The Orchids - London, New Cross 22nd August 1992

It's been a while since we had a really old set on Burning World. Back in the early 1990's I was quite into the whole Sarah Records thing and still occasionally dig out old records when the mood takes. Bootlegs of Sarah bands have always been a bit thin on the ground and if anyone out there has any please get in touch.

This is a set by one of the more prolific Sarah bands. The Orchids come from Glasgow and released their debut single "I've Got A Habit" on Sarah (Sarah 2) back in 1988. I think the first record I bought by them was a lovely 10" mini album called "Lyceum". At one point I used to collect 10" records just because they look so good on the turntable. Between 1988 and 1994 The Orchids released seven singles and three albums on the Sarah label before vanishing into the abyss. They did re-emerge a couple of years ago with a new album called "Good To Be A Stranger" but the less said about that the better.

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The Twilight Sad - London, Scala 29th October 2009

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1. Reflection Of The Televison

2. That Summer At Home I Had Become The Invisible Boy

3. I Became A Prostitute

4. Here, It Never Snowed. Afterwards It Did

5. Made To Disappear

6. Walking For Two Hours

7. That Birthday Present

8. The Room

9. And She Would Darken The Memory

10. Old Days From The Birdhouse

11. I Am Taking The Train Home

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15th December - Edinburgh, Voodoo Rooms

16th December - Glasgow, Nice N Sleazy

Pod Fodder (Volume Fifty Seven)

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1. Surfer Blood - Floating Vibes (Kanine)

This track comes from the debut album from Surfer Blood who I assume are a bunch of students from Florida judging by the fact that the album was recorded in their University Of Florida dorm room. Thinking about it quite a few classic debut albums have been recorded in cheap places for not very much money. The Fall have been doing it for years! The album is called "Astro Coast" and will be released through Kanine on 19th January.

2. The Joy Formidable - Greyhounds In The Slips (Self Released)

This track is available as a free download from the bands myspace page and is the first new track released since their superb "A Balloon Called Moaning" mini album earlier in the year. As I mentioned on the live recordings which you can download further down this page they will release an official live album called "First You Have To Get Mad" on 16th November and this too can be downloaded from the bands myspace.

3. Rye n' Clover - Black Hoody Dreams ()

Taken from the album "Pencils, Paper & Scissors".

4. Four Tet - Love Cry (Domino)

Every week there seems to be one record which jumps out and kicks me in the nuts. This week it's the new Four Tet single. While I have quite enjoyed some of their previous stuff "Love Cry" is, in my opinion their best work to date. A nine minute monster which in a sensible world would be pumping out over dancefloors worldwide. "Love Cry" will be released through Domino Records (the new home of The Fall) on 8th December. The information I have, which is probably entirely wrong suggests that it will only be released on vinyl, and why not.

5. Fuck Buttons - Olympians (ATP)

I expect you're all on first name terms with this album by now but there still may be a few strange creatures who are unaware that the album "Tarot Sport" has life giving properties and therefore should be secreted somewhere around your person at all times. I have opted to carry mine in my ipod but the choice is yours.

6. Brilliant Colors - Short Sleeves At Night (Slumberland)

Another winner from the Slumberland stable. The album is simply entitled "Introducing..." and will be available from next week.

7. Brakes - Why Tell The Truth (When It's Easier To Lie) (Fat Cat)

This is one side of the Brigton bands new AA sided single. The other track is called "Worry About It Later" and will be released through Fat Cat next week.

8th November - Cardiff - Clwb Ifor Bach

9th November - Brighton, Komedia

10th November - London, Relentless Garage

12th November - Leeds, The Well

8. Nosaj Thing - Us (Alpha Pup)

I'm a little bit late on this one. The album is called "Drift" and has been around since the summer. Still, better late than never.

9. Loomer - Damned (Midsummer Madness)

Taken from the Brazilian bands current "Mind Drops" EP.

