47 years ago today, @jonsavage.bsky.social reviewed Joy Division's "Unknown Pleasures" for the Melody Maker (21 July 1979). #JoyDivision @robertrotifer.bsky.social
At Moreton Corbet - deserted Expressionist Elizabethan mansion - in the heat
An article on Subway Sect by Jon Savage and pic by Bryn Jones in Sounds 1st, July 1978. @jonsavage.bsky.social
The Roxy London WC2 album reviewed by Jon Savage in Sounds 25th, June 1977. @jonsavage.bsky.social @buzzcocks.com @wirehq.bsky.social
Sunlight reflecting on the pool at St Cybi’s Well - a sacred site on the Llyn named after a 6th century although origins go way back before that
21st, May 1977 The Clash, The Jam, Buzzcocks, Subway Sect and The Prefects' gig at the Rainbow reviewed by Jon Savage. "Rock 'N' Roll can be one of the few honest things left in this world." @jonsavage.bsky.social @theclash.com @longlivethejam.bsky.social @buzzcocks.com
Very pleased to receive finished copies of my golden age San Francisco comp - features Skip Spence, Grateful Dead, Big Brother, Quicksilver, Country Joe and the Fish, Santana, Sly and the Family Stone, Kak and others. Available from carolinetruerecords.com
Very pleased to receive this extraordinary labour of love from Andrew Sandoval and Doug Hinman. It’s the last word on the Kinks and a must for any komitted fan. Doug was very helpful to me when I wrote the Official Biography 42 years ago
Bought OTD in 1969 - the second double album I ever had. I was in a major Who phase - and would shortly see them - so this was a revelation. Programmatic, inconsistent but some cracking tunes (Sally Simpson, Pinball Wizard, I’m Free) and in the 10 minute Underture, beautiful understatement
An interview with Pat Palladin and Judy Nylon of Snatch by Jon Savage in Sounds 6th, May 1978. @jonsavage.bsky.social
Singles reviewed by Jon Savage in Sounds 6th, May 1978 including Pere Ubu, Throbbing Gristle and The Residents. @jonsavage.bsky.social @throbbing-gristle.bsky.social @theresidents.bsky.social
29th, April 1978. Kraftwerk's album 'The Man Machine' reviewed by Jon Savage. "Der vier fab Ubermensch" @jonsavage.bsky.social @syntheticdreamspod.bsky.social
The Damned's gig at the Roundhouse reviewed by Jon Savage in Sounds 30th, April 1977. Supported by The Adverts. Pic by Gus Stewart. @jonsavage.bsky.social
I don’t what tree this is but the blossom plus seed is divine
Released fifty years ago today and bought very soon afterwards. Changed my life. Favourite track? Basement
Handmade hangar from Pollocks clothes shop, Brixton late 1976. Quite Billy Idol. I loved that 50s/ early 60s shade to early Punk
Several catalogues from Iain Sinclair Books 1980-1990. Street/ Beat: I was a regular
Just arrived: Test Pressings of new SF sike comp 66-72 on Caroline True Records - 2xLP available to preorder now carolinetruerecords.com
Talking with a friend this morning about how great and pertinent this song is: great Lowrey organ, early use of rhythm machine, lyrics inspired by another American mess, Vietnam. (B side of single, Funky Me, is ace too) www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ38...
Timmy Thomas Why can't we live together (Edição HB 2016)
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The Sex Pistol's gig in London reviewed by Jon Savage in Sounds 9th, April 1977. @sexpistolsofficial.bsky.social @jonsavage.bsky.social
2nd, April 1977 Made In Britain images of the New Wave by the Sounds staff including Jonh Ingham, Eve & Giovani Dadomo, Jon Savage and Vivien Goldman. @jonsavage.bsky.social
Sounds Front Cover featuring Shane MacGowan and images of the New Wave in Sounds 2nd, April 1977, Pic by Ian Dickson. @shanemacgowan.bsky.social @jonsavage.bsky.social
Very pleased to receive a finished copy of this, the paperback publication of Neil Tennant’s lyrics for the Pet Shop Boys, with my introduction
📖 @faberbooks.bsky.social today publish the paperback edition of Neil Tennant’s book, “One Hundred Lyrics and a Poem”, with a new introduction by @jonsavage.bsky.social. It is now available in book shops and online stores.
#11 on @expectingrain.com - this interview with Irina Shtreis louderthanwar.com/jon-savage-e...
Jon Savage: England's Dreaming. The Sex Pistols and Punk Rock
The new edition of England’s Dreaming is out now via Faber & Faber and Rough Trade as part of the bundle including two other pivotal Savage’s books - New edition of England’s Dreaming is out now as pa...
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