THE MAGICAL ARMCHAIR
The Ben Folds Five Digest
Issue #200 - March 14, 1997
THE MAGICAL ARMCHAIR, Issue #200
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Topics for Today:
blur, gene, and all that good stuff....
more BOWCCL adds
rev 105
chapel hill goes piano
New Album is great
help me get free cd singles
Sorry about 2nd transcription
Re: THE MAGICAL ARMCHAIR, Issue #199
BF5 Shows
the bf5-rem connection?
Alex Chilton
bff at ziggy's and more
new album
Archers of Loaf and Ben
Re: THE MAGICAL ARMCHAIR, Issue #199
Re: THE MAGICAL ARMCHAIR, Issue #198
re: Alex Chilton
Re: THE MAGICAL ARMCHAIR, Issue #199
Re: Fanny Packs
Magical Armchair Issue
Lengthy article on BFF.
200
SonicNet Listening Party
promotional bf5 video
oioioi
TOUR DATES
BEST SONG on THE NEW ALBUM
Released in Oz
Free BFF Shirt
Re: THE MAGICAL ARMCHAIR, Issue #199
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 07:46:28, -0500
From: MS KIMBERLY HORN <QPQJ32A@prodigy.com>
Subject: blur, gene, and all that good stuff....
aloha!!!!
~~~~~~~~~~~
1. who has the new blur album, b.l.u.r.????????
2...if you have it, i love you....
3..who has the new gene album???????
4...look at number 2...
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i was just watching my tape with the new(in the states) video for
blur...song no.2...
the album came out yesterday....and i still haven't gotten it...yes,
i'm pissed at myself....
i was even thinking about lifting it...
but i didn't say that...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
the, i put in another tape...only this time it had a mini-interview
with gene and it was the video for sleep well tonight.....
hello?!?!?!.....i would do anything for them!!!!!
i have had the cd single for fighting fit for awhile....but that's
not enough..i'm in need of the new album
it came out yesterday...i missed that too!!!and yes, i'm thinking of
lifting that as well...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ben folds five and suede...more albums!!!!!...i need money
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CONCERTS...america vs uk
okay, here's another country debate...
i have noticed that living in san antonio, tx and living in honolulu,
hawaii...that concerts here consist more of moshing, and basic
hitting....not pogoing...well, a little....but it's a lot more rough..
..
i was just watching a clip of gene live...and it was full of pre-
pubescent girls that didn't know how to do anything but stand and nod
their heads....watching blur live i have only seen pogoing...
however, when lush came here....there was still moshing....(with the
10 people that were actually at the show)....
tell me, what are the different shows like in the uk?....i think that
the reason that there is a lot of moshing here in hawaii is because
we hardly get any big shows, so all of the drunk-frat-military-blokes
come out to vent all the anger at any show....whether it is lush, or
guttermouth/suicide machines....
well, lisa loeb didn't have any moshing..i have to admit...
however, it didn't even had any people that looked interested in her..
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MAHALO FOR READING IT ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
seferina lozano
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 08:53:09 -0500
From: Brendan O'Neill <bon2onov@atlas.moa.net>
Subject: more BOWCCL adds
I was looking through R&R (radio and records) magazine and it said Battle
was added to about 70 new radio stations last week. If you can get your
hands on a copy...do so. It's a pretty cool magazine.
Novi High School
Novi Community Schools
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 08:22:11 -0600 (CST)
From: Clio <carv0022@maroon.tc.umn.edu>
Subject: rev 105
the radio station here in Minneapolis (rev 105) who started playing Ben
folds five
and made me realize what a great band they truly are was bought out on
tues by the same people who own the two most mainstream stations here.
They change the format to heavy metal. Please join me in a moment of
silence for the only fm station worth listening to in Minnesota
Amie
--Amie Carvel
"Absence makes the heart grow fungus"
Barenaked Ladies
http://www.tc.umn.edu/nlhome/m429/carv0022
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 15:55:18 +0100
From: jonas nilsson <eng96jni@lustudat.student.lu.se>
Subject: chapel hill goes piano
Hi again!
