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Post by prismo on Jun 16, 2008 1:02:40 GMT
"Album 2 on the way; expect All Bangers, No Mash!!"
That's the band's current myspace status. Anyone know what "All bangers, no mash" means?
Edit: Found this British slang on the internet...
"Banger - Noun. 1. A sausage. The English meal of sausages and mashed potato is traditionally called bangers and mash."
So is it just silly, or there meaning behind the pun?
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Post by blondeambassador on Jun 16, 2008 2:10:54 GMT
Well, it's not 'silly' but it's a bit of a tounge-in-cheek comment dont think it's supposed to be taken too seriously. There's kind of two sides to it, firstly, if you think about it, what they are saying is it's going to be all good stuff, no rubbish, essentially- nothing thats 'mash' or weak material.
But there's also a bit of a double-edged reference to the electro side of things there, I reckon anyway. One of the major players in the electro scene (and one of the bands favourite labels of the moment) is Ed Banger Records, so there's the reference to the new electro sound there- plus, that is the tagline for a clubnight where Jon is a resident DJ.
So, it's a bit tounge in cheek but basically they are saying the album is gonna be damn good and more electro in sound!
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Post by ryan on Jun 16, 2008 12:05:01 GMT
Aye, a play on All Killer No Filler innit, but PRR are totally cool and 'down with the kidz'.  |
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Post by the dark fourth on Jun 16, 2008 15:47:49 GMT
Personally I like their influences section: "Westie coastie harmony, filthy filthy da funky, dirty demented riffy & plinkie plonkie punky!"
Ah....dear old PRR's sense of humour...you can't beat it...
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Post by hyperborean on Jun 17, 2008 2:41:38 GMT
Personally I like their influences section: "Westie coastie harmony, filthy filthy da funky, dirty demented riffy & plinkie plonkie punky!" Ah....dear old PRR's sense of humour...you can't beat it... Well, I quite like this list of influences from a local band from where I'm from: "M/A/R/R/S, the Pete Wrigleys, Cyndi Lauper, intentional vocal feedback, Cocteau Twins, color saturation, Harmonia, Bob Odenkirk, ButtonMashing, Plone..." Anybody or any band who happen to know and give credit to Bob Odenkirk (of Mr. Show fame) is alright with me. |
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Post by Nikos on Jun 17, 2008 9:09:54 GMT
man, I hate it when bands put like, really obscure artists and stuff as influences. it doesn't make you look cool, it makes you look like twats!
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Post by the dark fourth on Jun 17, 2008 10:02:14 GMT
I'm not sure if that comment was sarcastic or not...though I would say it's a bit of a generalisation....it depends how one does it. If you THINK the obscure stuff makes you look cool, then it clearly doesn't, but if you genuinely appreciate it and aren't trying to show off, then there's nothing really wrong with that.
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Post by Nikos on Jun 17, 2008 13:26:52 GMT
generally, bands just put obscure shit in there just to look cool.
The Cooper Temple Clause was the best. my mates did an interview with them for a fanzine thing, and they were asked who their influences are. and the singer then reeled off a list of all these massively obscure artists, then the interviewer asked ''so you wouldn't see liam gallagher as an influence? even considering [people's belief that] you're a piss poor imitator?'' needless to say, the singer upped and left, leaving the bassist pissing himself with laughter.
all these stupid modern day bands should just be honest: you watch the mighty boosh, do your hair like noel fielding, and want arty people to like you I'd have more respect if you just admitted that you're a punter, just like everyone else, you're not fucking special, and you're just name dropping other bands for the sake of it.
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Post by ryan on Jun 17, 2008 15:32:28 GMT
I know people that use that kind of question to name drop their bands they admire in a local scene or whatever in the hope it might get them some expose. every little helps an that.
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Post by the dark fourth on Jun 17, 2008 21:12:54 GMT
The Cooper Temple Clause was the best. my mates did an interview with them for a fanzine thing, and they were asked who their influences are. and the singer then reeled off a list of all these massively obscure artists, then the interviewer asked ''so you wouldn't see liam gallagher as an influence? even considering [people's belief that] you're a piss poor imitator?'' needless to say, the singer upped and left, leaving the bassist pissing himself with laughter. Actually I didn't know Gautrey was into obscure stuff...I thought the Coopers were influenced by your basic Nirvana-kinda thing and maybe Radiohead at its most alternative. The liam gallagher thing's pretty funny though...I can see the resemblence now you mention it; I remember him playing one of his last gigs at Shepherd's Bush looking completely stoned... By the "bassist" I assume you mean Didz Hammond, the guy who sold out utterly to Dirty Pretty Things (*vomits*). Personally I would prefer someone with pretencious influences rather than a Carl Barat wannabe. |
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Post by Lawrie on Jun 17, 2008 21:26:25 GMT
I'll be interested to hear the first band that lists PRR as an influence! |
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Post by hyperborean on Jun 18, 2008 1:24:01 GMT
I'll be interested to hear the first band that lists PRR as an influence! ...I can't wait to get my band to finish working on some stuff... but - we're all completely unfocused. (Totally just play for the fun of it occasionally.) Anyway, I've jammed to The Dark Third as it plays over the P.A. with a guitar player playing with me - and it's so fun. Kind of easy to pick up, with great grooves, and a lot of room to play/practice playing into and building up momentum. |
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Post by Nikos on Jun 18, 2008 9:05:56 GMT
The Cooper Temple Clause was the best. my mates did an interview with them for a fanzine thing, and they were asked who their influences are. and the singer then reeled off a list of all these massively obscure artists, then the interviewer asked ''so you wouldn't see liam gallagher as an influence? even considering [people's belief that] you're a piss poor imitator?'' needless to say, the singer upped and left, leaving the bassist pissing himself with laughter. Actually I didn't know Gautrey was into obscure stuff...I thought the Coopers were influenced by your basic Nirvana-kinda thing and maybe Radiohead at its most alternative. The liam gallagher thing's pretty funny though...I can see the resemblence now you mention it; I remember him playing one of his last gigs at Shepherd's Bush looking completely stoned... By the "bassist" I assume you mean Didz Hammond, the guy who sold out utterly to Dirty Pretty Things (*vomits*). Personally I would prefer someone with pretencious influences rather than a Carl Barat wannabe. you mean you never noticed it before? come on, it's so obvious, my mum could work that one out! nope, I mean Dan Austin. I've known didz since I was very young, and if you consider leaving a band that are going nowhere, and not making music you enjoy, and joining a band where you get more artistic freedom 'selling out', then fair play. Didz has a family to support, and the coopers were shit, and weren't making any money - go figure. at least he's doing what he loves now, and is happy with his life. I'm sure you'll understand when you're older and have a family. from what I understand, Ben Gautrey's moved back to Reading and is working in a HMV there. well done! |
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Post by Nikos on Jun 18, 2008 9:58:58 GMT
I'll be interested to hear the first band that lists PRR as an influence! I'm sure there are some out there! |
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Post by Nikos on Jun 18, 2008 15:26:41 GMT
depends what kind of shoe shop I suppose.
Niketown = fantasticness.
Clarks = loserville.
I'd rather sell sneakers than Duffy albums. espescially if I had a recording contract as well.
I think I'd get fired if I worked in a hmv, I'd be reprimanded for taking an axe to someone buying a Fall Out Boy album.
so, to summarise....
having record deal + working selling shoes = fine and dandy
no record deal + working in HMV = Wannabe
Smudger + half a brain =
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