New for 2024

[Banjo99uk]

Surely its not meant to be historically accurate, the timeline is probably irrelevant. It’s just the madness of one President handing down the power to his son. A bit like an autocracy. At the time the Bushes were enemy number one for the chattering middle classes. I like the song as a bit of fun, but it’s not one I go back to often.

[MaxG]

I don't know why people don't like Heavy Up. Its one of my favourites on the album.....I find the music and melody nice and catchy. Creative.

[dustyvalentino]

It’s just the madness of one President handing down the power to his son.

That would indeed be mad if it actually happened.

But it didn’t.

[Rail King]

Mark about "You and Your Friend" (in an interview at the time): "I like keeping it open for people to use in a way that they want. If you make it specific you spoil it."

I think that's the rule he has mostly followed with his character songs, at least the negative ones. And it makes sense - he's an artist, not a journalist.

[jbaent]

Mark about "You and Your Friend" (in an interview at the time): "I like keeping it open for people to use in a way that they want. If you make it specific you spoil it."

I think that's the rule he has mostly followed with his character songs, at least the negative ones. And it makes sense - he's an artist, not a journalist.

He's both, he worked as a journalist!

[Robson]

Mark about "You and Your Friend" (in an interview at the time): "I like keeping it open for people to use in a way that they want. If you make it specific you spoil it."

I think that's the rule he has mostly followed with his character songs, at least the negative ones. And it makes sense - he's an artist, not a journalist.

This interview lacked You And Your Friend but it is very interesting:

https://www.mustafaodabasi.com/dsint2.htm

[KnopfleRick]

Thanks for the link, Robson. 
I haven't read this interview before.

[Robson]

My pleasure 

[dustyvalentino]

Mark about "You and Your Friend" (in an interview at the time): "I like keeping it open for people to use in a way that they want. If you make it specific you spoil it."

I think that's the rule he has mostly followed with his character songs, at least the negative ones. And it makes sense - he's an artist, not a journalist.

This interview lacked You And Your Friend but it is very interesting:

https://www.mustafaodabasi.com/dsint2.htm

Thanks for sharing!

"a lot of players aren't musical, but in my band they all are"

MK letting the cat out of the bag!

[dustyvalentino]

Did not know that Heavy Fuel was inspired by this book:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Money_(novel)

[Dutchessy]

Hopefully a release date of the new album and more info in the upcoming 2023 months... Can't be long now... right?

We heard of Down the Road Wherever 2 months before release and the single dropped immediately... When the new album is scheduled for early 2024(don't know if thats the case) it can't be long now...

[Robson]

The question is whether they plan to release it in January or closer to spring

[Dutchessy]

Maybe same as Tracker (March)

[jf9081]

In my opinion they will follow the release as it was for Tracker... announcement January release March. Obviously I hope sooner, but it seems impossible... diary 4?? he always says he's waiting for authorization....it's curious ...authorization??...it seems like this time it contains some very important information

[Robson]

Yes. March would be perfect. It's my birthday month