let's put some money into PIL's pockets

I don't normally advertise but in this case I thought I would make an exception.....

The One Drop EP is now available to download digitally via iTunes, Amazon, 7 Digital, eMusic, and all good digital retailers. A special deluxe edition of the digital EP featuring an exclusive 'One Drop' video is available via iTunes.

Full track listing for the EP
1. One Drop
2. I Must Be Dreaming
3. The Room I Am In
4. Lollipop Opera
5. One Drop (video) (iTunes exclusive)

The EP will be released internationally for download this week including, UK, Europe, Australasia, and North America. Release dates vary throughout the week.

C'mon guys, spend some cash & support the band by buying this official release.

Various Artists - Tribute LP

Martin Atkins once drummed for Public Image Ltd., he honored his former band by organizing a tribute album.  It comes from his own label and involves a number of artists he has known, respected, and played with throughout the years. There's nothing here that's worth getting worked up about, whether you're a PiL freak or a fan of some of the groups that provide the covers. Like most tributes, it needn't be heard more than once. Flat reproductions (the Winterbrief's energy-starved "Bad Baby"), intriguing interpretations (Irmin Schmidt & Kumo's "Banging the Door" brings a different form of menace), and failed experimentations (Jared Louche's languishing, lumbering "Poptones") are provided in roughly equal numbers.
Tracks:

1. Hanin Elias Public Image
2. The Winterbrief Bad Baby
3. The Damage Manual Memories
4. Jared Louche Poptones
5. Omegaman vs. Pigface Religion
6. October File Under The House
7. Irmin Schmidt & Kumo (of CAN) Banging the Door
8. Sheep On Drugs Four Enclosed Walls
9. The Countdown Annalisa
10. You Shriek Ease
11. Scars (feat. Greta Brinkman) Seattle
12. Pete Jones Blue Water
13. Vanishing Kids Death Disco
14. Twitch of the Death Nerve Order of Death
15. Chris Haskett Banging the Door 

Mp3

PIL - 1st April 2012, Heaven, Under The Arches, Charing Cross, London

PIL's 3rd gig of the year, was a full set & in my opinion their first proper gig of 2012. It was the first of 2 nights played at Heaven. The set features 5 new songs. 

This is an audience recording, so not as crystal as the previous 2 gigs I have posted from 2012, but I'm sure you all will still enjoy it.

Tracks:

01 Deeper Water

02 This Is Not A Love Song

03 Albatross

04 Lollipop Opera

05 Disappointed

06 Warrior

07 USLS1

08 Death Disco

09 Four Enclose Walls

10 Reggie's Song

11 Flowers Of Romance

12 Religion

13 Bags

14 Chant

15 One Drop

16 Through The Woods

17 Rise

18 Open Up

FLAC

Thanks to Phil Mackie

If anyone has a copy of Heaven 2nd April I'd love it to be sent my way

PIL - 19th March 2012, The Boiler Room, Hoxton, London - Record Store Day 2012 Launch

PIL's 2nd gig of 2012 was a 'secret' one- although everyone knew it was happening- it was in support of the official Record Store Day Launch 2012 & the gig was invite only. This one was streamed live on the Boiler Room TV site. I was gutted as due to ill health I missed the gig & the stream.
They played the same set as the Queen Elizabeth Hall gig.
This was sent to me by a mate who I knock around with at the football- originally 'Love Song' was fucked so he resent me a second rip.
Tracks:
1 Deeper Water
2 This Is Not A Love Song
3 Disappointed
4 Warrior
5 Albatross
6 Flowers Of Romance
7 One Drop
8 Rise

MP3 here
16 Bit
320 kbps

Cheers Dave

Enjoy!

PIL - 16th March 2012, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London

2012 A New Year, New PIL- After a long wait PIL are ready to release their first new material in two decades. Their first gig of 2012 was part of BBC Radio 6's 10th Birthday celebrations. It was a short set but it did showcase 2 new songs from the forthcoming 'This Is PIL' album (due out on 28th May).
The gig was streamed on the BBC 6 web site, so I downloaded a bit of freeware & snatched a copy & here it is for you all.
Tracks:
1 Deeper Water
2 This Is Not A Love Song
3 Disappointed
4 Warrior
5 Albatross
6 Flowers Of Romance
7 One Drop
8 Rise

WAV here

Enjoy!

