NHT125: GRANT LEE BUFFALO – Mockingbirds

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Welcome to NEVER HEARD THAT.

For some reason that I can’t validate, I had some pre-conceived notion that I wasn’t a fan of US band GRANT LEE BUFFALO, when I first heard todays feature track Mockingbirds.

I think it was by some mental association with a style of music that I wasn’t really into – as I started listening to the track, it didn’t take very long for me to realise that I had got it all wrong.

I had a copy of the supporting EP in my hands within a few short days!

I hope you enjoy this weeks NEVER HEARD THAT.

Cheers, Andrew Muecke

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NHT124: HEADLESS CHICKENS – Juice

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Welcome to NEVER HEARD THAT.

I have to be honest and say that I didn’t know a lot about New Zealand band HEADLESS CHICKENS before I heard the single Cruise Control from their second album Body Blow, released in the early 90’s.

That song appealed to me, but when I heard today’s feature track, Juice, I was blown away.

When vocalist Fiona McDonald scats over the top of the verse, I feel like I am hearing musical perfection. I could happily put it on loop and listen to it all day.

See if it makes you feel the same way!  

I hope you enjoy this weeks NEVER HEARD THAT.

Cheers, Andrew Muecke

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NHT123: CAPTAIN SENSIBLE – Glad It’s All Over

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English artist CAPTAIN SENSIBLE achieved some pretty impressive things during his time in the musical limelight – particularly in the late 70’s and the early 80’s.

Firstly, as a member of The Damned which achieved a whole swag of ‘punk’ firsts (even before more well-known punk bands like The Sex Pistols and The Clash).

Then secondly as a solo artist where his cheekiness and humour were well received.

This one has serious undertones though; it is an anti-war song that really hits the mark.

I hope you enjoy this weeks NEVER HEARD THAT.

Cheers, Andrew Muecke

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NHT122: WOODEN SHJIPS – In The Fall

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Psychedelic Rock began in the 60’s and was synonymous with hallucinogenics and the counter culture of the time.

The idea was for the music to enhance your mind-altering experience.

Todays feature group WOODEN SHJIPS are a much more recent band but they capture the spirit of the 60’s in their music.

Close your eyes and let them take you on a sonic journey!

I hope you enjoy this weeks NEVER HEARD THAT.

Cheers, Andrew Muecke

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