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Everything Else / Re: The R.I.P thread...

« Last post by Ghosttrain on November 20, 2025, 03:23:27 PM »

Being reported Mani of Stone Roses and Primal Scream has died at 63... 

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New Model Army / Re: HIGH: 15 years later...

« Last post by Guillaume on November 20, 2025, 10:41:18 AM »

The vinyl will probably be released in 2027 for the album's 20th anniversary...20 years!!! 

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New Model Army / Re: HIGH: 15 years later...

« Last post by Master Ray on November 19, 2025, 07:32:43 PM »

Can I just say that I listened to High for the first time in a good long while and it's sounds as good as ever?  Probably one of my top five NMA albums ever.

That is all.   

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On The Road / Re: So, whose doing NMA at Nottingham Rockers on Friday 12 Dec?

« Last post by Master Ray on November 18, 2025, 10:57:28 PM »

A thought... according to the Rock City website, doors are open at 6.30 as opposed to 6.00 as had been the custom as long as I've been going to these Christmas shows.  Now taking into account that's there's a club night starting at 10 does this mean that this year it's going to be a single set as opposed to the traditional two set thing?  No problem if so, I'm delighted to get anything the band are going to offer us, but was just wondering..?   

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Everything Else / Re: which Football (Soccer ) team do you support ?

« Last post by Ghosttrain on November 18, 2025, 09:57:29 PM »

Well done Scotland............what a game it had everything you could wish for. I am English and really pleased that Scotland will be at World Cup...

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New Model Army / Re: Is Michael Dean OK?

« Last post by MaoLee on November 18, 2025, 08:36:31 AM »

@MaoLee Michael was on drums in Prague.

So I was misinformed. Thank you for clarifying that.

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New Model Army / Re: Is Michael Dean OK?

« Last post by Viv Savage on November 17, 2025, 11:23:57 AM »

@MaoLee Michael was on drums in Prague.

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On The Road / Re: Frome set list 2025

« Last post by Winterwulf on November 16, 2025, 08:34:06 PM »

Crikey, "See You in Hell" is getting an outing too - only ever seen that done live at a solo gig a long, long, time ago...

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Everything Else / Re: A thread about The Chameleons...

« Last post by Guillaume on November 16, 2025, 08:29:18 PM »

Anyone else checked it out yet?

Not yet! The Chameleons will be playing 3 concerts in France in early December, I'm tempted to go to the Paris concert...Hugh Cornwell is the opening act for their concert.

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Everything Else / Re: what Film / TV are you watching RIGHT NOW

« Last post by Guillaume on November 16, 2025, 08:27:10 PM »

So, 'The Long Walk'... that's two Stephen King adaptations this year that have flopped at the box office * but I truly loved.  I've been waiting for this one for decades, literally, seeing as I read the original novella in my teens and loved it... it's been mooted for a film version a few times over the years and we've finally got it... and it's genuinely one of the best book to film adaptations I've ever seen.  The makers keep the original story for the most part but the bits that they change actually improve on the storyline.  And it's beautifully made throughout, albeit somewhat shocking and bloody at times.  Has anyone else read the book and are interesting in seeing this movie?  If so, you should.  Here's the trailer for the uninitiated...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAtUHeMQ1F8

*- also, both of these movies have Mark Hamill delivering brilliant, career best performances.  The dude's certainly having a career resurgence right now.   

I was also pleasantly surprised by the film THE LONG WALK, which is captivating, gritty, and sometimes touching. I have excellent memories of the Bachman/King novel and was glad that the film stayed true to the spirit of the book. On the other hand, I saw THE RUNNING MAN and I wasn't very convinced; the tone and script are a mess. I even prefer the other adaptation, the Schwarzenegger/Paul Michael Glaser version, which at least is well-paced and entertaining!