My first brush with OMD occurred, now that I think of it, not too distant from my first Blakean encounter. It was “Joan of Arc” on a K-Tel NewWave compilation in 1981. I would swipe an anthology of Blake from my school library later that year, (both Punk and not simultaneously,) to use as a reference for a play I was writing based on Tyger Tyger. Weird.
Of course I know who Frank Turner is, and of course OMD is far better than ELO. But Patti Smith? She's the fucking godmother of punk and my favorite human on the planet.
This is good. Thanks for the follow so I know who else to read.
Also, XTC is the absolute best initial band. Nobody did it better.
Donald Trump needs to read this to understand what weaving means.
Frank Turner is one of the best! I started on the "No Man's Land" album then slid into a lot of his other stuff. Such a good writer! I think Patti would love being your Punk Rock Fairy Godmother! She seems that sort of wonderful soul. Nice bit o' writing there, Geno!
I love Frank Turner. Know who else I love? XTC.
I like KLF.
The real Wild Bill! Ahoy!
First thing I see is good old Mad Bill! Auspicious!
So cool to weave together a few different sounds through your ears, lens, and pen Geno! I love your musical writing.
My first brush with OMD occurred, now that I think of it, not too distant from my first Blakean encounter. It was “Joan of Arc” on a K-Tel NewWave compilation in 1981. I would swipe an anthology of Blake from my school library later that year, (both Punk and not simultaneously,) to use as a reference for a play I was writing based on Tyger Tyger. Weird.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Great post, Geno - from Blake to Patti Smith - delicious. :) And oh the memories: OMD! Tesla Girls!
Of course I know who Frank Turner is, and of course OMD is far better than ELO. But Patti Smith? She's the fucking godmother of punk and my favorite human on the planet.
This is good. Thanks for the follow so I know who else to read.
Also, XTC is the absolute best initial band. Nobody did it better.
Donald Trump needs to read this to understand what weaving means.
You’ve now just sent me on a musical journey to uncover some gems. Thank you!
Frank Turner is one of the best! I started on the "No Man's Land" album then slid into a lot of his other stuff. Such a good writer! I think Patti would love being your Punk Rock Fairy Godmother! She seems that sort of wonderful soul. Nice bit o' writing there, Geno!