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      <docs>http://www.audioscrobbler.net/data/webservices</docs>      <title>BlackSabbath86's Last.fm Journal</title>
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      <description>The Last.fm journal for BlackSabbath86.
        Last.fm journals are a place to talk about all things music.</description>
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         <title>RIP Ronnie James Dio</title>
         <link>http://www.last.fm/user/BlackSabbath86/journal/2010/05/16/3n4ahp_rip_ronnie_james_dio</link>
         <pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 21:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode">No words.<br /><br /><img src="http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Entertainment/images-3/ronnie-james-dio.jpg" /><br />1942 - 2010<br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Black+Sabbath" class="bbcode_artist">Black Sabbath</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Dio" class="bbcode_artist">Dio</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Heaven+&amp;+Hell" class="bbcode_artist">Heaven &amp; Hell</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elf" class="bbcode_artist">Elf</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Rainbow" class="bbcode_artist">Rainbow</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Deep+Purple" class="bbcode_artist">Deep Purple</a></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Sunn O))) @ Stereo, Glasgow, 6/12/09</title>
         <link>http://www.last.fm/user/BlackSabbath86/journal/2009/12/08/381ifi_sunn_o)))_@_stereo,_glasgow,_61209</link>
         <pubDate>Tue, 8 Dec 2009 00:03:58 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode"><a href="http://www.last.fm/event/1225219+Sunn+O)))+Monoliths+-+Dimensions+UK+Tour" class="bbcode_event">Sun 6 Dec – Sunn O))) Monoliths &amp; Dimensions UK Tour</a><br /><br />HEAVY. AS. <em>FUCK</em>.<br /><br /><strong>(((O)))</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Sunn+O)))" class="bbcode_artist">Sunn O)))</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Black+Sabbath" class="bbcode_artist">Black Sabbath</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Grand+Magus" class="bbcode_artist">Grand Magus</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Triangle+Theory" class="bbcode_artist">Triangle Theory</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Fu+Manchu" class="bbcode_artist">Fu Manchu</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Hyatari" class="bbcode_artist">Hyatari</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Suma" class="bbcode_artist">Suma</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Earth" class="bbcode_artist">Earth</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard" class="bbcode_artist">Electric Wizard</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Goatsnake" class="bbcode_artist">Goatsnake</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Teeth+of+Lions+Rule+the+Divine" class="bbcode_artist">Teeth of Lions Rule the Divine</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Stebmo" class="bbcode_artist">Stebmo</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Bong" class="bbcode_artist">Bong</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/KTL" class="bbcode_artist">KTL</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Mayhem" class="bbcode_artist">Mayhem</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Warning" class="bbcode_artist">Warning</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Pelican" class="bbcode_artist">Pelican</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Isis" class="bbcode_artist">Isis</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Sunn+O)))+&amp;+Boris" class="bbcode_artist">Sunn O))) &amp; Boris</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Boris" class="bbcode_artist">Boris</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Om" class="bbcode_artist">Om</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Ufomammut" class="bbcode_artist">Ufomammut</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/The+Funeral+Orchestra" class="bbcode_artist">The Funeral Orchestra</a><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Khanate" class="bbcode_artist">Khanate</a></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Electric Wizard &amp; Blood Ceremony @ Ivory Blacks, Glasgow, 11th September 2009</title>
         <link>http://www.last.fm/user/BlackSabbath86/journal/2009/09/11/304csg_electric_wizard_&_blood_ceremony_@_ivory_blacks,_glasgow,_11th_september_2009</link>
         <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:46:44 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode"><a href="http://www.last.fm/event/1164523+Electric+Wizard+at+Ivory+Blacks+on+10+September+2009" class="bbcode_event">Thu 10 Sep – Electric Wizard, Blood Ceremony</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard" class="bbcode_artist">Electric Wizard</a> and <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Blood+Ceremony" class="bbcode_artist">Blood Ceremony</a> last night in Ivory Blacks, Glasgow. This is the third time I've seen Wizard in a year. <br /><br />Blood Ceremony were alright I suppose - I've got their album and it's pretty generic (but it has a flute! How can a flute be generic! Zomg they're like <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Jethro+Tull" class="bbcode_artist">Jethro Tull</a>! (No, they're not, flute ≠ Jethro Tull)). The drummer was at least entertaining to watch.<br /><br />Jus from Wizard was a moody git and kept having coughing fits on stage. Must be all that weed he smokes. As usual they were sloppy and spaced out, and Liz Buckingham found something to complain about; this time it was the stage lighting.<br /><br />Regardless, they were heavy and slow and awesome. Setlist:<br /><br /><a title="Electric Wizard &ndash; Witchcult Today" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard/_/Witchcult+Today" class="bbcode_track">Witchcult Today</a><br /><a title="Electric Wizard &ndash; Dunwich" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard/_/Dunwich" class="bbcode_track">Dunwich</a><br /><a title="Electric Wizard &ndash; Return Trip" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard/_/Return+Trip" class="bbcode_track">Return Trip</a><br /><a title="Electric Wizard &ndash; We Hate You" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard/_/We+Hate+You" class="bbcode_track">We Hate You</a><br /><a title="Electric Wizard &ndash; Satanic Rites of Drugula" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard/_/Satanic+Rites+of+Drugula" class="bbcode_track">Satanic Rites of Drugula</a><br /><a title="Electric Wizard &ndash; Raptus" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard/_/Raptus" class="bbcode_track">Raptus</a><br /><a title="Electric Wizard &ndash; The Chosen Few" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard/_/The+Chosen+Few" class="bbcode_track">The Chosen Few</a><br /><a title="Electric Wizard &ndash; Funeralopolis" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard/_/Funeralopolis" class="bbcode_track">Funeralopolis</a><br /><br />I was pleased to see the addition of Dunwich as it's one of my favourites and added a slight bit of rocking out to the set.<br /><br />Managed to flog a couple of <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Triangle+Theory" class="bbcode_artist">Triangle Theory</a> CDs while I was there.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Ozzy Osbourne Sues Tony Iommi</title>
         <link>http://www.last.fm/user/BlackSabbath86/journal/2009/05/30/2rfmbr_ozzy_osbourne_sues_tony_iommi</link>
