Archers of Loaf

The boys from North Carolina. Even though they were not very famous outside of Europe and UNC they were a great bad. Sadly they had to break up because of the guitarist. He went mad in a sense, having to get Shock Theropy. The singer continued his musical career and now makes solo art. My cousin Eric (the guitarist) has retired from the band and is now a lawyer. The Archers came out with quite a few albums and are one of my favorite bands 

Wonderland Lyrics (Big Country)

Wonderland

If you could feel

How I must feel

The winds of quiet change

If you could see

What I must see

Still hidden in the rain

But when the thunder rolls

It comes and covers up my soul

And you will take my hand

And be with me in wonderland

Chorus

I am an honest man

I need the love of you

I am a working man

I feel the winter too

If you could hear

What I must hear

Then nothing would replace

The fifty years of sweat and tears

That never left a trace

But when I look at you I see

You feel the same way too

And you will take my hand and be

With me in wonderland

Chorus

You still remember other days

When every head was high

I watched that pride be torn apart

Beneath a darker sky

With innocence within ourselves

We sing the same old song

And you will take my hand

And make believe it's wonderland

I need the love of you

I am a working man

I feel the winter too

Chorus

Wonderland (four times, fading out)

-Big Country

Band Websites

The Damned: http://www.officialdamned.com/

The Clash: http://www.theclashonline.com/

The Cure: http://www.thecure.com/

The Ramones: http://www.officialramones.com/

The Church: http://www.thechurchband.com/

British Sea Power: http://www.britishseapower.co.uk/

Big Country: http://www.bigcountry.co.uk/home.php

The Sugarcubes: N/A

The Smiths: http://www.askmeaskmeaskme.com/

Archers of Loaf: http://www.archersofloaf.com/ 

The Fixx: http://www.thefixx.com/

The Chameleons UK: http://www.thechameleons.com/

The Glove: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glove

The Go Betweens: http://www.go-betweens.net/

Iron & Wine: http://www.ironandwine.com/

The Rosebuds: http://www.therosebuds.com/

The Pogues: http://www.pogues.com/

U2: http://www.u2.com/

The Waterboys: http://www.mikescottwaterboys.com/

The Bolshoi: http://www.thebolshoi.co.uk/

Marillion: http://www.marillion.com/

Blah Party Video

I would like to give a shout out to Captain Sensable on his political party in England, The Blah Party! 

Fun in Manchester

The very funny thing about this is in the background they play Captains song "Happy Talk." 

The Damned

The Damned started out as three young lads in a pub. Captain and Brian found Dave drinking and asked him if he had ever sung in his life and if he wanted to join the band. Of course at the time Dave was a grave digger and thought being in a band would be a good turn over. But truthfully he had never sung in his life, nor could he play any instrument. Over the years The Damned developed and were popular among many Europeans. They would constantly switch out drummers and base players but Dave (Singer) and Captain Sensible (Guitarist) almost always stuck with the band. Sadly they broke up for a little while, though only years later came back. 

            At one point in Captains life he covered a song called "Happy Talk" and subsequently cannot remember the five years afterwards. He was loaded for a while, but eventually ran out of money and came back to the damned. Now they are still going and recently came out with a new album. The Damned are truly timeless!

Big Country

Big Country to me is the greatest band of all time. Coming out with album after album and even doing the sound track to a movie, they will never die in our hearts. Stuart Adamson (singer and guitar player) was born April 11th, 1955 and committed suicide in Hawaii due to drugs and depression on December 16th, 2001. They're first album "The Crossing" was wonderful and hosted many of their most famous songs. Later on in life Stuart Adamson moved to America from Scotland. Afterwards they kept putting out albums, like "Peace in Our Time." This is the most memorable band I will ever know.

British Sea Power!

British Sea Power is a thriving new band that sounds like they belong about 30 years before now. They recently came out with their album "Do you like Rock Music?" They are a very green oriented band and really love nature. Sometimes they will make reporters hike miles into the forest to get an interview. When i went to see them in Asheville the concert was awesome and I’m surprised it didn't knock the Grey Eagle down. 

The Church

Has anyone ever heard of a group called "The Church." If not, why are you on my blog? eh? They have been going for a very long time and have put out countless albums. Steve Kilbey being the leader of the band has been one of my father and my favorite musicians for life. "The Blurred Crusade" is my favorite album. Check out the song "almost with you" on the album: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWRK0Prfpv8 Or as the band would probably prefer "Sealine:" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0z6kpn37fA

Some links to Real Music for anyone new: 

Big Country: 

In a Big Country: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkr_2G3Jlko

Feilds of Fire: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wk25TuaCwk&feature=related

Wonderland: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyFiyCa9pDo&feature=related

East of Eden: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz-AAYVbspA&feature=related

Just a Shadow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rdLPQE1ENo&feature=related

Hold the Heart: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0EoDOUEI2U&feature=related

The Damned: 

Neat Neat Neat (Live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JeDxJkAorU

Smash it Up (Dave goes Mad):  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1zci07Kono&feature=related

Love Song (Early Days): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1zci07Kono&feature=related

Diamonds (Astonishingly on TV): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtW9gqbY8n8

British Sea Power (Great new Band): 

Waving Flags: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2n-7K0Ef6Y

 No Lucifer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqbfnTW1qKM&feature=related

It Ended in an Oily Stage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZtWOO80IEI&feature=related

Carrion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu5AkyifUow&feature=related

Remember Me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Peo0s75QDR0 

The Cure: 

Friday I'm in Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSmfNxmaQHc 

Love Cats: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhvogv1GD54

Just Like Heaven: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORc5Td_T6og&feature=related

Lullaby: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEx7pkmFc6s

Not the best selection ever. Mostly singles, but its all i could find on Youtube. 

Back to reality!

Hello, i'm Aidan. I'm only thirteen but my taste in music greatly varys from anyone elses that is my age. Most of the music you hear now really sucks. Things such as: rap, hip-hop, r&b. All the crap. If you remember music from the 70's and 80's like "Big Country," "The Smiths," The Damned," The Cure," or The Clash." Join my blog.