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Sgt Pepper Cover

It’s not for the cock, it’s for your musical heritage

The Beatles – Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

Sgt Pepper Cover

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.

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Close to the Edge - Yes

It’s not for the cock, it’s for the FUTURE!

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

Close to the Edge - Yes

 

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 familiarity

What makes a musician great? Is it the skill in which he shreds his guitar? Or the insights into humanity he offers through his lyrics? Or maybe it’s the complexity of the music he plays? More >

Late of the Pier - Stealth

It’s not for the cock, it’s for the kids

Good Shoes, Vincent Vincent and the Villains, Late of the Pier, Clarky Cat – Stealth, Nottingham 4th April 2007

Late of the Pier - Stealth

Late of the Pier

I arrived halfway through Clarky Cat’s set. I must admit that my first thoughts were completely unrelated to the band and their music. I was completely astounded at the nature of the audience. More >

The Orange Shop Front Cover

It’s not for the cock, it’s for the inner child

Das Wanderlust

The Orange Shop Front Cover

The entertaining and animated pair of childlike musicians, Andy Elliot and Laura Simmons, identify themselves as ‘wrong pop’. It’s hard to say exactly what’s wrong with an anthem like The Orange Shop. More >