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Long Gaps and Lindsay Anderson
Published: Monday, February 20th, 2024
Some recording artists are prolific, others one hit wonders. What about those who release their first and second albums decades apart or take a break?

We also discuss the film career of Lindsay Anderson, the British film, documentary and theatre director famous for his satirical trilogy commencing in 1968 with 'if....'.

As always we suggest a wide range of music, film and art for you to look up.

And Bill goes for a short walk in a park.

https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/long-gaps-and-lindsay-anderson

Box Sets and Kevin Ayers
Published: Monday, February 12, 2024
Episode 4 already. The panel have views, some strong, on box sets. Kevin and Bill discuss the career of quixotic musician Kevin Ayers. And Dave confirms he has never been to Poughkeepsie, in fact he has no idea where it is.

https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/box-sets-and-kevin-ayers

Alt. Clockwork Orange and Leonora Carrington
Published: Monday, February 5, 2024
Flann O'Brien and The Pet Shop Boys compete with Ken Russell and Leonora Carrington for your attention and clicks. There are no losers, only ... er, culture. Kevin Petch and Bill Astbury discuss the alternative universe film version of A Clockwork Orange, originally slated to be directed by Russell. And the incredible talent of British surrealist Carrington is somehow crammed into twenty minutes. Plus Dave mixes up It Couldn't Happen Here and It Can't Happen Here.

Which is easily done.

https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/alt-clockwork-orange-and-leonora-carrington

Were The Beatles a folk band and Michelangelo Antonioni
Published: Monday, January 29, 2024
Kevin Petch and William Astbury discuss albums, gigs and books. In the first section they ask were The Beatles a folk band? Surely it's a yes or no answer? In the second section they discuss the career and influence of Italian film director Michelangelo Antonioni.

In between we recommend obvious and obscure bands, albums and films you might find time to listen to, watch or ignore.

https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/were-the-beatles-a-folk-band-and-michelangelo-antonioni

Classic 1st albums and Mark Sturdy interview
Published: Monday, January 22, 2024
Kevin Petch and William Astbury discuss albums, gigs and books. In the first section they ask, which artists would be remembered if they had made only one album? Contenders include Captain Beefheart and Curved Air. And Kevin throws in a curve ball, to make the point. In the second section Kevin interviews Mark Sturdy to celebrate 20 years (and a bit) of Truth And Beauty: The Story Of Pulp.

In between we recommend obvious and obscure stuff you might find time to listen to, watch or thumb through.

https://shows.acast.com/5282/episodes/classic-1st-albums-and-mark-sturdy-interview