         <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 16:32:24 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode">From Ozzy's Facebook and Myspace:<br /><br /><span class="quote">Below is my official press statement on the official Black Sabbath trademark lawsuit. I am very saddened that I’ve had to take legal action against Tony. This is something that I’ve tried to avoid for years. I am not Geezer or Bill’s voice. However, till the day I die I will not change my mind on this issue. The Black Sabbath trademark should be equally owned by Geezer, Bill, Tony and I as the true Black Sabbath lineup is Tony, Geezer, Bill and I. We’ve all been mates since school. I’ve always said there is an invisible thread that holds us together. Tony, lets get this ridiculous issue sorted and move on with our lives. You’re 61, I’m 60. I hope that we’ve got a good 20 years left in us. But if not, God Forbid something happens to you. What’s going to happen to the Black Sabbath trademark? Who’s going to oversee it? Don’t you think after we’re long gone the rights should stay in your family, my family, Bill’s family and Geezer’s family?<br /><br />Statement from OZZY OSBOURNE:<br /><br />“It is with great regret that I had to resort to legal action against my long term partner, Tony Iommi, but after three years of trying to resolve this issue amicably, I feel I have no other recourse. As of the mid-1990’s, after constant and numerous changes in band members, the brand of &quot;Black Sabbath&quot; was literally in the toilet and Tony Iommi (touring under the name Black Sabbath) was reduced to performing in clubs. Since 1997 when Geezer, Bill and myself rejoined the band, Black Sabbath has returned to its former glory as we headlined sold-out arenas and amphitheatres playing to upwards of 50,000 people at each show around the world. We worked collectively to restore credibility and bring dignity back to the name “Black Sabbath” which lead to the band being inducted into the UK and US Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fames in 2005 and 2006, respectively. Throughout the last 12 years, it was my management representatives who oversaw the marketing and quality control of the “Black Sabbath” brand through OZZFEST, touring, merchandising and album reissues. The name &quot;Black Sabbath&quot; now has a worldwide prestige and merchandising value that it would not have had by continuing on the road it was on prior to the 1997 reunion tour. Tony, I am so sorry it’s had to get to this point by me having to take this action against you. I don’t have the right to speak for Geezer and Bill, but I feel that morally and ethically the trademark should be owned by the four of us equally. I hope that by me taking this first step that it will ultimately end up that way. We’ve all worked too hard and long in our careers to allow you to sell merchandise that features all our faces, old Black Sabbath album covers and band logos, and then you tell us that you own the copyright. We’re all in our 60’s now. The Black Sabbath legacy should live on long after we have all gone. Please do the right thing.”</span><br /><br />I'm lost for words. I can't believe Ozzy (read: Sharon) would have the audacity to tell <em>anyone</em> to &quot;do the right thing&quot; after all they've done to the Sabbath name.<br /><br />This is absolutely absurd. Ozzy signed away all rights to the name in 1980 after he was <span style="text-decoration:underline;">fired</span>, Geezer and Bill signed away their rights to the name in 1985. Tony Iommi has been the only original member to keep the name alive and has been the principal song-writer from day one.<br /><br />Funny how this all comes about as soon as Iommi filed a lawsuit against Live Nation, who have been selling Black Sabbath/Iommi-related merch despite their contract running out in 2007.<br /><br />The other thing that annoys me about this whole thing is that Ozzy says that all the band members should get equal rights to the name - then why are you trying to get 50%, Ozzy? &quot;Do the math&quot;, as the Americans would say. 100% divided by 4 is 25%, so why should you get more than anyone else? Especially since you barely wrote anything during your ten-year tenure with the band.<br /><br />Also, don't drag Geezer and Bill into this, you coward. You don't deserve any sympathy.<br /><br />Ozzy's said that the band's popularity plummeted since he left the band - not true. Just look at the Billboard charts. Sabbath were dying from 1975 - 1979. When Dio came onto the scene, Sabbath were rejuvenated and more popular than ever. So technically Dio has more of a claim, as it was only post-1983 that the decline in popularity happened.<br /><br />Ozzy has completely killed Black Sabbath with this - he was doing a good job of it between 2001 and 2005 anyway but giving sub-par performances and, even worse, cancelling shows due to the fact he can't sing. And he has the cheek to say that the reunion has only done Sabbath good! I'm sorry, twelve years of shortened sets and no new material (save two mediocre tracks on Reunion) compared to what Sabbath were doing without him... at least they were putting out albums every year or two, even if they were playing clubs. I'd rather they were creatively active than a mere nostalgia act.<br /><br />IOMMI = SABBATH<br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Ozzy+Osbourne" class="bbcode_artist">Ozzy Osbourne</a><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Tony+Iommi" class="bbcode_artist">Tony Iommi</a><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Iommi" class="bbcode_artist">Iommi</a><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Black+Sabbath" class="bbcode_artist">Black Sabbath</a><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Glenn+Hughes" class="bbcode_artist">Glenn Hughes</a><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Tony+Martin" class="bbcode_artist">Tony Martin</a><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Judas+Priest" class="bbcode_artist">Judas Priest</a><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Halford" class="bbcode_artist">Halford</a><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Deep+Purple" class="bbcode_artist">Deep Purple</a><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Ian+Gillan" class="bbcode_artist">Ian Gillan</a><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Gillan" class="bbcode_artist">Gillan</a><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Dio" class="bbcode_artist">Dio</a></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Electric Wizard @ Academy 3, Manchester, 15th May 2009</title>
         <link>http://www.last.fm/user/BlackSabbath86/journal/2009/05/22/2qqhdh_electric_wizard_@_academy_3,_manchester,_15th_may_2009</link>
         <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 09:59:30 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode"><a href="http://www.last.fm/event/977993+Electric+Wizard" class="bbcode_event">Fri 15 May – Electric Wizard</a><br /><br />After much trial and tribulation I arrived at the venue just in time for the doors opening. The venue was small, perhaps 500 capacity, but with very good acoustics.<br /><br />I watched a bit of <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/The+Freezing+Fog" class="bbcode_artist">The Freezing Fog</a>, who sounded better than they looked. When they appeared on stage with short, almost <em>trendy</em> hair, some with glasses and all with checked shirts... they looked like a screamo band. But no, I was pleasantly surprised to hear some actual singing and good old-fashioned rocking out. They weren't anything special or new, but enjoyable enough.<br /><br />Next came <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Xela" class="bbcode_artist">Xela</a>. What a contrast! I actually really like noise bands, but this was just... well, shit. Maybe it was the PA system, but this one-man-and-a-Mac was furiously fiddling with knobs and sliders... what came across was static and low rumbling. Maybe that was the point? I don't know, I just didn't enjoy it. I don't think many other people did, either, considering the abuse he got as he left the stage.