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Random George Notebook Letters 2.

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Rayanne Graff

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6^th Jun 2008 at 8:09 am

River Phoenix

The decline of CD singles has been on the cards for years, with gimmicks to ensure they become instant hits taking their toll. At least with downloads, the pricing is simple and you get what you pay for. Dionne Jones

My first gig was AC/DC at Leeds Queen's Hall on 1/10/1982 when I was 14. It was £4 and brilliant. I still see bands now. I saw Sons And Daughters on Friday, and they were great too. Martyn Percival

The Void; Teletext page 827; 5th of June, 2008; 1/7.

Edited by Rayanne Graff Dec 2008

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Rayanne Graff

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6^th Jun 2008 at 8:22 am

River Phoenix

I'm with Earls rather than Lawrie on the new Ladytron album. It's boring and samey throughout. It was my first intro to the band, and I found it a letdown. Steve Reynolds

I don't see why the Voider whose first album was 90125 by Yes should be so embarrassed by it. It was mine too, when I was seven, and I eventually became such a fan that I bought their entire back catalogue on vinyl and then again on CD a few years later. Matt RSJ

The Void; Teletext page 827; 5th of June, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th Jun 2008 at 8:35 am

River Phoenix

The Reverend's complaints about the security at Ministry's farewell gig at Manchester Academy amused me. It's worth remembering Ministry played in the same town as Damageplan the night Dimebag Darrell was sh*t dead on stage.

I doubt the people at that gig would have any qualms about metal detectors. I wasn't too inconvenienced at the same gig. Revd should save his money in future and I'll gladly take your place at safer gigs. Andy Whittaker

The Void; Teletext page 827; 5th of June, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th Jun 2008 at 8:43 am

River Phoenix

My first gig was Northside at Blackburn King George in 1990. That loved-up acid house era, being 18 and at college free from the restraints of school. Fond memories. Queen B

Ricky Wilson reckons his cabaret act Kaiser Chiefs are the natural successor to Oasis, who he claims are "up their a****"? What a joke. Wilson was born up his own behind. Oasis are a genuine band, not a bunch of fake jokers like Kaiser Chiefs. Manickev

The Void; Teletext page 827; 5th of June, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th Jun 2008 at 8:55 am

River Phoenix

I'm no Oasis fan, but for Ricky Wilson to say Kaiser chiefs are the natural successor to Oasis is as laughable as if The Bay City Rollers had claimed they were the heirs to The Beatles. Red Dirt Girl

My first gig was Judas Priest in 1981, with Accept supporting. My dad complained all the way home about paying for a seat, only to have to stand all the way through. It was a great gig, though. Johnny Whitesox

The Void; Teletext page 827; 5th of June, 2008; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th Jun 2008 at 9:18 am

River Phoenix

Check Your Blind spot

I have dtarted driving lessons and have entered the world of the motorist. Things I have enjoyed doing in my lessons so far include stalling at traffic lights, stalling at crossings and anywhere else I get the chance!

Motorists are a great bunch, as they all beep their horns to show the hilarity of it.
Secluded Rainbow

On country lanes remember to look out for pedestrians.

Zine; 23rd of October, 2003; 3/8.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th Jun 2008 at 9:34 am

River Phoenix

The DeLorean That Got Struck By Lightning I envisage a world where all chickens can cross the road without having their motives questioned.

So long as they don't peck my bus tyres.

Waffle The Tortoise Keeper Some words are good, like "embroil ed," but some, like "turnip," are poor. What's your favourite word, WLW?

I can't say on TV.

Dougie The Minesweeper Who let the cat out?

Mavis has her own flap to get out.

Zine; 28th of January, 2004; 1/8.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th Jun 2008 at 9:40 am

River Phoenix

BCG

I survived my BCG. Yeah, it stung like h*ll so I just thought of James Bourne. He made it all better.

Oh yeah, Odd Cod. I see we both like James Bourne. He rocks.

The Illegal Wife of James Bourne

The anti-Busted fans would probably rather have the jab.

Zine; 23rd of October, 2003; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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6^th Jun 2008 at 9:50 am

River Phoenix

Devil May Cry 2

Hi, I'm The Mogtrix and I'm an addict. I can't say why I can't stop myself from playing this game but I can say the time that I usually devote to dreaming up letters has now been taken up by plotting ways to defeat a many headed blob called Argosax The Chaos.