10. Beak> - Pill (Invada)

This track comes from the Bristol band's self titled debut album which is available now through Invada Records. They have some UK dates coming up next month and I think they'll be well worth checking out.

11th December - London, The Garage

12th December - All Tomorrows Parties at Butlins, Minehead

14th December - Glasgow, King Tuts

15th December - Nottingham, Stealth

16th December - Birmingham, Capsule

17th December - Manchester, Deaf Institute

20th December - Bristol, Arnolfini

11. Slicnaton - Suite Life (Extemporate)

Very strange record this. Not the easiest listen but well worth an hour of your time. I turned it up really loud and one of the cats went into the next room and hid under the bed.

12. Freelance Whales - Location (Self Released)

Sometimes it's nice to get an album which is just... well, nice. "Weathervanes" is the title of the debut offering by the well named Freelance Whales. Apart from anything else, how often do you get a song title with a ^ in it?

13. Phantogram - Running From The Cops (Barely Breaking Even)

Am I just imagining it or did there used to be a particularly hideous heavy metal band calledPhantogram? If there did then please do not confuse them with this Phantogram who hail from New York and have produced a damn good album called "Eyelid Movies". I suspect it may already be available in the states but it will finally get a European release on 18th January.

18th November - Cardiff, 10 Feet Tall

19th November - Leeds, Brudnell Social Club

20th November - Northampton, Labor Club

21st November - London, The Rest Is Noise

14. The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - Higher Than The Stars (Others In Conversation Remix) (Fortuna Pop)

2009 has been a fantastic year for The Pains. They have given us a classic debut album some great singles and wherever they play someone always seems to be on hand to record it. This track is a remix of the lead track on their recent "Higher Than The Stars" EP and is better than the Saint Etienne remix which can be found on the CD version of that. It's also available on theFortuna Pop website which I recommend you visit forthwith.

28th November - London, Reverence @ ICA

30th November - Bristol, Thelka

1st December - Liverpool, Academy 2

2nd December - Newcastle, Academy 2

3rd December - Glasgow, Stereo

4th December - Manchester, Academy 2

5th December - Birmingham, Academy 2

6th December - All Tomorrows Parties at Butlins, Minehead

8th December - London, Scala

The Joy Formidable - 2 Sets

Why have one when you can have two? Both of these sets were recorded on the bands recent UK tour supporting Passion Pit. I for one can't wait until their new album is complete but if you can't wait that long pop over to their myspace page where you can download a brand new track "Greyhounds In The Slips" and pre order their forthcoming live album which was recorded in September at The Garage in London Town and will be of far superior quality to the recordings below. The live album is called "First You Have To Get Mad" and will be released on 16th November. It's limited to just 500 copies and costs just six quid so you'd better get your skates on.

The band are currently touring Europe with The Temper Trap.

Manchester Academy, 16th October 2009

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1. The Greatest Light Is The Greatest Shade

2. Cradle

3. The Last Drop

4. Ostrich

5. Austere

6. Anenome

7. Whirring

London, KOKO, 27th October 2009

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1. The Greatest Light Is The Greatest Shade

2. Cradle

3. The Last Drop

4. Austere

5. Osterich

6. Whirring

Vivian Girls - Cowboy Monkey, 28th August 2009

A superb set from the New York trio. Recorded at the superbly named Cowboy Monkey which apparently is in Champaign, Illinois in support of their brilliant second album "Everything Goes Wrong" which was released through In The Red records in September. Things get quite amusing after two songs when thing go a bit pear shaped on the technical front but all in all a great set and a good introduction to the band if you're not familiar with them. If you like this you'll love the records...

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1. All The Time

2. Surfing Away

3. ...

4. Wild Eyes

5. The Desert

6. Can't Get Over You

7. You're My Guy

8. Double Vision

9. Tension/Out For The Sun

10. The End

11. Second Date

12. Never See Me Again

13. Before I Start To Cry

14. When I Get Home

15. Tell The World

16. I Believe In Nothing

17. Damaged

18. My Baby Wants Me Dead

Vivian Girls will return to the UK early next year.

