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Penetration – Stereo, Glasgow 2010

Well, I’m back from my first gig in about 20 years and I’m in a daze. I have literally time travelled. My best Christmas present in 1978 was Penetration’s first album Moving Targets which was, I remember, pressed on some sort of yellowy luminous acetate. I played it to death and destruction. It’s now [...]

Theology

As relevant as arguing about the colour of the Loch Ness monster’s front flippers.

Nostalgia for an age yet to come

Saturday the 24th is fast approaching

The Vatican Rag

In honour of the Pope’s forthcoming visit (and possible arrest) here’s the legendary Tom Lehrer ripping the piss out of Catholicism. He’s got rhythm!

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Another reason to vote Labour

My local MP – Mark Larazowicz voted against the idiotic Digital Economy Bill in the pre-election wash up session. To be honest he was probably going to get my vote in any event, but I now feel vindicated and justified.

Well done Mark!

Sir Michael Caine

My name is Sir Michael Caine and I’m a Tory Twat!

Death List 2010 – Malcolm McLaren

Well they’re dropping like flies. John Forsythe, Christopher Casanove and now Malcolm McLaren.

Here’s the arch-(self) publicist signing the Sex Pistols to A&M outside Buckingham Palace, witnessed by the rossers. During the punk-era, I remember feeling he was not someone to be trusted, that he was a manipulator, in other words a bit of [...]

Fantastic spot

I was delighted to see one of these feeding on the suet cake on the balcony of delight…

my first greater spotted woodpecker!