Jonas Nilsson, also known as the swedish guy, just wanted to add to my last
mail "the eric bachmann-connection" that Ben Folds actually plays some
piano on the Barry Black-album too. He played the trickier parts that Eric
Bachmann couldnt play himself.
It seems like there is a piano-thing going on in Chapel Hill right now.
Since Ben Folds first album, Eric Bachmann from the Archers first did that
Barry Black-album, and then he brought piano in to the Archers new album
"All the nations airports" (there is a quite beautiful pianosong called
"Chumming the oceans" on there).
And NOW!!! Mac McCaughan from the great Superchunk has done a new
solorecord under the name Portastatic. (It is basically Mac, Jonathan Marx
from Lambchop and Macs brother Matthew playing) .The record is called
"Nature of Sap" and includes a lot of piano played by Mac!!! Mr. Folds
really influenced the whole Chapel Hill-maffia, didnt he?
Ben Folds was on swedish television "Z-TV" (Swedens MTV) the other day. It
turned out that BFF themselves had picked Komeda as supportact and Ben
explained why he liked them. He also explained what "Stevens last night in
town" was about and it was something like this:
"Steven is a friend from England who stayed with us for a while, and every
night he said "Oh guys, this is my last night in town, wont you throw me a
party?". And so we did,but three days later he was still there. And once
again he went "Oh guys, this is my last night in town, wont you throw me a
party?". And so we did and five days later he was still around. So I wrote
this song and gave him a tape of it and said "Leave!"
Take care
Jonas Nilsson
eng96jni@lustudat.student.lu.se
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 09:59:54 -0500 (EST)
From: PeteDrags@aol.com
Subject: New Album is great
Oh JOY,
While browsing through one of my favorite record stores yesterday I
happened to look up and find a wrapped advance copy of the CD almost a week
before it was due out. What a feeling, the best part was the price $9.99.
HAPPY, HAPPY, JOY, JOY
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 10:51:57 -0500 (EST)
From: Alexander Jay Timin <ajtimin@freenet.tlh.fl.us>
Subject: help me get free cd singles
No store nearby my hometown is carrying the free cd singles for "battle of
...." If anyone can help me get one or both (both would be great) of
these freebies, I would greatly appreciate it.
please email me at: ajtimin@freenet.tlh.fl.us
alex
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 11:26:19 -0500 (EST)
From: NakedVegan@aol.com
Subject: Sorry about 2nd transcription
So after I post my BoWCCL transcription, I see in the digest that someone
referred to one that had already been posted. I don't know how I managed to
miss Nick Vincent's version in #190. Sorry for the duplication, although
mine is just slightly more detailed than Nick's version.
In other news, I visited Raleigh/Chapel Hill last weekend, wearing my Ben
Folds Five shirt around. In every store/restaurant I went to, I asked, "Does
Ben Folds ever come here?" and the unanymous response was, "Who?"
-- Michael Bluejay (Austin, TX)
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 12:14:05 -0500 (EST)
From: Rahoolio@aol.com
Subject: Re: THE MAGICAL ARMCHAIR, Issue #199
Hi All,
Just a note for any BF5 completists who might be out there: If you think
the inclusion of "Song For the Dumped" on the new album lets you off the hook
regarding the "Mr. Wrong" soundtrack, please be advised that it's a
completely different recording! The new one's a lot more elaborate, but I'm
not sure I don't like the "Mr. Wrong" version better.
Sony finally sent a promo of "Whatever..." to the store where I work--I
had to call 'em up and remind 'em, though--and I'm still trying to figure out
exactly what I think of it. A couple of customers who heard it got really
excited, though, including one guy who usually buys nothing but blues! I
hadn't heard the single yet (our "alternative" station here is still hung up
on testosterone-rock, though another contender in a nearby small town is
building a bigger antenna to reach us in the big city, and these guys DO play
BF5), and after hearing the whole album in one sitting--twice--I'm not sure I
understand why "Battle" was the first track released. On the other hand,
it's midtempo, a little moody, a little silly (Rockford Files, anyone?)...not
a bad introduction for those of y'all who missed the first album (and wear
fanny-packs).