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard" class="bbcode_artist">Electric Wizard</a> came on to raptuous cheering at about ten minutes to 10 and set up their gear. Jus got a huge cheer and actually gave the horns to everyone, with a big grin on his face. Bang on 10pm, they started and played the following songs:<br /><br /><a title="Electric Wizard &ndash; Witchcult Today" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard/_/Witchcult+Today" class="bbcode_track">Witchcult Today</a><br /><a title="Electric Wizard &ndash; Satanic Rites of Drugula" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard/_/Satanic+Rites+of+Drugula" class="bbcode_track">Satanic Rites of Drugula</a><br /><a title="Electric Wizard &ndash; Return Trip" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard/_/Return+Trip" class="bbcode_track">Return Trip</a><br /><br />Then there was a 15-minute break as Jus' amp gave up the ghost. There was a lot of faffing around, but eventually they got it working again and the set continued:<br /><br /><a title="Electric Wizard &ndash; The Chosen Few" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard/_/The+Chosen+Few" class="bbcode_track">The Chosen Few</a><br /><a title="Electric Wizard &ndash; Funeralopolis" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard/_/Funeralopolis" class="bbcode_track">Funeralopolis</a><br /><br />Encore:<br /><a title="Electric Wizard &ndash; We Hate You" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard/_/We+Hate+You" class="bbcode_track">We Hate You</a><br /><br />Overall a very enjoyable and heavy show. I began by standing quite close to the front, but then moved further back to get a better sound. Since it was such a small venue it still felt quite intimate, even though I was far from the stage.<br /><br />Briefly bumped into <span class="userIcon"><a href="http://www.last.fm/user/xcherrybombx" class="bbcode_user">xcherrybombx</a></span> outside. =D<br /><br />Only one of my pictures was good enough to post, but what a picture it is. =3<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/eternalidol/DSCN5431small.jpg" /><br /><br />Obligatory <del>spamming</del> connections:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Acid+King" class="bbcode_artist">Acid King</a>, <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Black+Sabbath" class="bbcode_artist">Black Sabbath</a>, <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Clutch" class="bbcode_artist">Clutch</a>, <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Goatsnake" class="bbcode_artist">Goatsnake</a>, <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Sleep" class="bbcode_artist">Sleep</a>, <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Bongzilla" class="bbcode_artist">Bongzilla</a>, <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Ufomammut" class="bbcode_artist">Ufomammut</a>, <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Weedeater" class="bbcode_artist">Weedeater</a>, <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Triangle+Theory" class="bbcode_artist">Triangle Theory</a>.</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Insult Your Top 15</title>
         <link>http://www.last.fm/user/BlackSabbath86/journal/2009/05/08/2pistq_insult_your_top_15</link>
         <pubDate>Fri, 8 May 2009 12:13:16 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode">1. <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Black+Sabbath" class="bbcode_artist">Black Sabbath</a><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Ozzy+Osbourne" class="bbcode_artist">Ozzy Osbourne</a>'s been a joke since the Osbournes, and hasn't had a decent singing voice since 1973.<br /><br />2. <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Grand+Magus" class="bbcode_artist">Grand Magus</a><br />As much as I love the stuff, some of the lyrics are cringe-worthy. &quot;Remind me to always remember&quot;, from <a title="Grand Magus &ndash; Iron Will" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Grand+Magus/_/Iron+Will" class="bbcode_track">Iron Will</a> for example.<br /><br />3. <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Clutch" class="bbcode_artist">Clutch</a><br />Awesome band. Pity you look like you're hating every minute of it live.<br /><br />4. <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Megadeth" class="bbcode_artist">Megadeth</a><br />Dave, DETUNE a little bit and you wouldn't be struggling with the high notes!<br /><br />5. <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Boards+of+Canada" class="bbcode_artist">Boards of Canada</a><br />Can't actually think of anything...<br /><br />6. <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/King+Crimson" class="bbcode_artist">King Crimson</a><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Robert+Fripp" class="bbcode_artist">Robert Fripp</a> is a bit of a dick... tour the UK, bastards!<br /><br />7. <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Judas+Priest" class="bbcode_artist">Judas Priest</a><br /><a title="Judas Priest - Nostradamus" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Judas+Priest/Nostradamus" class="bbcode_album">Nostradamus</a>. Next!<br /><br />8. <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow" class="bbcode_artist">Elbow</a><br />Nope, can't think of anything...<br /><br />9. <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Emerson,+Lake+&amp;+Palmer" class="bbcode_artist">Emerson, Lake &amp; Palmer</a><br />Everything after the triple live album is pretty dire, let's be honest.<br /><br />10. <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Sunn+O)))" class="bbcode_artist">Sunn O)))</a><br />Drone being shit jokes aside, STOP USING ATTILA; he's annoying.<br /><br />11. <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Iommi" class="bbcode_artist">Iommi</a><br />A fast riff wouldn't go astray at some point, Mr Iommi. I don't think you've written one since 1995.<br /><br />12. <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Pantera" class="bbcode_artist">Pantera</a><br />I don't care what anyone says, <a title="Pantera &ndash; The Sleep" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Pantera/_/The+Sleep" class="bbcode_track">The Sleep</a> is a really really shit song.<br /><br />13. <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Pelican" class="bbcode_artist">Pelican</a><br />Stop being pussies and release something heavy again.<br /><br />14. <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Hyatari" class="bbcode_artist">Hyatari</a><br />Get a real drummer!<br /><br />15. <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Goatsnake" class="bbcode_artist">Goatsnake</a><br />Reform and tour!</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Elbow @ the Corn Exchange, Edinburgh, 6th March 2009</title>
         <link>http://www.last.fm/user/BlackSabbath86/journal/2009/03/07/2jlykm_elbow_@_the_corn_exchange,_edinburgh,_6th_march_2009</link>