14th January - Brighton, Freebutt

15th January - Oxford, Jericho Tavern

16th January - Birmingham, Academy 3

17th January - Manchester, Deaf Institute

18th January - Liverpool, Korova

20th January - Glasgow, Captains Rest

21st January - Newcastle, The Cluny

22nd January - Brudnell Social Club

23rd January - Norwich Arts Centre

24th January - Southampton, Joiners Arms

26th January - London, Hoxton Bar & Grill

Pod Fodder (Volume Fifty Six)

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1. We Were Promised Jetpacks - It's Thunder & It's Lightning (Fat Cat)

This is one side of the new double AA sided single from the Jetpacks following on from their impressive "These Four Walls" album earlier in the year. The single will be released through Fat Cat on November 23rd on CD and digital formats.

6th November - Sunderland, Crash Club

7th November - Leeds, Cockpit 3

9th November - Nottingham, Bodega

10th November - Cambridge, Portland Arms

11th November - Norwich, B2

12th November - Oxford, Jericho Tavern

13th November - Brighton, Freebutt

14th November - Southampton, Lennons

17th November - London, Borderline

18th November - Cheltenham, Frog & Fiddle

21st November - Bristol, Cooler

23rd November - Swansea, Sin City

24th November - Hatfield, University Of Hertfordshire

25th November - Manchester, Roadhouse

26th November - Liverpool, Korova

27th November - Sheffield, Leadmill

29th November - Glasgow, King Tuts

2. The Kiara Elles - Odio (Vandal)

The Kiara Elles live just down the road in Leeds and this track is the title track from what I assume is their debut release, a four track EP released a couple of weeks ago and is available as a lovely 7" single which is limited to just 500 copies, signed and decorated in a customised wallpaper sleeve, whatever that means.

29th October - Leicester, The Firebug

31st October - Doncaster, Halloween Thriller Fest @ The Dome

20th November - Darlington, A Night Of Vandalism @ The Forum

29th November - Leeds, The Elbow Rooms

9th December - London, Dublin Castle

3. Ben's Imaginary Band - Sleeping While Driving (Self Released)

Taken from the "Trust" EP which can be downloaded in full from Ben's myspace page.

4. Broken Note - Mortal Bass (Ad Noiseam)

Definitely one of the best records I've heard this week. There isn't a bad track on here and you can bet you'll be hearing more from this album in future fodders. The album is called "Terminal Static" and will be released through Ad Noiseam on 27th October.

5. Shiloe - By The Daggers In Your Eyes (MP3)

6. Moussa Clarke - Regret (2 Special Remix) (Self Released)

Moussa Clark is a London based DJ, producer and remixer who also runs a thing called Oven Ready about which information is scarce but I live in hope that someone will let me in on the secret. There is quite a lot of stuff available for download from Moussa's site. I haven't listened to it all myself yet but what I have heard is pretty damn fine.

7. Johnny Foreigner - Dark Harbourzz (Best Before)

Probably one of the hardest working bands in the UK. They just always seem to be touring. They have however found the time to record the follow up to last years "Waited Up Till It Was Light" album. The new record celebrates under the rather cumbersome moniker of "Grace & The Bigger Picture" but once you get past that it is well worth the effort. Whereas some of their peers have started the journey towards more commercially acceptable sounds Johnny Foreigner seem to have just thought sod them and gone and made a bloody good record. "Grace & The Bigger Picture" was released last week on Best Before.

8. Relation - Here Comes Your Man (Urban Torque)

Yes it is that "Here Comes Your Man", originally recorded in 1989 by The Pixies. This version is taken from the album "Fear Of Night" which was released sometime last month (sorry, I'm a bit behind on my e-mails).

9. Boris - Heavy Metal Addict (H.M.A.) (Southern Lord)

I always get excited when a new Boris record appears, mainly because you never know what to expect. This track is taken from a seven inch single entitled "Japanese Heavy Rock Hits Vol. 2" which is the second of three 7" singles in the "Japanese Heavy Rock Hits" series which comes to an end next month with the third and final instalment of the series.