Immediate killer song? This time out, my vote is for "Brick."
--Rahoolio
St. Louis
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 12:22:09 -0600 (CST)
From: Leonard Barszap <lendakike@mail.utexas.edu>
Subject: BF5 Shows
I was just wondering how long the boys play at shows where they aren't
opening for another band? I saw them on SXSW last year and they were forced
off of the stage by the club so that another band could come on. They
played about 50 minutes and still wanted more!
Lenny
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 13:21:59 -0500 (EST)
From: berlinme@student.lansing.cc.mi.us
Subject: the bf5-rem connection?
A long way back someone mentioned some of the songs on the new album
containing possible REM references. Being the humungo REM fan thata I am,
this definately piqued my interest. I'm really looking forward to getting
the album at the stroke of midnight next Monday/Tuesday at my local
Wherehouse Rekkids. I'm so jealous that all of you people have the album
already while I still have to wait another frickin' week! Damn you! Why
does Michigan have to suck so badly? I really want to hear the cricket
thing for myself. Anyway, I'm rambling here. When I get the album next
week, I'll post my thoughts on the possible REM thing. I'm really
curious, and even more anxious and squirmy to get the album now! Damn!
Ever-so-sorry for the sucky, nonsensical post,
Melanie A. Berlin
"Who cares? I don't care! A horse's ass is better than yours!"
-------Cibo Matto
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 14:32:29 -0500 (EST)
From: "Ryan C. Hayward" <rhayward@phoenix.Princeton.EDU>
Subject: Alex Chilton
> It could very well be Alex Chilton.. Alex Chilton was a punk rocker-type
> person from the late-70's, I think.
Oh boy... I'll be surprised if no one else replies to this, but
here goes anyway. Alex Chilton isn't particularly a punk rocker-type.
But, he was in the band Big Star in the early 70's. To make a long story
short, they are just incredible, and are frequently credited with having
the sort of influence on the whole pop-rock music scene as some other
bands like say the Beatles and the Velvet Underground. Alex's solo stuff
isn't my favorite in the world (a bit on the loungy/bluesy side) but
everyone should own a copy of Big Stars two albums _Radio City_ and _#1
Record_ (they come on 1 CD now!) That's not to say that they only have
two albums, just that there third one is a bit more of an acquired taste.
Anyway, I would guess that Adam is probably making an Alex Chilton
reference, as he generally has some pretty good taste in music and seems
to like the whole pop scene that basically worships Alex.
-Ryan
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 14:46:09 -0500 (EST)
From: MERSSM@rascal.guilford.edu
Subject: bff at ziggy's and more
i got my ticket for the march 27 ziggy's show yesterday. it
turns out that snuzz is opening...snuzz is the new project
featuring chuck folds and britt uzzell from bus stop. this will
be the best night of my life!!! snuzz have a demo if anyone is
interested and it rocks. this is the first time i'll see them
live. and words cannot express the joy that fills my heart when
i think of seeing the ben folds five again! i am so excited!
also, in greensboro, nc it seems that all roads lead to the ben
folds five. my little sister just told me she met darren's mom a
year ago at the bagel shop she used to work at here in
greensboro. i was so mad she
didn't tell me earlier...but it is a good bit of gossip for my
fellow ben folds five fans. write me if you crave details.
later, susan
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 14:26:40, -0500
From: MS SANDI SHORTER <EPVJ98A@prodigy.com>
Subject: new album
i haven't posted in a while, but....
just got an advance copy of whatever and ever amen and i LOVE it! i am
thrilled to have finally gotten it, without having to wait for the
actual u.s. release date..not to mention without having to pay for it.
what a treat. it is amazing. what are everyone's favorites? i think
my favorite one (as of today) is "one angry dwarf and 200 solemn faces".
even though it's not really new to me, since i heard them do it live 2
times...
also, i haven't picked up the free import cd single yet. if anyone has,
what's on it? there's only 1 store in my area i can pick it up (the
site only listed 1 in the cleveland area!), so i'm hoping they'll have
some copies left. it's a 40-45 minute drive, but i'm sure it will be
well worth it!
any new tour dates? i am praying that they will soon be playing within
6-10 hours of cleveland, so i can go. "love bf5, will travel!" anyone
from around the cleveland area out there? i have a reliable car and
will transport fans, if you're willing to split the gas $$$ (of course
i will travel alone if need be!!)
