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Time
Off 16th September 1998
Popproperly Faint blue glow
“Listen to the exuberant folk rock of tracks like ‘still running
‘,and the bittersweet ‘Lonely People’, it seems more like
and accident of fate that Monsour wasn't in the band from the very beginning”
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Rave
Magazine August 19 –25 1998
One Nation Under the Glow |
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Time
Off 19th August 1998
Enjoying the best of both worlds
“Considering popproperly are renown for their live dynamics, the recording
of a CD that captures their energy is never going to be an easy task. Faint
blue glow is about as close as you get.” return to
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Express
The Courier Mail, October 9 1997
The endless summer |
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Scene
12 February 1997
A brand new band |
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Rave
12 February 1997
Hit and Missus |
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The
Courier Mail Monday November 18 1996
Breaking the mould
“The new CD by Brisbane six-piece Spice, Sleeptalking, fits right
into the tradition, with its bright, infectious mix of acoustics guitars,
weaving violins and flutes and driving rhythm section.” |
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Scene
Wednesday 23 October 1996
Spice A pinch of this, And A pinch of that
“What yo get is a pretty interesting little hot pot that a first had
me heading for the Go between (circa “Lovers Lane”) comparisons
but the after, a few listens, the merging of the instrumentation left the
music in it’s own little niche. There’s a dancing flute flitting
over and through sparse percussion and sweetly strummed acoustic guitar
layered over electric guitar. Then there are the beautiful strings pulling
the mood over the top. A mood that ranges melodies from haunting and wistful
to damn right spritely” return to top |
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Rave
October 30 1996
Variety is the Life of Spice
“Spice’s debut album sleeptalking sounds like Brisbane. I’m
not quite sure what quality it is, perhaps it’s the laidback acoustic
sounds and the soft-core political messages the conjure and image of a warm
lazy inner Brisbane day.” |
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The
Brisbane Review Thursday 11th March 1993
Ferocious Folk
“After the Cutters drifted apart while touring overseas, singer songwriter
Philip Monsour decided to cut back to Brisbane’s scene, performing
new material acoustically.
The songs then progressed with CD spirit and a band Carousel, consisting
of Chrysalids guitar Graham Jackson and Cutters bass player/vocalist Ross
Mckinnon. Both the Cutters and the Chrysalids had that live energy, that
bite – raw edged harsh rhythms. The combination surprisingly shakes
off the rock tag approaching more of a ferocious folk sound.
Their energetic dancy feel pushed along by their new drummer Joanathon Lloyd
and the addition of conservatorium violinist Sue Ferrers adding an interesting
dimension.” |
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Green
Left Weekly February 17 1993
From Politics to music of vive versa
“In Brisbane during the 70s and 80 radical politics and alternative
music were joined by the umbilical cord of community radio station 4ZZZ.
It was never clear whether the politics lead, or music to politics led to
music, but by one route or another many artists, including Philip Monsour,
found themselves both of the airwaves and on the picket lines”
“The (temporary) closure of ZZZ prompted the Cutters’ second
Mighty Boy single “Times Like These” another example of Philip’s
capacity for anthemic political song writing and a song which marked the
end of an era for Brisbane’s alternative music “scene”. |
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Rave
February 3-9 1993
A cutter above the rest
“The opening cut of Philip and Carousel’s debut album, Spirit
pops and sparks with and energy and positivity”
“Musically the album is a lot tougher than the Cutters or other musical
work By Monsour and features a grinding , guitar sound reminiscent of REM’s
Document album.” |
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Time
Off Issue 604 Feb 3-9 1993
Round and Round
“Spirit is a bout sticking your neck out, showing yourself and asking
questions. “Phil Monsour might be branded a political and social spokesperson
but this time the music is definitely doing the talking.”
Spirit is one album that manages to transcend the boundaries of folk –
if that’s what it actually is. Philip Monsour and his band Carousel
have ingeniously meshed a number of influences, utilising the studio as
an instrument and forged a sound that’s traditional and yet very new,
In many ways. Its as though Philip was adamant tat no song became fully
derivative of one scene or sound. Not quite folk, not quite straight rock” return to top |
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Sunday
Mail Magazine February 7 1993
“Philip Monsour has put together a line up blending yeas of experience
with fresh faces on the music scene.
The result is a sophisticated, rich sound which transcends the “local
music” tag.” |
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Sunday
Sun February 17 1991
Cutters in free farewell |
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The
Sunday Mail February 17 1991
Cutters ready to set sail |
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Big
Night Out Issue 20 October 31 1990
Cutters nice cut
“A Long Way has received high acclaim for the fresh and biting lyrical
approach – its novel way of tackling basically time woe themes reflects
a level of lyrical strength and maturity. The sound .. is very tight and
the fact that the Cutters turn in a dynamic live performance is yet another
feature in their musical hat” return to top |
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Time
Off September 21 1990
Cutters flying the local flag |
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Brisbane
Underground Music Scene Issue No 12 Sept 28 1990
The Cutters A Long Way
“With music like this you don’t need hooks or catchiness as
simplistic as some of the arrangements are, these guys have got the vital
elements of passion and emotion surging out of every bar this recording.” |
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Sunday
Mail Music Extra 35 September 23 1990
Cutting the narrow line for success |
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The
Guide The Sunday Mail September 23 1990
Cutters cross into the Mainstream |
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Townsville
Bulletin Friday, July 27 1990
The Cutters base their songs on social issues and ‘impressions’ |
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Time
Off September 15 – 21 1989
Diehard musos of the ailing 80s |
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Time
Off December 2 –8 Issue 387 1988
Cohesive Cutters beat the dance blues
“The first thing that struck me about the Cutters was their cohesive
and uncluttered sound. The vocals were up front and clear, the harmonies
superb and the musicianship was spot on.” |
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Time
Off April 22 –28 1988
Faith and sincerity keep the Cutters sharp |
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Time
Off December 4 –10 1987
The Cutters head south |
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Daily
Sun Thursday November 5 1987
Hard work pays off for the Cutters |
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Daily
Sun Thursday, October 29 1987
The cutters serve up a unique sound
“They deliver crystal clear sound, the quality which I have rarely
heard before. Their pacey guitar rock revolves heavily around the strong
yet smooth vocals of lead singer Phil Monsour.” |
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Courier
Mail Thusday July 2 1987
The Cutters return to top |
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