Powder Monkeys classic set for re-issue on vinyl

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By The Barman

The Barman

23 October 2014

Hits: 5560

Finally seeing the light of day again and for the first time on vinyl, the classic 1995 Powder Monkeys album "Time Wounds All Heels" is about to drop.

Originally released on the Dog Meat label and comprising the power-trio line-up of Tim Hemensley, TJ Ray and John Nolan, the band at this point were an absolutely unstoppable force, a powerhouse comparable to the finest moments from the MC5, Motorhead and Black Flag.

• re-issue
• powder monkeys
• john nolan
• tim hemensley
• tj ray
• time wounds all heels
• vinyl

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Re-Licked - James Williamson (Leopard Lady)

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By Robert Brokenmouth, The Barman and Bob Short

Robert Brokenmouth, The Barman and Bob Short

21 October 2014

Hits: 19553

Okay.  Let's get one thing straight.  This album is great.  Here's your six bottles, James.  (Last time I tried to give you six bottles for something, the Barman turned me down but now we seem fine with that kind of thing).  Now, if the Barman would do a quick edit we could be three for three.  Six.  Six.  Six. Apt.



Of course there are elephants in the room.  Great hulking elephants and the occasional five foot one elephant.  I guess we'll just have to tackle them head on.  (Can I pun my way through this whole review? ) As a spoiler, I've read Robert's review because I know he'll have a different take to me.  I haven't read the Barman's because it is always funny how often we write the same review.  There could be some overlap.



• iggy
• stooges
• bellrays
• re-licked
• james williamson
• primal scream

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Taking your licks with James Williamson

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By Robert Brokenmouth

Robert Brokenmouth

17 October 2014

Hits: 8078

These bloody phone interviews. If you’ve never done one, this is how it goes: 

First, you notice unfamiliar terms in the email from the publicist like AEDT and CST that refer to time zones. And that excremental daylight saving kicked in two days ago. Cue frantic fiddling on the computer to make sure you’ve got the right time. 

You’ve been given a choice of times - if you’re lucky. Bit awkward if you get stuck with a time when you’re at work and you have to excuse yourself to go to the bog and do an interview. Trust me, you get looks. 

“Who were you cackling away to in the toilet, Robert? New … chum?”

Cue: furious blushing.

This interview was with James Williamson, the guitarist for Iggy and The Stooges, who has a new solo album, "Re-Licked" in the racks. And I got lucky on another front this time, and the nearly-threenager grandchild didn’t arrive until after I’d finished, so assorted boing noises, yowls and her squeaky voice didn’t float up into the recording. 

With most "phoners"you do have a strict 20 minutes to adhere to, a weird time (in this case it’s from 8.55am to 9.15 am). But you do worry that it’s 4.30 am where the interviewee is, and he’ll be off his head on Tequila and mushies. As rock stars do.

Just 20 minutes to gain rapport and probe the poor bugger’s most intimate self?  Poor bugger? He’s on the receiving end of a long line of assorted gits like me for several hours.

One minute before the appointed time, you dial a local number - with the area code prefix. A recorded message asks you to select your language. I am always very tempted to fuck with this but have so far refrained. One day I’ll select Croat or Bulgarian or Tig or something.

• iggy
• stooges
• jello
• biafra
• bellrays
• re-licked
• james williamson
• lisa
• kekaula
• raw power
• lanergan
• mosshart
• ariel pink

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Beasts of Bourbon documentary to make Melbourne, Adelaide debuts

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By The Barman

The Barman

20 October 2014

Hits: 6293

Surely a date to put in your diary. Other cities to be announced soon. Here's the promo clip.

• beasts of bourbon
• robert
• brokenmouth

Ghost Songs - Delaney Davidson (Casbah Records)

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By Robert Brokenmouth

Robert Brokenmouth

14 October 2014

Hits: 5598

New Zealander  Delaney Davidson is like a lot of musicians who saturate themselves in the blues, country and modern rock. 

Unlike the majority, he still gets it. The music is as vital for him now as when he picked up a guitar. He’s never still, always moving to improve and expand his range. Why? Because he doesn’t want the songs to sound the same.

I must apologise - this has been sitting along with a couple of other CDs, waiting their turn as I try to complete a documentary about a rather brill Australian rock band and another book. I’ve been a tad busy elsewhere too. So the review may be a little old.

Should you chase a copy?

• blues
• swamp
• casbah
• delaney
• davidson
• ghost songs

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3D Live to Air - The Billion Dollar Bums (Billion Dollar Music)

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By The Barman

The Barman

15 October 2014

Hits: 5952

Take the massive rhythm section of Fear and Loathing, add ex-Love Fever and Primevils’ David Mason on one guitar and the redoubtable Sean Tilmouth on the other guitar and you have a crunching, bowel-scouring rock band. 

The Bums were first put together a few years back by the late Renestair EJ; their first gig featured a rather heatstroked Ren beaning a startled Mr Tilmouth with the mic stand. Mr Tilmouth’s response to this was not, "I say, that’s a bit harsh, Ren old buddy". No.

Sean knocked Ren out cold, and floored him again when Ren got up and went for the cuddle of forgiveness. I’ve seen the video and this band owe me a new pair of underpants. 

• adelaide
• fear and loathing
• billion dollar bums
• primevils
• 3d live to air

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Circus in Town - Love Child (Love Child)

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By Robert Brokenmouth

Robert Brokenmouth

14 October 2014

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