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New Model Army / Re: Your 20 favourite NMA songs from the 21st century?

« Last post by neo666 on October 03, 2025, 09:14:33 PM »

Apologies in advance, but I really love Eight!

R&R
Orange Tree Roads
Snelsmore Wood
You Weren't There
Stranger
Leeds Road 3am
Bluebeat
Fireworks Night
One Of The Chosen
High
Rivers
Today Is A Good Day
La Push
Arm Yourselves & Run
March In Setember
Between Dog and Wolf
Seven Times
Winter
Hard Way
Never Arriving

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New Model Army / Re: Album Day 2025

« Last post by mooseharris on October 03, 2025, 01:45:13 PM »

I had no idea this was a thing.

The company PLG UK Catalog seem to be Parlaphone, who had something to do with the sell-off and acquisition of EMI's back catalogue some years ago.

For a moment there I hoped the rights to the EMI years had been bought back, as was once the plan, but didn't happen for numerous complicated reasons.

Anyway, it doesn't seem to add anything over the EMI extended CD release and I still have my original vinyl, so I'm not too worried about this, although...

Pre-orders here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FRPL5H3K/ref=pd_sbs_d_sccl_1_5/258-1537528-7239134?pd_rd_w=FCwS9&content-id=amzn1.sym.a7f0b05b-798f-4d19-b8a1-2dada4200b51&pf_rd_p=a7f0b05b-798f-4d19-b8a1-2dada4200b51&pf_rd_r=7S0XY3P8TECTFMAXKSMN&pd_rd_wg=csBkS&pd_rd_r=b6c0cfdc-80c6-49a5-826d-aea92fa153d5&pd_rd_i=B0FRPL5H3K&psc=1

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

« Last post by Master Ray on October 02, 2025, 07:24:59 PM »

It's been a pretty good year for movies but my favourite film of the year is now 'The Life Of Chuck' which I just finished watching.  Based on a Stephen King novella it's one that might not strike a chord with everyone, it's not one with a cohesive and easy to understand storyline, but it's a beautifully made slice of cinema that's just so well done from start to finish.  It's been something of a box office flop. But, then again, so was 'The Shawshank Redemption', that film grew to be a beloved classic and I genuinely believe that this film will become such a thing.  I just loved it, such a lovely slice of cinematic wonderfulness.  Here's the trailer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOyXdwXt8d4

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New Model Army / Re: Best bass,drums and guitar parts in NMA's discography?

« Last post by mooseharris on October 02, 2025, 03:41:27 PM »

"Could this be heaven" (i don't remember the name of Original Mirror's bass player, but i really like his/her bass line on this song):

Philip Trevor Spalding.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Spalding

Seems he died a couple of years ago, which was news to me.

An eclectic career with many bands and as a session bassist. Great finger style, good with fretted or fretless, and played a black Precision, so there's that.

One of my all time favourite bassists, and a very nice bloke despite all the heroin addiction issues and everything that went with it.

He ended up with hepatitis and his health went slowly downhill over many years, but he was an amazing player at his peak, and a great presence on stage.

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Everything Else / Re: what songs are you listening to RIGHT NOW

« Last post by Ghosttrain on October 02, 2025, 01:07:03 PM »

Robert Plant Saving Grace with Suzi Dian......a thing of beauty......... ....

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Everything Else / Re: Non NMA gigs you just got home from or are going to

« Last post by Master Ray on October 01, 2025, 08:34:02 PM »

I am a very happy chappie today because I'm finally going to see The Cure.  A band I've loved since the 80s but, somehow, have never seen them live.  They're playing in Manchester, Wythenshawe Park next August with support from Slowdive and The Slow Readers Club, two bands I'm also somewhat fond of.   

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New Model Army / Re: I think there should be, one day, an official biography of NMA... anyone agree?

« Last post by Master Ray on October 01, 2025, 08:22:45 PM »

Why not here? I've been meaning for quite a few years to get my memories from the 90s (when I lived in Bra'fud) written down, there's been other good posts on this forum with recollections of past experiences, some quite exceptional. New sticky thread needed?

I appreciate what you're saying but that's the difference between owning a physical copy of an album or listening to it on Spotify.

I've got shelves groaning with books that I love, I'd really like to have a nicely put together book that's a definitive history of NMA from the people who were there.

But I'm perfectly OK with your concept if a big old book wasn't a viable option!   

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New Model Army / Re: Album Day 2025

« Last post by Ragamuffin on September 28, 2025, 08:25:28 AM »

Hi,
Rough Trade records and Amazon are also claiming to be able to supply it.

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New Model Army / Re: I think there should be, one day, an official biography of NMA... anyone agree?

« Last post by Winterwulf on September 27, 2025, 07:51:06 PM »

Why not here? I've been meaning for quite a few years to get my memories from the 90s (when I lived in Bra'fud) written down, there's been other good posts on this forum with recollections of past experiences, some quite exceptional. New sticky thread needed?

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New Model Army / T&C double vinyl reissue, October 18th...

« Last post by 8 on September 27, 2025, 07:27:06 PM »

https://townsendmusic.store/product/175668?perPage=20

Cheers for jumping in here with the Townsend link, jjp666!

The 'No Rest' vinyl reissue got picked up by the official NMA shop, not that long ago.  Hope they'll stock a few copies of 'Thunder & Consolation' soon, too.