10. Hecuba - Miles Away (Manimal Vinyl)

Taken from the album "Paradise".

11. Tender Trap - Fireworks (Fortuna Pop)

Just in time for bonfire night. It's always nice to hear Amelia Fletcher back in action. This is the lead track on the new Tender Trap single which can be downloaded, together with the b-side "Grand National" which is just as good as this track from the Fortuna Pop website.

15th November - Nottingham, Bunkers Hill (According to the band's myspace this gig kicks off at 1300 hrs).

12. Akira Kiteshi - Noglitch Pt 1 & 2 (Black Acre)

Nice, nice, nice.

Taken from the "Pinball" 12"

Nightingales - Leeds, O2 Acadamy, 2nd October 2009

Someone who is known only as "k" asked if anyone recorded the Nightingales support slot for The Fall in Leeds and I'm delighted to be able to report that Mr Focker did!!!

I must confess to knowing absolutely nothing about Nightingales apart from the fact they come from Birmingham and have being around donkeys years and sound pretty nice.

I really wish I hadn't being stuck down in Peterborough that day.

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1. Intro

2. Ace Of Hearts

3. Splatter Appetite

4. Crap Lech

5. The Dishwater Kid

6. Eleven Fingers

7. Little Lambs

8. I Can't Control Myself

9. Best Of British Luck

10. Mutton To Lamb

11. Dick The Do Gooder

Saint Etienne - Latitude Festival, 19th July 2009

A very decent innings from the Saints recorded live in Suffolk at the Latitude Festival which also included the likes of Kap Bambino, Sky Larkin & Fight Like Apes on the bill. The Pet Shop Boys were there as well and sadly failed to bump into any maniacs with machetes, maybe next year.

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1. Nothing Can Stop Us Now

2. Good Thing

3. Only Love Can Break Your Heart

4. Method Of Modern Love

5. Spring

6. Burned Out Car

7. Who Do You Think You Are

8. Like A Motorway

9. He's On The Phone

The Fall - Leeds, O2 Academy, 2nd October 2009

It seems like far too long since we last engaged in some Smith worship so let's put that to rights. I was actually supposed to be going to this gig but as luck would have it found myself in Peterborough on that day so it was impossible. That sort of thing always seems to happen when The Fall visit my neck of the woods. They played in my home town of York last year on the only day for months I wasn't in the City. Still at least there always seems to be someone ready to record the proceedings and share with the rest of us. Credit for this one goes to Mr/Mrs Foxyducker for whom, if I had my way a knighthood would be just around the corner.

A very good performance by the mighty ones with "Bury" sounding particularly fine. Really can't wait for the new album which looks likely to be released in January making 2009 one of those rare years without a new Fall album. Apparently it's going to be called "Our Future, Your Clutter", read into that what you will.

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1. Over!Over!

2. Chino Splashback

3. Wolf Kidult Man

4. Fall Sound

5. I've Been Duped

6. Sloppy Floor

7. Bury

8. Theme From Sparta F.C

9. Reformation

10. break

11. Pat-Trip Dispenser

12. break

13. Psykick Dancehall

14. break

15. White Lightning

Pod Fodder (Volume Fifty Five)

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1. Part Chimp - Dirty Sun (Rock Action)

This is a track from the new Part Chimp album which has just been issued on Mogwai's "Rock Action" label. The album is called "Thriller and is one of those records which you would never really talk about but is a bloody good listen.

2. Toro y Moi - Left Alone At Night (Drop The Lime Remix) (The Savant Guard)

This has been around for a while but managed to slip through the net. It's one of four mixes on an EP which I think was released back in March.

3. High Wolf - Utopia (Winged Sun)

I can't tell you very much about this record at all. It's taken from a CD-R called "Incapulco" by High Wolf who, if his myspace page is anything to go by was born in the Amazon jungle. It appears there is a previous release called "Animal Totem" which sounds like it needs to live in my house and I will certainly try and get hold of a copy.