--sandi
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Date: Wed, 12 Mar 1997 23:09:39 +0200
From: Bryan Snead <rsnead@awod.com>
Subject: Archers of Loaf and Ben
I was reading one of the News letters and someone was talking about Archers
of Loaf and how much Ben likes them. Well I think Ben would have to like
them in order to play on the album entitled "Barry Black" with the lead
singer of Archers of Loaf, Eric Bachmann. The record itself has been out
since the Ben Folds debut album, and is really an unofficial tribute to the
Residents (Black Barry is the title of a Residents fanclub album). Its
kinda strange, mostly instrumental music, much like the Residents, to which
you have to listen to for awhile in order to like. If you buy the album
just because of Ben Folds you won't like it, due to the fact that Ben only
plays drums and piano on a few songs on the album.
Aww Well seeya
Bryan
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 15:13:53 -0500 (EST)
From: jenn halter <jenno@email.unc.edu>
Subject: Re: THE MAGICAL ARMCHAIR, Issue #199
> I just read that Ben Folds Five has a song on the "Rare on Air-Volume 3"
> compilation CD -- a benefit CD for a radio station out of Santa Monica
> CA-KCRW. Other artists--Cowboy Junkies (doing State Trooper by Bruce
> Springsteen), Luna, Patti Smith, Sterolab.
the day they did that show was ben's first date with his then girlfriend,
now wife. he grew up in cali, so he used to listen to that particular
radio show when he was younger.
also, remy zero, finona apple, booth and the bad angel, guided by voices,
tindersticks, me'shell ndegeocello, the wallflowers, gonzalo rubalcaba,
and james taylor. definitely check it out! also look for vol. 1 and 2.
jenn
jenno@email.unc.edu
http://sunsite.unc.edu/5e
"It is unfortunate that many dismiss sounds as poor and
unlistenable due only to their unfamiliarity."--?
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 15:31:03 -0500
From: WABN Radio <wabn@naxs.com>
Subject: Re: THE MAGICAL ARMCHAIR, Issue #198
About the Counting Crows being big fans of BFF. This is probably old news
but the song "Monkey" on their new album has a line about "Ben Folds on my
radio."
I'd read about Adam Duritz changing the lyrics to "Mr Jones" to also say "I
want to be IN Big Star" instead of "I want to be A big star." Big Star was
Chilton's critically lauded but commercially ignored group of the 70's, and
if you have ANY interest in beautiful pop music, soaring harmonies and
chiming chords (and I'm guessing you do, being a fan of BFF) then their
albums are a must-have, though you'll probably have to order them.
About the free promo singles as giveaways, it's standard in most recording
contracts, that the record company keeps 15% of whatever is manufactured and
the band loses all rights to the royalties of that 15%. The idea is that
the 15% is reserved for promotional material to spark sales. Most go to
radio stations for airplay and giveaways or some are given away at shows and
occasionally the record companies get more creative. I think it's pretty
cool that 550 would do something to get people into independently owned
record stores, in hopes that you will go back and buy the album from that
record store.
So anyway, that's my 2 cents.
PJ
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 15:04:47 -0600 (CST)
From: DANIEL H MEANS <dhm5211@omega.uta.edu>
Subject: re: Alex Chilton
In response to an earlier post about Alex Chilton, he was the main
singer/guitarist in the highly influential early 70's band Big Star.