         <pubDate>Sat, 7 Mar 2009 22:02:03 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode"><a href="http://www.last.fm/event/824264+Elbow+at+Edinburgh+Corn+Exchange+on+6+March+2009" class="bbcode_event">Fri 6 Mar – Elbow, The Acorn</a><br /><br />A fantastic night! I didn't catch much of <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/The+Acorn" class="bbcode_artist">The Acorn</a>, so I won't write anything about them. I couldn't take them seriously anyway as they have the same name as a local seedy Witherspoons.<br /><br />It turned out to be <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Guy+Garvey" class="bbcode_artist">Guy Garvey</a>'s birthday, and as the group huddled around the keyboard to begin <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Weather+To+Fly" class="bbcode_artist">Weather To Fly</a>, He was serenaded by the band, the backing singers and the members of The Acorn as a cake was brought on stage.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow" class="bbcode_artist">Elbow</a>'s setlist:<br /><br /><a title="Elbow &ndash; Starlings" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow/_/Starlings" class="bbcode_track">Starlings</a><br /><a title="Elbow &ndash; The Bones Of You" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow/_/The+Bones+Of+You" class="bbcode_track">The Bones Of You</a><br /><a title="Elbow &ndash; Mirrorball" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow/_/Mirrorball" class="bbcode_track">Mirrorball</a><br /><a title="Elbow &ndash; Leaders Of The Free World" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow/_/Leaders+Of+The+Free+World" class="bbcode_track">Leaders Of The Free World</a><br /><a title="Elbow &ndash; The Stops" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow/_/The+Stops" class="bbcode_track">The Stops</a><br /><a title="Elbow &ndash; Any Day Now" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow/_/Any+Day+Now" class="bbcode_track">Any Day Now</a><br /><a title="Elbow &ndash; Mexican Standoff" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow/_/Mexican+Standoff" class="bbcode_track">Mexican Standoff</a><br /><a title="Elbow &ndash; Grounds For Divorce" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow/_/Grounds+For+Divorce" class="bbcode_track">Grounds For Divorce</a><br /><a title="Elbow &ndash; The Loneliness of a Tower Crane Driver" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow/_/The+Loneliness+of+a+Tower+Crane+Driver" class="bbcode_track">The Loneliness of a Tower Crane Driver</a><br /><a title="Elbow &ndash; Newborn" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow/_/Newborn" class="bbcode_track">Newborn</a><br /><a title="Elbow &ndash; Switching Off" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow/_/Switching+Off" class="bbcode_track">Switching Off</a><br />(Happy Birthday)<br /><a title="Elbow &ndash; Weather To Fly" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow/_/Weather+To+Fly" class="bbcode_track">Weather To Fly</a><br /><a title="Elbow &ndash; One Day Like This" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow/_/One+Day+Like+This" class="bbcode_track">One Day Like This</a><br /><br />Encore:<br /><a title="Elbow &ndash; Some Riot" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow/_/Some+Riot" class="bbcode_track">Some Riot</a><br /><a title="Elbow &ndash; Station Approach" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow/_/Station+Approach" class="bbcode_track">Station Approach</a><br /><a title="Elbow &ndash; Scattered Black and White" href="http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/Elbow/_/Scattered+Black+and+White" class="bbcode_track">Scattered Black and White</a><br /><br />A nice mix of old and new, although I felt the encore was a little too mellow. Something like <a title="Elbow &ndash; Ribcage" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow/_/Ribcage" class="bbcode_track">Ribcage</a> or <a title="Elbow &ndash; Fallen Angel" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow/_/Fallen+Angel" class="bbcode_track">Fallen Angel</a> wouldn't have gone amiss, or even if they'd done One Day Like This last, as the atmosphere was wonderful. I was also slightly disappointed by the way Any Day Now came across; it could've just been the sound, as the backing vocals were practically non-existant, and I was at the sound desk. Without the backing vocals, the &quot;Any day now, how's about getting out of this place, anyway?&quot; line doesn't really have as much effect. Also Guy screwed up the lead guitar line in it just once... but it was horrendous to my ears. Other than that, I can't fault anything. My favourite gig of 2009 so far, if not better than everything of 2008, too.<br /><br />I even cried during Loneliness of a Tower Crane Driver at the &quot;Send up a prayer in my name, just the same, they say I'm on top of my game&quot; as it was so powerful.<br /><br />9.5/10</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Rise Above Records 20th Anniversary Show, 13th December 2008</title>
         <link>http://www.last.fm/user/BlackSabbath86/journal/2008/12/15/2c438v_rise_above_records_20th_anniversary_show,_13th_december_2008</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:23:13 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode"><a href="http://www.last.fm/event/735982+Electric+Wizard+at+ULU+on+13+December+2008" class="bbcode_event">Sat 13 Dec – Electric Wizard, Grand Magus, Moss, Taint, Litmus, Serpentcult, Gentleman's Pistols, Diagonal (UK), Witchsorrow</a><br /><br />What a fantastic day!<br /><br />My friend and I travelled to London the day before the gig and stayed at a hostel. I had an ulterior motive for going to the gig, and that was to whore my band (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Triangle+Theory" class="bbcode_artist">Triangle Theory</a>) to anyone who would listen, and hopefully Lee Dorrian. =D<br /><br />Anyway, at about 2pm I headed to the venue to see if anyone was milling about. I saw Seb, drummer from <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Grand+Magus" class="bbcode_artist">Grand Magus</a>, outside the Tavistock Hotel, and he recognized me from various other meetings. We spoke for a bit, and I told him how close the venue was. After hanging around the venue for a few minutes, the rest of Grand Magus appeared, recognized me as the crazy Scottish guy from Edinburgh, and asked me which door to get in the venue. I showed them, and Fox knocked on the door. I asked if JB could get me on the guest list, but the guy who opened the door said no. =(<br /><br />I went back to the hostel to get my friend, then we walked back to the venue, by which time it was 3pm. There was a queue practically half way around the building. We heard <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Witchsorrow" class="bbcode_artist">Witchsorrow</a> start, and by the time we'd actually got into the venue, they'd finished. So we decided to go to the merch stall, and after twenty-five minutes I got an <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard" class="bbcode_artist">Electric Wizard</a> t-shirt, and the limited edition 12&quot; vinyl zomgexclusive.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Serpentcult" class="bbcode_artist">Serpentcult</a> had already started by this time, and I had no intention of pushing to the front with vinyl under my arm. The sound was a bit muddy I thought; the drums were too loud, and there wasn't a lot of distinction between the bass and guitar.<br /><br />Afterwards, the band came to the merchandise stall, so I spoke to them for a while. They remembered me from the Edinburgh gig last month, and Michelle (singer) asked if I had the CD I'd promised her. I did. =P I got some pictures with the band, and bumped into some people I knew.<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/eternalidol/riseabove/DSCN5155small.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/eternalidol/riseabove/DSCN5156small.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/eternalidol/riseabove/DSCN5158small.jpg" /><br /><br />I also bumped into Ben Ward from <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Orange+Goblin" class="bbcode_artist">Orange Goblin</a>!<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/eternalidol/riseabove/DSCN5157small.jpg" /><br />&quot;I feel like a fuckin' celebrity!&quot;<br /><br />Next up were <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Litmus" class="bbcode_artist">Litmus</a>, who I really don't like, so I used this opportunity to seek out Lee Dorrian and anyone else who might be eligible for a Triangle Theory CD.