Just noticed that Pop Will Eat Itself are playing Glasgow this month so seem to be doing the rounds again. I know there's a few fans on here who will know more about it than me, I can't decide whether to head along or not. I'm a big fan of the later stuff they did, but I don't really know enough about them to know whether this is the original line-up or not, although I'd assume Clint Mansell isn't around for it.
Their earlier stuff was at least as good as their later stuff. For my money, they peaked in 1989 with This is the Day. Cure for Sanity the following year was a bit disappointing. Nothing else on that album was as good as Dance of the Mad Bastards, and the male vocal single of 92°F was far superior to the female vocal version featured on the LP. Although I wouldn't go out of my way I would be pleased to see them again. I think I only saw them twice: Brighton in 1988 and Swansea in 1990.
Quote from: Keef Monkey on 03 July, 2011, 10:13:41 AM
I don't really know enough about them to know whether this is the original line-up or not, although I'd assume Clint Mansell isn't around for it.
I believe Mr Mansell participated in the first lot of PWEI reunion shows a few years back but has subsequently declined his old muckers' invitations to return on the basis that he prefers to lounge around in the LA swimming pool full of cocaine which That Bit Off Of The Requiem For A Dream Soundtrack That Was In The Two Towers Trailer And Everything Else Too paid for.
IMO, they never bettered Beaver Patrol.
I loved Bulletproof, time to go and dig out the cassettes!
David
Quote from: House of Usher on 03 July, 2011, 11:06:34 AM
Their earlier stuff was at least as good as their later stuff.
Not too sure about dates, but I picked up the double disc best of after loving the Dos Dedos Mis Amigos album and found that while I loved the majority of the 2nd disc the 1st did nothing for me. Just wasn't for me I guess, it's the more sample-heavy stuff that floats my boat with them. I should really investigate more albums mind you.
The only original member left is Graham Crabb, he got the o.k. from the rest of the band to use the P.W.E.I name after his & Adam Mole's band "Vile Evils" collapse after only one single Demon/Axe of Men 2010 with featured Clint Mansell. Clint decided not join in as he is doing very well writing soundtracks for serveral major movies including Doom, The Wrestler , Moon & Black Swan
Just heard they're playing Cardiff at Clwb Ifor 19th August. Deffo going to this, last saw them at the Uni in Cardiff 91ish, hopefully they'll do Beaver Patrol this time.
Quote from: judgefett on 29 July, 2011, 05:47:11 PM
Just heard they're playing Cardiff at Clwb Ifor 19th August. Deffo going to this, last saw them at the Uni in Cardiff 91ish, hopefully they'll do Beaver Patrol this time.
I've just heard the same thing myself. I may well end up going. There's a superhero-themed goth night at a different venue to follow, so I'm definitely going out that night one way or another or possibly both.
Ooo Liverpool in October:
www.ents24.com/web/artist/75136/Pop_Will_Eat_Itself_PWEI.html
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Quote from: House of Usher on 29 July, 2011, 11:00:08 PM
I've just heard the same thing myself. I may well end up going. There's a superhero-themed goth night at a different venue to follow, so I'm definitely going out that night one way or another or possibly both.
It's not strictly a goth night but I'm djing it and will play you a few requests ;)
Cheers, James! It's doubtful that we'll be going to the PWEI gig as well because after due consideration we came to the conclusion we can't do both, so we'll see you at Bogiez.
Yes, I've got requests!! I'll come up with a couple more, but in the meantime, 'Dragula,' by Rob Zombie.
I saw PWEI at Fat Sams in Dundee around 1988ish - a great night, but I doubt I'll be reliving that bit of my youth this time around!