Cost Of Living EP write-up

[JohnS]

I've just discovered a blog by journo Andrew Collins, describing his 143 favourite songs in the world.
6 years ago he wrote a great piece about Groovy Times and the Cost of Living EP. Forum members of a certain age may find themselves nodding in misty-eyed agreement as they read this. His write-ups on similar stuff from the time are good too.

https://circlesoflife143.wordpress.com/ ... ssion=true

[Low Down Low]

Not a bad read, at all. Gets off to an iffy start, mind. In what universe could the Smiths be challenging the Clash in the rock pantheon? Admittedly I'm biased for and against in that equation but i dont see it as being close. I dont love GT as much as him, but it is a fascinating song, great lyric with such a lush, melodic backing tune for 1979 clash. Amazing what they were capable of around that time, really.

[aza]

ah I really appreciated reading this, thanks for posting. Joe's answer is so perfect.

[Heston]

The most underrated song in the Clash catalogue for me.

Thanks for that.

[white man]

Got some reading ahead of me now. Thanks John.
Some great songs on the list

[Inder]

Really enjoyed reading that — thanks for the link, John!

[101Walterton]

Cheers John I could relate to a lot of what he said.

[Hammy]

Right, I don't trust Andrew Collins...and he's got a bleedin' cheek still dining out on The Smiths when he did his level best to destroy Morrisey's solo career – to sell copies of the NME. Look up the put down 'student' and you'll see a picture of this gormless tosses (and his buddy Macoine.)

[laxman]

Given the comments above this was very timely. Can't imagine who he is talking about!

[JohnS]

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Given the comments above this was very timely. Can't imagine who he is talking about!

Great stuff laxman, thanks, I would've missed that. Another 'nod your head - and smile - while reading' job (for me)

[Hammy]

Oh, what's Luke Haines doing this week
...Journalist?
Last week wasn't he was selling leather shammys
door to door?

[TeddyB Not Logged In]

He’s got a new album out with Peter Buck and they are doing a short tour.

[Marky Dread]

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Given the comments above this was very timely. Can't imagine who he is talking about!

Yeah I bought and read that. I find Luke Haines tongue in cheek humour very funny. And yes he is correct about over earnest fans of any group. No one is sacred.

[Silent Majority]

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Given the comments above this was very timely. Can't imagine who he is talking about!

Yeah I bought and read that. I find Luke Haines tongue in cheek humour very funny. And yes he is correct about over earnest fans of any group. No one is sacred.

Is anyone innocent?

[Marky Dread]

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Given the comments above this was very timely. Can't imagine who he is talking about!

Yeah I bought and read that. I find Luke Haines tongue in cheek humour very funny. And yes he is correct about over earnest fans of any group. No one is sacred.

Is anyone innocent?

Ronnie Biggs?