Showing posts with label Department S. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Department S. Show all posts
Friday, 27 May 2022
Monday, 7 February 2022
Department S - Undercover Festival, Brighton - 9th September 2016
Here's a lovely recording of a wonderful Band, most famous for their legendary single, Is Vic There?
I've seen them live many times and they never disappoint, check them out if you get the chance. A new album is in the making as we speak
Saturday, 16 December 2017
RutsDC + Department S - 100 Club, London - 23rd December 2017
If you have nothing else to do then get yourself down to 100 Club, next Saturday. A great night out guaranteed
Saturday, 21 October 2017
Department S - remaining gigs for 2017
I'll be at the Christmas gig at the legendary 100 Club, in London. Come and say hello and let's make it a great night
Saturday, 7 October 2017
Department S - new album coming October 20th 2017
I have a great love for this band. They tour extensively and should be on your ''must see'' list as they really do deliver an amazing live performance.
After last years album, When All Is Said & All Is Done, they follow it up with a compilation album of their singles from down the years up to date. Including some fresh new mixes of old favourites.
Its called 45 Revolutions - Singles 1980-2017 and will be available from 20th October 2017.
Follow Department S on Twitter @Department_S_
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After last years album, When All Is Said & All Is Done, they follow it up with a compilation album of their singles from down the years up to date. Including some fresh new mixes of old favourites.
Its called 45 Revolutions - Singles 1980-2017 and will be available from 20th October 2017.
Follow Department S on Twitter @Department_S_
Follow Pete Jones on Twitter @jabberjab
Department S on Facebook Department-S
Saturday, 9 April 2016
Department S - pre order the new Album
The new album, ft Pete Jones is now available to pre order for a very reasonable price.
Do ya ears a favour & grab a copy, you wont regret it
Saturday, 19 March 2016
Department S - New Album release date
just to keep you in the loop. The amazing new album from Department S has been given a release date of May 24th 2016.
The title track is already available as a download, so you can have a taster of what is coming. It only costs 99p to download via Amazon
Saturday, 12 March 2016
Deaprtment S - New Album Review - When All is Said and All is Done
A BIG Thank You to Pete Jones who sent me a signed promo copy of the new Department S album, When All is Said and All is Done.
The album has a release date sometime in May 2016.
I can only start by saying what a great album it is. Post Punk/Power Pop whatever you want to label it, it is an album full of exciting music. Totally enjoyable - a pleasure to please your ears.
so what do you get for your money?
Answer - 10 tracks of pure joy.
I've had this 2 weeks now & wanted to play it a few times before I shared my opinion. Its so good that I play it everyday!
01 Kings of the World - the opening tracks fades in then BOOM! Power guitar and away we go. A very good starting track that sets the pace of the album. Its a track that makes you want to move. Distinctive Eddie Roxy vocals, this one could easily be a single release. Very Pop.
02 I Said You - this one has a great vibe to it. It kind a reminds me in places of the Mod sound of the 60's. Again its one that gets you moving.
03 When All Is Said and All Is Done - The title track. This has great lyrics and a sound that will appeal to different tastes. This will be the next Department S anthem. Its one that will definitely be a crowd favourite at future gigs.
04 Long March - a slight change in pace for this one. Slower but by no means a slow song. Great vocals and again this feels like it could be a single release.
05 Frozen Room - a strong bass line throughout, which has Pete Jones stamped all over it. Even the vocals seem to me to be influenced by Pete's style. This one reminds me of some of Pete's earlier work around the time that he gave us ''Blood Red Bible Black'' - a very enjoyable track. Some nice piano from Andy Trussler to compliment this.
06 I Believe - this one picks up the pace again and is one of my personal favourites on the album. A very commercial sounding track (and that's not a criticism) - this one will also be a crowd pleaser at future venues. This is a full sounding track where you can really enjoy each member of Department S's input. You can almost hear the fun time that they have playing together.
