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Bloc Party countdown finishes today (July 7)

Could the band be releasing new material

Mon 07 Jul, 2008

Comments (1)

Who cares? They're terrible! Never has a band been so hyped without having a single shred of talent.

Mon 07 Jul, 2008

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Tricky: '9/11 is why I didn't release an album for four years'

Knowle West Boy also reveals himself to be a closet Kylie fan

Fri 04 Jul, 2008

Comments (2)

It couldn't just be that he ran out of ideas ooh, say, about nine years ago? No, surely not. new album is dire as expected.

Fri 04 Jul, 2008

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Phil Collins announces musical retirement

Genesis man will longer tour or record

Fri 25 Apr, 2008

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I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where, uh, Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as, uh, anything I've heard in rock. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and, uh, Against All Odds. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.

Tue 29 Apr, 2008

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Shockwaves NME Awards 2008: Pete Doherty named Hero Of The Year

Babyshambles man wins the public vote

Thu 28 Feb, 2008

Comments (1)

How can this media fool possibly be hero of the year? Twat of the year more like.

Wed 05 Mar, 2008

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THE 'FEAR' FACTOR

'Fear Of Motion' is made available on the band's official website...

Wed 05 Sep, 2001

Comments (1)

Enter SHITkari

Thu 13 Dec, 2007

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Mary J Blige reveals new album details

And the soul singer reckons 'Umbrella' was intended for her

Mon 12 Nov, 2007

Comments (1)

Mary J Bilge more like

Wed 14 Nov, 2007

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