OnlineHost: Copyright 1996 America Online, Inc. SPINmc: Lush is going to be here in about 15 minutes... Get your questions ready. We have 5 CDs signed by the band.... To be given out at the end of the conference... To five lucky people who can answer a question based on the chat... So pay attention. And you may win! Chris and Miki from Lush are here.... They will be answering questions in T minus 8 minutes and counting Start sending your questions for Lush... They're here in the SPINonline offices... and they've signed 5 CDs that will be given away to some lucky AOLers At the end of the conference. OnlineHost: The auditorium consists of two major areas: the : audience, where you are right now, and the stage, : where the speakers appear. Text which you type : onscreen shows only to those in your row, prefaced : by the row number in parentheses, such as (2) if : you are in row 2. To interact with the speaker, : use the Interact icon on your screen. SPINmc: We'll be spending a lovely rainy evening with Lush in just 2 minutes... Welcome to SPINonline's Monday presentation of Lush! Let's start off by asking Miki and Chris.... What brings you to New York City on this rainy afternoon? LushLive: We're just passing thru, really From North Carolina to Providence, just stopping off in NYC. SPINmc: Monocrome: Question: Who do you think is sexier, Brett Anderson or Jarvis Cocker? LushLive: Jarvis Cocker SPINmc: Lum123456: Question: I think your music is so great!!!! Are you married? If not, do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend? Sorry I'm being too personal. ((((blush))))) LushLive: None of us are married...and we both have got boyfriends and girlfriends. 2 Each SPINmc: Splatteri: Question: is 'ladykillers' really about Matt Sharp from weezer/rentals? LushLive: one verse is. SPINmc: Enigmanet: Question: How come it took you guys so long to release "The Childcatcher". It seems to be a song that would fit better on your early albums then your later ones. LushLive: It was recorded for the last album, but it didn't make it to the album. So we did it better SPINmc: Acquiesce: Question: are you going to be doing another round of touring here in the states? LushLive: Yes, we are coming back to tour at the end of August with the Gin Blossoms and the Goo Goo Dolls. Is this a good idea? SPINmc: Dust41910: Question: I was wondering if there is going to be any b-sides to the "500" single and what are they? LushLive: In England there's a song called "Piledriver". There's a cover of a Magnetic Fields song, and a cover a Vashti song. SPINmc: Davanita0: Question: In your opinion, does one make it big after they have become popular in America? Why or why not? And is it a major priority to "make it big" or would you rather have a close knit of fans? SPINmc: We're here with Lush.... Ask any questions now... LushLive: Well, you can be big in England and that's fine but... the band SoundHog is only big here in the States. Make that Space Hog It depends on your ambition... We're not that ambitious. As long as my Mum's happy SPINmc: SAS33: Question: What is your favorite U.S. place to play a show? LushLive: There's loads of good places, Chicago, SF, NYC They did not say NYC. SPINmc: Mudale: Question: which was the most difficult album to work on? LushLive: Split was a f**cking nightmare SPINmc: Monocrome: Question: How long are you going to be here in America, and what else are you going to do while you're here? LushLive: Bout another 2 weeks. And We'll make a video for 500. And lots of Radio shows SPINmc: Rmitchel5: Question: what type of musical style can we expect after lovelife? LushLive: Jungle or reggae. Or we'll go in sort of a Marilyn Manson direction. SPINmc: AsteriX9: Question: Miki, what's the craziest, most sexual thing you've done on stage? You seem to be very extroverted and wild, so I was just wondering. LushLive: I don't think I've done anything sexual on stage. I might have farted, quietly SPINmc: KSAustin2: Question: Saw you guys in NYC a few weeks ago--thanks for a great show! Are you soccer fans? Which UK teams do you support? SPINmc: We'll be giving away 5 CDs signed by the band at the end of the chat... So stay tuned. LushLive: Yes, Big football fans...Tottenham Hot Spur and Carlisle United SPINmc: Caveboy: Question: