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I remember Chrissie Hynde from her days writing for the NME (New Musical Express - UK weekly publication) back in the mid 1970's. It was only a matter of time before her musical ambitions came to fruition, and after a couple of false starts, she eventually surfaced in late 1978 with a very up and ready band called The Pretenders . Their debut album remains a firm favorite of mine, it has that timeless feel that great songs and albums have, no logical reason and maybe just a state of mind. To come across a live concert boot (31st May 1980 to be precise) from that era obviously made my day. Source: Stereo radio broadcast (off air recording). Sound Quality : Extremely good MP3 @320kbps. Genre: Post Punk, New Wave, Indie Pop/Rock. Set: Radio edit, most likely majority of the gig, (total playing time 51:39). Set List: 1. The Wait. 2. Precious. 3. Talk of the town. 4. Cuban slide. 5. Private life. 6. Space invader. 7. I go to sleep. 8. Brass in pocket. 9. Ki

This is another superb live recording of Lucinda Williams , on this occasion in Basel, Switzerland, at the Festsaal Messe, AVO session on the 13th November 2007. Although Lucinda was promoting her 'West' album at the time she covered a range of other earlier material, that for me, seems a great introduction for anyone unfamiliar with one of the foremost modern country rock or alternative country artists. Source: FM stereo live broadcast on DRS3 radio Switzerland Sound Quality: Very good FM Stereo DAT conversion. Genre: Alt Country, Folk, Rock. Set: Full live performance see notes below. Set List: 01 Passionate Kisses (Broadcast started during the second part of opening number) 02 The night's too Long 03 Crescent City 04 Sweet Old World 05 Pineola (fade out) ** 06 (fade in) Pineola ending 07 talks with the audience 08 Lake Charles 09 Car Wheels on a Gravel Road 10 Can't Let Go 11 Steal Your Love (fade out) ** 12 Essence 13 Righteously - band intro 14 Real Live

I remember seeing Catatonia in London back in 2000, they were really entertaining, and new how to play live, this recording was therefore a pleasure to get hold of. Performing at The Newport Centre, Gwent, in Wales, on Thursday 26th March 1998, Catatonia were on this occasion supporting Travis (Idlewild were also on the bill), nonetheless they played a full set. Also included is material from a BBC Radio One session. Source: FM Stereo recording. Sound Quality: Very good mp3 @192kbps. Genre: Indie Rock & Pop Set: Full live performance Set List: International Velvet I am the Mob Game On You've Got a Lot to Answer For No Stone Unturned Way Beyond Blue Don't Need The Sunshine Goldfish and Paracetamol Mulder and Scully Part of the Furniture Road Rage Jump or be Sane Bleed BBC Radio One session: International Velvet Mulder and Scully No Stone Unturned Strange Glue Mulder and Scully Links: No official sites, Wikipedia with some additional links HERE . Cerys Matthews officia

This is the second of five mainland European dates The Sisters Of Mercy performed, during their 'Trans Europe Excess Tour'. The band who started performing live in 1981, had already developed a strong following with several independent single and EP releases, often being 'hailed' in the UK indie press of that time. Playing at the excellent venue The Paradiso, Amsterdam, on the 28th August 1983, this boot has apparently also circulated as 'Napalm Gods', 'Possession', and 'Live In Amsterdam', along with this copy entitled 'Beware The Ghost'. Source: Sound board recording. Sound Quality: Very good stereo mp3 @ 320kbps. Genre: Post punk, Gothic Rock. Set: Majority of concert (cannot confirm if full set). Set List: 1. Burn. 2. Valentine. 3. Anaconda. 4. Heartland. 5. Alice. 6. Emma. 7. Temple of Love. 8. Floorshow. 9. Adrenochrome. 10. Gimme Shelter. 11. Kiss the Carpet. 12. Body Electric. 13. Lights. 14. Sister Ray / Louie Louie / Ghost

The Cocteau Twins are one of my all time favorite acts. I will resist the inclination to give an over the top and gushing review and just say, for any fan this is a must have. For anyone not familiar with them, and at the risk of being accused of musical heresy, their recorded material is a much better starting point, then you will just want more, and settle for any bootleg, bearing in mind the principle that one persons pleasure, is another's poison... Live on the 4th February 1994, this is Cocteau Twins live in studio 105. Source: Live 'Black Session' recorded for France Inter (French radio station) in Paris, Maison de la Radio, Studio 105, (with studio audience). Sound Quality: Very good FM stereo @192kbps mp3. Genre: Dream pop / Ambient (1986-1997), Ethereal (1983-1986), Gothic rock / Post-punk (1979-1983). Set: This is the full studio concert. Set List: 01 - Pur 02 - Road River and Rail 03 - Bluebeard 04 - Heaven or Las Vegas 05 - Whales Tail

Considering Golden Earring formed in the mid 1960's, and have enjoyed popularity in Holland and a number of European countries ever since, it's great to see them still touring and recording right up to date, and with gigs scheduled into 2010! They scored their biggest UK and USA success with the classic rock song 'Radar Love', which in some ways over shadows a considerable amount of other great material they have produced down the years. For your enjoyment this is Golden Earring live in concert at the Parkpop Festival, Den Haag (The Hague), Holland on the 25th June 1989. Source: FM radio broadcast (this is from a later 're-broadcast'). Sound Quality: Very good, 320kbps stereo 'off air' recording. Genre: Rock (from 'classic' to 'prog' to 'Nederland beat') Set: This is the full broadcast material, it excludes the first two songs from their performance (Back Home & To Much Women), the total recorded time was 51:28 (117mb). Se

Here's another example of just how many great bands have come out of Scotland. The Rezillos formed in Edinburgh, Scotland, back in 1976, and were quickly associated with the punk and subsequent new wave movement in the UK, with their panache for short, sharp, three minute pop gems. The band toured constantly with the likes of The Ramones and The Undertones, by 1979 it was all over. In 2001 they reformed for a one off gig, and reignited, leading to their continuing and welcome musical presence in 2009. Source: BBC and WFMU Radio sessions - Total Playing Time 44:43. Sound Quality: Very good 'off air' stereo mp3 recordings @ 320 kbps Genre: Punk, New Wave, Power Pop. Track List: 1-6 BBC Radio Mark Lamarr Session 14th February 2009 1.Out Of This World. 2.Yesterdays Tormentor. 3.Ambulance. 4.No 1 Boy. 5.I Can't Stand My Baby. 6.River Deep Mountain High. 7-8 BBC Radio Session 31st March 2006 7.No 1 Boy. 8.(My Baby Does) Good Sculptures. 9-12 WFMU Radio Session June 27t