What should LTM be releasing

i'd like to see reissues of more crepuscule albums, particularly their many compilations.

What I most wanted was this....and now it's coming! http://home.planet.nl/~frankbri/ltm2396.html

It would be great if he could persuade Section 25 to get back in the Studio.

Acute's been in negotiations to do a Fire Engines CD for some time, as well as some other projects with Bob Last. We'll see what comes from that. We've also been treading on James' territory a bit in that I've wanted to do a Distractions CD for years but, and I'll repeat myself once more, Universal/Island has been difficult in the past.

But I definately second various Crepuscule comps, particularly From Brussels With Love and Fruit of the Original Sin, which, as a double album, may need to be more then 1 CD?

Dark Beloved Cloud should do a Diagram Brothers CD. I sold Douglas one of their 7"s a few years ago, I think.

I do that all the time.

My copy of The Ascension, I kid you not, has no cover label whatsoever on the disc. Both sides look exactly the same.

to make me happy?

In that case just send it over here.

Ian, what do you mean "cover label"? Do you mean on the actual CD? The Disk itself is white on top with the words "Glenn Branca" and "The Ascension" in black. The released CDs and the promo CDs are all like that. Are you sure you have the Acute version of the Ascension and not the Newtone italian release? Don't know what that one looks like. But I'm pretty sure there's plenty of info on the Acute version, I typeset the damn thing myself. In an effort to match the original LP release, I went as far as realizing to match it I'd have to use Avant Garde Condensed with 70% Horizontal scaling or whatever. And all you see is a shiny blank surface?

Ian, I'll talk to my partner, see what was up, and perhaps we can send you a replacement, or at least a replacement disk. Send me your address off-list.

Coming up from LTM

Here's what's coming up next after the summer releases:

Fall 2004 will also bring new CD releases from The Servants (Reserved), Anna Domino (Best Of), Revenge (Live), Severed Heads (Rotund for Success), Steven Brown (Half Out), The Room (In Evil Hour/Clear!), Kalima (Night Time Shadows) and some way cool goodies on the revamped Boutique label

i am interested in the SXXV DVD, though, details of which i've, umm, tacked on the end of ts: factory vs rough trade because i couldn't be arsed resurrecting this thread. cough.

Really? How strange.

The latest things I've received from them is that live CD, the new Dead Cowboys, the Reininger/Wilson Lisbon CD and the Field Mice reissues.

nothing has hit me drastically re: sound yet. the remastering is either very subtle or my ears need clearing out. but i've only been through the skywriting discs so far, so maybe the snowball one will sound different

James has been releasing some increasingly esoteric stuff -- which he's always had a bent for, of course, it's just that now he's really taking the plunge. I think part of it is that much though not all of the classic Factory back catalogue is now well and truly rereleased, so he's been busy bringing to light more material on Crepescule that's not as familiar, like Isabelle Antena, the spoken word Richard Jobson albums and even more obscure bits from the Tuxedomoon family tree. At the same time there's been the Sarah reactivation -- Field Mice, NPL, soon the Orchids -- and material from even further afield like Minimal Man and the Severed Heads reissues. To top it all of he's started a new sublabel called Salon which I guess is going to explore his concurrent passion for early twentieth century futurist and dadaist music, previously only showcased in three compilations. The first such effort focuses on a group of composers in France labelled "Les Six," who were associated with Cocteau and Satie. It's quite good, though my technical unfamiliarity with how they're approaching composition in their work can only offer general praise.

It's all been quite fascinating and I can't wait to see what happens next. Also, I STILL think he's got to do a Modern Eon reissue at some point if he can swing it!

Spring 2005 will also bring new CD releases from A Certain Ratio (I'd Like To See You Again, Live in Groningen 16.10.1980), Tuxedomoon man Peter Principle (Conjunction) and Ultramarine (A User's Guide). After the summer expect the entire, expanded works of The Orchids plus a new one-off album from The Occasional Keepers, comprising Bobby Wratten of Field Mice/Northern Picture Library/Trembling Blue Stars, and Caesar of The Wake and Altered Images.

COMING 10/7/05
20 tracks. 5024545347623. LTM is pleased to announce the second of three CD album re-issues by acclaimed Glasgow band The Orchids, who recorded for cult label Sarah between 1987 and 1994. Formed in 1987, this prolific yet overlooked five-piece recorded a string of singles for Sarah as well as three excellent albums, Lyceum (1989), Unholy Soul (1991) and Striving for the Lazy Perfection (1994). Often compared to similarly cerebral pop operators such as Felt, Aztec Camera and Primal Scream, the band split in 1995 at the height of their powers. Almost all of their records were produced by Ian Carmichael of One Dove. Newly remastered for CD, Unholy Soul + Singles runs for 70 minutes and includes nine bonus tracks as well as liner notes by Alistair Fitchett. Stand-out tracks on Unholy Soul include Dirty Clothing, Bringing you the Love, The Sadness of Sex Pt 1 and the should-have-been single Peaches. Among the pick of the binus cuts are the singles Something for the Longing and Bemused, Confused and Bedraggled. Contemporary reviews praised the record as “a beautiful album – time less melodies for sure” (Dave Simpson in Melody Maker) The Orchids reformed last year and new material is expected later in 2005. Also available by The Orchids on LTM: Lyceum + Singles (LTMCD 2442) released 5 September 2005, Striving for the Lazy Perfection + Singles (LTMCD 2451) – released 7 November 2005.

