Re: Sandals
Gareth James Pidgeon (acidjazz@pidgeon.demon.co.uk)
Sun, 18 Jun 1995 16:24:07 GMT
In message <B11BFE434F@cs_fs14.csd.plym.ac.uk> Simon Everest writes:
> Gareth J Pidgeon wrote on 12/6/95
>
> >Saw the Sandals on TV the other night live at the Astoria, London
> >thought they were terrible. Band wagon jumpers really. The singer
> >was the
> >worst, sounded like Sisters Of Mercy. Anyone seen them live ?
>
> Personally I'm a big fan, and thoroughly enjoyed the sesh from the
> Astoria the other day. I think it's a tad unfair to call them band wagon
> jumpers, in that they have a very distinctive sound, which has links in
> many areas of the AJ genre, but with their own twist. Besides which,
> they have been around for some time now, tracks like 'Profound Gas',
> 'Nothing', and the albums are generally of a high standard, and very
> eclectic with it. Besides, it's good to have some 'Sisters...' from time
> to time!!
I guess band wagon jumpers was a bit harsh, but I can't stand that guys
voice.
>
> Just my opinion
> Simon
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Gareth James Pidgeon