A thoughtful appreciation by Ned Raggett of a “restlessly creative outfit” (Which is kind, of a band that took a 30 year rest). We thought Hull was far-flung – but Australia? Review is at allmusic.com Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2012
Buried Treasure
Over a decade on from the first reader’s request: Hope of Heaven is featured as the Buried Treasure in this month’s MOJO. The story is by Colin Irwin – who, back in 1985, said of The Architect EP, “If this were to sell in huge quantities, pop music would never be the same again.” Continue reading
Down The Slipway: the making of Hope Of Heaven, pt 2.
Steve Jessop: There was pressure because time was precious and money was an even shorter commodity. Trevor’s bass shines out loud and clear – really excellent and is the backbone to all the songs. It’s always there but not domineering – a melody in itself. Paul Trynka: I liked that there was a comment on … Continue reading
Ice, Darkness and Brandy: the making of Hope of Heaven
Paul Trynka: We didn’t really deal with anyone directly at Beggars, it was a number of people, mostly with the tapes going to Vaughan. We didn’t do things professionally – for instance, we did a Christmas tape, with camp versions of I’m Dreaming Of a White Christmas, complete with Casio drum machine, and Slik’s Forever … Continue reading
Nyam Nyam, Hope of Heaven – November 12, 2012
Today this album, out of print for nearly 30 years, is once again available. Thanks to James Nice of LTM and Steve Webbon of Beggars for arranging the re-release. Thanks also to Vaughan Oliver, then of 4AD, and Peter Hook, then of New Order, without whom it would never have happened. Paul, Trevor and Steve, … Continue reading
An Appointment with Fate
Part 3: the recording of Fate/Hate Tim Allison: We’d made a demo of Fate. I’d been listening to a lot of electro, and we did a new version with a sequencer. Peter Hook: John Brierley used to pin all the singles up on the wall. I listened to them all, in the downtime. There was … Continue reading
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