Saturday, June 29, 2013

www.drfeelgood.ch - #137

www.drfeelgood.ch

Just to let you know, the website is currently down. I had to change the provider and all I have to do now, is to upload the whole shebang again. Let's see, I might even do it over the weekend. But truth be told, a website is very static and not the latest in internet technology. And what's more, I don't like the ancient design and layout of my website anymore. It really shows, that it all started more than 15 years ago. But to rework this into a contemporary web presence, for this I don't have the time and patience now.

Cheers

Devon

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Wilko Johnson - At Cornbury Festival 2013 - #136

Wilko Johnson - Cornbury Festival 2013

This one comes as quite a surprise. Wilko Johnson will appear at this year's Cornbury Festival and take the stage on Sunday, July 7, 2013. Hats off to Wilko. I'm glad to hear, that he's able to do that one gig. I didn't think anything like this would happen after the cancelled shows on Canvey Island.

Cheers

Devon

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Pogues - Just Look Them Straight In The Eye And Say ... Pogue Mahone!! (Box Set) - #135

Pogues - Just Look Them Straight In The Eye And Say ... Pogue Mahone!! (Box Set)

I knew there was a box set around, but until a few days ago, I wasn't aware, that this is unlike any other box set you've seen. I've to ask myself under which rock I've been these last five years. I've seen the Pogues many times live on stage (with Shane MacGowan or with Joe Strummer). I've been there since I don't know when and I've seen the original line-up on stage. Thank you! I've traveled the country to see the band and I've seen soundchecks that made me think, how's their singer going to make it until the evening. He did and it was a great performance. I got kind of used to Joe Strummer (not the least, because the Clash have a place in my heart as well) and in general, life was as good as can be. Until the day Shane quit the band (he was thrown out) and then the slow decline of the band was set in motion. Although they haven't released a really bad album since then, the fire was gone. The return of their foremost singer a couple of years ago didn't spark any new projects into life. All that came from this stint, was a live CD/LP/DVD from a rather recent show in Paris. Very welcome and excellent stuff, but I'm still waiting for new studio material. It probably won't come about.


And in mid 2013 I finally realise, that the box set (uh, I have already everything by the Pogues, I don't need another "Best Of") turns out to be a monster 5 CD-release with out-takes, alternate versions, demos, rare B-sides and some live tracks. In short, there are more than 100 tracks on offer and most of it is unreleased and can't be found anywhere else. If this set wasn't from the year 2008, I'd name it release of the year without a moment's hesitation. For me, this is the box set to which all other box sets have to be measured up against. I know, some provide more gimmicks like fake tickets, imaginary yearbooks, postcards and other paraphernalia, but this for the music fan, pure and simple. A revelation!

Cheers

Devon

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Doctor's Order - Mean Business - #134

Doctor's Order - Mean Business

Here we are, June 2013 and Doctor's Orders new CD has in the meantime been released. I've mentioned this briefly some time ago:

http://thepracticerocks.blogspot.ch/2013/02/doctors-order-new-cd-120.html

Here's a full review on my website:

http://www.drfeelgood.ch/docmb.htm

Recommended listening. I kid you not!

Cheers

Devon