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Joe Lepper posted blog posts
Apr 30
A blog post by Joe Lepper was featured

CD Review - Low "The Invisible Way"

Among the most surprising aspects of the press release to accompany news of Low’s latest album The Invisible Way is that this is now the 20th anniversary of the band, writes Neonfiller.com's Joe Lepper.Centred around husband and wife duo Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker they have been fine tuning their brand of so-called slow core rock across ten albums now. But arguably it was not until their 18th year with 2011’s C’mon…See More
Mar 16
Joe Lepper posted a blog post

CD Review - Low "The Invisible Way"

Among the most surprising aspects of the press release to accompany news of Low’s latest album The Invisible Way is that this is now the 20th anniversary of the band, writes Neonfiller.com's Joe Lepper.Centred around husband and wife duo Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker they have been fine tuning their brand of so-called slow core rock across ten albums now. But arguably it was not until their 18th year with 2011’s C’mon…See More
Mar 15
JeffK commented on Joe Lepper's blog post 'Live Review: Caitlin Rose - The Fleece, Bristol, UK (Feb 26, 2013)'
"You may hear some music from Andrew Combs at this link on his website.  Thanks for the review."
Mar 13
Kyla Fairchild commented on Joe Lepper's blog post 'Live Review: Caitlin Rose - The Fleece, Bristol, UK (Feb 26, 2013)'
"Thanks Joe and be sure to check out Andrew Combs!"
Mar 11
Joe Lepper commented on Joe Lepper's blog post 'Live Review: Caitlin Rose - The Fleece, Bristol, UK (Feb 26, 2013)'
"Contrib got back and yes, he made an error. Your eagle-eyed FB follower was correct. Have ammended. Many apologies."
Mar 11
Joe Lepper commented on Joe Lepper's blog post 'Live Review: Caitlin Rose - The Fleece, Bristol, UK (Feb 26, 2013)'
"I've dropped an email to our contributor to get this verified. Will certainly amend if there's been an error. Will keep you posted."
Mar 9
Kyla Fairchild commented on Joe Lepper's blog post 'Live Review: Caitlin Rose - The Fleece, Bristol, UK (Feb 26, 2013)'
"Here's a comment from Face Book: "The reviewer,  has mistakenly (I think) attributed the opening set to someone he calls Ben Martin. I'm sure it was, in fact, Andrew Combs who has a wonderful debut full length album,…"
Mar 9
A blog post by Joe Lepper was featured

Live Review: Caitlin Rose - The Fleece, Bristol, UK (Feb 26, 2013)

Since her 2010 debut album Own Side Now, Caitlin Rose has steadily built a following thanks to her impeccable sounding country folk, writes Neonfiller.com's Matthew Nicholson.She returned for Record Store Day in 2012, throwing a different light on the Arctic Monkey’s songs ‘Piledriver Waltz’ and ‘Love Is A Laserquest’. This year sees the release of her follow-up album, The Stand In.In taking promotion of the new record to…See More
Mar 8
Joe Lepper posted a blog post

Live Review: Caitlin Rose - The Fleece, Bristol, UK (Feb 26, 2013)

Since her 2010 debut album Own Side Now, Caitlin Rose has steadily built a following thanks to her impeccable sounding country folk, writes Neonfiller.com's Matthew Nicholson.She returned for Record Store Day in 2012, throwing a different light on the Arctic Monkey’s songs ‘Piledriver Waltz’ and ‘Love Is A Laserquest’. This year sees the release of her follow-up album, The Stand In.In taking promotion of the new record to…See More
Mar 5
A blog post by Joe Lepper was featured

Classic albums revisited: National Wake - National Wake (1981)

When the likes of Joe Strummer and Paul Weller sung about police brutality and racism in their late 1970s and early 1980s heyday thousands took notice, writes Neonfiller.com's Joe Lepper.But when National Wake, a multi-racial punk band in Apartheid era South Africa sung about these themes, there is an extra resonance. Here was a band that was often banned from playing live, had first hand experience of police oppression…See More
Feb 7
Joe Lepper posted a blog post

Classic albums revisited: National Wake - National Wake (1981)

When the likes of Joe Strummer and Paul Weller sung about police brutality and racism in their late 1970s and early 1980s heyday thousands took notice, writes Neonfiller.com's Joe Lepper.But when National Wake, a multi-racial punk band in Apartheid era South Africa sung about these themes, there is an extra resonance. Here was a band that was often banned from playing live, had first hand experience of police oppression…See More
Feb 5
Joe Lepper replied to Roscoe's discussion 'Top Five Songwritwers'
"1. Lennon and McCartney 2. Bob Dylan 3. Ray Davies 4. Chris Difford and Glen Tilbrook 5. John Darnielle. (honourary mention - Andy Partridge) Brit heavy for me as a brit, but always time to include Dylan and the Darnielle..two of America's…"
Feb 5
David Mahler commented on Joe Lepper's blog post 'Dennis Wilson - Pacific Ocean Blue Revisited'
"I bought this on vinyl when it first came out then bought the bonus cd package with Bambu.  It plays at my house surprisingly often amidst the alt-country and jazz that I usually listen to.  River Song has held up so strongly for all these…"
Feb 5
Kev Moore commented on Joe Lepper's blog post 'Dennis Wilson - Pacific Ocean Blue Revisited'
"How fitting that I find this piece now, having just finished 'Heroes and Villains' by Steven Gaines. It alerted me to 'Pacific Ocean Blue', and the possibility that this might be a rare gem yet to be discovered.  What a…"
Feb 5

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Live Review: Low – Trinity Arts Centre, Bristol (April 29, 2013)

Alan Sparhawk, the lead singer with US slowcore veterans Low, is a walking, singing, strumming masterclass in controlled aggression, writes Neonfiller.com's Joe Lepper

Packed to its former church rafters, Bristol’s Trinity Arts Centre was at times in awe, others in fear of Sparhawk as the mean, moody Minnesotan’s beautiful guitar playing and vocals threatened constantly to turn to screams and smashed wood and…

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Posted on April 30, 2013 at 7:00am

Chuck Prophet – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (April 28, 2013)

Californian underground legend  Chuck sure has paid his dues and his autobiography, should he ever write one, would be a riveting read; after three decades on the road he could give even Keef  Richards a run for his money, writes Neonfiller.com's John Haylock.

He first  came to prominence in the 1980s when together with Dan Stuart they formed the heartbeat of Green On Red, a hard drinking, hard rockin’ blues…

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Posted on April 30, 2013 at 2:30am

CD Review - Low "The Invisible Way"

Among the most surprising aspects of the press release to accompany news of Low’s latest album The Invisible Way is that this is now the 20th anniversary of the band, writes Neonfiller.com's Joe Lepper.

Centred around husband and wife duo Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker they have been fine tuning their brand of so-called slow core rock across ten albums now. But arguably it was not until their…

Continue

Posted on March 15, 2013 at 4:30am

Live Review: Caitlin Rose - The Fleece, Bristol, UK (Feb 26, 2013)

Since her 2010 debut album Own Side Now, Caitlin Rose has steadily built a following thanks to her impeccable sounding country folk, writes Neonfiller.com's Matthew Nicholson.

She returned for Record Store Day in 2012, throwing a different light on the Arctic Monkey’s songs ‘Piledriver Waltz’ and ‘Love Is A Laserquest’. This year sees the release of her follow-up album, The Stand In.

In taking…

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