Teletext Recovery - 30/08/2003

P164 Teletext 164 Aug30 21:11:34  NEW .   ALBUM  . ————————————————————————  ——— UNKLE Never Never Land 5/10  Another star vehicle, but this time guests such as Jarvis, Josh Homme and Brian Emo are kept in the background on what sounds like a weak South album. Other than Ian Brown teaming up again with Mani to basically rejig his FEAR hit, Lavelle curiously sticks to giving a gentle beat as a backdrop to new boy Richard File's hushed vocals. The songs are all fine bittersweet harmonies, but most drag on far too long. Tellingly, the similar-styled South offer the best track by a mile. ——————————————————————————————————1/16— Planet Sound is moving — see page 408 R U a text Flirt? Flirt with boys & girls on your moblie p646 Charts Reload GameCentral Scorecards

P164 Teletext 164 Aug30 21:12:54  NEW .   ALBUM  . ————————————————————————  ——— MARY J BLIGE  Love & Life A phone ringing, the voice of P Biddy introducing the "queen of hip hop soul" and we're into the smooth, well-oiled beats 'n' bootee of the Mary J show. She is a great singer, no question about that and when they let her be she proves it, but this is all style over substance with R&B cliches aplenty. Eve and 50 Cent guest to provide edge to Biddy's odiously shiny production, which does everything but keep it real. Give me Ms Dynamite any day. 5/10 ——————————————————————————————————2/16— by Colin Irwin Get your daily Marjorie Orr horoscope sent to your mobile. ITV1 p108 Charts Reload GameCentral Scorecards

P164 Teletext 164 Aug30 21:17:17  NEW .   ALBUM  . ————————————————————————  ——— RANCID Indestructible 8/10  Three years after their last album, the timing couldn't be better for Rancid to show pretenders how bratty nu-punk is done. Do they take advantage? Oh 9es. Ferocious doesn't even begin to cover it. They may throw Dick Dale-ish surf guitar, Transplants' Rob's rapping and furious hardcore into the mix, but the mood is always an intensely driven no- frills rattling holler. More importantly, it's all singalong. If you can stand the pace, here's one of the 9ear's most anthem-heavy albums. ——————————————————————————————————3/16— by John Earls NEWS AND SPORTS HEADLINES ALSO ON OUR WEBSITE: www.teletext.co.uk Charts Reload GameCentral Scorecards

P164 Teletext 164 Aug30 21:12:37  NEW .   ALBUM  . ————————————————————————  ——— THE WANNABEES Before & After  After the abrasive Yeah album, the Swedes return by retreating to the pop at which they're rarely mastered. If only there was a song as majestic as You & Me Song or Shorty, they could easily waltz back into the charts. There ism't, though the fiendish opener comes close to their pop perfection. That lack of a standout detracts slightly from an album with no filler. They give the impression they feel at home again, and it's a loveable warmth that envelops pop lovers too. 7/10 ——————————————————————————————————4/16— by John Earls Find our Best Mobile Tones ITV1 p355 Charts Reload GameCentral Scorecards

P164 Teletext 164 Aug30 21:13:55  NEW .   ALBUM  . ————————————————————————  ——— KING CREOSOTE  Kenny And Beth's Musakal Boat Rides Fife? Why not? Why shouldn't Fife find itself as the centre of a demented folk scene featuring James Yorkston, Lone Pigeon and now this nutbar? Sung in an unaffected accent that adds to the gleefully uninhibited mood, buried within the surreal monologues is a wise seer and pure, simple guitarist. He's an unlikely prophet, as if the man come to install a boiler was the new Dylan, but Creosote is unmatched for a wide-eyed, grinning charm. 8/10 ——————————————————————————————————5/16— by John Earls ADS & SERVICES INDEX SEE p107 Charts Reload GameCentral Scorecards