4. Sea Wolf -Wicked Blood (Dangerbird)

Taken from the Los Angeles artist's new album "White Water, White Bloom".

5. Amusement Parks On Fire - In Our Eyes (Filter)

This track is taken from the new EP "Young Fight" which was released last month as a digital download or if you happen live in the USA you can purchase a proper CD which by all accounts is handmade no less.

6. Cubic Zirconia - Fuck Work (Savant Guard)

This is probably doing the rounds in clubland as we speak and has probably been on you ipod for months but it has only just found it's way to mine and let's face it, it's bloody awesome.

7. Johnny Foreigner - Criminals (Best Before)

This is the new single from Johnny Foreigner which was released last week and will precede the Birmingham bands second album "Grace & The Bigger Picture" which is scheduled for release next week. You certainly can't knock them for effort either because they are one of them bands which seem to be constantly touring and true to form they have a load of dates coming up including York for I think the third time.

23rd October - Cardiff, SWN Festival

26th October - London, Rough Trade Instore (FREE)

29th October - Kingston, New Slang

21st November - Skegness, Big Reunion

23rd November - Bristol, Louisiana

24th November - Southampton, Joiners

25th November - Reading, Sub 89

26th November - Guildford, Boiler Room

27th November - Stoke, Sugarmill

28th November - York, Fibbers

29th November - Edinburgh, Cabaret Voltaire

8. The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - Twins (Fortuna Pop)

This is one of the tracks on the New York bands current "Higher Than The Stars" EP. They will be heading back over to our shores in December to play some shows and I'll give you those dates a little closer to the time although you could probably find them on the bands myspace if you are in a rush.

9. Port Royal - Nights In Kiev (n5MD)

Every time I say to Mr Vincent that I've got a really good record by someone they always seem to be already friends of his on myspace and Port Royal are no different. They do seem to have released quite a few records but this is the first thing I have heard from them. It's an album which celebrates under the jolly title of "Dying In Time" and this is currently my favourite track.

10. The Arctic Flow - December Morning (Reverb Nation)

This track has seen a few plays on the new Burning World ipod this week. It comes from a four track EP which you can download for free from Reverb Nation

11. Horse Shoes - I Can't Decide (Shelflife)

If you believe what you read in press releases you could be forgiven for thinking that Horse Shoes are some kind of retro indie jangle band obsessed with bands from fifteen years ago. It really annoys me when reviewers compare bands to ones they grew up with and bear little or no relevance to what is happening today. Horse Shoes are a new (on me anyway) band from Ohio and have created what I would call a mini-album. It's called "The Imperial School" and is available now from the very nice people at Shelflife.

12. The Federals - Take It From Me (Demo)

This lot have been playing around York for what seems like a lifetime but is in actual fact just few years. I first saw them ages ago at Fibbers supporting someone and the fact that I've forgotten who the headline band were but remember The Federals speaks volumes. This track is taken from the bands latest demo.

Pod Fodder (Volume Fifty Four)

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1. Vowels - Two Wires (Loaf)

Taken from the new album "The Pattern Prism" which was released last week through Loaf Records.

2. Fools Gold - Suprise Hotel (Iamsound)

This is the track I keep coming back to on the new Fools Gold album. To be honest the rest of the album is disappointing but this track is top quality.

3. Lighting Bolt - The Sublime Freak (Load) I always get a little bit excited when a new Lightning Bolt record lands on my doormat. The new album "Earthly Delights" will be released through Load on 12th October and is an absolute treat. I'm not sure what old style thrash fans will make of it but the band have gone a little bit more experimental and I think they sound great. I could have sworn I played a track from this record a couple of weeks ago but looking back through previous track listings it appears that I forgot so it's time to put that right.

4. Vivian Girls - Tension (In The Red)

This track comes from the second Vivian Girls album "Everything Went Wrong" which will be available as of this very week.