Hang on a minute, he's not related to Davord by any chance?
The Mogtrix

We don't speak of Davord's relations. It upsets him.

Zine; 28th of January, 2004; 3/8.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th Jun 2008 at 8:14 am

River Phoenix

I'm glad Planet Sound did an obituary on that innovator Bo Diddley. It seemed in his final days he only appeared in the music news sections after his health scares, when he was knocking on heaven's door and cheekily running away.

With his death, gone is a brilliant talent and personality fresher than some of the more recently-hatched musicians. Miss A Vein

The Void; Teletext page 827; 6th of June, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th Jun 2008 at 8:29 am

River Phoenix

Because Dimebag Darrell was m*rd*red in the US, why should that affect gigs in the UK? Security is down to the firm hired by the venue. If they take a heavy-handed approach, all punters suffer. Most gigs done by Doormen St are laid back. Xeroxed

Lily Allen has become a tacky celeb, reminding me of the worst kind of Big Brother housemate. Flashing her boobs, dodgy TV shows, chasing any old bloke. I'm disappointed. Croydon Ian

The Void; Teletext page 827; 6th of June, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th Jun 2008 at 8:38 am

River Phoenix

Dimebag Darrell's death was a tragedy, but not more so than any m*rd*r. Does Andy want to live in a society where everyone is treated like a potential criminal? If so, we should require similar security measures like Manchester Academy uses, everywhere from schools to churches. The Reverend

After watching New Order's new DVD Live In Glasgow, can any fan think the band can continue without Peter Hook? Thought not. Sandy Cowan

The Void; Teletext page 827; 6th of June, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th Jun 2008 at 8:47 am

River Phoenix

My first gig was Suede at Liverpool Royal Court in 1994. Brett Anderson was stunning, but what I remember most was the mad feeling of being pushed forward into the crowd when they began Animal Nitrate. I was only 14, and thought everyone stood politely in one place at gigs. Gaynor Williams

My first was Adam & The Ants a week before their TOTP debut at Grimsby Central. I saw Bow Wow Wow two nights later. Heady days. Rawcs

The Void; Teletext page 827; 6th of June, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th Jun 2008 at 9:00 am

River Phoenix

The death of the single is in part due to chart compilers OCC's decision too make the single as unattractive as possible, such as banning singles with more than three songs, and those old lovely 7" doublepacks. Bring back proper four-song EPs like My Bl*ody Valentine's Glider. Adam Syntax

My first single was Somewhere In My Heart by Aztec Camera, back in 1988. It hasn't aged well, but I still love it anyway. The Doc

The Void; Teletext page 827; 6th of June, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th Jun 2008 at 9:12 am

River Phoenix

My daughter has just been offered a ticket for elton John at Liverpool Arena at face value, £100. My first two gigs were both Elton, at Liverpool Empire. In 1973, it was 65p. A year later, it was 75p. How's that for raging inflation? Gazzoir

Earls should carry on being an Elbow fanboy. Them, Cherry Ghost, Doves, all great stuff. I'm also jealous of those who saw Manics support Foos. What a show that must have been. T Bousfield

The Void; Teletext page 827; 6th of June, 2008; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th Jun 2008 at 9:20 am

River Phoenix

My first gig was Wizzard at Liverpool Uni when I was 13. I still can't figure out why they had two drummers. Eddie Clarke

My first gig was Bryan Adams at Wembley Arena in 1994. Pat Benatar and Bryan Adams were my favourite artists as a child. My first single was a 7" of the charity record Christmas Wrapping, a cover of The Waitresses by Tony Robinson with the choir Libera. If music were politics, Silvio Berlusconi would have a less shady past than me. Lawrie Ward

The Void; Teletext page 827; 7th of June, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th Jun 2008 at 9:25 am

River Phoenix

My first gig was Rush on the Farewell To Kings tour on 23/2/1978 when I was 17, at Manchester Apollo. To this day, they're my favourite band. I've still got the T-shirt, though it's a struggle to get it on these days. PJ Fry

My first gig was Anthrax, supported by Living Colour, at Newcastle City Hall when I was 12 in 1988. My next two gigs are Cat Power in Manchester and Tom Waits in Edinburgh. Oh, how my tastes have changed. Bathysphere

The Void; Teletext page 827; 7th of June, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th Jun 2008 at 9:29 am

