@NoContextBrits I realised that Brits cook bacon for waaay less time than Americans. I tried trebling the frying time on streaky bacon and it comes out like the photo. Revelation.
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Pack of Lies on the Beeb: It was Nick Bagnall’s first appearance just after joining the band. He had to do the intro to the song, solo, on live TV. You can see his hands shaking!
White Knuckle Express
Veers from ECM free improv to a crazy twisted big band groove on drums. It was a bit of a tour de force live. Certainly not pop music.
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They caught me in the bar afterwards and said to me that on Friday nights they often used to put on VDP, sit around, get drunk and play air-drums along with my bombastic fills in this song. I was secretly chuffed.
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Look What I Stole
This turned into a monster tune when played live. Hugh’s fuzz bass is majestic. I’m pretty sure Grimmo’s solo was on the original take, too. Fabulous!
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