siglacken

"Fear Of Music are good full stop. They play with as much verve and confidence as a band with considerably more experience and it's almost surreal to see kids of such a young age perform so well. Especially Harry Potter-esque guitar wizard Michael Ward and Thom Yorke/Ian Curtis hybrid protégée in waiting vocalist Joe Rose, who lead the line supremely. Lack of pocket money aside, it will be a miracle if Fear Of Music aren't heralded as the future of British rock by this time next year."

This would be true if it weren't for the fact they were the worst band of the night. Good for such a young band but the likes of That Fookin Tank and O Fracas were far far far better. This review reads a bit like you might be chums with the band or be one of their dads.

Posted 22nd December 2005 at 11:05

Posted in CD Review: Unclejohnny - Untitled

I've got this CD and it's highly impressive. Worth more than 3 stars. But that's just my opinion. Doh!

Posted 16th December 2005 at 14:53

Posted in Live Review: LCD Soundsystem + Hot Chip + The Sunshine Underground

Posted 12th December 2005 at 09:23

Posted in News Article: Xi to release limited-edition DVD single "Montauk" ...

unlucky

Posted 9th December 2005 at 11:13

Posted in Live Review: All My Friends Are Dead + I am Jack + Johnny Poindexter

Posted 21st November 2005 at 15:03

Posted in Band Profile: Dakota

Are in you in Dakota?

Posted 21st November 2005 at 12:45

Posted in CD Review: Various Artists - Wrath Supersevens #10

EMO

Posted 18th November 2005 at 11:13

Posted in Live Review: This Et Al

Yes if you pay for it all and give me beer all nite for free

Posted 15th November 2005 at 16:10

Posted in CD Review: Spitfire Charlie - Soldier

Cod or Haddock?

Posted 10th November 2005 at 13:56

Posted in Interview: Arctic Monkeys

I AM ALSO OUTRAGED!

Posted 30th October 2005 at 20:57

Posted in CD Review: Modeliste - Luddenden Foot EP

!!! are an ace band on warp records. Funky bass lines and ace beats. Check them out

Posted 21st October 2005 at 11:37

Posted in News Article: Bonsai Kittens to release a new CD titled "The Shortbread Agreement"

Ladies why did you not get in touch and ask me for another great title?

i had loads in mind.

Posted 5th October 2005 at 01:11

Posted in Live Review: Iodo

Echodine were quite rocky and the Gutterfighters were interesting

Posted 29th August 2005 at 18:10

Posted in CD Review: The Subways - Young for Eternity

Anyway Quarry, I thought it was a very good insult. Just because you don't agree with it doesn't give you the right to insult a well written and informative piece of insulting.

Posted 13th July 2005 at 00:24

Posted in CD Review: The Glitterati - s/t

Wow i didn't expect you to like this band. I thought it was only mike quarry that loved them this much

Posted 26th April 2005 at 10:53

Posted in CD Review: Countermine - Letters

Sorry I'm a bit busy at the present time with uni and stuff so can't really get into one of those 34 page arguments where u call me a twat and then i say go listen to razorlight then you say i'm this and then dave steps in and says "it's the opinion of the reviewer" and then Mike Q steps in and says everyone is a twat and then some random comes in and agrees with me but then someother random gets upset about the razorlight comment and then someone starts talking about fights and then dave steps in again and tells everyone to calm down and then Gav Miller steps in and says something about how its a lot like the Cribs thing that lasted for 2 million pages and then someone who has been away for a week comes back and says wow look what i've missed and so on and so on.

Posted 18th April 2005 at 11:02

Posted in Live Review: The Somatics + The Sunshine Underground + Farming Incident + The Xenith Sound + Vatican Jet

I would like to add that the hi-fi club is some sort of time warp. usually time flies when you're having fun yet at the TTS tons of fun takes place but when you check the time it is still early. The result is total and utter drunkness and joy. I think Mr Chapman is a time lord or something

Posted 6th April 2005 at 20:12

Posted in CD Review: Queens of the Stone Age - Lullabies to Paralyze

each album that is

Posted 31st March 2005 at 19:44

Posted in CD Review: Do Me Bad Things - Whats Hideous

I think this is pretty crap. Not the review but the song.

Posted 26th March 2005 at 13:33

Posted in Live Review: The Icarus Line

I love this.

"I disagree entirely"

"did u see them?"

