Yeah, Mark, I've wondered about that. A pretty solid and catchy tune, nicely produced. Ironically, though, it was supposedly not *exactly* finished! Perhaps to its benefit. As Shelley seemed fine during the promotion of the "Homosapien" album, I chalk these final Buzzcocks tunes and their odd production up to a combination of stress and the sort of fumbling period an artist can have after breaking with a long-standing producer (Martin Rushent) in favor of someone different. Bear in mind that Rushent sang back-ups and even co-wrote a couple of tunes with Shelley (as Alan Dial) - he was pretty integral to the Buzzcocks' sound prior to this, and I like to think the "Parts" stuff with Hannett as a sort of transition to something that simply never occurred. I still like all 7 seven songs from this period just fine.
― crustaceanrebel, Thursday, 16 June 2011 09:38 (twelve years ago) link
I wonder if most Buzzcocks fans know the last 3 singles
They are on remastered versions of Singles Going Steady these days. They were bonus tracks on A Different Kind Of Tension (which was OOP in the UK for years, dunno if it still is) as well.
― a fucking stove just fell on my foot. (Colonel Poo), Thursday, 16 June 2011 09:43 (twelve years ago) link
I saw a 'deluxe' edition in Fopp the other day (full-price), it still has those.
― Mark G, Thursday, 16 June 2011 09:49 (twelve years ago) link
i know it's not considered one of their best but "are everything" has been my favorite buzzcox since I got the single as part of somebody's reject-pile that also included such circa '81-'82 gems as "hit & run" by the bar-kays and nick straker's "little bit o jazz" so yeah nostalgia factor but it's also a great great bittersweet song
― backlash stan straw man fan (m coleman), Thursday, 16 June 2011 11:27 (twelve years ago) link
We're coming on the airwavesComing on the airwavesComing on the airwaves dream
― Listicle Traces (James Redd and the Blecchs), Thursday, 7 February 2013 04:58 (eleven years ago) link
Enjoyed this take: https://www.headheritage.co.uk/unsung/review/1651/
― What Do I Blecch? (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 10 December 2018 22:28 (five years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmqOnpVQVMY
― What Do I Blecch? (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 10 December 2018 22:38 (five years ago) link
Figured they'd be over it and rote when I saw them in LA ~2006 ... ha.
― Uhura Mazda (lukas), Monday, 10 December 2018 22:44 (five years ago) link
Never knew about Heaven 17 version of “Are Everything” until just now.
― Two Severins Clash (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 1 August 2021 15:34 (two years ago) link
HI DERE!
― Spiral Scratchiti (James Redd and the Blecchs), Sunday, 10 October 2021 23:45 (two years ago) link
Author Louie Shelley hosts the ‘Coffee and Cake with Pete Shelley’ event where you can hear recordings of Pete speaking about the creation of some of Buzzcocks’ biggest hits as well as enjoying live music and refreshments, which are included in the price of the ticket. pic.twitter.com/DoP7Cc7h0I— The Pete Shelley Memorial Campaign (@PeteStatue) October 5, 2021
― curmudgeon, Monday, 11 October 2021 04:20 (two years ago) link
You're makin' out with school kidsWinos and heads of stateYou've even made it with the ladyWho puts the little plastic RobbinsOn the Christmas cakes
― Precious, Grace, Hill & Beard LTD. (C. Grisso/McCain), Monday, 11 October 2021 05:00 (two years ago) link