The Acidic Turtle

The benefits of an expensive day out…

I spent the day out in Manchester today and it turned out to be a lot more expensive than I’d intended. Not only did it empty my wallet of all the cash I had with me, it has ‘ruined’ my evening; because let’s face it, there’s no way I’ll be getting any work done this evening. What the hell, let’s get on to the things that will be taking up my spare time this evening.

The only two things of interest that I bought were a single and an album; I can’t really see myself spending the evening looking at a new jumper! Anyway, the first thing, and the one I went in the shop for, was the 12″ single of Bloc Party’s new track, Flux. Imagine my horror, then, when I got it home this evening, set it spinning and found out that it was completely different to the Flux I’ve been listening to so much since I got that radio rip a few weeks ago. Thankfully, once I’d got into this unexpected ‘extended version’ I was once again in love with the song and I may even prefer it to the radio version. When listening to it in comparison with live version from their BBC Electric Proms gig, I noticed that the extended version (and the instrumental B-side that comes with it) sounds a lot more like it than the radio version.

Unfortunately, the 12″ version didn’t come with either of the two B-sides that are on the 7″ versions; I’ve been told that Emma Kate’s Accident and The Once and Future King are both very good tracks, so I’ll have to hunt them down elsewhere. What my super-cool, clear vinyl did come with, though, is the Burial remix of Where is Home?. I’ve only listened to it once, so can’t really pass judgement on it yet but it does sound pretty good; nothing like the original, that’s for sure. Anyway, as seen as you can probably get most versions of Flux within a few seconds of googling, it’s the remix that I’ll be posting below for your listening pleasure.

Next, upon the sole fact that it was highly recommended by the shop’s owner, I bought ‘Cease to Begin’ by Band of Horses. I’d never heard them before but there’s something quite exciting about spending £10 on an album you know nothing about and travelling home wondering whether you’ve just wasted your money. If I was a richer man, I’d take the risk a bit more often. However, I’m tired of writing now and must save my energy for that French essay that is sure to follow. I’ll save Band of Horses for when I’ve had chance to listen to the album a few times.

Until then, here’s that remix I promised. Enjoy!

Where Is Home? (Burial Remix) - Bloc Party