Filed under: Related | Tags: Anna-Lynne Williams, Import, Lotte Kestner, Trashcan Sinatras, Trespassers William
…is the latest long player from Lotte Kestner – a solo project of Anna-Lynne Williams, lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist of Seattle based Trespassers William.
She started recording solo music under the name Lotte Kestner in 2007 and released a collection of songs on the album, China Mountain. This follow-up is an intriguing mix of cover versions from artists including Bon Iver, The Natonal, Eels, The Cure, New Order and Interpol.
The song, however, that brought me to this CD was her sublime cover of the Trashcan Sinatras’, ‘Earlies’. I could give you my own take on how good it is, but I thought it would be better coming straight from the horses mouth, as they say.
Here’s what John Douglas had to say: “I am honoured by Lotte’s beautifully sung version of ‘Earlies’. She effortlessly captures the feeling of yearning and nostalgia inherent in the song. I thank whatever drew her to the song and wish her well with the recording”. Seal of approval don’t you think.
Don’t steal it. Buy it here.
A wee foot note: Matt Brown, who is the other half of Trespassers William, was once on the same record label of a very good friend of mine. The very gifted de trop
2011 Saint-Loup Records SLR02 Follow @fivehungryjoes
Filed under: Related | Tags: CD, Hard-to-Find, nemis.org, Promo, Trashcan Sinatras
…was the third single release from another of my favourite bands – Big Country – and it was also the title given to this ‘New Scottish Music’ CD, released in 2004.
Disc 1 includes the Trashcans’ ‘All The Dark Horses’, alongside other well-known Scottish artists such as Franz Ferdinand, The Grim Northern Social, Snow Patrol, Malcom Middleton and one time touring partner, Roddy Hart.
All these artists were showcased at the 2004 South by Southwest (SXSW) festival – a set of film, interactive and music festivals and conferences that take place every spring (usually in March) in Austin, Texas, United States.
Between March 17-21 the Trashcans made a number of appearances and interviews in support of their upcoming fourth album, ‘Weightlifting’, with their official SxSW showcase gig, taking place at midnight at the Fox and Hound on Friday March 19.
Disc 2 features artists who were to be showcased at the 2005 festival and include King Creosote, Hoboken, The Cinematics and the wonderfully named Fuck-Off Machete.
2004 Nemis Follow @fivehungryjoes
Filed under: 1990-1991 Cake | Tags: Cassette, Hard-to-Find, Import, Music, Promo, Trashcan Sinatras
Here’s a cassette version of debut album, ‘Cake’, all the way from Bangkok.
There’s not much to say about it though. The tape and the inner J-card is much different from the regular release as you would expect. I can’t imagine it would have been released in any great quantities in Thailand.
Nice all the same.
1990 Go! Discs/Polygram Records 828 201-4 Follow @fivehungryjoes
If you look through this archive, you’ll find that the Trashcans have appeared on numerous compilation albums from around the globe.
Here’s another one. This one landed through my letterbox all the way from Thailand. Released in 1996 it includes ‘How Can I Apply?’ from third album ‘A Happy Pocket’. Other artists on the disc include Metallica, Def Leppard, Shed 7, two members of U2 and, (cough) Sting – there’s always one isn’t there?
1996 Polygram Records (Thailand) Ltd. 614-208 Follow @fivehungryjoes
Filed under: Related | Tags: Grants of Dalvey, Hard-to-Find, Promo, Trashcan Sinatras
…well, round actually.
Manufactured by Grants of Dalvey – way up in the Scottish Highlands – here’s a very rare promotional TCS hip flask. Shiny isn’t it?
Originally, it was thought this was released during 1996 by the Go! Discs label to promote third album ‘A Happy Pocket’, but prior to posting this story, I’ve been reliably informed (thanks Mr Livingston), that it was in fact produced around the time of first album, ‘Cake’.
Either way, very limited numbers were issued to DJs and the like, and I believe certain band members still have them in their possession too.
Hip indeed!
Apologies, but I ate all the shortbread and couldnae find ma bagpipes…
1990 Go! Discs Ltd
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