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Moss" class="bbcode_artist">Moss</a> came on, and although I don't really like them on record, live they were a bit better. Although they looked bored as hell. The sound was better by this point, and I was surprised to see the guitarist using an Ibanez... and they had no bassist!<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/eternalidol/riseabove/DSCN5162small.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/Diagonal+(UK)" class="bbcode_artist">Diagonal (UK)</a> were next, and were somewhat a contrast to Moss! They've got a very <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/King+Crimson" class="bbcode_artist">King Crimson</a>-influenced sound, but with two keyboard players and a saxophonist. I quite enjoyed them, although whenever one of them sang, I cringed they were that bad.<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/eternalidol/riseabove/DSCN5164small.jpg" /><br /><br />It was at this point I spotted Lee Dorrian standing speaking to someone, very inconspicuously at a door near the merch stall. I approached him, asking for him to sign my ticket and my <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Teeth+of+Lions+Rule+the+Divine" class="bbcode_artist">Teeth of Lions Rule the Divine</a> album, adding that I'd already had my <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Cathedral" class="bbcode_artist">Cathedral</a> albums signed. He was genuinely gracious and seemed happy someone recognized him. I asked for a photo, and he obliged, then asked if he'd like to check out my band's CD. =P I'm a cheeky bastard, I know. He said he'd be happy to. =D<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/eternalidol/riseabove/DSCN5165small.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/Gentleman%27s+Pistols" class="bbcode_artist">Gentleman's Pistols</a> blasted onto the stage, and Lee said he wanted to see these guys, so we shook hands and parted ways. God they were cheesy. Every song sounded the same, but they were enjoyable enough. If their set had been any longer, though, I may have wandered off elsewhere.<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/eternalidol/riseabove/DSCN5166small.jpg" /><br /><br />Having successfully tracked down the owner of Rise Above Records, I decided to let my inhibitions go, give my vinyl and bag to my friend, and go to the front and enjoy the remainder of the evening. And what a remainder it was! <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Taint" class="bbcode_artist">Taint</a> were really good; much better than when I last saw them, supporting <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Clutch" class="bbcode_artist">Clutch</a>. The new song they played was awesome.<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/eternalidol/riseabove/DSCN5167small.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Grand+Magus" class="bbcode_artist">Grand Magus</a> were next, and I was a bit disappointed. They were quite sloppy, and their sets are getting predictable. Fox's bass sounded far too distorted, and completely drowned out JB. Some cunts (possibly from Leeds or thereabouts) kept heckling them with shouts of &quot;Who knows? The shadow knows!&quot; At first it was amusing, but every thirty seconds for about ten minutes gets really tedious. After they'd played, Fox came back onto the stage to start gathering his equipment. He saw me and instantly came over to shake my hand. *headasplodes*<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/eternalidol/riseabove/DSCN5172small.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/eternalidol/riseabove/DSCN5173small.jpg" /><br /><br />Everyone eagerly anticipated the next band... <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard" class="bbcode_artist">Electric Wizard</a>! They were introduced by a druid - possibly Lee Dorrian, I couldn't really see since I was directly underneath him - and they began with <a title="Electric Wizard &ndash; Witchcult Today" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard/_/Witchcult+Today" class="bbcode_track">Witchcult Today</a>.<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/eternalidol/riseabove/DSCN5174small.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v436/eternalidol/riseabove/DSCN5176smallospf.jpg" /><br /><br />Man, it was so slow and heavy. Seriously, I have never heard anything as heavy as these guys (and gal), and I've seen <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Sunn+O)))" class="bbcode_artist">Sunn O)))</a>! They also played <a title="Electric Wizard &ndash; Satanic Rites of Drugula" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard/_/Satanic+Rites+of+Drugula" class="bbcode_track">Satanic Rites of Drugula</a>, <a title="Electric Wizard &ndash; Return Trip" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard/_/Return+Trip" class="bbcode_track">Return Trip</a>, a droney jam, <a title="Electric Wizard &ndash; The Chosen Few" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard/_/The+Chosen+Few" class="bbcode_track">The Chosen Few</a>, and ended on a crushingly slow <a title="Electric Wizard &ndash; Funeralopolis" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard/_/Funeralopolis" class="bbcode_track">Funeralopolis</a>. I was pleasantly surprised, as I'd heard that live they weren't that great, or were at least hit-or-miss. They were awesome, and easily one of my favourites of this year.<br /><br />I've read since that people are moaning about how few songs Wizard played. To them I say, stop your whining. Of course they were only going to get an hour, considering how many other bands there were, plus the fact their songs are so long meant we'd only get a few. And you should be grateful they played at all! They've probably only played as many gigs as <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Triangle+Theory" class="bbcode_artist">Triangle Theory</a>. =P</div>]]></description>
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         <title>Most Depressing Songs EVER</title>
         <link>http://www.last.fm/user/BlackSabbath86/journal/2008/11/24/2apt33_most_depressing_songs_ever</link>
         <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:17:13 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode">Here are a list of songs that make me almost break down in complete despair. Feel free to contribute, all genres welcome!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Judas+Priest" class="bbcode_artist">Judas Priest</a> - <a title="Judas Priest &ndash; Here Come the Tears" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Judas+Priest/_/Here+Come+the+Tears" class="bbcode_track">Here Come the Tears</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Nirvana" class="bbcode_artist">Nirvana</a> - <a title="Nirvana &ndash; Something in the Way" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Nirvana/_/Something+in+the+Way" class="bbcode_track">Something in the Way</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Goldfrapp" class="bbcode_artist">Goldfrapp</a> - <a title="Goldfrapp &ndash; Horse Tears" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Goldfrapp/_/Horse+Tears" class="bbcode_track">Horse Tears</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Black+Sabbath" class="bbcode_artist">Black Sabbath</a> - <a title="Black Sabbath &ndash; She's Gone" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Black+Sabbath/_/She%27s+Gone" class="bbcode_track">She's Gone</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/King+Crimson" class="bbcode_artist">King Crimson</a> - <a title="King Crimson &ndash; Epitaph" href="http://www.last.fm/music/King+Crimson/_/Epitaph" class="bbcode_track">Epitaph</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Aerosmith" class="bbcode_artist">Aerosmith</a> - <a