Day 236: Ding a ding a dang a dong dong ding dong, everywhere I go...

Album 813/1031

St. Etienne - Foxbase Alpha (1991)

All tracks written by Stanley and Wiggs; except where noted.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"This Is Radio Etienne"	0:42
2.	"Only Love Can Break Your Heart" (writer: Neil Young)	4:29
3.	"Wilson"	1:59
4.	"Carnt Sleep"	4:43
5.	"Girl VII"	3:46
6.	"Spring"	3:43
7.	"She's the One"	3:09
8.	"Stoned to Say the Least"	7:42
9.	"Nothing Can Stop Us"	4:21
10.	"Etienne Gonna Die"	1:32
11.	"London Belongs to Me"	3:57
12.	"Like the Swallow"	7:41
13.	"Dilworth's Theme"	0:38

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foxbase_Alpha


Golf's verdict: A complete deconstruction/reconstruction of the classic Neil Young track 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart' is the highlight of this debut album from a band featuring, in Bob Stanley, someone with a great appreciation for pop music. His huge historical work 'Yeah, Yeah, Yeah' covering 'chart music' from the mid 50s to the mid 00s is a great read.

Máire's verdict: A pleasant reminder of years gone by.

Album 814/1031

The Smiths - Strangeways Here We Come (1987)

All tracks written by Morrissey and Johnny Marr.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"A Rush and a Push and the Land is Ours"	3:00
2.	"I Started Something I Couldn't Finish"	3:47
3.	"Death of a Disco Dancer"	5:26
4.	"Girlfriend in a Coma"	2:03
5.	"Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before"	3:32
6.	"Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me"	5:03
7.	"Unhappy Birthday"	2:46
8.	"Paint a Vulgar Picture"	5:35
9.	"Death at One's Elbow"	2:01
10.	"I Won't Share You"	2:48

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strangeways,_Here_We_Come

Golf's verdict: HIDDEN GEM! Listening to this and then to their debut from 1983 it is so tempting to imagine where The Smiths may have ended up, had they not imploded before this swansong was even released. The pace of development and the extraordinary breadth of musical invention in 4 years suggests we were robbed of something that could have been extraordinary. Despite some highlights, neither Mozza nor Marr have ever surpassed this (or, indeed, any Smiths album) in their solo or collaborational work since.

Máire's verdict: HIDDEN GEM! Pure genius.

Album 815/1031

Turbonegro - Apocalypse Dudes (1998)

All tracks written by Turbonegro, except where noted.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"The Age of Pamparius"	5:59
2.	"Selfdestructo Bust"	2:55
3.	"Get It On"	4:08
4.	"Rock Against Ass"	3:49
5.	"Don't Say Motherfucker, Motherfucker"	2:10
6.	"Rendezvous with Anus"	1:59
7.	"Zillion Dollar Sadist"	3:20
8.	"Prince of the Rodeo"	3:45
9.	"Back to Dungaree High"	2:57
10.	"Are You Ready (For Some Darkness)"	3:35
11.	"Monkey on Your Back"	2:52
12.	"Humiliation Street"	5:54
13.	"Good Head"	4:08

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocalypse_Dudes

Golf's verdict: I saw these guys about 10/12 years back and it was an immensely enjoyable night out. They sound like Soundtrack of Our Lives crossed with Twisted Sister.

Máire's verdict: HIDDEN GEM! Have never really listened to this band before. Really enjoyed the album and will be listening to more.

Album 816/1031

Ministry - Ke*a*ah Psalm 69 (1992)

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"N.W.O."	Jourgensen, Barker	5:31
2.	"Just One Fix"	Jourgensen, Barker, Rieflin, Balch	5:11
3.	"TV II"	Jourgensen, Barker, Scaccia, Rieflin, Connelly	3:04
4.	"Hero"	Jourgensen, Barker, Rieflin	4:13
5.	"Jesus Built My Hotrod" (featuring Gibby Haynes)	Jourgensen, Barker, Balch, Rieflin, Haynes	4:51
6.	"Scarecrow"	Jourgensen, Barker, Scaccia, Rieflin, Balch	8:21
7.	"Psalm 69"	Jourgensen, Barker	5:29
8.	"Corrosion"	Jourgensen, Barker	4:56
9.	"Grace"	Jourgensen, Barker, Beno	3:05

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psalm_69:_The_Way_to_Succeed_and_the_Way_to_Suck_Eggs

Golf's verdict: A wee bit on the indulgent side, but Al Jourgensen was responsible for some of my favourite music as a teenager, featuring both in Ministry as well as The Revolting Cocks and Lard (check them out at your own risk!), so he is forgiven. 'Jesus Built My Hotrod' is the highlight here.

Máire's verdict: Lots of shouting (and not in a particularly good way).