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Author Archives: cmacd1989
‘Skint’ provides entertainment… but no answers
Farcical scenes aplenty in Channel 4′s engaging (but unrepresentative) documentary ‘Skint’. Continue reading
Kasabian destroy The Dome…
A quite remarkable performance from Kasabian. But what was the highlight? Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, Music
Tagged Black Whistler, Days Are Forgotten, Doncaster Dome, Donny Dome, Fatboy Slim, Fire, I.D., Kasabian, L.S.F., Praise You, Serge Pizzorno, Switchblade Smiles, Tom Meighan, Vlad The Impaler
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Karloff’s return offers glimpse of what might have been for Kasabian
It is worth considering that Black Onassis may be an interesting insight into the direction that Kasabian may have taken had Karloff remained in the band. Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged Ben Gautrey, Black Onassis, Brad Conroy, Brain, Chris Karloff, Club Foot, Cooper Temple Clause, Kasabian, L.S.F., Music, Nick Forde, psychedelic, Serge Pizzorno
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Kasabian reaching zenith with fourth album
If there is one criticism of Kasabian’s fourth studio album, Velociraptor!, it’s this: How do they improve from here? The hotly anticipated follow-up to 2009′s Mercury Prize nominated West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum has roared straight into the UK album … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, Music
Tagged Acid Turkish Bath (Shelter From The Storm), British, Carl MacDonald, Chris Edwards, Days Are Forgotten, Goodbye Kiss, I Hear Voices, Ian Matthews, Kasabian, La Fee Verte, Let's Roll Just Like We Used To, Man Of Simple Pleasures, Music, Neon Noon, Re-wired, Serge Pizzorno, Switchblade Smiles, Tom Meighan, Velociraptor!, West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum
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The Last Dance: A fitting farewell for The Music
A sensational performance from a band who, despite all their troubles, had remained loyal to their dreams and repaid those fans who had supported them all the way with a quite brilliant concert. Continue reading
Kasabian debut new material at intimate Sheffield gig
Typical Kasabian; a relentless, ear-splitting, headache inducing performance. Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, Music, Opinion
Tagged Carl MacDonald, Chris Edwards, Club Foot, Cutt Off, Empire, Fast Fuse, Fire, Ian Matthews, Jay Mehler, Kasabian, Music, Serge Pizzorno, Shoot The Runner, Switchblade Smiles, Take Aim, Thick As Thieves, Tom Meighan, Underdog, Velociraptor!, West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, Where Did All The Love Go?
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The madness of the play-offs: Carnage on the continent
The Football League Play-Offs provide some of the most exhilarating football matches in the domestic game. For four teams, the season is decided over a two legged semi-final, and if successfully negotiated, comes down to a single 90-minute slog between the two … Continue reading
Posted in Football, Journalism
Tagged aggregate, Britain, Carl MacDonald, Den Haag, Eridivisie, Europa League, football, Groningen, Holland, Leyton Orient, Lincoln City, Millwall, penalty shoot-out, play-offs, Scunthorpe United, Tim Matavz
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Album Review: Beady Eye- Different Gear, Still Speeding
Different Gear, Still Speeding is definitely a case of different band, same Liam. Continue reading
Why I hope United send Steve Evans Crawl-ing back into his hole
I hope Manchester United destroy Crawley Town. I really hope they give them a good battering, because Crawley, are a shady club. Continue reading
Posted in Football, Journalism
Tagged banana skin, Blundell Park, Carl MacDonald, Championship, controversy, Crawley Town, david and goliath, Derby County, football, Grimsby Town, Hereford, League One, League Two, Matt Tubbs, Newcastle United, Old Trafford, Richard Brodie, Ronnie Radford, Sergio Torres, Sir Alex Ferguson, Steve Evans, Swindon Town, tax evasion, The F.A., The F.A. Cup, Torquay United, Underdog
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