title="Aerosmith &ndash; Dream On" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Aerosmith/_/Dream+On" class="bbcode_track">Dream On</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Boards+of+Canada" class="bbcode_artist">Boards of Canada</a> - <a title="Boards of Canada &ndash; Corsair" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Boards+of+Canada/_/Corsair" class="bbcode_track">Corsair</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Camel" class="bbcode_artist">Camel</a> - <a title="Camel &ndash; Stationary Traveller" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Camel/_/Stationary+Traveller" class="bbcode_track">Stationary Traveller</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/The+Bonzo+Dog+Band" class="bbcode_artist">The Bonzo Dog Band</a> - <a title="The Bonzo Dog Band &ndash; Slush" href="http://www.last.fm/music/The+Bonzo+Dog+Band/_/Slush" class="bbcode_track">Slush</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Dream+Theater" class="bbcode_artist">Dream Theater</a> - <a title="Dream Theater &ndash; Vacant" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Dream+Theater/_/Vacant" class="bbcode_track">Vacant</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/Einstuerzende+Neubauten" class="bbcode_artist">Einstuerzende Neubauten</a> - <a title="Einstuerzende Neubauten &ndash; The Garden" href="http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/Einstuerzende+Neubauten/_/The+Garden" class="bbcode_track">The Garden</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow" class="bbcode_artist">Elbow</a> - <a title="Elbow &ndash; The Loneliness of a Tower Crane Driver" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow/_/The+Loneliness+of+a+Tower+Crane+Driver" class="bbcode_track">The Loneliness of a Tower Crane Driver</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Olive" class="bbcode_artist">Olive</a> - <a title="Olive &ndash; You're Not Alone" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Olive/_/You%27re+Not+Alone" class="bbcode_track">You're Not Alone</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Everything+But+the+Girl" class="bbcode_artist">Everything But the Girl</a> - <a title="Everything But the Girl &ndash; Missing" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Everything+But+the+Girl/_/Missing" class="bbcode_track">Missing</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Francis+Ford+Coppola" class="bbcode_artist">Francis Ford Coppola</a> - <span title="Unknown track" class="bbcode_unknown">Theatrical End Credits B</span> (from Apocalypse Now)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Edvard+Grieg" class="bbcode_artist">Edvard Grieg</a> - <a title="Edvard Grieg &ndash; The death of Ase" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Edvard+Grieg/_/The+death+of+Ase" class="bbcode_track">The death of Ase</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Hyatari" class="bbcode_artist">Hyatari</a> - <a title="Hyatari &ndash; Collapse" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Hyatari/_/Collapse" class="bbcode_track">Collapse</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Tuxedomoon" class="bbcode_artist">Tuxedomoon</a> - <a title="Tuxedomoon &ndash; In a Manner of Speaking" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Tuxedomoon/_/In+a+Manner+of+Speaking" class="bbcode_track">In a Manner of Speaking</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Joan+Baez" class="bbcode_artist">Joan Baez</a> - <a title="Joan Baez &ndash; Diamonds &amp; Rust" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Joan+Baez/_/Diamonds+&amp;+Rust" class="bbcode_track">Diamonds &amp; Rust</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Johnny+Cash" class="bbcode_artist">Johnny Cash</a> - <a title="Johnny Cash &ndash; Hurt" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Johnny+Cash/_/Hurt" class="bbcode_track">Hurt</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Kansas" class="bbcode_artist">Kansas</a> - <a title="Kansas &ndash; Dust in the Wind" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Kansas/_/Dust+in+the+Wind" class="bbcode_track">Dust in the Wind</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Snow+Patrol" class="bbcode_artist">Snow Patrol</a> - <a title="Snow Patrol &ndash; Chasing Cars" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Snow+Patrol/_/Chasing+Cars" class="bbcode_track">Chasing Cars</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Keith+Jarrett" class="bbcode_artist">Keith Jarrett</a> - <a title="Keith Jarrett &ndash; Tokyo" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Keith+Jarrett/_/Tokyo" class="bbcode_track">Tokyo</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Ludwig+van+Beethoven" class="bbcode_artist">Ludwig van Beethoven</a> - <a title="Ludwig van Beethoven &ndash; Moonlight Sonata" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Ludwig+van+Beethoven/_/Moonlight+Sonata" class="bbcode_track">Moonlight Sonata</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Mono" class="bbcode_artist">Mono</a> - <a title="Mono &ndash; The Flames Beyond the Cold Mountain" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Mono/_/The+Flames+Beyond+the+Cold+Mountain" class="bbcode_track">The Flames Beyond the Cold Mountain</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/The+Moody+Blues" class="bbcode_artist">The Moody Blues</a> - <a title="The Moody Blues &ndash; Nights in White Satin" href="http://www.last.fm/music/The+Moody+Blues/_/Nights+in+White+Satin" class="bbcode_track">Nights in White Satin</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Portishead" class="bbcode_artist">Portishead</a> - <a title="Portishead &ndash; Sour Times" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Portishead/_/Sour+Times" class="bbcode_track">Sour Times</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/Tomaso+Albinoni" class="bbcode_artist">Tomaso Albinoni</a> - <a title="Tomaso Albinoni &ndash; Adagio" href="http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/Tomaso+Albinoni/_/Adagio" class="bbcode_track">Adagio</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Tortoise" class="bbcode_artist">Tortoise</a> - <a title="Tortoise &ndash; Along the Banks of the River" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Tortoise/_/Along+the+Banks+of+the+River" class="bbcode_track">Along the Banks of the River</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Warning" class="bbcode_artist">Warning</a> - <a title="Warning &ndash; Footprints" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Warning/_/Footprints" class="bbcode_track">Footprints</a></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Top 50 Artists Questionaire Thing</title>
         <link>http://www.last.fm/user/BlackSabbath86/journal/2008/11/19/2adutc_top_50_artists_questionaire_thing</link>