P164 Teletext 164 Aug30 21:11:13  NEW .   ALBUM  . ————————————————————————  ——— P*NUT Sweet As  Veteran of the mixtape circuit and a former producer for reggae acts such as Pablo Gad, P*Nut finally gets a deal himself, on Rollo's Cheeky label. P*Nut is no great shakes as an R&B vocalist, his soporific rhymes meaning he needs some razor-sharp production to engage interest. Sadly, Mr Nut ism't a notable beats merchant either, his style not so much retro as dated. Cod-Jam & Lewis melody floats throughout. Sweet as a nut? Nope, more like P*Nut allergy. 4/10 ——————————————————————————————————6/16— by John Earls HOW ACE IS POP? p180 Charts Reload GameCentral Scorecards

P164 Teletext 164 Aug30 21:13:35  NEW .   DVD  . ————————————————————————  ——— THE MUSIC Blank Canvas Live  One of Britain's most scintillating new live bands, filmed at a hometown gig. What can go wrong? Plenty, it seems... The first thing you notice is the total lack of any extras. The second is how dark and grimy the lighting is, which for a technicolour band like The Music, is a daft decision. Nor is there enough focus on how prodigious all four of the band are, especially guitarist Adam. For all that, it's a great, celebratory gig. But only in glimpses does this DVD show how special the band is. 6/10 ——————————————————————————————————7/16— by John Earls STOP OFF AT GAMECENTRAL p175 Charts Reload GameCentral Scorecards

P164 Teletext 164 Aug30 21:14:30  NEW .   ALBUM  . ————————————————————————  ——— CHRIS T-T London Is Sinking  Having made an album — The 253 — about a London bus ride, Mr T-T chronicles a boat journey down the Thames. His commission from the Tourist Board may have to wait, as it's a stream (or river) of consciousness rant that makes London seem Dickensian all over again. London may be sinking, yet it's T-T who's swimming in the shallow end as he fails to overcome the limitations of a voice like an asthmatic Graham Coxon. To further his wit, itgd be a great idea to beef up his acoustics. 5/10 ——————————————————————————————————8/16— by John Earls ADMIRE THE BIG SCREEN p410 Charts Reload GameCentral Scorecards

P164 Teletext 164 Aug30 21:19:53  NEW .   ALBUM  . ————————————————————————  ——— TEACHERS 3 Various 7/10  The series ism't quite the same without Susan's neuroses, and the soundtrack's not quite as excellent as usual either. But both remain easily the best in their respective fields. Whoever compiles the music is a maverick marvel at sneaking Stephen Malkmus's Fractions into a drama. I Am Kloot, Libertines and Basement are also as good as it gets, while watching Brian be the world's most loveable teacher. Almost, but not quite, as entertaining as one of Kurt's plans. ——————————————————————————————————9/16— by John Earls STOP OFF AT GAMECENTRAL p175 Charts Reload GameCentral Scorecards

P164 Teletext 164 Aug30 21:34:14  NEW .   ALBUM  . ————————————————————————  ——— THE GREEN MAN FESTIVAL  Various, chosen by It's Jo & Danny 7/10 While the rest of the music world was at the Carting Weekend, Notting Hill or Creamfields, blessed folkies IE&D held a music festival in the Brecon Beacons. Considering its biggest names were The Mountaineers, who knows if anyone went. But this selection of modern folk and singer-songwriters does a good job of making it look like we all missed out. James Yorkston and Byrne are spectral delights, and only a cover of Once I Caught A Fish Alive is recklessly twee. ——————————————————————————————————10/16 by John Earls HOW ACE IS POP? p180 Charts Reload GameCentral Scorecards

