Author: Dominic
In the studio with Monster Island
Monster Island have recorded their album ‘The Retaining Wall’ here at 11STSQ. You can listen to the album at http://monsterisland.co.uk/album/the-retaining-wall. Check out the accompanying music videos too at http://www.youtube.com/user/islandmonster1
Sally & Prinss Revisited by Politburo
“Sally & Prinss Revisited”
On December 22nd 2012, the Manchester band, Politburo, released their first album…a piece that they entitled ‘Sally & Prinss Revisited’. This album had been in production for an undisclosed period of time, during which the members had released a variety of other works in different projects. Many of these musical fancies remain in the vaults, unheard bar for a select few whom band individuals have deemed trustworthy. I cannot comment on Politburo’s secretive practices. My job in this missive is to tell you that ‘Sally & Prinss Revisited’ is a beautiful thing that I feel honoured to promote. It recalls the simplicity of a children’s nursery rhyme, cut with a kind of psych-flavour which defies the norms of the genre. It is a genuine attempt to explore the kind of territory which has previously been the preserve of the night-time fair ground, the folk tale and the childhood dream.
Enjoy,
Leonard Skully, PhD
“Alexander’s songs are stories telling of blue tongued lizards, bible girls and rats’ skulls…it’s a gratifying trip.” (The Big Issue in the North)
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CD and vinyl stockists include Piccadilly Records (Manchester) and Rough Trade (London)
Buy LP here. 12″ 180G heavy black vinyl with full colour sleeve and inner bag.