ORCHIDS, THE Striving for the Lazy Perfection + Singles cd $14.99
LTM (UK)

COMING 11/7/05
5024545347722. 16 tracks. LTM is pleased to announce the third of three CD album re-issues by acclaimed Glasgow band The Orchids, who recorded for cult label Sarah between 1987 and 1994. Formed in 1987, this prolific yet overlooked five-piece recorded a string of singles for Sarah as well as three excellent albums, Lyceum (1989), Unholy Soul (1991) and Striving for the Lazy Perfection (1994). Often compared to similarly cerebral pop operators such as Felt, Aztec Camera and Primal Scream, the band split in 1995 at the height of their powers. Almost all of their records were produced by Ian Carmichael of One Dove. Newly remastered for CD, Striving for the Lazy Perfection + Singles runs for 62 minutes and includes liner notes by Alistair Fitchett. Stand-out tracks include Obsession No 1, A Kind of Eden, Lovechild and A Living Ken and Barbie. The three bonus tracks are culled from the 1992 single Thaumaturgy. Contemporary reviews praised the album and band as “one of British pop’s best-kept secrets – lithe, evocative and memorable music” (John Mulvey in NME) The Orchids reformed in 2004 and new material is expected this year. Also available by The Orchids on LTM: Lyceum + Singles (LTMCD 2442) released 5 September 2005, Unholy Soul + Singles (LTMCD 2445) – released 3 October 2005.

also a description of the occasional keepers--

OCCASIONAL KEEPERS, THE The Beauty of the Empty Vessel cd $14.99
LTM (UK)

COMING 9/12/05
5024545349221. 10 tracks. LTM are proud to announce the debut album by The Occasional Keepers, an ongoing collaboration between Bobby Wratten (Field Mice/Northern Picture Library/Trembling Blue Stars) and Carolyn Allen and Caesar (The Wake). The album features a meditative, beautiful and minimalist mix of guitars, keyboards, echoing drums and male and female vocals, set against the background hummings of real places and real times – these sections recorded by Bobby prior to the sessions. The songs incorporate a variety of styles, to produce a highly personal synthesis of neo-folk, experimental pop, dissonance, electronics and improvisation. The Beauty of the Empty Vessel was produced by the Keepers with Ian Catt (St Etienne) in London in April 2005. Stand out tracks include The Bracken and The Last Lighthouse Keeper. Also available on LTM: Field Mice : Snowball + Singles (LTMCD 2419), Field Mice : Skywriting + Singles (LTMCD 2421), Field Mice : For Keeps + Singles (LTMCD 2423), Northern Picture Library : Alaska (LTMCD 2436), The Wake : Harmony + Singles (LTMCD 2323), The Wake : Here Comes Everybody + Singles (LTMCD 2332), The Wake : Assembly (LTMCD 2334), The Wake : Holy Heads (LTMCD 2446).
pre-order me now!

had no idea about the orchids reforming and recording.

COMING 9/5/05
5024545347524. 20 tracks. LTM is pleased to announce the first of three CD album re-issues by acclaimed Glasgow band The Orchids, who recorded for cult label Sarah between 1987 and 1994. Formed in 1987, this prolific yet overlooked five-piece recorded a string of singles for Sarah as well as three excellent albums, Lyceum (1989), Unholy Soul (1991) and Striving for the Lazy Perfection (1994). Often compared to similarly cerebral pop operators such as Felt, Aztec Camera and Primal Scream, the band split in 1995 at the height of their powers. Almost all of their records were produced by Ian Carmichael of One Dove. Newly remastered for CD, Lyceum + Singles runs for 74 minutes and includes liner notes by Alistair Fitchett. Stand-out tracks on Lyceum include It’s Only Obvious, the punk rock rush of Caveman and the minor chord gem Blue Light. Among the pick of the twelve bonus cuts are Tiny Words, Yawn and the anti-Poll Tax protest song Defy The Law. Also included are both sides of the rare single released on Bob Stanley’s Caff label. Contemporary reviews praised the album as “another fountainhead of unqualified greatness” (Bob Stanley in Melody Maker) while the NME awarded it a “splendid” rating of 8/10. Lyceum scored highly in the indie charts. The Orchids reformed in 2004 and new material is expected this year. Also available by The Orchids on LTM: Unholy Soul + Singles (LTMCD 2445) released 3 October 2005, Striving for the Lazy Perfection + Singles (LTMCD 2451) – released 7 November 2005.

Why is Darla reissuing the New Radiant Storm Kings? IS there a big demand?

I feel flooded with an overwhelming sense of a "guilty pleasure". Guilty because 1) as a New Order fanatic I'd rather not admit that I never even gave them a go because of a certain conviction I had that it must be complete crap and 2)I really don't think it's all that bad. I mean it may not be the second coming or as good as New Order, but still...why all the hate? I can't fathom it.

Inside info on the Factory fuck-up and news that there may be a new SXXV album in 2006!

A fine alternate name! Moving posts, those -- gives a sense of how it's not operatic tragedy or drama, like most of life it's corrosive slow-burn bringdowns and unexpected changes. Hearing how the marriage ended as Jenny's life drew to a close was news to me, and saddening.