Kowalski Posted February 17, 2010 Report Posted February 17, 2010 To Mark the 20th anniversary of the release of their landmark album Screamadelica; Primal Scream have decided to treat their fans by performing the album live in full on November 27th at London’s Olympia. Released in 1991; the Mercury Music Prize winning Screamadelica is regarded as one of the defining albums of the 1990s and the late Paul Cannell’s cover design has recently been selected by the Royal Mail as one of their ten classic rock stamps. Some of the songs haven't been played live before and many haven’t seen the light of day for years so to help dust them off, they’ve expanded their lineup for the night with a gospel choir, brass section plus the one-off return of singer Denise Johnson. Oh fuck yes!!!! I'm so there, the greatest album of all time! EDIT: Ticket info: http://www.nme.com/news/primal-scream/49796 Quote
tsr Posted February 18, 2010 Report Posted February 18, 2010 Cracking album, how big is the venue they are holding it in? Quote
Kowalski Posted February 18, 2010 Author Report Posted February 18, 2010 Apaprently there's two rooms in the Olympia, either 5000 or 10000! No word as to whether this will lead to a tour. Quote
BobbyBiscuit Posted February 18, 2010 Report Posted February 18, 2010 Would be well up for this. The Charlatans are doing the same with Some Friendly this year at The Roundhouse in London (sold out in 2 minutes) and one date in Barcelona. Obviously the "in" thing to do. Quote
dave_min Posted February 18, 2010 Report Posted February 18, 2010 Playing old ablums in full is such a 2009 thing to do. Thats when all the good bands were doing it anyway Quote
Aberdeen_Ladette Posted February 19, 2010 Report Posted February 19, 2010 Oh fuck yes!!!! I'm so there, the greatest album of all time! EDIT: Ticket info: http://www.nme.com/news/primal-scream/49796 I'm soooooooooooo jealous Kowalski Would love to be there, but in current circumstances not possible One of my all time favourite songs on that album. Quote
Kowalski Posted February 23, 2010 Author Report Posted February 23, 2010 Ticket details if anyone is interested: http://www.eco.co.uk/event/primal-scream-present-screamadelica-live/211 Quote
Kowalski Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Posted February 27, 2010 I got my tickets. Second night added (Friday 26th). Quote
BobbyBiscuit Posted February 27, 2010 Report Posted February 27, 2010 I listened to Screamadelica today... it's been a while since I listened to it all from start to finish. I'm not sure if it's just because I generally think of it as a summer album for me, but I don't think it's aged well. Quote
BobbyBiscuit Posted February 27, 2010 Report Posted February 27, 2010 I prefer XTRMNTR but also not listened to that for moons. Quote
Superstar Tradesman Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 I listened to Screamadelica today... it's been a while since I listened to it all from start to finish. I'm not sure if it's just because I generally think of it as a summer album for me, but I don't think it's aged well. Screamadelica is probably the album of theirs that I listen to least. Ground breaking yes but like you said, best stuck on as background noise on a sunny day. Looking forward to hearing it being played live though. Quote
Superstar Tradesman Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 Like anyone else with a set of ears, I wasn't counting that. Quote
Kowalski Posted February 28, 2010 Author Report Posted February 28, 2010 Their three best albums (Vanishing Point, XTRMTR and Screamadelica) are all outstanding and I find it difficult to pick a favourite, but it's definitely between XTRMTR and Screamadelica. Looking forward to seeing what they do with the likes of Come Together and Higher Than The Sun (A Dub Symphony In Two Parts). Should be an amazing concert. Andrew Weatherall will be DJing. All we need is The Orb announced and it'll be 1991 all over again! Quote
BobbyBiscuit Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 Andrew Weatherall will be DJing. All we need is The Orb announced and it'll be 1991 all over again! Crikey: Tim Burgess said re "Some Friendly" Roundhouse gig: Alex from The Orb is DJing the Roundhouse.....completing the circle. Alex DJed The Charlatans very first London Gig at the Powerhaus in islington 1990 Quote
maverick sheep Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 I'm goin on the friday too. I love xtrmntr an the rest but screamadelica always sounds the most complete to me. The one most suited to being played in full live. Also the best to get off my tits at without worry...xtrmntr could either be immense or send me off on a bad un. Quote
Kowalski Posted September 23, 2010 Author Report Posted September 23, 2010 Tour in March, including SECC. http://www.list.co.uk/article/29450-chain-reaction-bobby-gillespie/ Screamadelica’s still an album which holds up incredibly well 20 years later. You’re going out to play the whole thing later this year, aren’t you? Yeah, we’re doing two nights at the Olympia in London, then next March I think it is, we’ve got a tour. Playing the SECC in Glasgow and a few more, I think we’ve got about 11, 12 dates. But yeah, sold out two nights at the Olympia – 20,000 people. It’s great that 20,000 people want to hear a record we made 20 years ago. But it’s a great record so, you know, I’m cool with that. Quote
glasgow sheep Posted September 23, 2010 Report Posted September 23, 2010 Tour in March, including SECC. http://www.list.co.uk/article/29450-chain-reaction-bobby-gillespie/ fuck the SECC Saw them last time they played there (I think it was anyway) and it was gash. Well they weren't gash, the tracks from XTRMTR were awesome but 75% of folk there only wanted to hear Loaded, Rocks and fecking Country Girl. Hate the SECC with a passion. Quote
Kowalski Posted September 23, 2010 Author Report Posted September 23, 2010 Agreed, shame it's not the Barras. People turning up at Scream gigs wanting to hear Rocks and Country Girl should be shot. At least they won't be getting played at the Screamadelica gigs. Quote
BobbyBiscuit Posted September 23, 2010 Report Posted September 23, 2010 Agreed, shame it's not the Barras. People turning up at Scream gigs wanting to hear Rocks and Country Girl should be shot. At least they won't be getting played at the Screamadelica gigs. A whirlwind of sonic crap. Quote
bloo_toon_red Posted September 24, 2010 Report Posted September 24, 2010 Got Screamadelica going in the car just now, how the hell can you get angry at some wifie cutting you up when Come Together's going at full pelt!? Doing wonders for my blood pressure! One thing though - but Screamadelica is so heavily "produced", that isn't performing it "live" a massive contradiction in terms? Quote
maverick sheep Posted September 24, 2010 Report Posted September 24, 2010 A whirlwind of sonic crap. The least fun of all the hedgehog games. Quote
Kowalski Posted September 24, 2010 Author Report Posted September 24, 2010 Got Screamadelica going in the car just now, how the hell can you get angry at some wifie cutting you up when Come Together's going at full pelt!? Doing wonders for my blood pressure! Great choice of song One thing though - but Screamadelica is so heavily "produced", that isn't performing it "live" a massive contradiction in terms? Yeah its gonna be pretty interesting, especially the second half of the album - hardly any of which has ever been played live. I suspect they might play the original version of Come Together. Quote
Kowalski Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Posted September 28, 2010 March 2011 Mon 14th LEEDS, O2 Academy Tue 15th BIRMINGHAM, O2 Academy Wed 16th NEWCASTLE, O2 Academy Fri 18th GLASGOW, SECC Sat 19th MANCHESTER, Apollo Tue 22nd BRIGHTON, Centre Fri 25th LONDON, O2 Brixton Academy Tickets go on sale Friday October 1st. £28.50 regional / £37.50 London Quote
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