In 2001, Irish band The Frames released a record called 'For The Birds'. It is a diamond in the rough of their discography, and is one of the most beautiful and affecting albums I know. The almost-too-quiet vocals and fragile guitar parts sound like they're going to fall apart at any time. They have been making music steadily for almost 20 years, but this record stands out amongst everything they - or anyone else - has done for a while. That's not very well phrased, because I'm very tired. But it's a great album.
They also have some pretty strong opinions on the modern music industry. They give an eye-opening insight into how their 1999 album 'Dance the Devil' was commercialised by American producer Trevor Horn here.
The Frames: Disappointed
The Frames: Headlong
Ps In my new life as a hotshot journalist, I am interviewing the actor Richard Wilson on Friday.
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Have you seen the Bourne Ultimatum? It shows the dangers of being a hotshot journalist in London. Look out.
Also, I think your interview with Richard Wilson should consist entirely of you saying "I DON'T BELIEVE IT!" and asking "Did you REALLY get to meet Angus Deayton?"
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