In The Red Recordings ⁽²⁾

Well, it's that time of year again for outdoor explosions (that drive my dog nuts bless him!). Yes in the UK on 5th November it is 'Fireworks Night' preceded also by Diwali celebrations which kicked off on 24th October which also involves a bit of a 'firework-fest'. I have a small feeling with the current economic situation here that local councils may be spending out on as many organized firework displays and also generally most people may 'tone it down'…

Then & Now I first heard this song on a CD that came free with 'Mojo record magazine', it was a compilation of old school punk stuff and newer material by some bands I hadn't heard at the time, mostly the main band featured here plus bands such as The Warlocks and The Yeah Yeah Yeah's. I had heard of The Libertines, The Strokes and The Hives who I thought were fantastic and more obviously all of the mainstream punk…