River Phoenix

My first gig was travelling from Southampton to Clapham Common in 1986, aged 16, to see an anti-apartheid gig with Big Audio Dynamite (my favourite band at the time), Aswad and Boy George, whose face was covered in flour. He was on every front page the next day, so the meaning was lost. I had a fantastic time. Tony Tudor

My first gig was The Beach Boys in 1968 at Finsbury Astoria. Four years on, I'm seeing Brian Wilson in July. BBFan

The Void; Teletext page 827; 7th of June, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th Jun 2008 at 9:32 am

River Phoenix

My first gig was Bob Dylan at Newcastle United's ground in 1984, with Santana and Lindisfarne as support. What a show! To see Dylan for the first time was an incredible experience, in great form, promoting his Infidels album. To top it all off, I met two girls who had smuggled in a bottle of wine and had a romance with one of them. It started an amazing 10-year run of gigs. A McGarvey

My first gig was Motorhead in 1979. My ears are still ringing. Ed Barker

The Void; Teletext page 827; 7th of June, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th Jun 2008 at 9:38 am

River Phoenix

What a coincidence. On the day The Void showed my letter about Elton John being my first gig, you also screened Gaynor recalling her first gig at Liverpool Royal, Suede. That was also my son's first gig. I took him. I remember when Brett came on, the s*xual charge was in the air and no mistake. Gazzoir

My first gig was Elvis Presley in 1975 in Michigan. it's all quite vague, as I was only seven. My next gig was Duran Duran in Birmingham in 1983. Steve W

The Void; Teletext page 827; 7th of June, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th Jun 2008 at 9:42 am

River Phoenix

The first album I bought was Marilyn Manson's Antichrist Superstar in 1998 when I was 12, while my first single was Depeche Mode's Barrel of A G*n. A decade later and I'm wtill into both artists. My most recent album was the new Goldfrapp, but I can't remember the last single I bought as it was so long ago. Shane Damien

What was Earls's first gig? Jo Walsh

Earls: The Quireboys at Milton Keynes Pitz in 1990 when I was 17. Good stuff.

The Void; Teletext page 827; 7th of June, 2008; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th Jun 2008 at 9:45 am

River Phoenix

* Placa George Orwell in Barcelona is covered by a number of close-circuit television cameras.

* Television presenter Fern Britton has a gastric band.

* Nearly all animals are banned from the grounds of Parliament.
Only guide dogs, sniffer dogs and police horses are allowed.

Ten things we learned this week; Ceefax page 129; 6th of June, 2008; 1/3.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th Jun 2008 at 9:50 am

River Phoenix

* Many businessmen believe biscuits are key to clinching deals.
The chocolate digestive was deemed to make the best impression, followed by shortbread and Hob Nobs, according to a survey of 1, 000 business professionals.

* Public drinking is socially acceptable in Denmark. Danes ignore the ban on drinking on public transport.

* Syria has the world's largest restaurant seating 6,014 diners. The previous record holder in Thailand seated a mere 5,000.

Ten things we learned this week; Ceefax page 129; 6th of June, 2008; 2/3.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th Jun 2008 at 9:54 am

River Phoenix

* George Lucas's daughter Amanda is a mixed martial arts fighter as well as being an actress.

* London has the fastest broadband in the whole of the UK.
Speeds in the capital are nearly twice those in Wales and Northern Ireland.

* T-shirts with rude words or bombs or g*ns can stop you boarding planes at UK airports.

* Getting caught cheating at a British university doesn't get you expelled.

Ten things we learned this week; Ceefax page 129; 6th of June, 2008; 3/3.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th Jun 2008 at 10:25 am

River Phoenix

I Need A Word

Jingle, we need a word. I would like to point out that B*sted do NOT rock in any way. I hate the band, I hate the music and I hate the word. (I'll get hate mail off Emma-The-Li'l'-Angel now.)

Oh, and WLW, did you know that where I live, the nickname for moshers is sweadys?
Mad Mental Mosher

Sweadys? Sound like turnip heads to me.

Zine; 23rd of October, 2003; 5/8.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th Jun 2008 at 10:43 am

River Phoenix

Monster Mash

I have created a huge monster! It's so tone deaf it listens to Busted, so blind it thinks WLW is a pink hippo called Willow, and so dumb it likes to wear townie gear!

Can you draw me a picture of a monster, WLW?

Brass Monki

I know you just forgot to mention the two heads.

