Not content with producing the Original Mod Classics CD, the same label has also brought out Northern Soul: 20 Original Classics. And like the last one, we've gone and reviewed it. Same formula, similar price – even got the same bloke doing the sleevenotes (Paolo Hewitt). Different tracklisting obviously. Anyway, […]
Tag: 60s
20 Original Mod Classics review
Pretty much as it says, the budget collection of mod tunes we flagged up last week is now review, that being 20 Original Mod Classics. Yes, there are 20 tracks, collectively very cheap too at £3.97. But does cheap mean cheap or cheerful? You'll have to read on to find […]
Pretty Green store in Carnaby Street
Oh yes, that's right, Liam Gallagher's Pretty Green label is to become a store, opening, as you might have guessed, on London's Carnaby Street. It's a range of clothing and accessories that always divides opinion – some people love it, others loathe it. For once, I'm going to sit on […]
Modesty Blaise – first time on UK DVD
It's been around elsewhere for some time, but Second Sight is soon releasing Modesty Blaise for the first time on DVD in the UK. It's out in 22nd September 2010 and judging by the advance details we've been sent, will not come with any extras, give or take an original […]
Levi Vintage 1966 501 jeans
If you're after something just a little more authentic in the denim department, Levi Vintage has reissued these 1966 501 jeans in limited numbers. Made from Levi's 14oz selvedge denim, the 1966 501 has a regular fit with tapered knee, button fly and the usual Levi detailing. The one thing […]
Groovesville USA by Keith Rylatt
This has slipped past us somehow, but if you were a fan of CENtral 1179 (the Twisted Wheel Story), you might want to check out Groovesville USA, the new book by Keith Rylatt. As you might have guessed, Groovesville USA looks at Detroit’s soul and R&B scene. Yes, Motown is […]
Cult Clip: The Corridor People
A while back, we mentioned that The Corridor People, a strange 'lost' show from the 1960s was heading to DVD via Network. Well, that same label has just put up a 'teaser' clip online. Dating back to 1966, just four episodes were actually broadcast of the series, which starred John […]
Spotify playlist: Latin jazz bop dance
Another Zammo/Andy Powell playlist for Spotify – going by the name of Latin jazz bop dance. The title says it all, a playlist of jazzy grooves from across the spectrum, some tracks you'll know, others you will no doubt be hearing for the first time. If jazz has scared you […]
