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A professional writer (Simon Price 💜) saying it better than I ever could…

I have to say this article was witchy. Oasis, for all their faults, were very popular and their style was cool. I don’t know this writer but I had a look at his picture and that told me all I needed to know.He wasn’t their demographic, Erasure probably was, but certainly not laddy Oasis. That doesn’t mean that they couldn’t speak to some people. They were the sons of immigrants, grew up in a single parent household and did well for themselves.Ok, their song lyrics are not Nobel Prize winning but their music is good. I was more of a Blur and Pulp fan myself back then but I also did own WTSMG and DM. I liked their style, and I want to go for the nostalgia. The world is gone to tit and if a mediocre band brings joy, what harm?
 
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Anyone remember Salad? They had minor hits with Drink The Elixir and Your Ma.

Had a bit of a comeback a few years ago but it all fizzled out again.
Yes! I saw them around 2019 at some Indie all dayer and they were still great, really glad I got to see them.

Chris Helme from The Seahorses was on the same bill doing some acoustic stuff, he really does have a lovely voice
 
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We did all the anniversary tours a few years back and it was great! Also did a Shine on weekender at Butlins and a couple of Star Shaped day festivals in London. Britpop bands are great for the nostalgia and the front men/women seem to have a real knack for whipping the crowd up. Sleeper, Shed Seven, Bluetones and Ocean colour scene were particular highlights. Then saw Blur and Pulp last year, they were both awesome. I don’t care what people think I still love it all! 😍
 
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We did all the anniversary tours a few years back and it was great! Also did a Shine on weekender at Butlins and a couple of Star Shaped day festivals in London. Britpop bands are great for the nostalgia and the front men/women seem to have a real knack for whipping the crowd up. Sleeper, Shed Seven, Bluetones and Oceancolourscene were particular highlights. Then saw Blur and Pulp last year, they were both awesome. I don’t care what people think I still love it all! 😍
Love ocean colour scene.
 
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I loved Simon Price’s “Everything Must Go” biography of the Manics.

Its one of my teenage treasures that i kept
 
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I remember Lava, I had it on a Shine compilation. Proper bonkers, cheery, quirky Britpop. I didn’t know the singer had died so young. bleeping cancer.
I loved the Shine compilations. I had them all at one point but haven't a clue where they ended up.
 
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Yes! I saw them around 2019 at some Indie all dayer and they were still great, really glad I got to see them.

Chris Helme from The Seahorses was on the same bill doing some acoustic stuff, he really does have a lovely voice
Was trying it remember where I'd seen them..

Star Shaped Festival at the Kentish Town Forum
 
Anyone remember Salad? They had minor hits with Drink The Elixir and Your Ma.

Had a bit of a comeback a few years ago but it all fizzled out again.
Drink The Elixir is on one of my regular Spotify playlists. Their single "Cardboy King" is quality as well.
 
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You might not be lying, but someone else might have been, to you.

From the available evidence I know about (which isn't everything, obviously), Richey died somewhere on or near one of the Severn bridges, a week or so after leaving his flat. Dying by his own hand is a logical conclusion given his history of poor mental health, but he was underweight, frail and vulnerable and could have easily got into an accident as well. The tide at the mouth of the Severn is hellish.
Again, I don't post bull on here - up to you or anyone else if you believe me or not.
 
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Again, I don't post bull on here - up to you or anyone else if you believe me or not.
Oh FFS, save the enigmatic “I know something you don’t know” act. Feel free to provide the slightest shred of evidence that you, a random bloke on Tattle, knows that Richey Edwards is alive whilst the people who actually loved him don’t have a clue.

And if you’re going to say that the Manics know he’s alive and have been faking grief and loss for the past 29 years… don’t even try.
 
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I loved the Shine compilations. I had them all at one point but haven't a clue where they ended up.
I also loved the Q end of year compilations. Must go searching. Dh and myself are similar music taste thought he is a bit more indie. When we first met he used to make me mix tapes which were amazing. Is there a dating equivalent now?
 
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I also loved the Q end of year compilations. Must go searching. Dh and myself are similar music taste thought he is a bit more indie. When we first met he used to make me mix tapes which were amazing. Is there a dating equivalent now?
Sharing memes 🤣
 
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I also loved the Q end of year compilations. Must go searching. Dh and myself are similar music taste thought he is a bit more indie. When we first met he used to make me mix tapes which were amazing. Is there a dating equivalent now?
Haven’t dated in years but maybe sharing a Spotify playlist? Bit half arsed compared to the effort of recording stuff on the ole hi fi though.
 
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Neither have I but it was such a romantic thing for two muso heads at the time he'd right little love notes in the sleeves too. I also used to make mix tapes ffor road trips in my car too. Sharing memes just wouldn't have cut it for me then
 
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Haven’t dated in years but maybe sharing a Spotify playlist? Bit half arsed compared to the effort of recording stuff on the ole hi fi though.
One of my BFFs shares a playlist with her teenage son. He knows her taste but also knows she'd listen to 70s dad rock forever. She loves it.
 
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An old BF used to make me compilations on minidisc, which shows how bloody old I am as they were only really popular for about 30 mins
 
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