Zine; 28th of January, 2004; 4/8.

Rayanne Graff

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7^th Jun 2008 at 10:59 am

River Phoenix

I'm Back

Has anyone thought how scary ot would be if we found a gerbil with eyebrows that looked like the gerbil from Busted?

Anyways, I promise not to mention the B-word again. Let's talk about pilchards. Pilchards pilchards pilchards pilchards pilchards pilchards. Don't we all feel better now?
Pablo Marmite

Maybe Charlie's brows are hamster hair to keep his eyes warm.

Zine; 23rd of October, 2003; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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12^th Jun 2008 at 8:09 am

River Phoenix

"Awesome" doesn't go far enough indescribing Foo Fighters on Saturday. They're the best band in the world today. chris Chapman

I'm 48 and, like fellow Voider Paul, I saw Kids In Glass Houses recently. I survived being crushed by the 16-year-old crowdsurfers in Norwich and a moshing good tim. Old? Pah! Lorraine Raven

The Void; Teletext page 827; 10th of June, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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12^th Jun 2008 at 8:16 am

River Phoenix

I go to Manchester Academy a lot, and the security levels The Reverend stated for Ministry only happens rarely, when there's perceived risk of violence, such as a history of trouble with the band at other venues.

It's rare to go to a rock gig and see the metal detectors out. That said, every rap gig I've been to has not just metal detectors and body searches, but also visible police in the building just in case. Efils God

The Void; Teletext page 827; 10th of June, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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12^th Jun 2008 at 8:21 am

River Phoenix

Hats off to Alan Ross for mentioning The House of Love's Christine as the first single he bought. I've always loved them, and it prompted me to revisit their records.

Suddenly, I'm back to the late '80s summers when I was a student, lazing in sun-soaked fields, sipping cider and reciting Blake and Shelley to a soundtrack of Echo & The Bunnymen, Teenage Fanclub, Lush and Pixies. The power of music, eh? Pink Panther

The Void; Teletext page 827; 10th of June, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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12^th Jun 2008 at 8:26 am

River Phoenix

I can't believe neither of REM's singles from Accelerate even made the Top 40, especially when they've starting making an effort on their B-sides again. The charts are rubbish. Both songs are brilliant. Neecy

Despite the praise from Voiders, Roisin Murphy's Overpowered album is bland and derivative, with just two half-decent songs. A far superior electro/pop album is Random Order by Juliet. Avalon was hands-down Single of 2006. Dr Barratt

The Void; Teletext page 827; 10th of June, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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12^th Jun 2008 at 8:31 am

River Phoenix

Bobby Gillespie needs to get over himself, after his interview with Lauren Laverne. How arrogant, rude and inarticulate he is. Ella Glasgow

I've just got into Sparks. Their new album is mindblowing. The Futureheads' new album was sublime. Kerrie Zoe

For those asking why the same Void stayed up three days, the weekend pages got lost in the system. We're trying to retrieve the letters. Sorry!

The Void; Teletext page 827; 10th of June, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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12^th Jun 2008 at 8:37 am

River Phoenix

Trees Top 10

1) Yew Sure Do Strike
2) On The Beech Chris Rea
3) Professional Willow Tori Amos
4) Joy And Pine Donna Allen
5) Hymn To Fir The Pretenders
6) Trip To The Golden Larches Bromheads
7) Acacia Rules The World Alisha's Attic
Eight) When I'm Sycamore The Beatles
9) Spruce Box the Strokes
10) Laburnum of Love Hue And Cry

The Void; Teletext page 827; 10th of June, 2008; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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12^th Jun 2008 at 9:27 am

River Phoenix

Work Experience

I have spent two weeks working on a farm/ animal shelter. I came home stinking of cats/ horses/ pigs/ dogs. I had to walk 10 dogs in wellies, rain or shine, every day for two weeks.

What fun. And I was offered a summer job. And you know what? I just might take it.
The Welsh Nutter From The Loony Bin

It's better than making coffee and licking stamps for me.

Rayanne Graff

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12^th Jun 2008 at 10:12 am

River Phoenix

Politics

I'm disturbed that no one in my general knew who Iain or Duncan Smith were, surely the most famous twins in politics, if the information the comic wiz Paul Merton has supplied me with is correct.

No one could name the leader of the Liberal Democrats, but even Trevor McDonald would have difficulty knowing that.
The Lonely Brain Cell

Wouldn't recognise them at a bus stop, personally.

