Tension's always been my favourite.
― Dr.C, Wednesday, 5 November 2008 11:44 (fifteen years ago) link
the way that mad mad judy segues into raison d'etre just slays me every time
― Dr X O'Skeleton, Wednesday, 5 November 2008 17:53 (fifteen years ago) link
http://freespace.virgin.net/pete.shelley/tu.jpgI bought this on vinyl 15 years ago,.....this is my favourite Buzzcocks record.
― chad, Thursday, 6 November 2008 03:18 (fifteen years ago) link
Me too!
― Mark G, Thursday, 6 November 2008 09:23 (fifteen years ago) link
The 2CD deluxe reissues were finally made available in the U.S. in February, and at the price of a single CD most places! Appropriately, at their Double Door show on Sunday they will be featuring Another Music in A Different Kitchen and Love Bites. Woo hoo!
― Fastnbulbous, Friday, 21 May 2010 20:24 (fourteen years ago) link
I saw Pete walking south on University Place earlier this week. I said "Pete" and saluted him, and he looked at me sideways (somewhat understandably).
― Alex in NYC, Friday, 21 May 2010 20:28 (fourteen years ago) link
A CLASS(IC) ACT
― nakamura, Saturday, 22 May 2010 17:12 (thirteen years ago) link
Great, but sure went downhill after Devoto left.
― louiiiis jjjjagger (S-), Sunday, 23 May 2010 07:19 (thirteen years ago) link
me roommate really hit it off with Steve Diggle after one of their shows the other week. they've been texting each other since. she's pretty =D about it.
― circa1916, Sunday, 23 May 2010 09:40 (thirteen years ago) link
me? my.
― circa1916, Sunday, 23 May 2010 09:42 (thirteen years ago) link
They played every single song from first two albums in order. I thought I'd take a bar break for "Late For the Train" but even that was much more entertaining live than on record (the drummer had a blast with it). Diggle has aged well (I saw them in 06 but it was my birthday and had too many shots to remember it well) and Shelley looked like Archie Bunker, which made it even more awesome. It was a 110 degree sauna in there, but they were troopers, coming back out to play most of the remaining singles of the era. The set was well over 90 minutes!
― Fastnbulbous, Monday, 24 May 2010 15:44 (thirteen years ago) link
I want to discuss A Different Kind of Tension. Even the by-numbers stuff is tinged with dread, beside which even "What Do I Get" sounds facile – I'm thinking "You Say You Don't Love Me."
― Filmmaker, Author, Radio Host Stephen Baldwin (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 16 June 2010 19:01 (thirteen years ago) link
cheap shot, but It's hard to evoke dread in a brand new jeep.
― Philip Nunez, Wednesday, 16 June 2010 19:29 (thirteen years ago) link
Ever driven a new jeep?
― Filmmaker, Author, Radio Host Stephen Baldwin (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 16 June 2010 19:31 (thirteen years ago) link
with someone I shouldn't have driven a new jeep?
― Philip Nunez, Wednesday, 16 June 2010 19:35 (thirteen years ago) link
Fwiw, an absolute nailed on classic. And if you haven't seen them live- even in their recent incarnation - treat yourself and see the 'cocks
― Fer Jessie the Drunk Dutch Mountain Ark (Mobbed Up Ping Pong Psychos), Wednesday, 16 June 2010 19:56 (thirteen years ago) link
Saw'em in 2003 and they were more than alright.
― Filmmaker, Author, Radio Host Stephen Baldwin (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 16 June 2010 20:55 (thirteen years ago) link
Hey what would be on you guyses list of songs to include on Singles Going Steady, if you weren't allowed to use any of the songs that are already on it?
― Philip Nunez, Wednesday, 16 June 2010 21:34 (thirteen years ago) link
does it have to be a actual single of their's that wasn't on SGS?
― If you can believe your eyes and ears (outdoor_miner), Wednesday, 16 June 2010 21:39 (thirteen years ago) link
re: Different Kind Of Tension
"Hollow Inside" was always one of my fave Buzzcocks songs, even though it is ridiculously simple. It is also tinged with dread as Alfred mentioned above. I love the no-gap transition from the song before, and the way the guitars slam in the chords of the "chorus".
― bug holocaust (sleeve), Wednesday, 16 June 2010 21:51 (thirteen years ago) link
Everything's Singles Nowadays(what with itunes, etc...)
I'd put Breakdown, for one. Is there a shorter version of Hollow Inside?
― Philip Nunez, Wednesday, 16 June 2010 21:57 (thirteen years ago) link
Saw 'em in 2003 and they had the worst sound mix I have ever heard at any show.
― dyaon't (sic), Thursday, 17 June 2010 06:15 (thirteen years ago) link
Great Buzzcocks tracks that aren't singles but could be: From the Kitchen I'd pick Get on Our Own, FictionRomance. From Love Bites: Nostalgia, Sixteen Again. From Tension: Raison d'etre, I Believe. There's loads of others.
― Dr X O'Skeleton, Thursday, 17 June 2010 09:06 (thirteen years ago) link
I only have Singles Going Steady. My favorite song on is Why Can't I Touch It? What else by them sounds like that?
― kornrulez6969, Friday, 15 October 2010 14:17 (thirteen years ago) link
Anybody?
― kornrulez6969, Friday, 15 October 2010 21:32 (thirteen years ago) link
i keep thinking homosapien has the same tempo as why can't i touch it, but it's got to be faster. maybe autonomy?