5. The Ravonettes - Gone Forever (Vice)

For some reason The Ravonettes seem to have passed me by. I do quite like the new album though. It's called "In & Out Of Control" and will be released through Vice next month.

6. Altair Nouveau - Death on Four Wheels (E-Music)

Taken from the "Dark Energy" EP which as far as I can see is only available from E-Music.

7. Fuck Buttons - Space Mountain (ATP)

Yes this is it, the one you've been waiting for. I was a bit apprehensive about listening to the new Fuck Buttons album because I've been looking forward to it all year and really didn't want to be disappointed. I needn't have worried because the Bristol duo have made a record that beats the living shit out of anything in it's path. "Tarot Sport" is a monster and probably the best record of 2009. I almost hope Fuck Buttons call it a day now because they surely can't improve on this. "Tarot Sport" wil be released through ATP on 5th October.

8. Kurt Vile - Overnite Religion (Matador)

Taken from the album "Childish Prodigy" which will be released through Matador on 5th October.

9. The Platers - Let's Take The World Tonight, Johnny (Indie MP3)

This track comes from the debut EP by London based band The Platers. The record is called "The Second Between Spark And Flame" EP and features five tracks. It's also the latest release on the superb Indie MP3 label and is available from this week as a limited edition CD and of course all of the really boring digital formats of which I'm still not convinced, which is really strange from someone who puts together a digital playlist every week. I guess I like to have something I can hold, like a seven inch slab of plastic.....or a beer.....

10. Squishy Squid - Anorexia (Las Vegas)

Taken from the Austrian bands debut album "Bonjour Tristesse".

11. The Pastels & Tenniscoats - About You (Domino)

This track comes from the collaboration album Two Sunsets which I've been looking forward to for some time. It's available from this week and well worth the effort.

12. Micah P. Hinson - Slow & Steady (Full Time Hobby)

Taken from the album "All Dressed Up & Smelling Of Strangers" which was released by London based label Full Time Hobby this very week.

13. Sennen - Bizarre Love Triangle (Hungry Audio)

The last track in this weeks Fodder comes from Sennen who you might remember provided us with a rather good album called "Where The Light Gets In" some time ago. Well they're back with a new EP called "Destroy Us" which will be released through Hungry Audio on 3rd November and yes it is THAT song. Sorry about the lowish bit rate on this track but that's how it was sent and therefore not my fault (just thought I'd mention it).

Pod Fodder (Volume Fifty Three)

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1. The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - Higher Than The Stars (Fortuna Pop)

At last, a new single from The Pains who as you may have noticed have made a bi of a splash over the last year or so what with their self-titled debut album which can only be described as "a bit good" and features on just about every blog page in the world. This is the lead track from the new EP which also features another three new songs all of which would have felt at home on the album. If you buy the CD format you will also discover a Saint Etienne (yes they are still going) remix of the title track. If I remember I'll put that in a future Fodder. "Higher Than The Stars" will be released on 5th October.

2. Zorch - Crying During Circumcision Is A Shame To The Whole Village (Demo)

Seriously, with a song title like that it was always going to end up on here!

3. The Voices - Silver Queen (Self Released)

It's quite sad really. This is taken from the second and final Voices album. They have decided to call it a day and their new album "Death Of A Lovers Song" will not be released, which is a shame because it is really quite excellent. Perhaps I should put the whole thing up for dor download on Burning World, at least then it would get heard.

4. T.H. White - Fantasy Pictures (Sky Council)

Taken from the new album "Company Book" which will be released on 29th September.

5. Apteka - Traitors (Self Released)

Very nice new track from Apteka. I'm not sure what their future plans are but if this is anything to go by they will be grand.

