Joomla! site syndication http://strummerlive.net Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:12:42 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://strummerlive.net/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://strummerlive.net Joomla! site syndication http://strummerlive.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=592&Itemid=26 Having interviewed Vin and Larry shortly after the release of Part Primitiv (Section 25's much acclaimed 'comeback' album), I hardly expected them to go on and arguably better it with the stunning 2009 release 'Nature Degree'. Sandwiched inbetween was a 'best of' album 'Dirty Disco' and retrospective acknowledgements of their previously released and largely overlooked catalogue, prompting the Guardian to list 'From the Hip' as one of the essential albums to hear before you die. The Section 25 ship was finally docking and with the promise of a major new remix/re-recording project in the works it was an exciting time for all involved. The untimely passing of Larry Cassidy this year was a real body blow and yet now a few months later I was able to interview Vin and Larry's daughter Beth in resolute and optimistic moods ahead of the new album and tour. They both spoke eloquently and candidly about Larry, the music press, factory and a new direction for Section 25 that was a pleasure to be privy to. Now completely acknowledging the family ties that bind the whole thing together it is yet again the start of a new exciting chapter in the Section 25 journey. The interview is available in full using the links below. For newcomers it may be advantageous to take a look at the previous interview from 2008 here (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=297 Itemid=26) and also what promises to be a very special series of live dates starting in September: Thurs 16th Sept, The Musician, Leicester Fri 22nd Oct, The North Bar, Blackburn Sat 20th Nov, The Factory, Manchester Sun 5th Dec, Rhiz Modern, Vienna Sat,11th Dec, The Beat Club, BlackpoolMore info at the Section 25 website (http://www.section25.com) Part One - Rewind - FLV Format (16mb) -SXXVPt1_20AUG10Part Two - Retrofit Larry - FLV Format (16mb) -SXXVPt2_20AUG10Part Three - Tapers v Bootleggers - FLV Format (16mb) -SXXVPt3_20AUG10 Part Four - Dirty Disco to Nature Degree - FLV Format (14mb) -SXXVPt4_20AUG10 Part Five - Stephen Morris, Peter Hook FAC251 - FLV Format (14mb) -SXXVPt5_20AUG10 Share on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=%3C?php%20the_permalink%28%29;?%3E) Reviews - Interview Feature Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:24:46 +0100 http://strummerlive.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=580&Itemid=26 Merging swirling 80s electronic tainted pop with a reflective ballad feel is how Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr chooses to keep his mark on music fresh. This is done through the sombrely sauntering single, ‘Fell In Love With Silence’. A poetic maturity is helped along by the reflective tone and Kerr’s own lingering echo that speaks of the virtues of solitude.A ‘Simon Hayward Remix’, provides bolder bass and a digital toe to give off a creakier vibe that builds up into a more disco friendly offering. Kerr nods back to his heyday with this sojourn, but also manages to communicate his continuing enthusiasm for music making.Rating: 3.5/5www.lostboyaka.com (http://www.lostboyaka.com) www.ear-music.net (http://www.ear-music.net) Reviews - Reviews - CD, Video, Single, Demo Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:03:31 +0100