Fuzzy Warbles Vol.8 (The Demo Archives) - Andy Partridge

Advantages: Better than 'Fat of the land', every track superb
Disadvantages: Not quite as groundbreaking as '...Jilted Generation'

..., preceded by the single 'Girls'. 1) 'Spitfire' This is what happens when you keep everything that's good, and remove bad influences. 'Fat of the land' aggression and crashing beats, minus the over-the-hill Keith Flint. Female vocals no less, the first track featuring Juliette Lewis. She has a marvellous screeching punk vocal style, ranging from screams to heavy American-accented warbling for the line; "...'cos you know that i can" (spit fire that is). The drums sound like they are ricocheting off the walls, and the beats are very loud, i warn you! A magnificently adrenaline-charged chest-beater to open. 2) 'Girls' The first single, this little gem shows that Liam can write a brilliant pop hook without compromising credibility. With fuzzy bass, trancey 'laser' synths, and glamorous female vocals (provided by 'The marvellous ping pong... Read review

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Advantages: Diverse Lyrics, Metaphores, and Subjects
Disadvantages: Skits.

...forward through it. This can become some what annoying and is a defiant flaw in production. All the beats are produced by sway which also gives this album a unique sound with the aid of sways vocal talent. Track Listings: 1) This is my Demo 2) Products 3) Hype Boys 4) Little Derek 5) Pretty Ugly Husband 6) Flo Fashion 7) Up Your Speed 8) Download 9) Loose Woose 10) Sick World 11) On My Own 12) Back For You 13) Slo Down 14) Month In The Summer Sway was put up against rapper such as "The Game", and "50 Cent" for a Mobo award prior to the realise of this album. Sway walked away with the Mobo in hand. Which is proof of how talented this young English rapper. The album art for this album seems like there could have been so much more, however the pros outweigh the cons. Although this album may be more expensive compared... Read review

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Advantages: Summation of hits from greatest band ever!
Disadvantages: Too much eighties stuff, not enough modern

...with Chuck Moseley grew, with Gould later admitting that he would get so frustrated at Chuck's drunk performances, he would punch him hard as soon as the lights went down. So Chuck was soon dispensed with. A stroke of luck followed, as audition tapes were scoured. Guitarist Jim Martin, a normally simplistic misogynist thrash metal fan, liked what he heard of a Mr Bungle demo, with a certain Michael Patton on vocals. The irony being that Patton distanced himself from Martin, and eventually helped force him out of the band! But at the time, Patton, a fresh-faced long-haired college boy of 20 years, joined FNM, hinting in interviews that he actually considered FNM to be a side-project to Mr Bungle! Patton injected a new youthful vigour and sarcastic humour to the band, and his charming lyrics, nasal warbles and aggressive rapping blended... Read review

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