"I didn't attend the fest"

Posted 24th March 2005 at 16:59

Posted in Live Review: Paranova + Yellow Stripe Nine + The Breech

It's going well. I met the band last week and we went to wimpeys

Posted 24th March 2005 at 15:40

Posted in CD Review: Kaiser Chiefs - Employment

Having now listened to this a fair few times i think it deserves of 4/5 but I don't feel it's a 8/10. I know that makes no sense but I'd give it 7/10 yet also be happy to give it 4/5.

Posted 8th March 2005 at 10:39

Posted in CD Review: Vib Gyor - Untitled

This cd has now been living in my cd player for over 2 months now. I love it dearly and often hug it

Posted 1st March 2005 at 16:28

Posted in CD Review: Johnny Poindexter - Two of Three EP

in other news all the tracks from this EP and the previous EP are on the album "place your trust in empty spaces" which is only £5 from our website, in Crash records and also Borders.

Posted 26th February 2005 at 14:10

Posted in News Article: Wrath Records announce a second Singles Club series...

That's my dog in the picture by the way

Posted 2nd February 2005 at 10:09

Posted in Live Review: Jon Gomm

fucktard

Posted 8th January 2005 at 19:18

Posted in CD Review: U2 - How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb

Dear reviewer,

Having just partaken in the elegant yet regretfully lost art of reading your literature I have a number of dilemmas regarding the general atmospheric delusion that you seem to have amalgamated within your misguided aspirations regarding this whimsical repertoire of melodic notes and musical inclinations.

"It's hard to look at any of the current crop of 'stars' and imagine them being around after 20 years and writing something as sublime as this and sounding as fresh as they ever have "

I am sorry young sir but this sort of misguided, neopolitan statement is a clear sign of your lack of true grasp of the term sublime. Have you ever visited the lower African colonies where the beloved natvie Aryan tribes run free and wild, untamed by the sanctities of modern day political escapades coated in a sugary flowered diorama? No I'm sure you haven't. Only then good sir may you claim for something to be truly sublime and fresh

Good day to you

S. Glacken

Posted 7th January 2005 at 14:57

Posted in CD Review: Parva - Hessles

This is probably my fav song from all the parva/kaiser chiefs releases. It's a lot darker than the usual Kaiser happy efforts. I also picked it up on cd and vinyl for about £6 a few months ago and now they are both worth a fortune!!

Posted 26th December 2004 at 13:35

Posted in CD Review: Jimmy Eat World - Futures

arn't bon jovi pop?

Posted 26th December 2004 at 13:33

Posted in CD Review: Goldie Lookin' Chain - You Knows I Loves You

I'm confused now

Posted 17th December 2004 at 11:40

Posted in News Article: The Music to release a special edition version of their album "Welcome To The North"

I think it's great when a band re-release a special version of an album. especially when all the real fans will have rushed out on the day it was orginally released and paid good money for their album. Then a few months later out comes a "special version" which contains loads of extra goodies. Thankfully i don't like the music so this particular release doesn't affect me. Maybe one day when bands release albums no one will actually buy them until they are re-released 3 months later with extra stuff. Then you get value for money.

Posted 16th December 2004 at 22:57

Posted in CD Review: The Marble Index - I Believe

I believe so. I've even pursuaded a few people to come along. I've hyped you up so i expect a good show which includes break dancing

Posted 16th December 2004 at 14:31

Posted in CD Review: Yellow Stripe Nine - Trouble With Girls

So ash are dull and boring but the girl from ash makes decent music?! i find them both to be dull but hey what ever floats your boat

Posted 10th December 2004 at 11:38

Posted in CD Review: Aarkle Hooman - Pink Gorilla EP

Well i'm in nottingham most of the time now trying to finish my degree but will be back over here once its all over. Visit www.johnnypoindexter.co.uk if you want to see what i'm upto

Posted 4th December 2004 at 21:03

Posted in CD Review: Velvet Revolver - Fall To Pieces

Posted 18th November 2004 at 10:45

Posted in CD Review: Agent Blue - Crossbreed

I've heard some stuff by this band. I agree that they don't deserve 0 stars. At least 1 or two seems fair.

Posted 10th November 2004 at 12:04

Posted in Band Profile: Like a Kind of Matador

every*

Posted 1st November 2004 at 15:44

Posted in CD Review: We Start Fires - Caught Redhanded

Or maybe the brick through my window

Posted 22nd October 2004 at 11:45

Posted in CD Review: Johnny Poindexter - One of Three EP

New album "Place Your Trust In Empty Spaces" is avaliable now from our website

www.johnnypoindexter.co.uk

Also avaliable from Crash records and Borders local interest in Leeds.
It features all the tracks from EP 1 of 3 plus a whole host of others

Posted 18th October 2004 at 12:11

Posted in CD Review: Hillstomp - One Word

Are you still going on about the Rasmus? just let it go. They'll never let you join the band as you havn't got the right look.