6. Bromheads Jacket - Boots (Self Released)

This is a new single from the Sheffield boys. Judging from their website their will be quite a few more to follow. "Bromheads return with a string of secret shows, making appearances in bedrooms, at house parties, in train carriages and anywhere else they can get away with it. They will be releasing a single and a video on the first day of every month for six months, completely free. The first single "Boots" will be released on 1st October and is available from their websitewww.bromheads.tv"

7. Memory Tapes - Bicycle (Memory Tapes)

Taken from the album "Seek Magic".

8. The Octagon - Radio Days (Serious Business)

This is a track from the new EP "Arm Brain Heart and Liver".

9. Tickley Feather - Trashy Boys (Paw Tracks)

The new album "Hors D'Oeuvres" will be released through Paw Tracks on 12th October and features, in my opinion Annie Sachs finest work to date. Apparently the whole thing was recorded in an old dilapidated farmhouse in Shenandoah woods, nice.

10. The Twilight Sad - I Became A Prostitute (Fat Cat)

Scotland may not have qualified for the football World Cup but if their was a competition for producing great band the country would be a superpower. The Twilight Sad return next month with another great album from where this track was plucked. "Forget The Night Ahead" will be released on 5th October through Fat Cat.

11. The Clientele - I Wonder Who We Are (Merge) The Clientele seem to have released tons of records over the last few years most of which have failed to live up to the standard set by their early singles on Elefant records of Madrid. However their new album "Bonfires On The Heath" is a real return to form and is heartily recommended to your ears. It will be released through Merge on 6th October.

Pod Fodder (Volume Fifty Two)

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1. Times New Viking - No Time No Hope (Matador)

Taken from the brilliant new album which will be released on 22nd September, the day after they play in my neck of the woods at a lovely small venue in York called The Basement.

2. Katastrophe - Get Info (Promo)

Taken from the album "Worst Amazing".

3. Ducktails - Seagull's Flight (Olde English Spelling Bee)

Another track from the excellent new album "Landscapes".

4. Synthesizer Shaikh - The Ride (MP3)

This track comes from an album which you can download free from the Synthesizer Shaikh website HERE

5. Maps - I Dream Of Crystal (Mute)

This is the first single to be taken from the new album "Turning The Mind" which will be released through Mute on 28th September. Out next week.

6. High Places - Late Bloomer (Post Present Medium)

If you were paying attention last week you will remember a rather good track by Soft Circle. Well this is on the other side. It 's a split 12" single and this track, at around twelve minutes long takes up (as you would expect) one side.

7. The Delfields - Honest (Self-Released)

Taken from the Brunswick bands debut album "Ogres".

8. Disconcerts - Tongues (Self-Released)

It's been a long time since we last heard from Chichester's Disconcerts who have, since we last spoke undergone a bit of a line-up change. This track is taken from their forthcoming "A Medic" EP which will be released later this month.

9. Slaraffenland - Too Late To Think (Hometapes)

Taken from the new album "We're On Your Side" which will be released through Hometapes on 15th September. A single from the album "Meet And Greet" is available now on 7" also through Hometapes.

10. Boris - Akirame Flower (Catune) Another track from the superb "Golden Dance Classics" 12" EP, two tracks from which were in last weeks Fodder. Out 21st September.

11. Castanets - Rose (Asthmatic Kitty) Taken from the album "Texas Rose, The Thaw And The Beasts".

12. A Sunny Day In Glasgow - Close Chorus (Mis Ojos Discos)

This could well be the album of the year. It has certainly taken up residence on my i-pod and really needs to be heard by every living soul. It's the second album by A Sunny Day In Glasgow and if you thought their debut "Scribble Mural Comic Journal" was good then you're in for a bit of a treat. "Ashes Grammar" is available now through i-tunes but I suggest you hang on for one more week and that will enable you to get your hands on the vinyl version which consists of two slabs of coloured plastic, one is navy blue and the other is a very nice creamy colour. There are only 250 vinyl copies pressed so you might want to nip over to Mis Ojos Discos and order yours without delay.

