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TQID is #5 in Spin magazine's 'Best Albums of the Past 20 Years' Poll

posted by davidt on Monday June 20 2005, @11:00AM
AnneCoates writes:
Although you can't get all the info from spin.com, CNN has an article about the poll. Check out the Top 10 listed with the article.

The top album of the last 20 years is ... - AP / CNN

Spin's Top 10
1. "OK Computer," Radiohead
2. "It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back," Public Enemy
3. "Nevermind," Nirvana
4. "Slanted and Enchanted," Pavement
5. "The Queen Is Dead," Smiths
6. "Surfer Rosa," Pixies
7. "3 Feet High and Rising," De La Soul
8. "Sign 'O' the Times," Prince
9. "Rid of Me," PJ Harvey
10. "Straight Outta Compton," N.W.A

"Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others" preview in The Guardian

posted by davidt on Monday June 20 2005, @11:00AM
damien dixon writes:
Miranda Sawyer of The Guardian was invited to the rehersals of the musical based around the songs of The Smiths, planned to run from 30th June until 23rd July in the Lyric, Hammersmith.

The article includes an interview with the director and musical director and mentions some of the songs that are planned for the production.

Total Mozzer - The Guardian

Flamenco and tap dancing? Miranda Sawyer is on hand to see The Smiths' darkest moments revisited in an unlikely new musical

Billy Bragg mentions Morrissey at Meltdown

posted by davidt on Monday June 20 2005, @11:00AM
Really So Strange writes:
At last nights (18th June) 'Songs of Innocence' gig, part of Patti Smith's Meltdown festival, Billy Bragg made reference to Morrissey.

Before starting a Guthrie cover, Billy said "this song is about being a child and wetting the bed...which reminds me of a dark winters night I spent at Morrissey's house."

Other contributers to tonights gig included: Marianne Faithful, Tim Booth (James), Patti Smith and Sinead O'Connor.
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The 9th Annual Smiths/Morrissey Convention in Hollywood (July 10)

posted by davidt on Monday June 20 2005, @11:00AM
London Calling writes:
The 2005 Smiths/Morrissey Convention is coming to The Music Box @ The Fonda(formerly the Henry Fonda Theater)in Hollywood Sunday,July 10th 6pm-1am

Hosted by Richard Blade and featuring the return of Sweet and Tender Hooligans plus just added Special Guests:THREE BAD JACKS-performing a 1 TIME ONLY Rockabilly/Psychobilly tribute to Morrissey and The Smiths!...for more info:

http://www.musicconventions.com/
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