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 (eleven 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 (eleven 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
Buzzcocks ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at50BIRxd5A
― geordie racer, Friday, 12 September 2014 16:08 (nine years ago) link
Wait is this lineup the original four?
― Colossal Propellerhead (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 13 September 2014 13:10 (nine years ago) link
Sorry, the original, post-DeVoto four
― Colossal Propellerhead (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 13 September 2014 13:12 (nine years ago) link
Oh, I see, Mark G was referring to an earlier reunion.
― Colossal Propellerhead (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 13 September 2014 13:13 (nine years ago) link
Diggle is my new rock hero.
Yup, it was Diggle that amazed me with his Townsendesque posturing when I saw them a few years back. Juxtaposed with a not quite sombre, (but getting there) static Shelley, blasting out gem after gem.
Great fun.
― Jessie Fer Ark (Mobbed Up Ping Pong Psychos), Saturday, 13 September 2014 13:41 (nine years ago) link
Happy birthday, Pete, 61 today!
http://www.mdmarchive.co.uk/gfx/HiRes-12335.jpg
― Terry Micawber (Tom D.), Sunday, 17 April 2016 12:38 (eight years ago) link
Happy Birthday, Pete!
― Freakshow At The Barn Dance (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 17 April 2016 16:06 (eight years ago) link
This band is so good.
― Josh in Chicago, Monday, 15 January 2018 01:50 (six years ago) link
Yes.
― Mark G, Monday, 15 January 2018 08:03 (six years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfKdzpta-Ss
― What Do I Blecch? (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 10 December 2018 13:39 (five years ago) link
Anyone rep for the post-reunion stuff? I could go for a nice cherry picking of the best bits.
― Gerald McBoing-Boing, Monday, 10 December 2018 16:05 (five years ago) link
Why did they break up after A Different Kind of Tension? Never heard much of a story about this.
― the word dog doesn't bark (anagram), Monday, 10 December 2018 20:03 (five years ago) link
They did three (double A-side?) singles after that. Substance problems was one contributing factor.
― What Do I Blecch? (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 10 December 2018 20:20 (five years ago) link
Discussion of the end of the first run here: Buzzcocks Are Everything
― What Do I Blecch? (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 10 December 2018 21:06 (five years ago) link