It’s been a while, but we’re back with another episode of the Lightning Seeds Podcast. As we’re doing this in chronological order, we are focusing on Ian Broudie’s solo debut, Tales Told. There were five years between Tilt and Tales Told, so nine months between podcasts is quite on-brand really.
What an album it is, too.
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Here’s the album art with the reissue (vinyl) and the original 2004 release (CD), so you can see the subtle differences in the title and the photo. Also, that wonderful looking guitar on the Smoke Rings EP.
The reissue also came with a 7″ EP that included the four extra tracks we speak about. The gatefold sleeve also uses the same image as used in the Smoke Rings EP sleeve.
Visit the discography page.
One of the gigs Mat mentions performed in support of the album.
Song For No One video:
Song For No One demo:
Revised version of Song For No One released under the Lightning Seeds name:
The Life of Riley and Song For No One live:
Another live version of Song For No One
Whenever I Do, live. It’s about 3.45 in.
Smoke Rings live:
I mention in the podcast that Smoke Rings is featured in an episode of Top Gear. Sadly, due to licensing it’s not on the version that is on iPlayer. But here’s a screen grab of a Reddit page. It was on Series 8, episode 6 – the caravan holiday challenge, part 2.
One of the B-sides of Smoke Rings
Lipstick.
Here’s a glimpse into our notes, and the notes picking out my favourite lyrics in Lipstick, which just happened to be the same as Mat’s.
And yes, my writing is absolutely appalling.
Tales Told was one of two albums that made Pete Paphides set up his own record label. Read all about it here:
Q&A with Pete Paphides, Ian Broudie and Stephen Duffy.
Now you’ve listened to the podcast, grab yourself a drink, pop the album on and replay the Tim’s Listening Party episode. Click here.
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