Zine;l 23rd of October, 2003; 7/8.

Rayanne Graff

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12^th Jun 2008 at 10:26 am

River Phoenix

Ta da!

I have returned! Why did I go? All that d*mn talk about Big Brother and suchlike. WLW, how you been keeping? Got any Jaffa Cakes sent to you yet? No? Too many question marks? Right. That's about it then. Random as ever.
Love from your long lost mother.
Daggsy

No Jaffas for months, sadly. I'm losing weight!

Zine; 23rd of October, 2003; 8/8.

Rayanne Graff

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13^th Jun 2008 at 8:17 am

River Phoenix

I noticed Earls's first gig was here in Milton Keynes at Pilz. I was there on Saturday for Capdown's hometown farewell show. They were wicked, and will be missed. Vaga

Neecy is right. Thecharts are rubbish, ao let it go. Not every song in the charts is weak, however. REM are my favourite band, but the main format for Supernatural Superserious had yet another rubbish instrumental to offer. Just enjoy what you enjoy. Gazzoir

The Void; Teletext page 827; 11th of June, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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13^th Jun 2008 at 8:48 am

River Phoenix

It's good of Radiohead to suddenly start worrying about the plight of independent record shops. A bit late, though, considering most of them have already closed. Of course, if certain bands hadn't started giving away their albums free online, people might have had a reason to go into these shops to buy something. DJ Gordy

That's Not My Name? That's right, for The Ting Tings. Their name is really Shampoo. Zeppody

The Void; Teletext page 827; 11th of June, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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13^th Jun 2008 at 9:10 am

River Phoenix

I was underwhelmed by Foo Fighters at Wembley. It was a great spectacle, but most of it was lost in a wall of sound on the louder songs, though the acoustic stuff was great. I'd give Supergrass's support set top marks, ace as usual. Also, I'm blown away by REM's new album, their best in years. Pat Palloon

I used to like The Ting Tings, but it's the "too much cake" syndrome. Mystery Jets are joining them. Ella Glasgow

The Void; Teletext page 827; 11th of June, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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13^th Jun 2008 at 9:16 am

River Phoenix

Foo Fighters were good on Friday at Wembley, but the acoustics let them down. I stood on the pitch for the first 90 minutes and sat 25ft from the stage for the remaining hour, and they were much better at London 02 last year. Tony Tudor

I'm bemused how Oasis are getting the Silver Clef lifetime achievement award over Van Der Graaf Generator. 4o years in, still pushing boundaries and essential in concert. Alan Watson

The Void; Teletext page 827; 11th of June, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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13^th Jun 2008 at 9:23 am

River Phoenix

Adam Syntax is right that chart compilers OCC have killed off the single. They made them uncollectable, as gifts like free stickers and more than two B-sides are apparently an "unfair advantage". By doing that, they made music more disposable, in a "May as well download it" manner. Bring back the 10", it's a start. Sonic Ross

Kaiser Chiefs duetting with Lily Allen should give them a clue to their real level of credibility. Michael Harper

The Void; Teletext page 827; 11th of June, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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13^th Jun 2008 at 9:32 am

River Phoenix

Filter never get mentioned here. So, after their gig at Islington Academy on Monday, I thought it was time they did. They were awesome. Praise to their support band Mexicolas. I'm not a fan of current indie, but there's something fresh about them. My first gig was being dragged along to Neil Diamond by my mum when I was seven. Caro Anderson

I can't believe Mint Royale are No 1. It was rubbish first time round. Middy

The Void; Teletext page 827; 12th of June, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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13^th Jun 2008 at 9:36 am

River Phoenix

Good on Kerrie for getting into the world of Russell and Ron Mael. My first gig was Sparks at Croydon Fairfield in 1974, and my next gig is Sparks at Shepherds Bush Empire on Thursday for the Exotic Creatures premiere. What a band, still fresh after 21 albums. Mick Vanner

I read Earls's 10/10 gig review of Bon Iver before going to bed on Thursday, and couldn't sleep a wink; I wasn't even there! Ollie Holtam

;The Void; Teletext page 827; 12th of June, 2008; 2/7.