07 Persia Dance - I'm gonna start to sound boring in a moment but again this is another wonderful track. Slower in pace but it's quite melodic and definitely a hint of funky guitar in this one. Love it.
08 On My Own Again - A very strong track, straight into some powerful guitar playing and Eddie wastes no time in delivering the lyrics. This one is a great song with a slightly different take on breaking up in a relationship.
09 Cause - this is the Rock guitar showpiece. Phil Thompson is amazing on this one. Well written and best enjoyed played VERY LOUD!
10 Age of Control - and so to the final track. What a fantastic way to finish off an album. At just under 7 and a half minutes in length. This had to deliver. For me this one has the feel of the Indie type tracks from the 1980's. Minimal vocals, mainly spoken word rather than sung, but maximum musicianship from the band. Showing off just how good they are. Some very good saxophone in the middle of this one from Sean Freeman.
So in all we have an album of 10 tracks that vary in sound so we don't get an album that sounds the same throughout.
It makes you want to get up and move. There's some real thumpers on this.
When its released BUY IT! You will not be disappointed.
Department S have worked very hard touring together over the last couple of years. This album reflects the bond that they have created together.
Well done lads - this is well worth buying - See you at the Undercover Festival
Eddie Roxy - vocals
Alexander Lutes - drums
Phil Thompson - guitars
Pete Jones - Bass
Sean Freeman - Saxophone on Age of Control
Andy Trussler - Piano on Frozen room
Produces and mixed by Pete Jones
Mastered by Pete Maher
recorded in London, UK at U2 and JAM UK studios
Engineering at U2: Aide Hardy
Sleeve Design: Paul Longworth
Executive Producers: Eddie Roxy and Pete Jones
CONTACT: Press, bookings themanagement@dept-s.com
Technical, licensing jabberjab@hotmail.com
Copyright Control JAM UK copyright 2016
Saturday, 27 February 2016
Department S - New Album Press Release - When All Is Said and All Is Done
I think you all know, one time PIL bass player, Pete Jones is currently a full time member of post punk Legends Department S. Well in May 2016 they have a new album being released called ''When All Is Said and All Is Done''.
I've been lucky enough to get a promo copy for review, which will follow in a few days.
Having seen them live I have been looking forward to this new album & I haven't been disappointed.
extract from Press Release
''Department S release their first album since 2011 When All Is Said and All Is Done. This 10 track full length album will be released in digital and CD formats, with a subsequent limited edition vinyl release planned for later in the year. Department S will be touring extensively through 2016 to promote the album.
Recorded in London throughout 2015, the album has been produced & mixed by Pete Jones. This full length album is being self-released through the JAM UK label (catalogue number JAM1601)''
TRACK LISTING
01 Kings of the World
02 I Said You
03 When All Is Said and All Is Done
04 Long March
05 Frozen Room
06 I Believe
07 Persia Dance
08 On My Own Again
09 Cause
10 Age of Control
Eddie Roxy - vocals
Alexander Lutes - drums
Phil Thompson - guitars
Pete Jones - Bass
Sean Freeman - Saxophone on Age of Control
Andy Trussler - Piano on Frozen room
Produces and mixed by Pete Jones
Mastered by Pete Maher
recorded in London, UK at U2 and JAM UK studios
Engineering at U2: Aide Hardy
Sleeve Design: Paul Longworth
Executive Producers: Eddie Roxy and Pete Jones
CONTACT: Press, bookings themanagement@dept-s.com
Technical, licensing jabberjab@hotmail.com
Copyright Control JAM UK copyright 2016
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Saturday, 13 February 2016
Department S - new album due soon
Read about it here:
Department S blog is here
I'll be reviewing the new album as soon as I get a copy. Having seen them live I can promise you this is definitely something to look forward to
Friday, 15 May 2015
Department S on Tour
ex PIL Bass Player, Pete Jones, can be seen gigging around with his current band Department S. Go & see them you wont be disappointed they do a very powerful energetic set & you'll have a good night out.