Posted 12th October 2004 at 15:14

Posted in CD Review: Pale Man Made - Show Of Hands

Maybe they do "rock" when people see them live. But on record I didn't rate them at all.
I think my comments have to be slightly personal since i'm trying to write about my personal opinion with regards to the music. There'd be little point in me writing a review on what Holden DeForge thought of it. Though i'd be willing to try

Posted 12th October 2004 at 15:13

Posted in Live Review: 6 Fingered Man + The Forty5s + Libero + The Whippets

6 Fingered Man are yet another great band from the ever growing Baildon music scene. Infact Baildon should get it's own music site.

Posted 12th September 2004 at 15:22

Posted in CD Review: Three Man Amp - Untitled

"Is there anyone who is as astute as you Si?"

Sam Saunders of course.

Posted 9th September 2004 at 12:23

Posted in CD Review: The Libertines - s/t

I was gutted when it turned out that the reviewing genius known as Holden De Forge was just plain old mike q

Posted 8th September 2004 at 18:16

Posted in CD Review: Geisha - Hymns For The Living Dead

I was worried for a minute there.

Cheers

Posted 5th September 2004 at 13:04

Posted in CD Review: Embrace - Gravity EP

You're a tight git

Posted 3rd September 2004 at 11:50

Posted in CD Review: Steer - Sketches

No they were one of the worst. It wasn't because they played badly, it was like I was watching an empty stage and nothing was being played. Hard to explain really.

Posted 31st August 2004 at 20:00

Posted in News Article: Johnny Poindexter release new EP...

We shall start playing sometime in 2005.

Posted 18th August 2004 at 12:13

Posted in Interview: Jon Gomm

stop bullying me

Posted 13th August 2004 at 12:09

Posted in CD Review: Bonsai Kittens - Damn You Evil Women, Damn You!

all hail weatherspoons and their cheap ale

Posted 11th August 2004 at 23:07

Posted in Live Review: The Walkmen + The Open

shame on you. Channel four has all you need

Posted 10th August 2004 at 23:23

Posted in Band Profile: Jon Gomm

Are the CDs signed by the great man himself?

Posted 9th August 2004 at 17:25

Posted in CD Review: The Rasmus - Guilty

It's all true. I'm guilty. Think I'll go hide in the Shadows.

Posted 8th August 2004 at 12:04

Posted in CD Review: Mybe - The Shite Album

See no response

Posted 4th August 2004 at 18:00

Posted in CD Review: The Mars Volta - De-Loused in the Comatorium

They played Reading/Leeds last year to promote the album so I guess so.

Posted 1st August 2004 at 13:44

Posted in CD Review: Cardboard Cowboy - Unload Your Head

I've only listened to it once so far and did enjoy it.

Posted 30th July 2004 at 10:28

Posted in Live Review: Vib Gyor + Ormondroyd + Benjamin Wetherill

Jesus, what an insult.

Posted 28th July 2004 at 18:33

Posted in Band Profile: Vib Gyor

I think Vib Gyor should play death metal and dress in black. Oh and wear masks aswell

Posted 27th July 2004 at 21:07

Posted in CD Review: Tract - Destroy Reality TV

How far would you go to get 5 stars of sam saunders?

Posted 20th July 2004 at 20:04

Posted in Band Profile: Insert Coin

Maybe another day. Get a website aswell!

Posted 14th July 2004 at 12:38

Posted in CD Review: Dogs Die In Hot Cars - Please Describe Yourself

I sense a pattern

Posted 13th July 2004 at 13:03

Posted in CD Review: Auf Der Maur - s/t

Don't forget that Josh Homme and Nick Olivera helped write the album

Posted 7th July 2004 at 11:52

Posted in CD Review: Ten Seconds Of Chaos - Don't Cut Me Out

Excuse me there's still a taxi outside for a Mr Gomm. Its meter has been running for 8 days now

Posted 6th July 2004 at 15:08

Posted in CD Review: Mondo - Before The Fall

woof

Posted 5th July 2004 at 14:32

Posted in CD Review: The Lockjaws - Look Dad, You Can Cook Muffins On It

Well they've split up now. Bit of a shame.

