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There are three groups called the Pastels:
1.)The Pastels, from Glasgow, have been described as an ‘almost pop’ group. As the description implies the group have some pop elements but miss out on others and have never charted. Their early records (1982-85) for labels like Whaam!, Creation and Rough Trade had a raw and immediate sound, melodic and amateur, which seemed all at odds with the time. But an emerging fanzine culture identified with the group’s sound and image, and slowly The Pastels started to influence a new wave of groups which interested the NME and other UK media. By now The Pastels were evolving and, although part of the NME’s c86 compilation, in interviews they always sought to distance themselves from both twee and shambling developments. Their debut album Up for a Bit With the Pastels (Glass, 1987) was quite strange, moving from garage pop-punk through to ballads with synth orch splashes. The follow-up Sittin’ Pretty (Chapter22, 1989) was harder but less interesting. Reports started to appear in the UK music press that the group was splitting up.
Slowly it became clear that a new line-up was configuring around original members, Stephen McRobbie and Annabel Wright (Aggi), now joined by Katrina Mitchell. This line-up is probably the best known of The Pastels various phases, and often featured either David Keegan (Shop Assistants) or Gerard Love (Teenage Fanclub) on guitar.
1.)The Pastels, from Glasgow, have been described as an ‘almost pop’ group. As the description implies the group have some pop elements but miss out on others and have never charted. Their early records (1982-85) for labels like Whaam!, Creation and Rough Trade had a raw and immediate sound, melodic and amateur, which seemed all at odds with the time. But an emerging fanzine culture identified with the group’s sound and image, and slowly The Pastels started to influence a new wave of groups which interested the NME and other UK media. By now The Pastels were evolving and, although part of the NME’s c86 compilation, in interviews they always sought to distance themselves from both twee and shambling developments. Their debut album Up for a Bit With the Pastels (Glass, 1987) was quite strange, moving from garage pop-punk through to ballads with synth orch splashes. The follow-up Sittin’ Pretty (Chapter22, 1989) was harder but less interesting. Reports started to appear in the UK music press that the group was splitting up.
Slowly it became clear that a new line-up was configuring around original members, Stephen McRobbie and Annabel Wright (Aggi), now joined by Katrina Mitchell. This line-up is probably the best known of The Pastels various phases, and often featured either David Keegan (Shop Assistants) or Gerard Love (Teenage Fanclub) on guitar.
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Sittin' Pretty
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Up for a Bit With the Pastels
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Illumination
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A Truckload of Trouble: 1986-1993
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Shoutbox
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fertyn wrote:
great music!
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arnaud2500 wrote:
Hi everybody, I invite you to see the gig of the scottish group The Pastels booked by Summery Agency. This gig was shooted by Zita Cochet and myself, the sound was recorded by Samuel Gutman. http://liveweb.arte.tv/fr/video/The_pastels_-_Tenniscoats_-_Playing_music_from_two_sunsets_and_other_songs/768/ The chapters allow you to go from one song to another. I hope you'll vote for this video and also will let nice messages in your respective languages.
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dim_the_droog wrote:
The hits would be so nice but they just don't come when you want them. The Pastels: the greatest pop group to never have a hit.
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buddude420 wrote:
No, she didn't. She did some artworks for The Pastels, Teenage Fanclub, Sleater-Kinney, Bill Wells Trio, International Airport and Yo La Tengo. Now she is a Glasgow based Illustrator whose clients include magazines, publishers, bands, design companies and advertising agencies. She has designed a Glasgow Wallet Series too http://poketo.com/shop/archives/688 But i still can't seem to find out when or why did she leave Pastels =(
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timahall wrote:
She didn't paint the Two Sunsets cover. I just checked the credits.
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timahall wrote:
I've seen the Pastels 3 and a half times since 2007 and Aggi wasn't w/ them at any of those shows. So she's definitely left. No idea why or what she's doing now, though.
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davnad wrote:
doesn't she paint their album covers though? so she's kinda... around.
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vanitycentral wrote:
I miss Aggi.
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buddude420 wrote:
yes, does anyone really know if Aggi's already left the pastels?
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ourfilm wrote:
she isn't.
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pascalschneider wrote:
where is Aggi?
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Diminuendo_ wrote:
the pastels / tenniscoats collab http://amiestreet.com/music/the-pastels/two-sunsets?fms=LwXr_aUmBGUx got it more for tenniscoats but so far really beautiful! I will have to check out The Pastels...
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timahall wrote:
He deserves nothing less than complete respect for his services to independent-spirited music in Scotland. And Monorail is likely the best record shop in the UK.
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vanitycentral wrote:
Plus, you wouldn't find Stephen Pastel schmoozing it up on Sunday morning television with Jo Whiley pumping more shit through the music industry.
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timahall wrote:
Why would you say that ilovealexjames? I've always found him very friendly and modest.
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vanitycentral wrote:
He's a sexy fuck actually.
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ilovealexjames wrote:
stephen pastel is a bit of a wank
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paperboy wrote:
Review of Pastels/Tenniscoats - Two Sunsets - "...Two Sunsets is a brilliant pop record that takes you away to various places..."
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timahall wrote:
Lovely show w/ Tenniscoats in Bush Hall tonight. Baby Honey was a real treat!
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wiltingplant wrote:
4 in the morning on a sunday, and they put me in heaven.
Videos
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Nov
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Homecoming Live Presents : The Pastels
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Dec
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ATP Nightmare Before Christmas curated by My Bloody Valentine
Butlins Holiday Resort, Minehead, United Kingdom
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Dec
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Primavera Club
Sala Apolo, Barcelona, Spain
25 shouts
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News
vivid youth video
5 Aug 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/thepastels
Hey!We have a video for Vivid Youth. It was shot by our friend, Blair Young a few weeks ago on Loch Lomondside, and it looks very like the record sounds. It's due to premiere this Friday, 7th Augus.. …
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