Recent content by Jim_W

The connection between The Deviants, formerly The Social Deviants, and the British underground press was the lead singer Mick Farren who regularly contributed to International Times (IT) and other publications. I can't remember whether he contibuted to OZ but I would have thought that he...

I was just flicking through the reviews on this site when I came across this 'shoot out' review including your turntable. I thought it was an attractive package too, but be prepared for bad news. I was following your comments on the AT 95ex which I think is an improvement on the standard AT 95...

...'Shades' is a good one, yep. 'The Survivor's Suite' took me a few plays, but it is very intense; I particularly like Dewey Redman's playing and the piano/bass duet parts on the record. I don't know 'In The Light'; I'd probably buy it if I came across it second-hand, but I know exactly what...

Funkadelic: 'Standing On The Verge Of Getting It On'. Family: 'Music In A Doll's House'. Jefferson Airplane: 'Crown Of Creation'. Pretty Things: 'S F Sorrow' Red vinyl from Sainsbury's!!!

Deadbeats he calls us, chaps....deadbeats. It's enough to make Charlie crawl back into his cupboard. I'll tune into The Transmitter Down tonight too so see you there, y'all. If anybody else is brave enough to listen to the radio show in question it's on CRMK radio at 8 pm tonight. A splendid...

...great to hear you're writing. Brilliant. I've asked TTD to forward contact re radio show and ranting. Glad things are more settled. Look forward to your playlist. Cheers.

I know BBB, The Transmitter Down and one other nom de plume, but 'Smitty' is a new one on me. Is he on the run? Miles Davis: 'Someday My Prince Will Come' ..better believe it. 'Talking Heads 77' Charlie Jefferson: 'The Cupboard Sessions Volume One'. Roy Harper: 'Come Out Fighting Genghis Smith'.

I've just seen this, Charlie...how lovely to see you. Well. BBB is now The Transmitter Down and he's a popular dj on a local radio show, playing weird and even weirder music for a group of weird people. Actually, he plays very interesting stuff and tries to sound like a laconic John Peel; he's...

Hey, don't apologise to me, I got guilty secrets too. I just keep 'em secret! *secret*

...I was thinking Affinity or Pablo. I think I've goy a copy somewhere; I'll dig it out and give it a spin. I've been a bit off Coltrane for a year or so; I used to like his meandering 20 minute solos, but give me a nice concise solo these days...like the Blue Note players: it's your turn, get...

Well there's the Dial recording of 'Lover Man' from 1946 or 47 which is where you can really hear him falling apart; he was sectioned not long after that. It's an interesting listen, although I find it horribly ghoulish. Apart from that, he's pretty consistently brilliant whether off his trolley...

So it does...thank the Lord for that! There should be a booklet with it; it's not much cop though. What label is the 'Coltrane Live In Paris' on? Or is it a boot or some Italian job?

I was hoping the Charlie Parker Savoy box was going for a lot more than that!!! Loads of critics rate the Savoy stuff as his best, but not I 'cause I is awkward; nope, I prefer the Dial recordings. Not that the Savoys are cabbages or anything; in fact, they;re brilliant! The Verve stuff and any...

I thought your show was very interesting, Transmitter Down. Some of it was a bloody racket and some of it was beautful...just as it should be. I'll be tuning in to the next one. Thanks.

Ok, TD, I'll tune in, turn on and drop out. Looking forward to it...and don't be playing loads of that bloody electonic stuff or I'll jam the switchboard. Best wishes for the show.