Posted 4th July 2004 at 15:27

Posted in Live Review: The Xenith Sound + Ten Seconds Of Chaos + The Black Helicopters

Hmm I just downloaded some mp3s, The Xenith Sound don't sound as impressive as TSOC on record

Posted 4th July 2004 at 13:54

Posted in CD Review: Ryan Adams - Wonderwall

Only joking there. don't want you getting upset now

Posted 4th July 2004 at 00:46

Posted in News Article: The Music to release a track from their forthcoming album...

Looks like its just thee and me again.

Posted 1st July 2004 at 11:23

Posted in CD Review: The Hoarse - The way we bring it down

Well my job finishes on the 16th July....

Posted 30th June 2004 at 16:52

Posted in CD Review: Jesse Malin - The Heat

I don't believe you. How can i ever trust you again.

Posted 30th June 2004 at 11:03

Posted in CD Review: Republic of Loose - This Is The Tomb Of The Juice

I wouldn't listen to what the NME says.

Posted 28th June 2004 at 13:55

Posted in News Article: Bonsai Kittens release a new CD ...

They got that name from me. I feel used and cheap

Posted 26th June 2004 at 12:01

Posted in CD Review: Last Night's TV - Nice to Have a History

Bloody hell Sam you're giving out a lot of recommended" gold stars this week

Posted 25th June 2004 at 11:57

Posted in CD Review: Desert Monkey - Made Great By A Breeze

Your mum

Posted 24th June 2004 at 15:17

Posted in CD Review: The Holiday Plan - Stories / Sunshine

4 stars!? What was I smoking? This deserves 3 stars at best. I didn't realise at the time but the lead singer has an irritating voice. Almost like he has trouble speaking.

Posted 21st June 2004 at 13:03

Posted in CD Review: Morrissey - You Are the Quarry

Liar

Posted 18th June 2004 at 11:01

Posted in CD Review: The Mingers - Universal Disarmament

I'm glad you enjoyed it

Posted 17th June 2004 at 10:44

Posted in Live Review: Nina Nastasia

40 years! That's a lot of gigs

Posted 16th June 2004 at 12:25

Posted in CD Review: Slipknot - Duality

Though none of them compare to Meg White. She is amazing. Her style of drumming just blows my mind

Posted 15th June 2004 at 13:03

Posted in CD Review: Justin Evans - My Revolution

Well Stella you seem to care what LMS thinks otherwise you wouldn't be crying.

Posted 12th June 2004 at 10:19

Posted in Live Review: Jon Gomm + Tim Canfer

I knew he didn't have the balls to accept the challenge

Posted 10th June 2004 at 23:54

Posted in CD Review: The Killers - Mr Brightside

what team is scum? Being from Bradford i would say that scum would be leeds but since this is a leeds based website i'm gonna say that scum is huddersfield and that i really love leeds. Down with the terriers. boo.

Posted 9th June 2004 at 11:37

Posted in News Article: Falling With Angels voted Band of the Month for May 2004...

True

Posted 8th June 2004 at 22:37

Posted in CD Review: Bonsai Kittens - The Big Laugh Happy Happy Joy Joy Album

I'm not sure whether I should be scared or excited

Posted 7th June 2004 at 08:29

Posted in CD Review: Desert Sessions - Desert Sessions 9/10: I See You Hearin Me/I Heart Disco

Managed to pick up the very rare desert sessions 1/2 and 3/4 brand new on cd for a total of £13. On ebay they are selling for at least £40 quid each. Bargain me thinks

Posted 6th June 2004 at 12:57

Posted in Live Review: The Cribs + The Old House

Jerry's Final thought: I think the reason i don't get all this is because I wasn't there from the start when the Cribs first started out. I'm sure that most of you were there when they first began and have been part of their rise to fame and that's partly why you love them so much because you've shared the experience. Because of this people like Coffe Bean, Paul S and others are part of The Cribs family and may feel that an attack on the Cribs is an attack on them almost. This is not the case. It's not that I hate the Cribs, it's just that there's better stuff out there which I feel should be getting the push ahead of them, but thats only my opinon, which is one of many. I hope this can bring a conclusion to this saga. Take care of yourself and each other.

