Category Archives: Music

by Guest/Previous | 05/05/2010 · 12:00 pm

MUSIC REVIEW – Black Francis: Nonstoperotik

By Joseph Viney

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If Neil Young is the much vaunted ‘Godfather Of Grunge’ then Black Francis (a.k.a. Frank Black, real name Charles Michael Kittridge Thomson IV) must be at least an uncle. As leader of the inspirational Pixies, Black’s iconic nails-on-a-blackboard voice, twisted guitar hooks and demented lyrics set the blueprint for albums like Nirvana’s Nevermind; penned by self-confessed Pixies obsessive Kurt Cobain. With the Pixies now reduced to nothing more than a touring heritage act dispensing the same old set night after night, Black’s solo albums are where he nurtures his undeniable talent.

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INTERVIEW – In Conversation With The Davey Brothers (Robin Davey)

By Marty Mulrooney

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Last month I reviewed the powerhouse debut album Wolfbox from The Davey Brothers, hailing it as “a great reboot of a phenomenal band.” I was therefore understandably delighted when I was recently able to speak with Robin Davey on behalf of the band and ask him some questions…

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MUSIC REVIEW – The Fall: Your Future Our Clutter

By Joseph Viney

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Another year, another Fall album. Many have lost count but Mark E. Smith and his merry band of hired hands are on their 29^th studio LP of a long and arduous career fraught with bust ups, booze and noise.

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by Martin Mulrooney | 22/03/2010 · 6:00 pm

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Darren Spitzer (Lead Singer, The Changes)

By Marty Mulrooney

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I first heard The Changes when they were supporting The Dykeenies a few years ago. It was one of those wonderfully rare moments where you go to see a band that you know is great, then unexpectedly discover another one in the process. The Chicago based band blew me away with their signature anthem ‘Her, You and I’, making me rush to the small wooden desk at the back of the gig and buy their album ‘Today Is Tonight’ in a cardboard slipcase (for a fiver!) I have been a huge fan ever since. I was recently lucky enough to catch up with lead singer Darren Spitzer for a chat about the band. I hope AMO’s readers check these guys out! They’re innovative, unique and very alternative.

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