http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2002-2006 by the authors Thu, 21 Nov 2002 21:21:37 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2002/11/19/191504.php#comment-2157 Very interesting Fred, thanks. ]]> 2157@blogcritics.org Thu, 21 Nov 2002 21:21:37 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2002/11/19/191504.php#comment-2156 I have found that tracking down their Japanese fanclub compilations "Continental" and "Fairy tales of" are well worth the trouble (and cost). They usually include rare b-sides and other hard to find stuff. SE have not just been a great group to get remixes of, but have usually been ahead of the curb in finding people to remix for them. From early Chemical Brothers, David Holmes, and Aphex Twin remixes, to having Rick Smith from Underworld helping them produce several songs on Tiger Bay. A lot of their musical explorations also can be seen in the side projects they have worked on. Sarah has put a decent solo album (not up to SE level, but decent none-the-less). Bob and Pete have started several record labels in the past. I interviewed Bob once for a zine (around Good Humour) and he mentioned a fascination with J-pop bands. Fred ]]> 2156@blogcritics.org Thu, 21 Nov 2002 20:23:43 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2002/11/19/191504.php#comment-2155 Yeah, their first three albums are really extraordinary. Of course, then you run into the "what next?" problem: once you've made something as good as Tiger Bay, what next? ]]> 2155@blogcritics.org Tue, 19 Nov 2002 19:47:34 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2002/11/19/191504.php#comment-2154 I like SE but I used to love them - their best and freshest work was at the beginning. I do like the new one better than any for a while however. Very nice review. ]]> 2154@blogcritics.org Tue, 19 Nov 2002 19:36:37 EST