Some Lily Allen

People, no major post this week as the Angono Boys are busily preparing for the Vespa Jamboree (Angono Scooter Roundup 3) this Saturday. It's considered one of the major events in the local vespa/scooter community. It's been raining for a few days now and it's welcome thing this summer to lessen the heat, humidity and discomfort that we feel, but I hope it doesn't rain this weekend.
We will not leave you empty handed though. Here are some tracks by Lily Allen covering 2 songs by The Specials and an embedded video by Lily Allen, Terry Hall and Lynval Golding performing "Gangsters" at Glastonbury. Terry Hall just standing still and being Terry, Lynval his usual self and Lily....well, I can't say anything more. I haven't heard her album yet so here is the video.




Two songs covered by Lily Allen. Enjoy!

Gangsters (live)
Blank Expression

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[Posted by Joneighbors]

Damn Good!!! Frank Popp Ensemble!!!

Frank Popp Ensemble is the shit! The first time i've heard of this band it really blew me away. It was 2004 or 2005 that I first heard this band from a scooter buddy of ours, Bryan Laxamana in one of our drinking sessions in their abode in Superville, Paranaque. We were doing the usual music (ska, some mod stuff, northern, soul, Weller etc) while talking and drinking and then he went inside, showed us his recent buy and played it in his portable player. It was FPEs first release called "Ride On" with a Vespa SS 180 riding pair on the cover. Really smart ei? It sounded fresh and it's just like hearing Dexy's Midnight Runners "Searching for the Young Soul Rebels" for the first time. It's that exciting! They play hard, loud but melodic. At first impression based on the cover and on the overall design is that you'll judge firsthand that this is a retro/revivalist band. You may be right on some point but I beg to differ. Yes, they may have a large dose of soul and rnb in them but you could hear some garage rock thrown in , funk , pop and acid jazz flavors to complete the musical stew. And most importantly they sound really good, tight and positive. It's like having sunshine on a cloudy day - cheesy but true hehehee. This band is an all season music maker and provider, you can play them all year round - in your car, your ipod, riding cross country on your scooter, drinking, on a gig, on your room, mopping the floor, meeting women etc. I mean everywhere and whatever your mood is after listening to this band, you'll end up bobbing your head, tapping your fingers and smiling. "Their sound is special, it unites modern music production and the pop sound and appeal with musical style that ranges from 1960 to 1972" as quoted on their website. They are creating their own style so successfully and they are timeless and this band should be played loud! Obviously their music is considered mod music, the Austin Powers type of mod that went into the direction of the Freakbeat scene then evolving into the Northern Soul afficionados as we know today. But as far as I'm concerned, they are more pop than anything else. This is what pop should sound like, pop with brains not the manufactured pop that you see on MTV mostly or any other pop station on the radio. I wonder why this band was overlooked in the UK, they've been around since 1999 and instead the labels focused on the over drugged and junkie Amy Winehouse. Well, I'm not complaining. The band is really doing well in the UK specially on big scooter rallies such as the Isle of Wight rally, they also did Glastonbury and regular gigs on mod and northern soul clubs in the UK. I never got a hold on their debut release though. I saw this "Ride On" cd up on sale at half the price at Tower Records 4 years ago. I didn't have enough money then so i hid the disc on the standards rack and came back the next day and the cd is nowhere to be found. I asked one of the store clerks to check on their inventory if they still have some copy, negative on my inquiry. But if you happen to come across any of their album, buy them . It 's a good addition to your music collection.
I've embedded a music video from their first release. The video is called "Hip Teens Don't Wear Blue Jeans".



The Bands core line up is as follows:
Sam Leigh Brown - vocals
Frank Popp - Farfissa organs and samples
Stephan Mohr - hammond organ and fender rhodes Lele Lugosi - lead guitar
Fredie Rococo - lead guitar
Tino Turner - lead guitar

There are arguments around the scene if the German founder of the band Frank Popp is his real name. I don't mind really what his real name is as long as they produce good music. Also, one good thing about having your own band is that you will gel really well, get really tight as time goes by compared to a solo artist with a separate back up band. We rarely feature full length albums here at Soundblasters but friends I have to share this with you. This is FPEs second release called "Touch and Go". Same as their debut release, you need to play this loud. Amy Winehouse who? Lilly Allen who?This is Frank Popp Ensemble! Ride on and enjoy.

