the lascivious Serge loved to have a bit of sugar up against his spice. I wont go for the obvious one though.

Oh God here we go another Prog thread – for such a dated genre (ooh!) they always get good traction on the AW. So what do we mean by ‘Top’? I assume we don’t really mean the best but more the best known, bigge […]

I think there is also a link from the Canterbury set to the Chicago post rock scene – Tortoise, Jim ORourke etc. Also to 90s bands like High Llamas and Stereolab.

Was quite fond of the very early America albums albeit very derivative but they petered out after that….but then came back with a really fine set in 2007 ‘Here and Now’ which is well worth a listen. Produced by […]

Just catching up with The Looming Tower. Really enjoying its mix of real footage and cracking script with a great cast. If u like Homeland you’ll probably like this

Ayers never really pushed his career but in many ways I think he deserves as many plaudits as Syd Barrett. His pursuit of wine , women and song (very much in that order ) vs drugged out suicide maybe just doesn’t […]

Oh great more box sets for me to add to my burgeoning list ! Not really into the fantasy genre so may give HDM a miss. From the Good Omens preview it looks like Tennant is reprising his evil side a la Kilgrave […]

Twangs no longer Living In The Past

Oh my aching sides !

Ooh I love this thread already – big fan of all things Canterbury (musically). I think its been one of the most underrated music ‘scenes’ and often overlooked. Very original and (IMHO) has lasted better than […]

You are of course right Dai. I use an app and record my daily consumption ( if my 30 yr old self could see me now!).
I set my limit to 18 units a week -which is not that great but at least gives me a target that […]

Are you quoting from Evelyn A Modified Dog ?

Good luck with labradoodle @Skirky – I had one for 11 years – George the legend of Harpenden Common. Fabulous dog but year 1 was lets say a little challenging – endless nightmare stories of stealing ice-creams […]

I think he sounds more like me than you Twang – although he comes from the wrong side of the Pennines.

Only on paper Colin ? You are mentioned BTW – so you will need to listen now !

Global warming ? Bring it on – more time for beers by the BBQ. What’s not to like?

Don’t Skip Out On Me is one of the best novels Ive read in last couple of years. Lean on Pete is also very good.

If you like him try Tom Franklin – ‘Tilted World’ and ‘Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter’ are in […]

Bullitt – brilliant script, action, soundtrack and McQueens crowning glory
Alien, Aliens – 2 very different films but both look just as good today as then

I’m with @Tiggerlion re Truelove – the song Remorse Code could go on for ever as far as I’m concerned. Don’t like his more strident stuff as much. It’s all about that aching voice and understated guitar for me.

Raintown has happy memories for me – one of the many excellent Scottish bands that emerged in the mid late 80s. Saw them live a few times – once sitting next to ‘Ian Beale’. I’m pretty sure he probably tells peopl […]

I’ve always rather liked McNabb – saw last year solo supporting the Blue Aeroplanes and he was great. Made that cracking album backed by Crazy Horse. He ain’t prog though – not in his DNA.