― Philip Nunez, Friday, 15 October 2010 21:35 (thirteen years ago) link
finally got Singles Going Steady.
fuck Mr Snrub's brayings above...this is so goddamn catchy it's ridiculous.
― Neanderthal, Tuesday, 12 July 2011 02:22 (twelve years ago) link
no idea what the vid is on about, but a clean copy of this song on headphones turned to 11 sounds as good as singles going steady imo. something about whatever pedal that they use there- it's a blast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUvpGU9TpFg
― fat mantis got sonned by a fred over a strava beef (Hunt3r), Tuesday, 12 July 2011 02:30 (twelve years ago) link
Heh, I've been playing the "Product" box set the last few days and reminding myself how freakin' great this band was all the way up to their last 3 singles. Shelly and Diggle were visionary in the way they melded punk energy with pop sensibilities. And in the end I liked Diggle's solo stuff more!
― Gerald McBoing-Boing, Tuesday, 12 July 2011 02:44 (twelve years ago) link
I hate this band. They sound just like Blink 182 and Simple Plan.― Mr. Snrub, Monday, August 9, 2004 12:41 PM (6 years ago) Bookmark
― Mr. Snrub, Monday, August 9, 2004 12:41 PM (6 years ago) Bookmark
LOL! I'm such a tool.
― Mr. Snrub, Tuesday, 12 July 2011 04:11 (twelve years ago) link
They just released some re-recordings of old songs and I'm not sure why.. I haven't listened to it but just wondering if it's worth my time.
― billstevejim, Tuesday, 12 July 2011 07:54 (twelve years ago) link
No-one's mentioned this before now? Original line-up with Devoto playing gigs in Manchester and London later this month.
― my father will guide me up the stairs to bed (anagram), Friday, 4 May 2012 05:38 (twelve years ago) link
It's a 'rewindie'!
They are playing the gig starting with the current line-up, then going to the old classic 4-piece w/ Maher and Garvey, then doing the encore w/ Devoto.
oh, it seems Garth is actually still alive, but he's not involved in this.
― Mark G, Friday, 4 May 2012 08:10 (twelve years ago) link
Can't decide what I think about this:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDWR3VyzLPs
― I Need Andmoreagain (James Redd and the Blecchs), Tuesday, 22 July 2014 04:10 (nine years ago) link
Know exactly what I think about this though:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6TywsL48Ww
― I Need Andmoreagain (James Redd and the Blecchs), Tuesday, 22 July 2014 04:13 (nine years ago) link
This Spiral Scratch reunion from 2012 makes for uncomfortable viewing, Devoto pretty much phones in his performance and can't wait to get offstage. They mess up the start of "Friends of Mine" and there seems to be tension onstage throughout. I was really excited when I heard about this – see above – but it looks like it was a big letdown.
― goth colouring book (anagram), Tuesday, 22 July 2014 08:13 (nine years ago) link
d'oh, forgot to post the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AekZpRkT0HM
I saw them in Brixton, and it was much better than that. No heaviness apparent, felt fun. Fewer guitar problems in evidence, which may be no small part of what went wrong here.
― Three Word Username, Tuesday, 22 July 2014 08:48 (nine years ago) link
current version touring US now
― curmudgeon, Thursday, 4 September 2014 16:08 (nine years ago) link
These promises
― The Wu-Tang Declan (James Redd and the Blecchs), Thursday, 4 September 2014 21:18 (nine years ago) link
Woah oh
― curmudgeon, Thursday, 4 September 2014 21:46 (nine years ago) link
How could you ever
― The Wu-Tang Declan (James Redd and the Blecchs), Thursday, 4 September 2014 21:58 (nine years ago) link
Down!
― Mark G, Thursday, 4 September 2014 22:17 (nine years ago) link
(sorry, too early)
Gonna see them tonight. Never saw 'em before and I'm passing up a chance to see Bob Mould again to do so.
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Friday, 5 September 2014 07:20 (nine years ago) link
So glad I finally saw them. Excellent concert!
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Saturday, 6 September 2014 04:57 (nine years ago) link
ex+
I missed them the first time around but saw their first reunion gig, all four present and correct. Senseless Things were support, both excellent.
A perfect reunion gig, exactly as they were before they split, basically.
― Mark G, Sunday, 7 September 2014 12:00 (nine years ago) link
(actually, thinking about it, their first was in Manchester but the audience response was a bit 'cool' according to Pete Shelley, so, 2nd reunion gig. Still have it on cassette)
― Mark G, Sunday, 7 September 2014 12:03 (nine years ago) link
Is anyone seeing Buzzcocks at any of these shows:
13 Chicago RIOT FEST14 Detroit St. Andrews Hall17 Los Angeles The Fonda Theatre18 Solana Beach, CA Belly Up19 Denver RIOT FEST20 Santa Ana, CA The Observatory - Bang Fest
I wanted to pick up their new CD in Philly but they sold out before the show was over and the places to get it on import are charging $25+ with shipping.
If someone going to one of those shows doesn't mind picking up a CD for me, I'll PayPal the cost + shipping to send it to me. Please email me if you can assist!
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Friday, 12 September 2014 13:27 (nine years ago) link
I saw them last night in Minneapolis, didn't even check out the merch table. Fun, fun show - a little disconcerting to see bearded, polo-shirted Pete, but they were killin' it. Diggle is my new rock hero.
― Dick Clownload (Dan Peterson), Friday, 12 September 2014 15:47 (nine years ago) link