Articles 1994

 

Gilbert Blecken

When I was a kid and listened to the radio, you usually had a female singer singing a song which always presented the woman as the victim. 'I can’t live without you, baby. Don’t leave me', that was the constant message. I was so sick of it and thought: 'Who are these fucking women? Why are they so pathetic?' So I realized they are singing men’s words.

Gilbert Blecken , Interview, 1994 [Read the full article]

 

Pause & Play

MacColl has accepted the fact her melodic and clever lyrics don't fit into mainstream radio formats. "I've never fit in anywhere", she says with a laugh, "but I enjoy what I do now more than ever and actually revel in being unique."

Gerry Galipault , Internet review, 1993 [Read the full article]

 

Record Collector

One of the finest home-grown songwriters in recent years is back with a new album. Mark Paytress decides it's time to ask her the "Mandy Doubt" question.

Mark Paytress, Record Collector, 1994 [Read the full article]

 

Kirsty on Kirsty

What's the fascination with angels? What is this angel doing drifting round your house. Doesn't it get in the way?

James Bennett, 50,000 Lira for my Thoughts, 1994[ Read the full article]

 

Raging Against the Machine

"I don't bear grudges, it doesn't last, but when it's there it's furious and terrible to behold. It doesn't happen when I'm working much. It tends to happen with parking more than working. Other drivers, the Government, stupid people on television ..."

Paul Sexton, The Times, 1994 [Read the full article]