[kj] (OT) New Gang of Four album

[Alexander Smith]

Late with this, but very sincere condolences, Brian. Take care & best  
to your family.

Alex in NYC


On Jan 18, 2011, at 5:02 PM, Mike Cooper wrote:


> Sorry to hear that Brian awful news.  Hope you are okay,  you will  

> soon start to remember the good times, smile and think a nice  

> thought about him each day.  I still do all these years on.

>

> From: gathering-bounces at misera.net [mailto:gathering-bounces at misera.net 

> ] On Behalf Of Brian Whitehead

> Sent: 18 January 2011 19:18

> To: Alex Smith; A list about all things Killing Joke (the band!)

> Subject: Re: [kj] (OT) New Gang of Four album

>

> I'm a big Gang Of Four fan and had similar reservations about the  

> new line up for exactly the same reasons. However after seeing the  

> new line up last years I can honestly say I'm very happy with the  

> new rhythm section. Thomas McNiece especially has added a new  

> dimension to the old songs with his bass playing addding more of a  

> slightly funky edge to the sound. I've yet to digest the new songs  

> and I'd expect that to be the acid test. I'm currently dealing with  

> the death of my dad at weekend so the new CD will have to wait until  

> I get my head back in one piece - which may take some time.

>

> Thinking about it I can see comparisons with KJ regarding the change  

> of rhythm section.

>

> Brian.

>

> PS I'm not sure "funky" was he word I was looking for but I can't  

> for the life of me think of a more appropriate one.

>

>

>

> On 18 January 2011 17:17, Alex Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> wrote:

> They're playing here again in about a month. I'm always game for new  

> G04, but in the wake of their original--lineup reformation a few  

> years back (which resulted in a truly incendiary performance here in  

> NYC), I'm not sure I can go back to Andy, Jon & .....two other  

> dudes. Has anyone heard/seen the current line-up?

>

> Alex in NYC

>

>

> -----Original Message-----

> From: countessghoulita at aol.com

> Sent: Jan 18, 2011 12:03 PM

> To: gathering at misera.net

> Subject: [kj] (OT) New Gang of Four album

>

> You can listen to the new Gang of Four album here: http://www.npr.org/2011/01/17/132869339/first-listen-gang-of-four-content

>

> CG

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