what was it like working with jarvis cocker? LushLive: It was very nice. We played pool and drank cough medicine. SPINmc: ABBAbear: Question: I am a BIG ABBA fan and you are one of the few groups to do an ABBA cover. Why did you select ABBA to cover, and why did you pick "Hey Hey Helen"? LushLive: Me and Emma grew up obsessed with ABBA, and Hey Hey Helen is easy to play SPINmc: DECnyc: Question: When did the decision to make the lyrics understandable come about? Sometime before "Split"? LushLive: Uh..I don't know. I guess it was during Split that we decided to print the lyrics. SPINmc: CKerang: Question: Miki, how long have you played the guitar? LushLive: About 12 years...not that you can tell. SPINmc: KSAustin2: Question: What do you think of the 2 bands you just toured with, Mojave3 and scheer? LushLive: We like Scheer...they rocked my world. Mojave was nice also... just not my type of music. SPINmc: Austonian: Question: what were your early music influences LushLive: Um, Exploited, DBH, Crass, Duran Duran. SPINmc: EwingNC17: Question: how did the band get started? LushLive: Never answered this question before... We met in college, and we started and we were crap... and then to the multi-million dollar lifestyle. At SPINonline SPINmc: Godboy99: Question: At lollapolooza 2, did you guys REALLY drink "The Tube's" bile LushLive: I am afraid so. It tasted like vomit. SPINmc: KSAustin2: Question: How much input do you have on your CD artwork? Who's that guy on the cover of Lovelife? LushLive: Don is the man, he is the brother on the cover... We don't have much input, we leave it to a mad man at 4AD. SPINmc: BgMn: Question: what does lush mean? LushLive: It means alcoholic or a nice green field...it's also slang just north of London for something good. SPINmc: JadedKid: Question: what are the chances of an american me touring with you guys? LushLive: What? SPINmc: SSexton95: Question: Do you guys think you could drink most fat dudes under the table? LushLive: It depends on what we're drinking. If its Bile, then yeah. SPINmc: Always a concern on SPINonline...from Enigmanet: Question: How long has Miki been dying her hair? LushLive: Red...Ten years. Black for 5 years before that. SPINmc: Scooter84: Question: My sister and i just saw you on Saturday in Washington, DC at the HFStival...fab show...my question is...what effects do you use to produce that dreamy, ethereal sound? LushLive: Drinking cough medicine and tequila then going into the studio. SPINmc: Errunni: Question: why is this album so different from past albums? (spooky) LushLive: Change is as good as a rest. SPINmc: Neo Ric36: Question: hooray for playing KROQ's Weenie Roast...Do you think all the bands will be overshadowed by KISS? LushLive: We just want to be overshadowed by Gene Simmons and be overshadowed by their blood SPINmc: BGdowski: Question: What's lush's favorite cereal? BGdowski LushLive: Ready Brek And Raisin Bran or Froot Loops. SPINmc: Caveboy: Question: why did you wait to call an album lovelife when the song was on the previous album? by the way, it's my favorite song by you guys. LushLive: We were stuck for a title for the album. And someone want to call it Weasel. Plus we were rehearsing that song at the time. SPINmc: KSAustin2: Question: Are your fans bummed that your music is now used in a Volkswagen commercial? LushLive: Do people really care about that sort of thing. I guess if its good enough for the Stones. Then it is good enough for us. SPINmc: Asphyxial: Question: is it true that the name "Olympia" is a metaphor for Courtney Love? LushLive: No its not. Don't be so stupid. It's more to do with a painting by Manet. SPINmc: WowSnifty: Question: Do you have a web site up with your U.S./World Tour dates? LushLive: I haven't got a bloody clue, but probably yes, somewhere. SPINmc: Austonian: Question: Is lush really playing a free concert providence on thursday LushLive: We really are. Somewhere by a river... SPINmc: Domingo X: Question: What song are you playing on Conan O'Brien this Friday ? LushLive: Just Ladykillers. We've ruined the surprise SPINmc: SAS33: Question: what is your favorite song to perform and why? and who is your favorite group. LushLive: Single Girl and Last night. Because they are easy to perform. Favorite group is Ancient, and