13. The Fauns - Cool Stuff (Lazer Ghost Recordings) I was saying to Vincent just yesterday that I really can't remember any crap bands from Bristol. I mean, you think about Manchester, Liverpool and almost anywhere else and the places are littered with dodgy bands who sound like Shed Seven, but not Bristol. The Fauns are the latest Bristolians to come my way and this track is taken from the bands self-titled debut album which will be released on 12th October.

Pod Fodder (Volume Fifty One)

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1. Pens - I Sing Just For You (Destjil) Taken from the album "Hi Friend What You Doing". Out 28th September.

2. Asobi Seksu - Transparence (Aa Remix) (Polyvinyl) This is taken from the new 10" EP which was released through Polyvinyl last week.

3. 9dw - Stingray (Catune) This comes from an excellent split 12" which 9dw share with the brilliant Boris (see further down). The EP goes under the catchy name of "Golden Dance Classics" which might be slightly misleading but hey... Out 21st September.

4. Plaaydoh - Bas Rok (Winning Sperm Party) A while ago someone told me that plaaydoh had called it a day, obviously a complete bloody lie as they have just released their debut album and seem very much alive. The album, should you care can be downloaded for free from the Winning Sperm Party website where you can also purchase CD copies.

5. Soundpool - Makes No Sense (Promo) Taken from the forthcoming album "Mirrors In Your Eyes".

6. Proppy & Heady - Summer Of Hardstyle (Scantraxx) 12" Vinyl

7. Boris - Tokyo Wonder Land (Catune) This is one of the Boris contributions to the "Golden Dance Classics" 12" EP.

8. The Sound Of Typewriters - Naomi Watts (Sleep City) This track comes from a pink vinyl 7" single which The Sound Of Typewriters share with Lobster. Out 10th September.

9. Sic Alps - N. Mansion (Slumberland) The a-side of the current single. Yet more scrummy pink 7" vinyl!

10. The Honorable Worm - I Haven't Gambled At All (Self-Released) Strange stuff indeed. The Honorable Worm appears to have been making records since about 2001 yet this is the first thing I've heard. Taken from the "Not Someone But Some One"EP which is actually more of an album and is at times very strange indeed. Recommended!!!

11. Polvo - Beggars Bowl (Merge) Taken from the new album "In Prism".

12. Epic 45 - We Were Never Here (Make Mine Music) This is the first track on the new Epic 45 EP "In All The Empty Houses" which I think is pretty much superb.

13. Meth Teeth - I Was Wrong (Woodsist) Taken from the happiest album of the week. With song titles like "Unemployment Forever", The World Is Going To End Soon" and "A Thousand Regrets" you know this is not going to be a happy experience but it is a fulfilling one. The bundle of joy is called "Everything Went Wrong" and will be available from 15th September.

14. No Age - Genie (Sub Pop) Another track from the brilliant new No Age record "Losing Feeling". The band will be playing at the Scala in London on 19th October which appears to be their only upcoming date in the UK. I don't think it would be inappropriate for someone to record the gig and send me a copy, not that I could possibly encourage such behaviour... but I do.

15. Disconnect 4 - Disco Never Changes (Self-Released) Taken from the "Modern Love" EP.

16. Soft Circle - Don't Just Stand There (Post Present Medium) This is one of two tracks Soft Circle contribute to a new 12" which they share with High Places. You will be able to hear the High Places Track in next weeks Fodder.

17. Ducktails - Landrunner (Olde English Spelling Bee) Taken from the New Jersey band's second album "Landscapes". Out now.

Birdland - Manchester Boardwalk, 18th November 1988

Probably the earliest Birdland bootleg I've heard. Not the best sound in the world but perfectly listenable, which just about sums up the band as well. For all their faults there was always something about Birdland which made them appealing. Perhaps it was their superb "Hollow Heart" single or the fact that they were on Lazy Records or maybe because their debut (and only) album was on lovely white vinyl, regardless they certainly caught my attention.

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1. See No Evil

2. Crystal Injection

3. Hollow Heart

4. Letter You Know

5. Unknown

6. Sugar Blood

7. Rock n' Roll Nigger