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Albums
It’s not for the cock, it’s for hands in the air time
Nov 19th
Soulwax- Most of The Remixes…
The remix: an essential and integral part of new music which constantly pushes and evolves things into new directions. Or, the remix: part of the scenester faux bullshit with which if you’re not up to speed on who’s reworked the reworking of last weeks anthem you’re definitely not cool? Either way, 2007 has been partly defined by remixes of other songs and with great timing, or a great PR team, the DJ kings Soulwax release a best of collection of their remixes. But the really question is, of course, is it any good?
It’s not for the cock, it’s for free!
Oct 2nd
The path to Radiohead’s seventh studio album has certainly not run smooth but the end is now in sight. More >
It’s not for the cock, it’s for the acoustic pleasures
Jul 10th
Curtis Whitefinger- “27†(Black Thumb Records)Â
Curtis Whitefinger is a Nottingham based singer-songwriter, but don’t stop reading quite yet. Unlike most solo males armed with an acoustic guitar and the capacity to pine and whine, Curtis Whitefinger deserves more than to be lumped in with many of these bland modern songwriters. While he doesn’t by any means obliterate the mould, he certainly finds space to breath and be himself within it.
It’s not for the cock, it’s for the colourful disco
Jun 14th
Simian Mobile Disco- Attack Decay Sustain Release
Quite clearly there’s a time and a place for different music. For example, you wouldn’t drop Belle and Sebastian at a banging nightclub at 2am and similarly, you wouldn’t want Simian Mobile Disco in your bedroom or on the morning bus. Quite clearly anyone who thinks that hasn’t heard “Attack Decay Sustain Releaseâ€.
It’s not for the cock, it’s for exploring the world and yourself
Jun 10th
Paul Simon – Graceland
It was with amazement that a friend of mine, who is neither ignorant nor uncultured, confessed to having never heard of Paul Simon and to not being able to name a song by Simon and Garfunkel. It is to him therefore that I dedicate this entry/cultural lesson/period of enlightenment.
It’s not for the cock, it’s for blue eyed soul
May 20th
Steve Winwood – Arc of a Diver
Steve Winwood is a fantastic soul musician. He’s not from Detroit. He’s not from Memphis. He’s from Birmingham. He’s not even black. Guess what? It doesn’t matter in the slightest.
It’s not for the cock, it’s for your musical heritage
May 13th
The Beatles – Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
It’s with great disappointment that I don’t introduce this album with “Here’s an album that needs no introduction,” but alas the 21st century is home to the evils of Guantanamo Bay, genocide in Sudan, and people who’ve never heard of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts.
It’s not for the cock, it’s for the FUTURE!
May 6th
Foreword
Although it may seem like my musical taste revolves around ringtones and squawking, I did infact spend about two years denying the existence of any music released after 1978 (with the exception of Jay-Z strangely). Thus it seems logical that I mention my findings on inftc. So here is the first in a series of many. If I were to name it I might choose The Historical Study of Propa’ Bangin’ Old Skool Toonz or possibly Musical History: Without the Cock. Irrespective of its name, on which I may decide later, I hope you enjoy, learn and listen.
Yes – Close to the Edge
The album opens with birds singing: it’s at that point that you realise you’re in for a treat. More >
It’s not for the cock, it’s for the royalty.
Apr 16th
Kings of Leon- “Because of The Times”
There are some bands who make a dazzling, exciting debut album but struggle, and fail, to ever live up to these past glories. More >