Jon Groves - guitars, violin, BVs and dead easy synth parts
Martin Hirons - guitars and keys
Mark Lloyd - bass
Jeff Waters - drums, percussion and glock
Etkilendikleri
Nick Cave,
Tindersticks,
Sonic Youth,
Pixies,
The Fall,
Serge Gainsbourg,
My Bloody Valentine,
Luke Haines,
Tom Waits,
B52s,
Lydia Lunch,
Captain Beefheart,
The Cramps,
Devo,
Cardiacs,
Talking Heads,
Joe Meek,
Johnny Cash,
Lou Reed,
Ramones,
Blondie,
Shellac,
Scott Walker,
Lee Hazlewood,
Pere Ubu,
Deerhoof
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"Scuzztastic, sci-fi surf tunes led by a demon in a red dress. If the Reverend Horton Heat ever held a sermon in Sin City, this Sheffield quintet would be leading the hallelujahs."
There were times we thought it'd never happen. There were times Denzil thought it would never happen. But it's here. And it's ace.
Tremble before the radiant beauty of our new 13-track LP, "Leap Into My Fervent Arms". It contains all the singles, the full (and quite frankly epic) version of "Thighs", the previously compilation-only "DPS" and a bevy of un-released tracks. Phew.
It'll be available on CD and iTunes from 11th May 2009, but in the meantime, gorge your eyes on it's sweet, sweet bounty:
1. Dorothy Millette
2. Dick Tracy
3. Who Is Louise?
4. Dry Bones
5. Tanti Auguri
6. Gumshoe
7. Electric Thighs
8. Plug It Up!
9. Broken Teeth
10. Bumblebee
11. Just Because It’s Done For Love…
12. My Favourite Objects
13. Dirtypillowslip
Available to PRE-ORDER NOW direct from Phantom Power Records costing £7.00 plus P&P (UK & Europe inclusive) using Paypal. Click the button below to add to your basket:
Singles!
Think we've still got the odd copy of our 2008 single, "Electric Thighs". Feel compelled to order one direct from this site for £3.00 plus P&P (UK & Europe inclusive) using Paypal. Click the button below to add to your basket:
Last few copies of the debut single, "Who is Louise?", available direct from Phantom Power Records costing £3.00 plus P&P
(UK & Europe inclusive) using Paypal. Click the button below to add "Who is Louise?" to your
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Surely you've bought this one already? No? Well our 2007 single, "Dorothy Millette" is available from Phantom Power Records costing £3.00
plus P&P (UK & Europe inclusive) using Paypal. Click the button below to add "Dorothy Millette"
to your basket:
"Not have I ever heard a band do such a refreshing job of combining Throwing Muses' off kilter genius with catchy modern day britpop. 'Who is Louise' is a frantic whirlwind of clap-a-long proportions that resurrects the ghosts of both Belly & The Smiths whilst having guitars that wanna shag the sky & vocals that leave you breathless. If you heard this on the radio you would SOOOO go & rush down the shop to buy it." Brian Dangerhorse @ Normans Records – Single of the Week
"Lovely, tense indie spaz pop from Screaming Mimi – a name I’ve been aware of for a while now, but haven’t been able to hear anything from. Think Long Blondes mixed with Pixies, and just sit back and wonder how good that sounds. Wonder no longer, for it is here. ‘Who is Louise’ is a quite marvelous piece of nouveau-pop. Listen to it. Immediately." Sam Metcalf @ Tasty Fanzine
"It's a great feeling when you pick up a CD knowing nothing about a band, put it on and hear a track that blows you away. As is the effect of Screaming Mimi's 'Who Is Louise?'. Two minutes and nine seconds of wonder leave you begging for more and wondering where the songs male protagonist is lurking. It sounds like the Pixies if they never had Frank Black singing and instead gone ahead with a sultry, confident, purring female lead." Scott Lewis @ Leeds Music Scene
"It's utterly infectious, drawing you in and treating your ears to a frenzy of guitar riffs, rhythmic drumming and enchanting vocals. The premature nature of the finale is enough to make one go back immediately for another listen. And with each one, it gets better and better. So be warned, once Screaming Mimi have got you, you'll never escape their clutch." Thisisfakediy.co.uk
"I’m not sure I know which I like more, the twisty haunting 60s spy theme-esq A-side Dorothy Millette which criminally stops just before 007 gets to shoot his load or the seductive Bumblebee with its straight-outa-the Moulin Rouge sleaze oozing Gallic sauciness with its whiff of Gauloise and Number 5. As this is hot on the heels of an equally corking debut 7" the forthcoming album is looking mighty tempting." SoundsXP.com
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
A mini Sheffield festival 4th-6th September. Spread across two great venues; The Harley and The Wick at Both Ends. Click the poster for full line-ups.
Headliners include: The Crookes, Max Tundra, Paul White, JFB, Dark Sparks, Shmoo, Findo Gask, Ed Maker (Reverend & The Makers), Party Horse (Ex Tiny Dancers), Hallo...I Love You (Ex Elle S'Appelle), Squire Of Gothos, Pygmy Globetrotters & many many more..
just thought I'd drop by to say hii, hope you're okay! if you haven't already, let me know what you think of Fallin' it's up on my page. And if you already have, I'm sorry. It gets a bit hectic sometimes. Hope you're staying safe!!
La Folie are back in town again and we playing at the O2 Academy on Friday 11th of Septmeber! It's £4 a ticket and you get in to Transmission afterwards for free! Entry to that is usually £5 so it makes blatent sense to come see us first and you save a quid as well! get in touch if you fancy coming down
