postiong mentioning a Lush multi
media thingy for the mac computer...Is there one for IBM...If so how do I
get it...what is it like??
Well, thank you
-Rob
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 1995 18:29:22 -0800
Hi...in case you didn't see Shane's message a while back regarding
Rasputina, You can get more information on them through their label,
Oculus. Oculus' address is: P.O. box 148, Hoboken, NJ 07030...Their
single "Transylvanian Concubine" is out now, and is WORTH the
cash...$4.00 postpaid in the US, $6.50 post paid anywhere else.
------------------------------------------- [email protected]
"violet smiles hide my eyes/try and catch
me unaware/but I'm wise/I don't lie/A sensation
to hide..." - violet (S.F.)
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On Sun, 8 Jan 1995, Rick Stone wrote:
> >
> > anyhoo...did he not produce something for rasputina? i can't find
> > info on them either...i know it was posted on a.m.a. a looong
> > time ago, but i guess i didn't save it. :( i've been wanting to
> > look into their music....being the sucker for strings that i am...
>
> Kurt also produced the debut album by NY's Ivy (not the one from the UK).
> That's it really...the release date keeps getting pushed back (because
> their label sucks) so its not supposed to be out until February. argh.
>
> Rick
>
Date: Mon, 9 Jan 1995 21:52:29 -0500
After reading that my Cocteau Twins's CD "Snow" was of some rarity,
I treasured the two-songer even more (I hugged it as soon as I got home).
I merely picked up the CD in some central PA drug store that had a
side music shop this fall, under the 'Import' section (in fact, the store
burt down with twenty others right before Christmas).
But for those less fortunate, here's the rundown:
-the CD itself is a clone of the "Bluebeard" single
-instead of the various trinkets in the picture cover,
there are an assortment of Christmas objects (snowmen, stockings, a tree,
jack-in-the-boxes, etc.) on a white, snowy background
-instead of "Bluebeard," it's "Snow" in the same font
-the CD case is the British jewel case for EPs
-the disc has a 12-pointed snowflake instead of the plastic
dancer on "Bluebeard"
-the other side of the paper slip has a snowman (roughly
the shape of a marble stuck on top of a gumdrop) that takes up half of the
side
-the other half has this info (verbatum):
1. Winter Wonderland 2.49
2. Frosty The Snowman 2.55
Track 1 written by Felix Bernard, Dick Smith.
Track 2 written by Jack Rollings, Steve Nelson.
All songs performed and produced by Cocteau Twins.
Elizabeth Fraser, Robin Guthrie, Simon Raymonde.
Recorded and mixed at September Sound, London.
Management: Raymond Coffer.
Original photography: Andy Earl.
Images processed at Lifeboat Matey.
Happy Christmas.
Well, well, that's the scoop. Just for your info, Liz sings both
songs in the style of "Four Calendar Cafe," in a soprano for "Winter
Wonderland" and her comforting alto for "Frosty The Snowman."
If I'm too late for the info, so be it.