Album 733/1031
The Triffids - Calenture (1987)
All tracks written by David McComb, unless otherwise noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bury Me Deep in Love" | 4:04 |
| 2. | "Kelly's Blues" | 4:34 |
| 3. | "Trick of the Light" (David McComb, Graham Lee) | 3:50 |
| 4. | "Hometown Farewell Kiss" | 4:33 |
| 5. | "Unmade Love" | 4:01 |
| 6. | "Open for You" (Jill Birt) | 3:05 |
| 7. | "Holy Water" | 3:17 |
| 8. | "Blinder by the Hour" | 4:24 |
| 9. | "Vagabond Holes" | 3:57 |
| 10. | "Jerdacuttup Man" (McComb, James Paterson) | 4:59 |
| 11. | "Calenture" | 1:10 |
| 12. | "Save What You Can" (McComb, Paterson) | 4:30 |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calenture_(album)
Golf's verdict: HIDDEN GEM! A really well put together record that mines a similar vein to The Waterboys and Hot House Flowers. Have never knowingly heard them before, though the name has been familiar for years.
Maire's verdict: HIDDEN GEM! Never even heard of them before. Absolutely loved the album.
Album 734/1031
Shack - HMS Fable (1999)
All tracks written by Michael Head, except where indicated.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Natalie's Party" | 3:50 |
| 2. | "Comedy" | 5:27 |
| 3. | "Pull Together" (Michael Head, John Head) | 3:33 |
| 4. | "Beautiful" (John Head) | 3:22 |
| 5. | "Lend's Some Dough" | 3:51 |
| 6. | "Captain's Table" | 4:14 |
| 7. | "Streets Of Kenny" | 3:52 |
| 8. | "Reinstated" | 3:54 |
| 9. | "I Want You" | 4:06 |
| 10. | "Cornish Town" (John Head) | 3:59 |
| 11. | "Since I Met You" | 3:16 |
| 12. | "Daniella" | 3:31 |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H.M.S._Fable_(album)
Golf's verdict: HIDDEN GEM! A really fine album. Noticeably part of the 90s Liverpudlian canon of retro-psychedelia and classic 60s rock from the likes of The Coral, Cast, The Zutons etc. and amongst the best examples.
Maire's verdict: A pleasant enough listen.
Album 735/1031
The Birthday Party - Junkyard (1982)
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music by | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "She's Hit" | Nick Cave | Cave, Tracy Pew | 6:06 |
| 2. | "Dead Joe" | Cave, Anita Lane | Cave | 3:09 |
| 3. | "The Dim Locator" | Rowland S. Howard | R. Howard | 2:50 |
| 4. | "Hamlet (Pow, Pow, Pow)" | Cave | R. Howard | 5:33 |
| 5. | "Several Sins" | R. Howard, Harry Howard | R. Howard, H. Howard | 2:56 |
| 6. | "Big-Jesus-Trash-Can" | Cave | Mick Harvey | 3:00 |
| 7. | "Kiss Me Black" | Cave, Lane | Cave | 2:48 |
| 8. | "6" Gold Blade" | Cave | Harvey | 3:35 |
| 9. | "Kewpie Doll" | Cave | Harvey | 3:32 |
| 10. | "Junkyard" | Cave | Cave, R. Howard | 5:49 |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junkyard_(album)
Golf's verdict: HIDDEN GEM! Hardly a surprise, but this was a real pleasure to rediscover as it has lain - largely unplayed - in the record box for many years. I suspect I may originally have bought this (in 1988 or 1989) because I loved the cover so much. If I did then it had positive repercussions that have lasted nearly 30 years, as this was to be my introduction to Nick Cave. All members contribute to the music, whilst Cave's lyrics start to demonstrate what a vivid and evocative writer he will become.
Maire's verdict: HIDDEN GEM! Despite being a massive Nick Cave fan I've haven't really listened to much Birthday Party. That will be rectified immediately.
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