Andy Mulhern Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Chris T-T HomepageMySpace.com - Chris T-T - Brighton/London - Indie / Alternative / Folk - www.myspace.com/christtukNew Single "This Gun Is Not A Gun" released on Monday 19th NovemberMaking a welcome return to Aberdeen, this time with a full band in tow, is one of England's finest songwriters, Chris T-T - a man certainly not afraid to keep his opinions to himself, but its fair to say he has his "political comment down to a T-T" (The Sunday Times).Chris T-T is direct, stinging, fearless. T-T is acclaimed for vivid, outspoken, inventive songwriting and occasional bursts of withering sarcasm. T-T songs are fiercely literate, brimful of unique perspective and underpinned by a strong sense of place. Hes an aural agitator that everyone from The Sunday Times to NME has raved about.His carefully crafted songs about suicide bombers, war, serial killers, life, death, sellotape and sex often get members of his audience riled, and though there have been a few frightening threats, he's never yet been punched!He's released four full-length studio albums, one live collection and a pile of singles and EPs. His most recent release, 9 Red Songs (Oct 2005), is a folk-protest mini-album. His previous two albums, The 253 (2001) and London Is Sinking (2003) form two-thirds of a trilogy about London. The final installment Capital is now recorded and ready for release through Xtra Mile Recordings.His support CV includes Ben Folds, British Sea Power, The Divine Comedy, Elbow, Tom Robinson, Brakes, Electric Soft Parade, Quasi, Emma Pollock (Delgados), Jim Bob (Carter USM), author Iain Sinclair, KT Tunstill, Madrugada, Hefner, Robyn Hitchcock, Ricky Ross (Deacon Blue) and many others."The genius of Chris T-T's songwriting is his ability to humanise even the most outlandish conceits. They seem instead like brilliant ideas that no-one else could've come up with."The GuardianCapital-centric folk wonder funny, touching and smartNME"A national gem of a songwrtier"The Independant"Fantastically intricate masterpieces... utterly indispensable... genius... a modern-day Blake."Sunday Times, Top 5 Album of the Year 2003"Surreal with a friendly but firm political clout ... check out this singular talent"MOJO"The joy of Flaming Lips and the humanity of Ray Davies.Time Out, Critics' Choice, 2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Pure going to this. Who's support? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Who's support?Got any good suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 I saw him but a couple of months ago on my travels at The Wye Fayre festival in Kent, and he was fantastic despite the bleed from the main stage stopping him playing any softer music.Cannot wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Got any good suggestions?Dylan or Springsteen would get my vote and I'm sure Mr. T-T would appreciate that too! Canna wait for this gig, the man is fucking top quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Got any good suggestions?Kenny Leckie?Oh, Metronomes?Jacob's Stories? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Crashdown Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 Got any good suggestions?Mark McCabe ! His style fits perfectly for a Chris TT support i reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted October 13, 2007 Report Share Posted October 13, 2007 Mark McCabe ! His style fits perfectly for a Chris TT support i reckonI vote for Mark McCabe also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted October 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Springsteen would get my vote and I'm sure Mr. T-T would appreciate that too! I think he is busy, but ive seen him anyways :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 I think he is busy, but ive seen him anyways :P60 days today I will be your equal. Do you have support for this yet? I'll have Atlantic City nailed by then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted October 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Do you have support for this yet?ayeIndafusion AWESOME band!No PasaranMark McCabe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted November 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 his only Scottish date3 weeks away and im already very excited about this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I am no longer going to this. I will be in London.Everything clashes with everything on this date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I am no longer going to this. I will be in London.Everything clashes with everything on this date. Thats a shame more plaudits for T-T:"The finest (and maddest) British pop album of the year. Music so liberatingly, off-centredly, lifeaffirmingly free, it never had moorings to slip. Outstanding. Buy this record." Sunday Times (Top 5 Album of the Year 2001)" A seductive, highly contemporary brand of 21st-century English psychedelia." The Telegraph"T-T puts the lyrical boot in with righteous wit and scathing laser-sighted accuracy. Listen to Chris T-T, he talks sense." The Fly"A wry smile, a white knuckle ride and builds to a blistering climax, Chris T-T mixes a damned compulsive rock cocktail." NME"A 21st Century take on The Kinks, covering many musical bases. Yet the resulting collection remains encouragingly coherent. Chris T-T should be heartily saluted." The Big Issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 also a subtle live acoustic version of the new single Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Compulsive rock cocktail eh? Sounds like it's worth a swatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I recall being blown away at Drakes by Chris and his band... The drummer was a monster. Up there with some of the loudest gigs we had in that small but perfectly formed room! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Indafusion and Chris T-T. I am delighted by this. You're not such a Goatalbeast afterall Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Some early online reviews of T-T new EP - out on MondayTrack listings:1. This Gun Is Not A Gun2. The Day The Earth Stood Still pt 13. In The Dressing Room4. This Gun Is Not A Gun (acoustic demo)"Both steel and strychnine in equal measure. Both a potent message and radio-friendly quality that doesn't diminish or compromise at any point. Should herald a glittering re-start for its creator's career." (8/10) - DOM GOURLEY, CONTACT MUSIC"A songwriter who isn't frightened to stand up. Refreshing openness and honesty in today's trend-led climate. And "In The Dressing Room" is a super-catchy indie romp that employs very clever harmonies and guitar chords, giving it a very cool flavour." - AL HAY, HARDROCK HOUSE"A fierce wit mixed with an angry passion and a message that really needs delivering. The real gem here, though, is "In The Dressing Room", a little piece of something truly moving." DANIEL RAWNSLEY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-matthEw- Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 i love chris t-t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted November 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 i love chris t-twell heres a little but more to love.....Video for the single, not shot at the Barrowlands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 I'm, essentially, going for No Pasaran because they're the lovliest band in this city.But I'm keen to see the other acts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Of Fudge Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 indafusion, indafusion. well worth catching on their own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 indafusion, indafusion. well worth catching on their own!this was them in Henrys Edinburgh last weekMySpace photosNoPas followed by them should be interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted November 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Sad news:Chris just called and will not have his band with him for this gig after all He has "lost" one important member which means that the band aint a viable optionHe will now play solo, a more intimate gig and better chance of clearly hearing all his politically-charged razor-sharp lyrics tomoro night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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