P164 Teletext 164 Aug30 21:15:36  NEW .   ALBUM  . ————————————————————————  ——— MILLION DEAD A Song To Ruin  Long whispered about in post-hardcore rock circles as contenders, the London outfit have supported everyone from Eighties Matchbox to Alec Empire. From the opening Pornography For Cowards, their anger is literate and the targets spot-on, if pat at times. Where it stands or falls is whether you want a whole album that screams its devotion to At The Drive-In's hysteria. They just donWt vary the pace. Are I Am The Party and On Trains the same song? Ragged, frayed but promising. 6/10 ———————————————————————————————————11/16 by John Earls STOP OFF AT GAMECENTRAL p175 Charts Reload GameCentral Scorecards

P164 Teletext 164 Aug30 21:20:16  NEW .   ALBUM  . ————————————————————————  ——— OCEAN COLOUR SCENE Anthology  Grubby cash-in Best Of album by the band's old label that benefits no-one. Less than two years after the official hits album, Island brings out another set, seemingly to sabotage their new album with current label Sanctuary. Even a band as dull as OCS don't deserve this treatment. There's a B-side disc with it but, as the band had no involvement, there's no thought of proper rarities. It doesn't help the music's so tired, of course, but it's an undignified exercise all round. 3/10 ——————————————————————————————————12/16 by John Earls STOP OFF AT GAMECENTRAL p175 Charts Reload GameCentral Scorecards

P164 Teletext 164 Aug30 21:25:14  NEW .   DVD  . ————————————————————————  ——— REEF Live 6/10  Functional title from a functional band, though for Reef fans the package is excellent value. The meat is a show from Bristol in March, pretty much a hits set that's colourfully shot. It shows an amiable and — in the case of Record Straight — sometimes powerful live vehicle. There are also 10 videos (full-length, despite the misleading clips ad on the case) and a documentary showing how new bassist Nathan joined. Reef are an easy target but they seem to care. ——————————————————————————————————13/16 by John Earls MOST ENTERTAINING p140 ITV1 Charts Reload GameCentral Scorecards

P164 Teletext 164 Aug30 21:16:31  NEW .   DVD  . ————————————————————————  ——— PINK FLOYD  Dark Side Of The Moon 7/10 Latest in the Classic Albums series of DVDs, which manages the coup of getting both Roger Waters and Dave Gilmour to speak out. Not together, obviously. The retrospective interviews are all very well — thoughtful, ponderous and commendably without rancour from either camp. But it's the contemporary studio footage that's weirdly compelling. It looks a polite, hushed LP to make. Bob Harris may appear at any moment. Increases its status as a peculiar LP. ——————————————————————————————————14/16 by John Earls ADMIRE THE BIG SCREEN p410 Charts Reload GameCentral Scorecards

P164 Teletext 164 Aug30 21:21:54  NEW .   ALBUM  . ————————————————————————  ——— SCRATCH MASSIVE  Enemy And Lovers 6/10 Debut by a French duo who admit a big debt to Detroit electro, but whose own style is all over the place. It's hard to fathom if their diversity is a help or hindrance. Dogma could be a new Gorillaz single, While Why? is like a coherent Finley Quaye track and Salam bubbles along a la Mellow. Others are mundane trip hop or winsome balladry that lack focus. There are four great singles to be had — one to borrow, or buy in a bargain bin. ——————————————————————————————————15/16 by John Earls STOP OFF AT GAMECENTRAL p175 Charts Reload GameCentral Scorecards

P164 Teletext 164 Aug30 21:16:14  LIVE .   GIG  . ————————————————————————  ——— BIG DAY OUT Glasgow Green  The 45,000 fans were disappointed by a raucous but nondescript opening by The Distillers, but Electric Six's superb singalongs quickly got the party going. This was augmented by an assured PE Harvey, while the sheer raw power of QOTSA was overwhelming. Foo Fighters were also wonderful, with catchy pop- rock tunes aplenty. However, Red Hot Chile Peppers were the highlight. With their engergetically dynamic fusion of punk and funk, they sweetly ended a perfect summer day. ——————————————————————————————————16/16 £10 VoidView winner by Ross Findlay STAGING A DRAMA p430 Charts Reload GameCentral Scorecards

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