Rayanne Graff

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13^th Jun 2008 at 9:39 am

River Phoenix

Adam is right to say chart compilers OCC killed off the single. Three songs only, cheap singles just for the first week of sale, hype/ airplay overkill for weeks before release all helped kill it. The single used to be a joy: four-track EPs, gatefold sleeves, extra songs, gifts (remember the ones The Primitives gave away?).

Oh, and for mentioning My Bl*ody Valentine as a good EP, I could marry Adam. Honey Power

The Void; Teletext page 827; 12th of June, 2008; 3/7.

Rayanne Graff

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13^th Jun 2008 at 9:43 am

River Phoenix

Ladytron's new album, Velocifero, is a disappointment. The production is flat, and the mix sounds like a salvage job. I can't believe all the band are happy with it. They've spent too much time in the US, and it shows. They're still a class act, but Velocifero means they'll remain at cult status. Hogs

I'm ripping my CD collection on my PC, and the odd classic is distracting me. I spent last night in Beth Orton's Trailer Park. Bliss. Tony Vegas

The Void; Teletext page 827; 12th of June, 2008; 4/7.

Rayanne Graff

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13^th Jun 2008 at 9:54 am

River Phoenix

I don't get it. Okkervil River announce they're releasing a new album mere months after The Stage Names, and it features the incomparable Charles Bissell on guitar. Will Sheff is covering The wrens' Ex-Girl Collection. And The Wrens are going to be on national TV? This must be the most vivid dream of my life. Jazz

Embarrassing albums? I own a Bananarama, but a friend who shan't be named owns one by Telly Svalas. Tony Grant

The Void; Teletext page 827; 12th of June, 2008; 5/7.

Rayanne Graff

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13^th Jun 2008 at 9:57 am

River Phoenix

It's great to see Everlast is about to release a new album. I can't think of anyone who mixes rap and country as well as him. Gavin Marchant

Ricky Wilson is living in a fantasy land if he thinks his pub band can even get close to Oasis. Neither of Kaiser Chiefs' albums will be selling in 10 years, whereas Definitely Maybe and Morning Glory changed music in their country. Kaisers were shown up by Macca at Anfield. Hennessy

The Void; Teletext page 827; 12th of June, 2008; 6/7.

Rayanne Graff

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13^th Jun 2008 at 10:25 am

River Phoenix

Late Supper

Dizzy: You see a lot of unusual words on Zine.
Dotty: Yes, it's educational.
Dizzy: What's a quipster?
Dotty: A male pilchard.
Dizzy: What's aqcuiesce?
Dotty: A female pilchard.
Dizzy: What's a petard?
Dotty: A baby pilchard.
Dizzy: How come you know so much?
Dotty: I read Zine a lot.
I'm A Little Teapot

And for some reason, I think I'm misinformed.

Zine; 28th of January, 2004; 6/8.

Rayanne Graff

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14^th Jun 2008 at 8:39 am

River Phoenix

My first single was the Star Wars theme on 7" when I was seven, and the first record I bought on my own was Run To The Hills by Iron Maiden, aged 12.

My first gig was The Cult at Leeds Uni on their Love tour in 1985, and I loved it. I saw The Sisters of Mercy at the same venue a few weeks later. Those gigs were mindblowing, transforming me into a full-on rock chick. I'm 38 and regularly go to gigs. New York dolls next. Surrinda Ward

The Void; Teletext page 827; Friday, the 13th of June, 2008; 1/7.

Rayanne Graff

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14^th Jun 2008 at 8:42 am

River Phoenix

My first gig was Slade at Bournemouth Winter Gardens in 1980. Since then, I've seen hundreds of gigs, everything from Maxwell to Metallica, including Prince over 200 times. Next up: Download. The Horse

My first concert was Klaus Wanderlich at Hatfield Forum in 1984. Owning 150 of his albums and seeing him was magical. My first gig was Pet Shop Boys at Wembley Arena. I'd never seen anything like it. Stephen Coley

The Void; Teletext page 827; Friday, the 13th of June, 2008; 2/7.

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Rayanne Graff: Happy Easter.

Emma: So… Posting a new thread is Fission Mailing… so I’m putting this here.

Emma: I know there aren’t many people looking at this anymore… but I have made the decision to stop paying for the VR hosting and to let the domain lapse.

Emma: I think it will be going offline around the end of May

Emma: It’s been almost 10 years since James passed away… and I feel like it’s time.

Emma: A lot of the regulars can be found on the VR veterans group on Facebook - if you see this and you’re not in there, come join us.

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