They were not by any means punk. They were very poppy and often compared
to the Beatles and the Byrds. Many bands such as Teenage Fanclub, the Posies,
and The Replacements cite(d) Big Star as a major influence. I saw Adam
from Counting Crows wearing a Big Star shirt in a pic in Rolling Stone or
something. (BTW:if anyone knows where I can get a shirt like that with
the cover of #1 Record please let me know.). On a BFF note, I just
happened to see the new video, and for Dallas folks, I heard BFF is
playing at this year's EDGE fest. I hope that's not the only place
they play though, I'd prefer to see them at a club, like Trees. Byebyebye,
Daniel.
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 16:10:24 -0500
From: Dean Drouillard <droulard@MNSi.Net>
Subject: Re: THE MAGICAL ARMCHAIR, Issue #199
I am just curious if the boys have ever played in Canada before, or if they
will be in the near future. Luckily, I live across the river from Detroit,
MI so if anyone knows when they will be in the area please let me know.
Dean Drouillard
droulard@mnsi.net
RACECAR http://www.mnsi.net/~racecar
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 16:18:01 -0500 (EST)
From: Jessica237@aol.com
Subject: Re: Fanny Packs
Okay, that definitely is fast becoming one of my favorite songs. But one
question--who is singing?? At different parts, the person (people. .
.switching off) calls out to Ben, Darren, and Robert, so maybe it's all of
them switching off. I'd be most inclined to think it's Robert (it seems like
something he would do), but they keep calling out to Robert, so I don't know.
Maybe someone could help me here. I love both CD singles, and it was so
incredibly wonderful to get them for free. Well, I'm "counting the days down"
until the next CD, so. . .
Later,
Jess
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 16:23:03 -0500
From: Dean Drouillard <droulard@MNSi.Net>
Subject: Magical Armchair Issue
This is in response to Allan, who on the last issue seemed to be misinformed
about Alex Chilton. Alex Chilton was made famous by his band Big Star, who
until fairly recently went virtually unnoticed. The band put out a couple
of albums in the early seventies. The were extremely influenced by the
Beatles and it is quite obvious on their first album #1 Record. The band is
known to have influenced some of the biggest pop artists of our time.
Alex did go on to record several very eclectic albums on his own,
but as far as I know none compared to Big Star. If you get the chance to
hear this band I would highly recommend #1 Record and Radio City. They are
both great albums.
Oh yeah, LONG LIVE BEN FOLDS FIVE!!
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 16:54:19 -0500
From: Mike Piccuirro <mikeman@pegasus.rutgers.edu>
Subject: Lengthy article on BFF.
My friend found this article and brought it to my attention. Check it
out.
http://www.mal.com/~mmonitor/articles/benfolds.html
-Mike
homepage: http://pegasus.rutgers.edu/~mikeman
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From pavement@idir.netFri Mar 14 06:50:30 1997
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 16:40:33 -0600
From: "Greg Monkey (Drunken Monkey Fanzine)" <pavement@idir.net>
To: Frank Maynard <maynard@mail.oeonline.com>
Subject: 200
Just wanted to say "Wow, Happy 200 issues of THe Armchair!" Go Frank! Go
Ben! Go Darren! Go Robert! WHoOOOO!
Greg
~~~~~~~ Drunken Monkey Fanzine Online...a high-tech, lo-fi experience. ~~~~~~~
******* http://www.angelfire.com/ks/drunkenmonkey *******
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 18:55:14 -0500
From: Evan Chakroff <chakroff@ee.net>
Subject: SonicNet Listening Party
After listening to Whatever And Ever Amen twice on Real Audio, I feel
compelled to say that I don't like it as much as the first album. (Oh, by
the way, this is my fist post, so hi.) Of course, I've listened to several
other albums through these SonicNet Listening Parties and they generally
tend to have a small loss in quality from the CD version ( <----
Understatement ).
