“Things will never will be the same” sings Andrew Burnett on the A-side of the Close Lobsters‘ new single. Maybe not quite the same, but the more things change the more they stay the same. The seminal C-86 compilation that the band appeared on has just seen a reissue that extends that cassette into a three CD set and… Continue reading Close Lobsters at The Finest Kiss
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Close Lobsters at Big Takeover
After a recent reunion, now we have the first new recordings by this C86 era band. It sounds like they haven’t lost a step in the 25 years since their last recordings and in particular this release reminds me more of their earlier stuff, particularly their 1st album Foxheads Stalk This Land. Another thing about this… Continue reading Close Lobsters at Big Takeover
Close Lobsters at When You Motor Away
Of course I’m passionate about music, or I wouldn’t be writing for an indie music blog (no, the salary and stock options are not sufficient by themselves). But some genres and bands extract an extra measure of my passion. And in the upper strata is the Close Lobsters. The Paisley, Scotland band issued two albums and… Continue reading Close Lobsters at When You Motor Away
Close Lobsters at Linear Tracking Lives!
If you have been following my countdown of the UK’s best indie singles from the golden age of the chart, then I’m sure it’s apparent how important the ‘C86’ scene is to me. Seven bands from that colossal compilation made the list, and none ranked higher than Close Lobsters. When I read a few weeks… Continue reading Close Lobsters at Linear Tracking Lives!
Close Lobsters at eMusic
New Close Lobsters! Cult-beloved jangle-pop act returns for their first pair of tunes since 1989. It’s not a lot to go on, but listening to them now, you could have fooled us that this wasn’t a vintage-era recording. The wry atmosphere understated grace are all there. [Link]
Close Lobsters Video Debut at Slicing Up Eyeballs
The reunited original lineup of Scottish indie-pop outfit Close Lobsters — immortalized on the NME’s genre-defining C86 compilation cassette — today released a brand-new EP that marks the band’s first recordings in a quarter century, and we’re thrilled to premiere the video for one of the tracks, “New York City in Space,” here on Slicing Up Eyeballs (see below). The Kuntswerk in Spacetime EP… Continue reading Close Lobsters Video Debut at Slicing Up Eyeballs
Close Lobsters at Burning World
The Close Lobsters are back with their first new recordings since 1989! While some (including me) might argue against such a drastic action after so long they actually seem to have pulled it off. The new record is called Kunstwerk In Spacetime and features two new tracks Now Time and New York City In Space.… Continue reading Close Lobsters at Burning World
Close Lobsters Review and Stream at Gold Flake Paint
Whenever I see or hear the term “reunion” tacked on to any musical event, I always feel this knee-jerk skepticism. Oh, yeah? You and which bandmates? What’s your angle, eh? But most importantly, what’s this new material you’re peddling? Fortunately, no one need worry about the Close Lobsters. As card-carrying members of the original C86 compilation,… Continue reading Close Lobsters Review and Stream at Gold Flake Paint
Eureka California, Cosines, and Close Lobsters on Scared to Dance
A new month and once again we bring you 100% new music. Starting us off is the welcome return of the Manic Street Preachers who go all post-punk on us with a nod to Orange Juice along the way. Exclusively, the Close Lobsters are back for the first time in 25 years with their new… Continue reading Eureka California, Cosines, and Close Lobsters on Scared to Dance