April 30th: New STEREOLAB album, METALLICA remastered , ORBITAL coloured vinyl, Classic Jazz, TNP in Ray’s opinion, Documentary screening in Cork, and the Hurling!

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Hi folks

Hope all is well

Releases for this coming Friday the 2nd of May include…

 

Was at the Cork/Tipp match last Sunday and the sending off before the match had even started really just spoiled the whole occasion….lovely day, cracking pre match buzz…ruined really….it would have been great to see where the two teams were really at….this macho rubbish at the start of matches …” laying down markers”, “ not taking a step back” rubbish rubbish….let the hurling do the talking simple as….management a lot to answer for i feel…message should be let the hurling do the talking…it spoilt what could have been a cracking match.

Music blog here Rayo , not a hurling one…but sher i loves it like!

Right releases for Friday 9th of May include…

Here is a tune from it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpYapWU–JA

Main focus this week is releases for the 16th of May….shall be buying from these in next few days so shout if you want someit

There is about 50 bluenote cds coming out on May 16th as high quality cds @ 20 bucks each…if anyone wants to see the list shout!

Im stepping in here … .its a game of opinions … .like the hurling … .but on this blog thingy we get to voice our opinions and ye folks get to listen … .except for the folks who email back to the newsletter  and ask to be unsubscribed “ from this shit”….fair enough point really….ideal world we wouldnt have to do this….it is as Terry rightly said a “ fucking Ad” in his thick cockney accent…but we are remote and have to remind ye we are here….so yer stuck with the “ fuckin Ad” for now anyway….its going about 12 or 13 years now id say….anyhoo, seeing as my opinion is just so important….im stepping in here

These New Puritans are a good band and worth a listen … .thats it really…that’s my popely opinion … .boost in the ratings last week for those guys…here’s a new tune from These New Puritans…i think it’s beautiful

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ-MWiFgIzs

Just a heads up on someit….again because my opinion is just sooo important

Showing in Cork May 11th -14th May  in the Triskel is a film called John Murry & Michael Timmins – A Little Bit Of Grace And Decay.

Here is a bit more info:

The Soundtrack to accompany the Award winning Documentary “The Graceless Age: The Ballad Of John Murry”.  Written and performed by John Murry and Mike Timmins (Cowboy Junkies). The film has already won Best Irish Documentary at the 35th Galway Film Fleadh and will be premiering in the UK later this year. Directed by Sarah Share best known for her multi award winning ‘If I Should Fall from Grace’ –  the Shane MacGowan Story.

 

“Ever since we finished recording A Short History of Decay back in 2016, I’ve been waiting for John Murry to return to my studio. I had been working on some ideas for the film score for John’s doc when he finally reappeared. He had three days to kill in Toronto, so we decided to get together, sit around and play some music. No real plan and no real goal, just play and enjoy each other’s company. This album is the result of that visit. It’s a “sort-of” soundtrack album to the film, it contains some score pieces, as well as some of the solo recordings that John and I made when he was here in Toronto, some of which also became a part of the score” Mike Timmins.

 

This haunting film is the story of American singer songwriter John Murry, who was on the cusp of greatness after the release of his highly acclaimed album The Graceless Age (2013), when his world fell apart. Addicted to heroin and creatively exhausted, he washed up on the shores of Ireland, a broken man. Now, he retraces his steps back to Mississippi into the dark heart of American life and faces his demons- a neglected childhood, traumatic assault, and resulting years of opioid addiction.

 

John also explores his family links to the Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. His adopted grandmother Mimi would tell him if anyone was imbued with the spirit of Bill Faulkner, it was John.

She also told him that his famous ancestor was also addicted to opiates. Yet, throughout his long period of substance abuse he was constantly writing and performing. Like Faulkner, Murry’s lyrics embrace the dark side of American life – an anger that is born in the rotting underbelly of Mississippi history. Reminiscent at times of Neil Young or Wilco, Murry’s music is classic Americana. 

 

This film chronicles his efforts to put it back together again after finding solace in Ireland and come to terms with his turbulent early years. John embarks on a road trip that takes him from his haven on the cliffs of Co Clare, Ireland to his native Mississippi and then his strung-out days in California.

The film culminates with John travelling to Toronto to rekindle his creative collaboration with

Canadian music legend Mike Timmins, who produced his second album, A Short History of Decay.

Mike helps John express himself the best way he can – through his outstanding music. This beautiful documentary charts his journey from near death to redemption and a new zest for life and art. “

Right so going to hand ye over to Shane now as he takes ye down the road with announcements etc….looking forward to hearing the young fellas report on his recording sessions as well when he is back next week…over to you Shane kid

Cheers, Ray. How’s it going everyone. I like John Murry, didn’t know about his history, thanks for sharing Ray.
We actually have this in stock at 10 euro, a very good album for no money at all: https://musiczone.ie/product/john-murry-the-stars-are-gods-bullet-holes-vinyl/

Happy summer to ye! Nice start to it with the weather this week. I’d like to go to a few gigs, Joe Bonamassa doing Rory, Neil Young. Too much choice, will have to see how the wallet is. I’m going to see Earth in the Pavilion in a few weeks.

Anyway, there’s a big reissue coming out on June 13th, METALLICA – Load (Remastered). I’ve been waiting for this for ages. They did everything up to the black album, so this will be nice to get. There’s a cool orange and black smoke vinyl version as well as a super deluxe box set:

Saw them a few times live, great live band. There will be expanded 3 CD and standard 2 LP versions also.
Here’s a track from it that I always remember from the days of Kerrang and MTV2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRV9uPr4Dz4

Another nice reissue that hasn’t been around for a while is STEELY DAN – The Royal Scam. Great album. It’ll be coming out June 6th on vinyl. Love this one from it: https://youtu.be/zAf0HTJ54Aw?si=m0xotjCqH99yF4w-

Delighted also to tell ye about a new album from Irish indie artist, Peter Doran. His new record, ‘All the World is Running on a Mystic Code’, is coming out on May 23rd and we’re getting vinyl copies of it.. Here’s track 2 from the album: https://youtu.be/zaoMizG4KZU?si=4kX3XwpZJyB2Aknn

And here’s a bit about it: 

After over two decades of honing his craft and captivating audiences with his deeply emotive music, Peter Doran returns with his most powerful and reflective work to date, All the World is Running on a Mystic Code. This evocative new album blends elements of folk, alternative, and experimental soundscapes, showcasing Doran’s impeccable songwriting and boundless creativity.

All the World is Running on a Mystic Code, was recorded at Oldtown Recording Studio in County Westmeath, Ireland, with additional sessions in Kildare and Vienna. Doran produced all of the tracks, except for “Clockwork,” which was co-produced by Nicky Brennan. Mastered by Kim Rosen (Bonnie Raitt, Aimee Mann), this album marks a new pinnacle in Doran’s illustrious career.”

Here’s a roundup of everything else coming later this year:

That’s about all from me this week. Slán!

Thanks Shane!
Sin e really for this week folks

Thanks for listening as always

Ray, Shane, young Adam and Mia