Still can't wait to get the album,
--
Evan Chakroff
The Internet Mystery Spot
http://spot.home.ml.org
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 19:04:06 -0500 (EST)
From: BNDVDSN@aol.com
Subject: promotional bf5 video
As I went to my local indie rock store to pick up my single (thank you
Frank!), the guy there had a promotional video that he let me have. It was a
video portrait type thing of BF5. Ben said a couple of very funny things one
of which being that every major newspaper across the country had called him a
dork, the other being that when he was asked how he thought the new album
would do, he sarcasticly replied that he thought it would be like thriller
with one big hit after another. I got the single with champagne supernova,
and I agree that it is a great side of BF5 that you couldn't hear on an
album. Looking forward to the new album. Ben Davidson
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 22:10:20 -0500 (EST)
From: ElmoNme@aol.com
Subject: oioioi
i'm 17 from upstate ny and i'm into ska and punk/hardcore too...i sure wish
there
there were more shows around here. i really wish bff was playing near here
soon; alas, only in my dreams....
rachelle rae
"at this moment you should be with us feeling like we do, like you love to,
but never will...again" --perry farrell
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 23:08:28 -0500
From: rawlings@datastream.net
Subject: TOUR DATES
DOES ANYBODY KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT AN EAST COAST TOUR. I'M READY TO SEE BEN
FOLDS FIVE IN ACTION. IF YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THIS INFO PLEASE POST IT IF YOU
CAN OR JUST TELL ME. EITHER WAY IS FINE. WELL, I'M GONE
-----------------------BRAD
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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 23:37:18 -0500 (EST)
From: KhobKhun@aol.com
Subject: BEST SONG on THE NEW ALBUM
***my vote goes for "fair" ... the choice of chords, its build up,
staccatto-like harmonies, catchy nature, and of course... groove make it a
definate contender for the best song on the album award...***
what do you think?
-mark
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Date: Fri, 14 Mar 1997 18:16:36 +1100
From: Rebecca Gorrell & Lance O'Brien <lotto@netspace.net.au>
Subject: Released in Oz
Well it is Friday the 14th March and my wonderful husband phoned all around
Melbourne to see who has already had a delivery of Forever... JB Hifi had
just received them and CC Music gets their delivery on Monday (17th).
Being the wonderful chap that he is he picked up a copy for me and had it
playing when I got home from walking the dog so loud I could hear it from
outside. I could tell it was Ben's voice from 20 paces. Talk about
thrilled!!! Just thought I'd share the excitement.
So Melbournites, it is available now (I am listening to Song for the Dumped
as I type)!!!
ENJOY
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Date: Fri, 14 Mar 1997 19:20:28 +1000
From: Very Fruity Indeed <ad@healey.com.au>
Subject: Free BFF Shirt
> Haven't been able to secure a copy of the new album here in Perth
> yet...nobody knows who BFF are which is quite disturbing.
Well, my trusty rekerd store assures me that I will be able to purchase
the album on Monday and it comes with a free shirt!!!
Can anyone tell me if this an Australia wide thing? I can;t wait!!!
BYE!!!
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Date: Fri, 14 Mar 1997 05:16:00 -0500
From: super baby <rmckenzi@smith.smith.edu>
Subject: Re: THE MAGICAL ARMCHAIR, Issue #199
hey all -
about this "free 'Battle' single" deal - i was in Other Music the other day
(right across the street from the NYU-area Tower, you know, and although i
can't stand half the employees there due to their excessive
indie-snottiness, it's still the only place to get good small-label cds &
vinyl without walking all the way to St. Marks, but i digress...) and i
asked them about it (they had both singles for $9.99 each) and _they_ said
that the only way they were giving them out for free was if you brought in
a coupon. upon further questioning it was revealed that this coupon could
be obtained "from their web site". but not only can i not get the official
website to work at all (i get the first page with the different
bass-drums-piano drawings, but when i click on any of them i get a "query
error" screen), i haven't heard anything about this. so: is it true or
merely a vicious cooler-than-thou record-store-boy rumor? if it is true can
someone give me a hint as to how to get this magical deal?
TIA -
- brookes
ps - how many of you brits like blur? the new album is interesting, to say
the least.
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