1. Business and Pleasure
2. Leave Me Alone
3. Just Say Goodbye
4. Gettin' Down
5. The World is Waiting
6. Fonce Dans Le Coeur
7. All I Need 8. Enough
9. Don't Waste My Time
10. Touch and Go
11. Psychedelic Girl
12. Slaughter at Primrose Hill

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[Posted by Joneighbors]

Je Bautista +

Je Bautista formerly of Betrayed, one of the people behind Trash Radio Manila and a musical soldier has passed away today at 12:15 am. Kuya Mel of mod band Go Signals and Luv Nogoy manager of Coffee Break Island texted me to relay the news. Cause of death, heart failure. His remains will be at Loyola Guadalupe chapel K today at 4pm. Interment is tentatively set on Tuesday at Loyola Memorial Park Marikina.

Our condolences to the Bautista family.

Summer Sunsplash!!! (Radio Blogcast # 21)

[posted by Joneighbors]

Summer is officially here. You can feel the scorching heat everywhere you go, what ever you do you'll sweat. Even if your standing still or just staying put, you'll sweat like a boxer. Well, enough of the rants, Soundblasters will pound your ears with the best music this summer!

As far as i'm concerned, this is one of the best season to do everything. No rain or storms to dampen our spirits, it's also one reason to stack up some brewskies on a big cooler, grill some food, set up your own pool on the front yard, have your music ready and call up your friends and party! If your financially challenged, this is one way to go my friend. If you have the means to go further that your front yard then do it. Go out and play. Give the kids some time off, let them enjoy their summer. Take out some time off from work, leave your paperworks at the office this weekend and then pick up your girlfriend, wife and kids, your dog and have a fucking weekend. Go mountain climbing, pick up your scooter or sport bike and ride till your butt hurts, go wakeboarding, snorkle, diving, go surfing, smoke one giant spliff or go fuck a goat or whatever. Have some fun and loosen up, leave your worries behind man!

You see, we have some of the best beaches and world class surf destinations and let Soundblasters provide you with the right soundtrack for your initial summer get away. Some of you will be familiar with some of the tracks here notably the first one. If you've seen Pulp Fiction, you'll know what i'm talking about. Dick Dale is considered the "King of Surf Guitar". Ramon Jacinto may have gotten some cues on this man. No question, Dick Dale is awesome and sharp. Another one is by Hepcat, one of Los Angeles' finest and technically superior ska band. Featured in this playlist also is The Surfaris from Glendora, California, they are best known for the best instrumental in 1963 "Wipeout" and is often regarded as the surfing anthem. Chantays "Pipeline" which was released in 1962 is another treat for you guys. The band was started by five high school friends at Santa Ana High School in California, when they were inspired by a local group called The Rhythm Rockers. The Ventures music has been cited by many famed guitarists as an influence; indeed, their virtuosity, experimentation with guitar effects, and unique sound laid the groundwork for innumerable groups, earning them the moniker "The Band that Launched a Thousand Bands". They have also contributed to the surf music genre, though they are not, as popularly perceived, strictly a surf band. Again, you'd also think of Ramon Jacinto in this one. There's also The Cocktails Preachers version of the Clash original "Rudie Can't Fail". Nice cover in my opinion, it's something different I say. The Trashmen is more of a garage rock band but their single "Surfin Bird" made and placed them on the charts. This song was also used on Stanley Kubrick's movie "Full Metal Jacket". This playlist will not be strictly all about surf music, there are some ska , reggae, some afro cuban cuts and acid jazz. It is a hodge podge of good ol' beach/pool and party music. Enjoy and have a beer!

Radio Blogcast #21

Miserlou - Dick Dale and the Del-Tones

No Worries - Hepcat
Wipeout - The Surfaris

Chantay's - Pipeline
Walk , Don't Run - The Ventures
Rudie Can't Fail - The Cocktail Preachers
Surfin' Bird - The Trashmen
Beach Party - Annette
Devil's Martini - Dynotones
Surf Rider - The Lively ones
Sumo Wrestler - El Caminos
All Night - Damian Marley
Day Tripper - Mongo Santamaria
Aguas De Marzo - Arturo Sandoval
Goldfinger (part II) - Jimmy Smith
Drink the Money, Don't Go - See Spot
Belly Rubbin' - The Stingers ATX
Crucial Vibes - Dub Steet Rockers
Happy - Bad Manners
Free Love - Long Beach Dub All Stars
DJs - Sublime
Man in the Street - The Skatalites
Fatty Fatty Boom Boom - Westbound Train featuring Alex Desert

Download the playlist here:

http://www.zshare.net/download/577020100a02efa4/

next week

Folks, we will post new materials and articles next week. standby and keep the faith