         <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:33:10 +0000</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div class="bbcode">1. How did you get into 29? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Rush" class="bbcode_artist">Rush</a>)<br /><br />When I was about 15 I had the tendency to buy my dad CD versions of the vinyl he had. I bought <a title="Rush - All The World's A Stage" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Rush/All+The+World%27s+A+Stage" class="bbcode_album">All The World's A Stage</a> and loved it, and have since bought many more of their albums.<br /><br />2. What was the first song you ever heard by 22? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/The+Abominable+Iron+Sloth" class="bbcode_artist">The Abominable Iron Sloth</a>)<br /><br /><a title="The Abominable Iron Sloth &ndash; Hats Made of Veal and That New Car Scent" href="http://www.last.fm/music/The+Abominable+Iron+Sloth/_/Hats+Made+of+Veal+and+That+New+Car+Scent" class="bbcode_track">Hats Made of Veal and That New Car Scent</a>. The song title intrigued me, and, admittedly, I hated it on first listen. Then I got into the groove, and finally accepted the vocals as being fucking pissed off. It all fit together.<br /><br />3. What’s your favourite lyric by 33? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Metallica" class="bbcode_artist">Metallica</a>)<br /><br />I've never really thought much of Metallica's lyrics. The first ones that spring to mind are &quot;I was born for dying&quot; from <a title="Metallica &ndash; Disposable Heroes" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Metallica/_/Disposable+Heroes" class="bbcode_track">Disposable Heroes</a>.<br /><br />4. What is your favourite album by 49? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Glenn+Hughes" class="bbcode_artist">Glenn Hughes</a>)<br /><br /><a title="Glenn Hughes - Soulfully Live in the City of Angels" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Glenn+Hughes/Soulfully+Live+in+the+City+of+Angels" class="bbcode_album">Soulfully Live in the City of Angels</a>.<br /><br />5. How many albums by 13 do you own? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Goatsnake" class="bbcode_artist">Goatsnake</a>)<br /><br />Just the one, although they only had two and one EP, all of which except their first album are out-of-print.<br /><br />6. What is your favourite song by 50? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/The+Beatles" class="bbcode_artist">The Beatles</a>)<br /><br /><a title="The Beatles &ndash; I Am the Walrus" href="http://www.last.fm/music/The+Beatles/_/I+Am+the+Walrus" class="bbcode_track">I Am the Walrus</a>. I don't particularly like The Beatles, but I do try.<br /><br />7. Is there a song by 39 that makes you sad? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Anaal+Nathrakh" class="bbcode_artist">Anaal Nathrakh</a>)<br /><br />Err... they aren't known for their ballads.<br /><br />8. What is your favourite album by 15? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Sasquatch" class="bbcode_artist">Sasquatch</a>)<br /><br />Self-titled. The second one was quite shit, unfortunately.<br /><br />9. What is your favourite song by 5? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Boards+of+Canada" class="bbcode_artist">Boards of Canada</a>)<br /><br />Tough one... <a title="Boards of Canada &ndash; Twoism" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Boards+of+Canada/_/Twoism" class="bbcode_track">Twoism</a>? <a title="Boards of Canada &ndash; Chromakey Dreamcoat" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Boards+of+Canada/_/Chromakey+Dreamcoat" class="bbcode_track">Chromakey Dreamcoat</a>? Anything from <a title="Boards of Canada - Geogaddi" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Boards+of+Canada/Geogaddi" class="bbcode_album">Geogaddi</a>?<br /><br />10. Is there a song by 6 that makes you happy? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/King+Crimson" class="bbcode_artist">King Crimson</a>)<br /><br />Hardly the most uplifting band in the world, but <a title="King Crimson &ndash; Ladies of the Road" href="http://www.last.fm/music/King+Crimson/_/Ladies+of+the+Road" class="bbcode_track">Ladies of the Road</a> makes me smile.<br /><br />11. What is your favourite album by 40? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/The+Bonzo+Dog+Band" class="bbcode_artist">The Bonzo Dog Band</a>)<br /><br />I only have a best-of.<br /><br />12. What is your favourite song by 10? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Iommi" class="bbcode_artist">Iommi</a>)<br /><br />Argh! Erm... <a title="Iommi &ndash; The Innocence" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Iommi/_/The+Innocence" class="bbcode_track">The Innocence</a> is the first one that pops into my head.<br /><br />13. What is a good memory you have involving 30? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Elbow" class="bbcode_artist">Elbow</a>)<br /><br />Seeing them live with my mum!<br /><br />14. What is your favourite song by 38? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Aikra+Yamaoka" class="bbcode_artist">Aikra Yamaoka</a>)<br /><br /><span title="Unknown track" class="bbcode_unknown">Silent Hill</span> from the first game soundtrack. Eerie.<br /><br />15. Is there a song by 19 that makes you happy? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/beehoover" class="bbcode_artist">beehoover</a>)<br /><br />The line &quot;Watch out - I might get sturdy / when you kiss my ring&quot; from <a title="beehoover &ndash; Spirit &amp; Crown" href="http://www.last.fm/music/beehoover/_/Spirit+&amp;+Crown" class="bbcode_track">Spirit &amp; Crown</a> made me lol the first time I heard it.<br /><br />16. How many times have you seen 25 live? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Trace" class="bbcode_artist">Trace</a>)<br /><br />Never; they split up in 1975! And <span title="Unknown artist" class="bbcode_unknown">Rik van der Linden</span> is dead now. =(<br /><br />17. What is the first song you ever heard by 23? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Earth" class="bbcode_artist">Earth</a>)<br /><br /><a title="Earth &ndash; Ouroboros Is Broken" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Earth/_/Ouroboros+Is+Broken" class="bbcode_track">Ouroboros Is Broken</a> from a Southern Lord compilation CD.<br /><br />18. What is your favourite album by 11? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Pelican" class="bbcode_artist">Pelican</a>)<br /><br />Their self-titled EP!<br /><br />19. Who is a favourite member of 1? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Black+Sabbath" class="bbcode_artist">Black Sabbath</a>)<br /><br />Tony Iommi. God.<br /><br />20. Have you ever seen 14 live? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Hyatari" class="bbcode_artist">Hyatari</a>)<br /><br />No, they've never played the UK.<br /><br />21. What is a good memory involving 27? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Electric+Wizard" class="bbcode_artist">Electric Wizard</a>)<br /><br />None in particular. Hopefully that'll change when I see them next month.<br /><br />22. What is your favourite song by 16? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Sahg" class="bbcode_artist">Sahg</a>)<br /><br />Probably <a title="Sahg &ndash; The Executioner Undead" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Sahg/_/The+Executioner+Undead" class="bbcode_track">The Executioner Undead</a>.<br /><br />23. What is the first song you ever heard by 47? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Slayer" class="bbcode_artist">Slayer</a>)<br /><br /><a title="Slayer &ndash; Angel Of Death" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Slayer/_/Angel+Of+Death" class="bbcode_track">Angel Of Death</a>. I thought it was shit. I now just think it's funny.<br /><br />24. What is your favourite album by 18? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Camel" class="bbcode_artist">Camel</a>)<br /><br /><a title="Camel - Moonmadness" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Camel/Moonmadness" class="bbcode_album">Moonmadness</a>... their only <em>great</em> album IMO.<br /><br />25. What is your favourite song by 21? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Orange+Goblin" class="bbcode_artist">Orange Goblin</a>)<br /><br />Quite difficult... possibly <a title="Orange Goblin &ndash; The Ballad of Solomon Eagle" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Orange+Goblin/_/The+Ballad+of+Solomon+Eagle" class="bbcode_track">The Ballad of Solomon Eagle</a>.<br /><br />26. What is the first song you ever heard by 26? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Goldfrapp" class="bbcode_artist">Goldfrapp</a>)<br /><br /><a title="Goldfrapp &ndash; Lovely Head" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Goldfrapp/_/Lovely+Head" class="bbcode_track">Lovely Head</a> when it was played on Monkey Dust.