CL Sound Bites: Oasis vs. Blur, Reznor vs. Manson, and more!
June 11th, 2009 by Joel Weiss in CL Sound Bites, News
The mid-90’s Britpop feud between Oasis and Blur has become the stuff of legend. Noel Gallagher once famously hoped Blur frontman Damon Albarn would “catch AIDS and die” (he since recanted, blaming drugs for the outburst). Surprisingly, he’s 100% behind the current Blur reunion: “I’m right into the Blur reunion, ’cause it’ll finish off the Kaiser Chiefs and put them to bed. There’s nothing worse than a shit Blur. And at least the original shit Blur are back to finish off all these other shit Blurs. I’m bang into the Blur reunion.”
From an old reunion to a possible new one: Nine Inch Nails‘ Trent Reznor no longer thinks very highly about former friend and collaborator Marilyn Manson. Reznor calls Manson “a malicious guy and will step on anybody’s face to succeed and cross any line of decency … Seeing him now, drugs and alcohol now rule his life and he’s become a dopey clown. He used to be the smartest guy in the room. And as a fan of his talents, I hope he gets his shit together.”
Lots of news on the Flaming Lips, The Cult, STP, Moz, and more after the jump!
While the drama surrounding the official state song of Oklahoma unfolded, Flaming Lips worked on their new double album! It should be out later this summer.
Bad Religion bassist Jay Bentley outlined all the obstacles that prevent writing and recording a new album — Greg Graffin’s scholarly commitments, Brett Gurewitz’s production and label duties — but “the one thing that’s in short supply is time.”
The Cult will track Love in its entirety on tour this summer. I guess Ian Astbury doesn’t want to be remembered for his Sonic Temple cowboy hat (pictured left). Unfortunately, no there are dates scheduled remotely near Tampa Bay.
Following the January death of Ron Asheton, Iggy Pop says The Stooges no longer exist. However, guitarist James Williamson has rejoined — meaning the surviving Raw Power lineup is intact — so the band will tour as Iggy & The Stooges … I’m a little confused, too.
Wayne Kramer of MC5 witnessed the failure of the war on drugs first hand as he and many other rockers toured and performed at the Sing Sing prison in New York. Tom Morello, Jerry Cantrell, and Perry Farrell were among those present. Kramer blogged about his experience for Huffington Post.
Scott Weiland confirmed Stone Temple Pilots are writing and recording new material with one-time Rolling Stones producer Don Was. He didn’t elaborate about the ongoing litigation between the band and Atlantic Records and whether or not that will hamstring the release of a new album.
Morrissey announced a B-sides compilation due in October called Swords. (Yes, he still records B-sides.) Also, he released an amusing statement about his latest happenings complete with Rumsfeldian euphemisms. As Pitchfork observed, tour dates aren’t postponed or rescheduled but “repositioned.” Also, he won’t join Facebook or Twitter because “not enough happens in my life that I would wish to share with others.”
X frontwoman Exene Cervenka (right) was recently diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis. She vows her health problems won’t affect current X touring plans or her solo work. Ironically, X has supported the charity Sweet Relief (founded by an MS sufferer) for over a decade.
Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman of Rancid address and quickly denounce the latest Operation Ivy reunion rumors: “I love what we did back then, but what we do now is to move forward.”
Evan Dando wants a piece of General Motors’ bailout funds. He insists a recent GM ad includes an unauthorized soundalike of The Lemonheads’ “It’s a Shame About Ray.”
Drummer Tre Cool says Green Day is Rock Band bound. “I can’t play the drums on it,” he jokes. “If you were born before 1985 you won’t be able to play the drums.” There are no further details, but my money is on a “track pack” and not a full standalone game. Green Day are OK, but they’re no Beatles.
The Jesus Lizard revealed full tracklist details for the upcoming reissues of their first four albums. Head/Pure EP, Goat, Liar, and Down become available on September 22 via Touch and Go in various formats including vinyl.
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