Univrs. (RASTER NOTON R-N 133) by Alva Noto is a record which I would like to think celebrates the joys
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Two years ago when I had a stab at posting something on The A Band, my meagre writings were rewarded
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How about these three Cardiff freaks who call themselves Bear-Man and produce a startling and vital jolt using drums, guitar
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English Jazz-Rock of the 70s
The Sound Projector Radio Show 1st April 2011 National Health, ‘The Bryden 2-Step (For Amphibians) Part 1’ From Of Queues
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Outstanding free jazz and improvised composition on Universal Sounds (PORTER RECORDS PRCD-0453) from tenorman Odean Pope and a fabulous small
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Another enjoyable set of sprawling drone and percussion music from the cosmic trippy psych-improvising trio Tetragrammaton, whose Point Of Convergence
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Folk Rock II (TSP radio 06/02/09)
Richard and Linda Thompson, ‘When I Get to the Border’ (1974) From I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
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John Stevens (TSP radio 15/02/08)
The John Stevens Dance Orchestra, ‘Phil (A tribute to Phil Seamen)’ From Ah!, GERMANY VINYL RECORDS VS 111 LP (1978)
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English Pastoral (TSP radio show 11/05/07)
With a tip of the Sound Projector trilby to David Thomas Pickett Virginia Astley, ‘Love’s a Lonely Place to Be’,
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UK Post-Punk 1978-1981 (TSP radio show 02/03/07)
The Delta 5, ‘Mind Your Own Business’ (1980) From Rough Trade Shops Post Punk Vol 01, UK MUTE RECORDS CDSTUMM224
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