<br /><br />27. What is your favourite album by 3? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Clutch" class="bbcode_artist">Clutch</a>)<br /><br />Either <a title="Clutch - Blast Tyrant" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Clutch/Blast+Tyrant" class="bbcode_album">Blast Tyrant</a> or self-titled.<br /><br />28. What is your favourite song by 22? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/The+Abominable+Iron+Sloth" class="bbcode_artist">The Abominable Iron Sloth</a>)<br /><br />The same as the last question on 22.<br /><br />29. What was the first song you ever heard by 32? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Barclay+James+Harvest" class="bbcode_artist">Barclay James Harvest</a>)<br /><br /><a title="Barclay James Harvest &ndash; Summer Soldier" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Barclay+James+Harvest/_/Summer+Soldier" class="bbcode_track">Summer Soldier</a> on their <a title="Barclay James Harvest - Live" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Barclay+James+Harvest/Live" class="bbcode_album">Live</a> album.<br /><br />30. What is your favourite song by 8? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Emerson,+Lake+&amp;+Palmer" class="bbcode_artist">Emerson, Lake &amp; Palmer</a>)<br /><br />Hmm. <a title="Emerson, Lake &amp; Palmer &ndash; The Barbarian" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Emerson,+Lake+&amp;+Palmer/_/The+Barbarian" class="bbcode_track">The Barbarian</a> or <a title="Emerson, Lake &amp; Palmer &ndash; Toccata" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Emerson,+Lake+&amp;+Palmer/_/Toccata" class="bbcode_track">Toccata</a>. So many awesome songs, though.<br /><br />31. How many times have you seen 17 live? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Sunn+O)))+&amp;+Boris" class="bbcode_artist">Sunn O))) &amp; Boris</a>)<br /><br />Just the once. It was great!<br /><br />32. Is there a song by 44 that makes you happy? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Warning" class="bbcode_artist">Warning</a>)<br /><br />No, they're very depressing. But that's a good thing.<br /><br />33. What is you favourite album by 12? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Sunn+O)))" class="bbcode_artist">Sunn O)))</a>)<br /><br /><a title="Sunn O))) - White1" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Sunn+O)))/White1" class="bbcode_album">White1</a>, even though the second track spoils it.<br /><br />34. What is the worst song by 45? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Nevermore" class="bbcode_artist">Nevermore</a>)<br /><br />I've only got two of their albums, but I don't really like the title track to <a title="Nevermore &ndash; Dead Heart, In A Dead World" href="http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/Nevermore/_/Dead+Heart,+In+A+Dead+World" class="bbcode_track">Dead Heart, In A Dead World</a>.<br /><br />35. What was the first song you ever heard by 34? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/David+Bowie" class="bbcode_artist">David Bowie</a>)<br /><br />I don't know, but <a title="David Bowie &ndash; Let's Dance" href="http://www.last.fm/music/David+Bowie/_/Let%27s+Dance" class="bbcode_track">Let's Dance</a> is the first I remember liking.<br /><br />36. What is your favourite album by 48? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Muse" class="bbcode_artist">Muse</a>)<br /><br /><a title="Muse - Absolution" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Muse/Absolution" class="bbcode_album">Absolution</a>, although they're all pretty much the same.<br /><br />37. How many times have you seen 42 live? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Smallman" class="bbcode_artist">Smallman</a>)<br /><br />Never been out of Bulgaria, as far as I know.<br /><br />38. What is your favourite song by 36? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Portishead" class="bbcode_artist">Portishead</a>)<br /><br /><a title="Portishead &ndash; Sour Times" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Portishead/_/Sour+Times" class="bbcode_track">Sour Times</a>. I know I know, not exactly controversial.<br /><br />39. What was the first song you ever heard by 28? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Down" class="bbcode_artist">Down</a>)<br /><br /><a title="Down &ndash; Lifer" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Down/_/Lifer" class="bbcode_track">Lifer</a>! \m/<br /><br />40. What is your favourite album by 7? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Judas+Priest" class="bbcode_artist">Judas Priest</a>)<br /><br /><a title="Judas Priest - Unleashed In The East" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Judas+Priest/Unleashed+In+The+East" class="bbcode_album">Unleashed In The East</a>.<br /><br />41. Is there a song by 31 that makes you happy? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Ozzy+Osbourne" class="bbcode_artist">Ozzy Osbourne</a>)<br /><br />No, just annoying these days.<br /><br />42. What is your favourite album by 41? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Deep+Purple" class="bbcode_artist">Deep Purple</a>)<br /><br /><a title="Deep Purple - Made In Japan" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Deep+Purple/Made+In+Japan" class="bbcode_album">Made In Japan</a>.<br /><br />43. What is your favourite song by 24? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/System+of+a+Down" class="bbcode_artist">System of a Down</a>)<br /><br />Too hard.<br /><br />44. What is a good memory you have involving 46? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Boris" class="bbcode_artist">Boris</a>)<br /><br />The drummer jumping on the crowd in the London Forum, during a lot of drone. Obviously he didn't have anything to do.<br /><br />45. What is your favourite song by 35? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Ufomammut" class="bbcode_artist">Ufomammut</a>)<br /><br />Err... <a title="Ufomammut &ndash; Odio" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Ufomammut/_/Odio" class="bbcode_track">Odio</a>. That'll do.<br /><br />46. Is there a song by 9 that makes you happy? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Pantera" class="bbcode_artist">Pantera</a>)<br /><br /><a title="Pantera &ndash; Widowmaker" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Pantera/_/Widowmaker" class="bbcode_track">Widowmaker</a> makes me laugh.<br /><br />47. What is your favourite album by 4? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Megadeth" class="bbcode_artist">Megadeth</a>)<br /><br /><a title="Megadeth - Rust In Peace" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Megadeth/Rust+In+Peace" class="bbcode_album">Rust In Peace</a>, although they're all great.<br /><br />48. Who is a favourite member of 37? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Porcupine+Tree" class="bbcode_artist">Porcupine Tree</a>)<br /><br />John Wesley is a nice guy, although only a touring guitarist. <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/Steve+Wilson" class="bbcode_artist">Steve Wilson</a> is a prick.<br /><br />49. What is the first song you ever heard by 43? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Howling+Bells" class="bbcode_artist">Howling Bells</a>)<br /><br /><a title="Howling Bells &ndash; The Bell Hit" href="http://www.last.fm/music/Howling+Bells/_/The+Bell+Hit" class="bbcode_track">The Bell Hit</a>. Still one of my favourites.<br /><br />50. How many albums do you own by 20? (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Triangle+Theory" class="bbcode_artist">Triangle Theory</a>)<br /><br />LOL</div>]]></description>
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