Posted 4th June 2004 at 16:49

Posted in Live Review: Razorlight + Neils Children

Well said Mr DeForge. The idea that this gimp out of razorlight is some song writing genius is pie in the sky. Over rated garbage

Posted 3rd June 2004 at 19:00

Posted in CD Review: Three Random Words - Untitled

Yea, i saw Gavin's copy of your cd. Thought some of you looked a like you should be in school

Posted 30th May 2004 at 21:22

Posted in CD Review: Modey Lemon - Thunder + Lightning

what are you talking about

Posted 30th May 2004 at 17:12

Posted in CD Review: The Bilderberg Group - s/t

Harsh but fair

Posted 18th May 2004 at 22:06

Posted in Live Review: sammyUSA + Silvertin

Lightning bolt do rock. I do believe Noxagt are playing in leeds om wednesday aswell

Posted 16th May 2004 at 12:26

Posted in CD Review: TMF - s/t

If they were 12 years old and chipmonks then that would be cool. How come in the cartoon "The Chipmonks" the dad was a human but his kids were animals. Did he shag a chipmonk? What's the deal with it all? Any ideas people?

Posted 10th May 2004 at 17:50

Posted in CD Review: Ryan Adams - Rock n Roll

It's the only song i've heard from Rock & Roll which i've been told is crap. Love is hell 1 & 2 are truly amazing.

Posted 6th May 2004 at 20:25

Posted in CD Review: Muse - Sing for Absolution

there's a lot of demos coming in from local bands with frontmen trying to wail like mr bellamy. Sadly very few have the girl like vocal chords to pull it off.

Posted 6th May 2004 at 13:20

Posted in Live Review: The Von Bondies + Kasabian

Not much really

Posted 2nd May 2004 at 11:27

Posted in CD Review: Infrasound - Fire In The City

Nice chav reference. I managed to get one in my live review of the von bondies. www.chavscum.co.uk

Posted 1st May 2004 at 18:00

Posted in Band Profile: The Cribs

only joking

Posted 29th April 2004 at 21:27

Posted in CD Review: Kaiser Chiefs - Oh My God

it does kick ass

Posted 28th April 2004 at 21:13

Posted in CD Review: The Beat Poet - Hardest Battles Fought EP

don't worry i've seen worse biogs

Posted 27th April 2004 at 15:28

Posted in CD Review: Broken - Tanjras

That's twice you've name checked me. I hope you arn't expecting the same from me.

Posted 26th April 2004 at 21:06

Posted in Live Review: Lightning Bolt + Bilge Pump + Wolves! (of Greece) + Like a Kind of Matador

Well these guys kicked ass
www.likeakindofmatador.com

Posted 19th April 2004 at 19:42

Posted in CD Review: Vib Gyor - Insomnia EP

I managed to get hold of their demo. Its pretty sweet.

Posted 30th March 2004 at 22:16

Posted in

ross: u make a mean cheese burger

Posted 21st March 2004 at 19:14

Posted in News Article: Local music hopefuls aired on BBC radio...

Jesus

Posted 20th March 2004 at 23:46

Posted in CD Review: Elbow - Not A Job

bothered. anyway thom yorke does have an E

Posted 18th March 2004 at 13:07

Posted in CD Review: Space - Suburban Rock'n'Roll

you can't begin a sentence with the word And.

Posted 12th March 2004 at 20:36

Posted in CD Review: Tomahawk - Mit Gas

Mike Patton - Solo Album, Mr Bungle, Fantomas, Dillenger Escape Plan, Kid606, Tomahawk, Secret Chiefs 3, FantomasMelvins Big Band, Faith No More, Pranzo Oltranzista, Houdini De Sode, Moon Raker, Perfect victim, Lovage, Hemophilliac, Weird Little Boy.
That should be clearer

Posted 26th February 2004 at 21:04

Posted in CD Review: Jeff Buckley - Live at Sin-e'

it's mine now. i'm moving in with your mum next week aswell

Posted 26th February 2004 at 20:09

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Posted in CD Review: Various Artists - Brew Records - Vol. 1

Posted in Live Review: Elliot Minor + Armstrong

Posted in News Article: International Trust release a new EP

Posted in Live Review: Mother Vulpine + Samsa + Downdime + Massive Heron + David Broad + Wintermute

Posted in Live Review: Black Wire + Grammatics + Laura Groves + White Light Parade

Posted in Live Review: Bowling For Soup + Son Of Dork + Army Of Freshmen

Posted in News Article: Calling all Leeds music lovers ... Quidrophenia returns

Posted in CD Review: Cold War Kids - Robbers & Cowards

Posted in Band Profile: International Trust

Posted in Band Profile: Johnny Poindexter

Posted in Live Review: Kimono + Johnny Poindexter + Vessels

Posted in Live Review: Modeliste + Pinstripe + Dr Scott And The Intrepid Funkateers

Posted in Live Review: O Fracas + Fear Of Music + That Fucking Tank + Wax Planet