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5 hours ago, ca_gere said:

I know I should know this but, what caused the cease fire? And how has it been maintained for 20 years?

There was lots of behind the scenes negotiations between the British government and the Provisional IRA since the 1980's, but it only really got going when John Major was Prime Minister. From the militant Republican side, a combination of the political gains from the death of Bobby Sands and the British deployment of the SAS in Ireland - who were operating a shoot to kill policy - pushed towards a political rather than armed solution. The Good Friday Agreement has been in place since 1999 and was the culmination of peace talks.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Friday_Agreement

Crucially, it is dependant on both Britain and Ireland remaining in the EU, so that an open border between the north and south can remain.

2 hours ago, ca_gere said:

So there's effectively no more mad fuckers in camo coats and black balaclavas wanting to kill people?

Crazy to think there were terrorists in our back yard for so many years. I remember it being totally normalized growing up: the 'troubles' etc. 

There has been a cease fire since 1997. 

2 hours ago, Mr Owl PhD said:

Maybe still a few:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Irish_Republican_Army

I'd hazard a guess that membership is in single figures. The days of The Troubles are well in the past now. 

2 hours ago, ca_gere said:

In light of that McGuinness fella dying, i got to wondering... what is the IRA up to nowadays? Is there even an IRA to speak of?

The Provisional IRA still exists, but has long since given up its weapons and armed struggle, now it is commited to the peace process. Although, Brexit will probably massively fuck everything up. 

Thanks! Claire is dead chuffed with The Van Pelt comparison. 

https://seasstarry.bandcamp.com/track/cheeky-lips

We recorded an album in our practice space with Chris Marr of Esperi/Fall on Studio fame. Here is a teaser for streaming, let us know what you think!

So, who won what?

10 hours ago, The Ghost Of Fudge said:

FORMER 'WORST BAND' WINNERS:

2015 - [name withheld - they weren't happy about it]

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WORST BAND 2015 - DEADFIRE

https://www.facebook.com/Deadfire1

A win for Deadfire, with last years victors GutterGodz in second, and The Cinnamon Service in third.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_albums

Don't thank me, thank the Google search engine.

Steps have a new album out next month and will be playing Aberdeen. 

There is a new Dirty Projectors album. I listened to it this morning and I liked it.

Blasted through "The People V O.J. Simpson" in less than a week. It was excellent and I recommend it to anyone that enjoys in depth crime dramas.

New Grails. Lovely.

https://noisey.vice.com/en_us/article/listen-to-chalice-hymnal-grails-first-lp-in-six-years

On 13/01/2017 at 7:46 PM, ca_gere said:

beetle drives.

How good were they!?

Which websites do people use to search for content on Netlfix?

I am aware that Netflix's algorithm for recommending shows and movies isn't the greatest.

Ryan Adams has a new album out. It is called Prisoner and so far, I do not think it is good.

16 hours ago, Teabags said:

THREAD REVIVAL
 

 

What struck me most about this is that it's entirely pointless. it doesn't achieve anything,

I am enjoying the music of Prince today, now available on Spotify.

On 05/03/2014 at 9:54 PM, Soda van Jerk said:

http://thestevenbarronproject.bandcamp.com/

 

Oh my. There's more. There's an album. Check the FULL LENGTH ALBUM with DANCE REMIX BONUS TRACKS.

 

Check the track "You're married I'm discreet". I don't know what's going on. You can faintly hear the backing track, in the background, like it's being played in the next room.

 

This is genuinely the worst stuff I've ever heard. He makes Gordon Duthie sound like fucking Prince.

I am bringing this thread back from the dead to highlight how great this is. 

Everyone should watch Vikings, it's got vikings in it and everything.

On 19/01/2017 at 5:04 PM, kirsten said:

Also, new Allison Crutchfield is streaming: http://www.npr.org/2017/01/19/510437000/first-listen-allison-crutchfield-tourist-in-this-town

I'm sad that Swearin' is dead, but excited to hear this. 

I was listening to this whilst cruising around in Black Lightning, it's a good album. Glad to hear a departure from the Swearin' sound, parts of it remind me of Rilo Kiley.

4 hours ago, waltz said:

Ryan Christie is a good footballer, imo 

Fingers crossed his loan at a smaller club will give him a bit of experience and a chance in the first team.

Guy Garvey's voice is the equivalent of PVA glue.

It is a grower. I've not been air punching as much, probably the same about of "WOOAAH OOAAHS" however...

It's not Celebration Rock, but neither it should.