S.C.U.M - shoegaze? Indieposeur? Dreampunk?*

[bethnoir]

you know when you get all excited about a new band you've discovered and feel all cool and brave for a minute? or is this just me?

Well thanks to this free Mute sampler I discovered S.C.U.M. I was put off by their name, but listened anyway, as I generally love more Mute signings than ones I hate and now I reckon I'm a fan

Disappointingly, the more I find out about them, the more I find I'm being totally predictable and that if I'd read the press I wouldn't like them (related to the Horrors? Dating Peachesor possibly Pixie Geldolf? Poses like Nick Cave? (well actually I like that last one, but I thought I was liking something out of my usual thing, you know), New Grave? already liked by 2 of my facebook friends who like similar music) *sigh*

Anyway, free downloads from Amazon are cool and if I lived closer I'd be keen to see this lot.

Dreamed of hugging a friend who was dressed in metallic shiny briefs and lots of scarves. Inside my head is cool, but unexpected.
Nearly ready for Christmas, but bored of it all now.
Bathroom is finally painted after 3 days of having a heater on in there constantly to try to get the walls dry. Note to self, don't paint rooms in wet December.
Ate the most delicious rainbow fruit salad ever.
Want to buy new music, but must not spend more money.
Have a good weekend everyone!

*dreampunk copyright wolfy_codex

Comments

[bethnoir.livejournal.com]

I reinstated the copyright! Sorry, I couldn't work out how to change the size of the font in the title, so I removed it whilst I thought about it. I should really tweak entries before I post them, but it's "make hay while the sun shines" with LJ lately!

We're both on the same page with "the more I know, less I like" about S.C.U.M. Also typing their name is very irritating. I do like the noise they make though, I gave in and downloaded their album, as it was the same price as paying for Spotify for a month so I thought it was acceptable. It is rather splendid, I think.

Yes, Strictly was fab, we had a split vote in our house, 2 for Jason one for Harry, but I think the right man won and I'm delighted that irritating Chelsee didn't get to hold up the glitter ball.

I'm sure Christmas will be fine, I have my grandmother and Dad coming up for a pre-Christmas Christmas meal next week, so I'm getting prepared for that, cooking a chicken and have to tidy up, but it'll be okay, I expect.

Tinsel sparkles and dreams of the finest colours to you!

[wolfy-codex.livejournal.com]

Yay, I intend to retire on the strength of owning an entire music genre. I shall demand vast royalties for anyone to use the term! Hm, still I shall glare menacingly at livejournal for you and hopefully persuade it into greater reliability.

Hm, I find myself in somewhat two minds now about the song I have heard. Pleasant though it is, my irritation with the band itself makes me wonder if the noise they make is just trying to be a little too hip and clever too. I have but heard the one song though of course and that knowledge of the band aside, I do likes it. I suppose I know a lot of writers whose work I enjoy but as individuals sound like the most thoroughly unpleasant people!

Strictly was quite impressive, especially that gladitorial opening number I thought. It managed to stay just the right side of being too utterly ridiculous! Anyways, glad you enjoyed and I would agree that Harry deserved the win. Jason was already the seasoned showman from the start after all. Hee, and yes, I won't have to keep wanting to correct Chelsee's grammar when she speaks now, or indeed how to spell Chelsea. Heh, I am the pretentious type though. :)

Well I hopes your Christmas be enjoyable and time with family be pleasant. Once I'm there I think mine should be ok assuming I can be in reasonable form. If not, big brother is driving me back on Boxing Day! Hee.

Fairy lights and fabulous fantasies back to you. :)