Category Archives: Rants

Flashback: Arcade Fire, Funeral (2004)

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Sevana Ohandjanian

Let’s get something out in the open from the get go: the Grammys are not an indicator of musical talent. As most should have discovered by now, most awards ceremonies are dictated by a ferocious combination  of bureaucracy and corruption, … Continue reading →

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Flashback: The Horrors, Primary Colours (2009)

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Sevana Ohandjanian

It’s a symbol of the times that the first time I listened to The Horrors’ Primary Colours in full, it was via a free stream on NME.com. Now before everyone gets upset over mentioning that magazine, it was a blessing … Continue reading →

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Flashback: Fantômas, The Director’s Cut (2001)

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Sevana Ohandjanian

I have a confession to make: I’m obsessed with the work of one Mike Patton. From Faith No More to Mr Bungle, solo albums and soundtracks, I’ve followed his career with the intense interest of a sniffer dog. To all … Continue reading →

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Flashback: Pulp, Different Class (1995)

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Sevana Ohandjanian

In the most sacrilegious of admissions, I got into Pulp through a greatest hits collection. Their Hits collection to be precise. It was after hearing Common People on ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ and realising I was missing a huge chunk … Continue reading →

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Flashback: Bright Eyes, Letting Off The Happiness (1998)

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Sevana Ohandjanian

Letting Off The Happiness is gloriously shambolic, sonically courageous and lyrically stunning. The fact that it was created by a teenager is a mere footnote.
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Flashback: The Jesus & Mary Chain, Darklands (1987)

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Sevana Ohandjanian

This seminal Scottish band’s second record recalls dozens of pleasant memories for me; everything from riding the train in the rain with April Skies blasting in my ears, to sitting in my bedroom on a humid afternoon listening to Deep One Perfect Morning. Continue reading →

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The records that stick with you

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Sevana Ohandjanian

Today I was asked by one of my friends to do one of those Facebook notes that ask you to restrictively list your favourites. In this case it was fifteen albums I’ve heard that will always stick with me. I … Continue reading →

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