The Pack - 1981 - Lambeth Town Hall

The Pack were a British punk band formed in 1978. Comprising Kirk Brandon (vocals, guitar), Simon Werner (died 26th Nov 2010) (guitar), Jonathan Werner (bass), and Rab Fae Beith (later of UK Subs) (drums) later replaced by Jim Walker of Public Image Ltd (drums). The band released two singles in 1979, before a change of name to Theatre of Hate.
Tracks:
01 Legion
02 Heathen
03 Brave New Soldiers
04 St Theresa
05 Death To Life
06 Tyburn
07 Thalidomide
08 King Of Kings
09 Somewhere
10 King Of Kings

get MP3 here

The Mekons - 23rd July 2010 - The Fleece, Bristol

The Mekons are a British rock band. Formed in the late 1970s, they are one of the longest-running and most prolific of the first-wave British punk bands. PIL's Lu Edmonds has been a member sincethe mid 1980's.
Tracks:

1. Abernant 1984/85
 2. Tina
 3. Oblivion
 4. Give Me Wine Or Money
 5. Millionaire
 6. Thee Olde Trip To Jerusalem
 7. Diamonds
 8. The Letter
 9. Cockermouth
10. Ghosts Of American Astronauts
11. Perfect Mirror
12. Dickie Chalkie And Nobby
13. Hole In The Ground
14. Hard To Be Human


15. Wild And Blue (Sherrill)
16. Memphis, Egypt


even though I've tagged this as Ex Pil, Lu is obviously still very much an active member of PIL (it's just a tag, dont get hung up on it)


get FLAC here

Pigface - 17th April 2003 - Ogden Theatre, Denver

Pigface is an industrial rock supergroup formed in 1990 by Martin Atkins and William Rieflin.
Tracks:

01 Sweetmeat
02 Sunset Gun
03 Stateless
04 Blow You Away
05 Insect/Suspect
06 Divebomber
07 Mind Your Own Business
08 Everything
09 Think
10 Murder Inc.
11 Weightless
12 King Of Negativity
13 Auto Hag
14 Martin Atkins noise call
15 Closer to Heaven
16 Bitch
17 Stainless Steel Provider [Revolting Cocks cover]
18 Martin Atkins roll call
19 Suck




FLAC

Basement 5 - 21st April 1985 - John Peel Session

Basement 5 were a reggae/punk fusion band from London founded in 1978. Their first vocalist was Winston Fergus, then Don Letts. One of their early performances was a support for Public Image Ltd.'s London debut at the Rainbow Theatre on Christmas Day 1978. Finally in 1979 Dennis Morris - legendary photographer of the Sex Pistols, took over as creative force, lead vocalist and lyricist. He also designed the Basement 5 logo and created their image. The drums were played by Richard Dudanski who had played in the bands 101ers and Public Image Ltd.

This is their John Peels Session recorded on 21st April 1980 & transmitted 28th April.

Engineered by Tony Wilson

Tracks:
01 Last White Christmas
02 No Ball Games
03 Immigration
04 Silicone Chip


get MP3 here

The Zones - 13th September 1978 - John Peel Session

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  Zones were founded in 1977 after the end of PVC2. PVC2 was conformed by Midge Ure on guitar, Russell Webb (future PIL member) on bass, Billy McIsaac on keyboards and Kenny Hyslop on drums. In late 1977, Ure moved to Glen Matlock's Rich Kids leaving PVC2 which immediately ended. Then, Webb, Hyslop and McIsaac called in Alex Harvey's cousin Willie Gardner to replace Ure on guitar and vocals, and Zones was formed.
  
  
• Here's a session they recorded for Radio One's John Peel Show. Recorded on 13th September & broadcast on 22nd September 1978.
• Producer - Bob Sargeant
• Engineer - Nick Gomm
• Studio - Maida Vale Studio 4, London
• Willie Gardner (Lead Guitar,Vocals)
• Russell 'spyder' Webb (Bass)
• Billy Mcisaac ( Keyboard, Backing Vocals)
• Kenny Hyslop (Drums) 

Tracks:

01 Anything Goes

02 Deadly Dolls

03 The End

04 It's Only Fashion

This recording is in MP3 format & I'm sharing this with you all with the consent of Russell Webb

Enjoy!

get MP3 here