the Upper Crust SPINmc: We've got about 15 minutes with Lush...Keep sending your questions... We'll be giving away 5 signed CDs at the end. SPINmc: DoomJ: Question: Do you sing that chicken song about knowing your chicken or something. LushLive: What? Of Course we do!!! Believe me, I know my F***ing chicken. SPINmc: Hotdoglov: Question: Were any of ya'll involved with each other at any time in your careers? LushLive: Me and Chris dated. Chris tossed his cap at Miki and she accepted! SPINmc: NrrdGrl40: Question: Do British bands lose credibility in England when they make it big in the states? (i.e. Bush) SPINmc: Keep sending those questions for Lush! LushLive: Yea, no...Bush we're really never that big in England. But Oasis... is still credible. SPINmc: RBN Ry: Question: Did you expect intelligent questions? Are you drunk right now? LushLive: No and no but I wish I was. Did you expect intelligent answers? SPINmc: JadedKid: Question: are american fans different then england's fans? LushLive: They talk funny. Not really. It's not where your from its where you're at. SPINmc: Hfs40min: Question: Are you in any big concerts coming up? LushLive: Just some Radio festivals in Boston, SF, LA... SPINmc: We've got about ten more minutes with Lush...stick around...5 signed CDs at the end... SPINmc: IPG Sales: Question: so what do you think of john major? LushLive: Death to the Grey man. SPINmc: Errunni: Question: Would lush ever consider playing SKA? LushLive: Of Course, but Phil hasn't got the rhythm for it. SPINmc: KiRby54: What do you guys think of Blur? LushLive: They're alright...as a band. But I don't really get on with those people. The... drummer is nice SPINmc: Love the typo...and somehow I think it's fitting for...RHASTA121: Question: Would any of you girls go out with a gut like me RHASTA LushLive: Are you phat? SPINmc: Red xyz: Question: Are you getting paid to answer these questions? LushLive: not nearly enough. SPINmc: Monocrome: Question: Chris, do you play any instruments besides drums? (and by the way I love you!!!!) LushLive: I play the guitar a bit. Just started learning. SPINmc: Wacked7: Question: i wanna know if u have any tips for my garage band (the pOSerS) LushLive: Change your name...get out of the garage and into the studio. SPINmc: JOrla3812: Question: do you do interviews in the nude? LushLive: Phone interviews, sometimes, Emma did one on the toilet the other day! SPINmc: Caveboy: Question: are you still friendly with the cocteau twins and when will you guys do a song together? LushLive: Yeah, they're nice people. Chris is having Robin's lovechild. SPINmc: We've got 5 more minutes with Lush...and 5 minutes to the signed CD giveaway... SPINmc: Rayvin72: Question: Have you tried the Arch Deluxe and if so what's your opinion? LushLive: What's Arch Deluxe? I like the advert for it. We don't eat meat. SPINmc: Pop26: Question: miki, your mother really from osaka, japan? i am also from osaka. LushLive: She's from Kawaguchi. SPINmc: Rachel 33: Question: Do you like touring or would you prefer to just do studio recording LushLive: Miki - I love touring. Chris - I used to. Miki - Chris is getting too old for it. SPINmc: IPG Sales: Question: do you have any more limited edition vinyl coming out, like when spooky came out on double 10 inch? LushLive: Lovelife has a limited arty 4AD package, which smells for some reason. It stinks like old farts and sperm and sick. So it smells like Chris's bedroom, after it's been clean. SPINmc: Hfs40min: Question: Did you stay for all of the hfstival? if so who did you like best there? You were the best LushLive: I crowd surfed to Garbage. That was exciting. They were good. SPINmc: Last question from Austonian: Question: are you computer literate LushLive: Miki is more than Chris but that says nothing. SPINmc: We'd like to thank Miki and Chris from Lush for stopping by today.... And now for the signed CD giveaway.... The first 5 people who email LushLive with the answer to this question will win... What is Lush's favorite cereal? Email LushLive with the answer.... LushLive: Very much. Thank You. SPINmc: Good night everyone... Come bye on June 11th....for Gravity Kills on SPINonline... OnlineHost: Copyright 1996 America Online, Inc.
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