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Formerly of mid 90s electro-indie bands The Auteurs and Black Box Recorder, this legendary front man has gone solo with a hip-hop/pop pastiche sound to play to a well establised following of fans.
Relentlessly highbrow, Haines’s dark-but-mischievous lyrics typically fall into three groups: musings on obscure Anglicana (The Mitford Sisters, Freddie Mills is Dead), bitter attacks on modern society, particularly the arts (The Death of Sarah Lucas, Christ) and twisted 1970s anti-nostalgia (Leeds United, Here’s to Old England) - with the odd dash of self-aggrandisement thrown in for good measure.
Despite cultivating an image as a sinister misanthrope over the past fifteen years, Haines’s live sets are notable for his self-deprecating humour and between-songs banter - and for their surprising brevity. But considering that most of his songs are well under three minutes, this doesn’t necessarily mean a short set list.
Relentlessly highbrow, Haines’s dark-but-mischievous lyrics typically fall into three groups: musings on obscure Anglicana (The Mitford Sisters, Freddie Mills is Dead), bitter attacks on modern society, particularly the arts (The Death of Sarah Lucas, Christ) and twisted 1970s anti-nostalgia (Leeds United, Here’s to Old England) - with the odd dash of self-aggrandisement thrown in for good measure.
Despite cultivating an image as a sinister misanthrope over the past fifteen years, Haines’s live sets are notable for his self-deprecating humour and between-songs banter - and for their surprising brevity. But considering that most of his songs are well under three minutes, this doesn’t necessarily mean a short set list.
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susiqe wrote:
"Nine and a Half Psychedelic Meditations on British Wrestling of the 1970s and early ’80s" - what a genius title. and it's a good record, too!
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friday55 wrote:
Well, that's the first time I've seen The Auteurs described as electro!
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nigeyb wrote:
My review of "Nine and a half..." http://nigeyb.tumblr.com/post/11609300903/seconds-out-grapple-fans
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nigeyb wrote:
"Nine and a Half Psychedelic Meditations on British Wrestling of the 1970s and early ’80s". Out digitally on October 10th. Apparently. I cannot wait for this album. A Luke Haines album is always cause for celebration. Even better that he is continuing his exploration of all things 70s. http://nigeyb.tumblr.com/post/10167506942/luke-haines-nine-and-a-half-psychedelic-meditations-on
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kida86 wrote:
http://www.lastfm.fr/group/Baader+Meinhof
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locksheath wrote:
After months of looking I bought a CD of Baader Meinhof about 9 months ago for £7.27 new. It's still possible to get hold of a copy at a resonable price if you look hard enough.
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footsteps wrote:
Any kind soul out there that's willing to send me Baader Meinhof? If so please send me a message, thanks!
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acuareladiscos wrote:
http://www.lastfm.es/event/1239199+XI+Tanned+Tin
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vinnypeculiar wrote:
Future Generation - Deaf Institute high...quite a tour, Vinny
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belboid wrote:
superb show (albeit too brief) last night, and the new album sounds stunning already.
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InflatableMoron wrote:
Two new songs from 21st Century Man/Achtung Mutha up on the MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/lukehaines
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LucyCage wrote:
Another Haines article here: http://misterchristrout.com/posts/2009/08/lets-meet-and-have-baby-now/
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LucyCage wrote:
Article about Bad Vibes here: http://misterchristrout.com/posts/2009/04/writing-book/
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kreltak wrote:
he is a fucking genius... unfortunately, very unknown in germany :(
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InflatableMoron wrote:
Umm, it's availiable quite cheaply on cd format on Amazon .co.uk. That is where I got my copy.
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liambanditti wrote:
How do I get a copy of Baader Meinhof!
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christiemalry wrote:
Insanely underrated. Whatever that might actually mean in the grand scheme of things.
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pobwall wrote:
Lol, look at that, I see the new album proved popular!
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qadmits3 wrote:
this is HOT!
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News
Original Grapple Calendar Artwork For Sale
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10 of the 12 paintings featured in the Luke Haines 1978
Grapple Calendar – from the album 91/2 Psych Meditations… – will be
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