The Aquarium, 20th Sept, but (same set) also aired at V98.
We start with a stripped down & stretched out version of "Fast Machine". Opening with Dave singing the first verse over the kbd sounds, it gives the song an added air of expectancy... The groove steps in, and off we go. An extended "Head" confirms suspicions that those rockier tendencies are creeping back. "Picture" shuffles in and out, changing the palette, mood & tempo before giving way to the XC-NN-athon "Viva". This is bite-back and flash back. "Going Slow" gives ground to the Tin Star feel and sound, but still seems supercharged when compared to previous outings. It is left to "Wonderful World" to encapsulate Tin Star's finer ability - the intimacy that lets the song speak for itself. To place it in the middle of the throng and breathe warmth, humour and a little hip shuffle into it. "Disconnected Child" finds it’s potential, re-worked into a dance floor tart that teases, hints, taunts and flaunts before ascending into that tranced out finale that has everyone going gaga and gagging for more.
SP
100 Club, London. 10th September 1998
1. Well, after ariving half-way through the first song, I dont think i got the whole
"Tinstar experience". They where very, very, very, very, very good. Nice to see
more than 3 people dancing this time. Unfortunatly i still don't know any of
the names of the songs yet, but the one I do know - 'VIVA', was extremly good.
Nice suit, very nice suit. Didn't see much of Tim he was hiding behind a post! -
well he was from where I was standing. I didn't think very much of the venue
but i have seen worse. The booze was far too expensive, mind you I didn't pay
for it so I donit care. The only disappointment of the evening was that my
mother was there moaning that she didn't like it and she much preffered Tim
when he was with the Sisters. Oh well, only have to stick out 2 more years of
living at home then off. It was nice of her to drive me there though - seeing as
she is a hardcore sisters fan and doesnt really like all this modern
rubbish that us youngsters like. Anyway back to the music. You could hear
every instrument clearly especily drums. There were a few mad buggers down
the front giving it their all but i knew them so i can forgive them. This
review would be more interesting but i am far to tired to think of anything
intelligent to write.
By: Tansy.
100 Club, London. 5th November 1998
Well. What can I say? It was my first ever gig, and it was great!.
I'll start with the film preview of 'Wonderful World' though:
Wonderful World.
I didn't arrive until London until late, and had to rush to a meeting
place before going straight to the preview. Free drinks were being
served, and the place was really crowded (- so crowded in fact, that we
had to leave through the back entrance of the cinema at the end of it
all).
The gig, 100 Club.
As my first gig, I didn't really know what to expect. Arriving at the
100 Club early, it was quite empty, but then started to fill. There was
a good atmosphere, and people seemed to be looking forward to the gig.
There was a buffet, which actually had some vegetarian stuff (I found
this really surprising). Things didn't really start until Spencer and
Tansy arrived, followed shortly by the band. Soon, you couldn't move
for people (mostly gorgeous men, but for a change, I wasn't really
noticing, I was too happy by the fact I'd finally got to a Tin Star gig,
and managed to meet Tim ((thanks Spencer!))).
The set started with 'Picture' and ended with 'Disconnected Child',
going through all the songs on the album except Going Slow and
Destruction. The released singles (Head, Fast Machine, Viva, Disco) got
the best reception, but all the songs were played exquisitly, from the
(great to bounce along to) 'Head' to the (fast) Fast Machine, and to the
(melodic) wonderful World. Definitely a night to remember.
BY: C. Jariss
The film stars Neve McIntosh as 'Joy', a young woman with a great deal
of angst in her that goes back to her past. It shows her suffering, and
turning to a new direction in life. The film is 16 minutes long, and
also stars David Tomlinson for a short minute at the end. I feel that
the film is meant to shock, but it fails at that. Although the acting
and direction is quite good, I'd have to say that the soundtrack (Tin
Star) was the best thing about it - but then again, I would say that,
wouldn't I?!
TINSTAR -HEAD So at last xc-nn are back and about time to,i was allways disappointed with XC-NN in the fact they made wonderfull singles ,played storming gigs but were a bit lacking when it came to the long player.Well the band part company with the rhythm section(Nick and Neil bass and drums respectively)change the name and you have tin star,and in true tradition this single is a bit of a corker,3 mix's on the cd promo i have the track itself,Dave sings the volcals mucn in the style of"Esters Letter"in the verse with a bass and rhythm line similar to the dust brothers mix of primal screems"jailbird". The "Big Head" mix of Head is full of drum and bass breakbeats - lets hope this trend, err dosen't continue. 4/5 for the song, 2/5 for the remixes. By: MATT NORTH.
"TIN STAR : THE THRILL KISSER" "Another band that links rock to dance. Tin Star puts the emphasis on the electronics which makes the sound resemble early Nine Inch Nails. Add a grunge-singer that sounds like Bono in the ballads and you get the U2-sound (post-Achtung Baby). Their biggest influence must be Depeche Mode and knowing their biggest songs, Tin Star has a long road ahead. All songs resemble previously mentioned bands, so all we can do is compare and compare and compare and.... Sorry (svs)"
"Tin Star - the Thrill Kisser"
Former All About Eve and Sisters of Mercy guitarist Tim Bricheno and his new band have sculpted a debut album which oozes late nineties chic. 'Disconnected Child' is a bed of drum'n'bass filled with trips and hops, while 'Raincheck' is smothered in some soothingly laid-back vocals. But Tin Star's finest hour is the sleepy 'Don't Stay', in the course of which singer David Tomlinson sounds so tearfully relaxed that the existence of the rest of the album seems like something of a miracle. All in all, surprisingly good.' **** (out of 5) From FHM (British magazine)
What it said in the V98 programme:
Tin Star imagine David Lynch Djing at the school disco
An intense period of writing, recording, unravelling and sticking back together has resulted in Tin Star’s approaching debut album "The Thrill Kisser". An album born out of a desire to record when the inspiration hit them, it facilitated the band main objective of getting the sounds in their heads down on tape. Dave Tomlinson and Tim Bricheno, write the songs and the other Tim puts his fucked-up brain into producing them. The end result is a cacophony of subjective moods and emotions filtered through seductive beats and hypnotic guitars. The modern place (pace?) of urban life is the backbone to the sound. Snatches of songs heard through car windows, a reality half dreamed. They’ve been playing low key gigs for a few months now, setting the ongs free and seducing audiences in the process. Imagine David Lynch Djing at the local school disco.