Who was it that said those apathetic shoegazy dream popsters never had a sense of humour because they were too damn busy sweeping their tangly hair out of their faces, staring at their worshipped feet and messing about with at least fifteen effects pedals all at the same time? You know, I think I love this song, and worship this version of this song, in just about equal measure. But, really, it's an essential listen (to be played on repeat at least a baker's dozen times, or so) as sometimes you just need to let it fucking rip. Play loud, pop kids! LOUD.
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Drop Nineteens - '(You gotta) fight for your right (to party!)' (Beastie Boys Cover, Peel Session, recorded 15-11-92) (4.15)
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Yes, I really do miss shoegaze, in that early 90s way. But for that 'lost' Drop Nineteens album, 'Mayfield', you can just click here (Rapidshare). It's essentially a bunch of unreleased demos that were all recorded pre-'Delaware' (Caroline Distribution, 1992). I tell you, these tracks fair bring a Boss DD-5 Digital Delay lump to your acoustic throat.
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Whoever said it never listened to Adorable. Shoegaze por vida! That is one fun cover. <3
ReplyDeleteFun is exactly the right word. :) I was lucky enough to catch them on the 'Delaware' tour when they came to Edinburgh nearly 20 (!) years ago now (a lovely venue called, erm, 'The Venue'). I don't remember much about the gig apart from the fact they watched the support act with us in the crowd and then just got up on stage to play when they had to go do their thing. Their set was LOUD and there was a lot of back-to-back guitar-playing, in an ironic and horseplay kinda way, of course. 'Winona' got much applause, and rightly so.
ReplyDeleteI picked up a 12" copy of Winona a few weeks ago for buttons. May have to post it.
ReplyDeleteJust do it, Drew. I for one will adore it, obviously. B-sides too, please! :)
ReplyDeleteHow I loved (love) the Drop Nineteens. Many good drives were made with them in my ears.
ReplyDeletejust a girl