Conference marvin::uk_music

	I have the Weatherwatching E.P. but wont sell it because
	like Seasonsteam, it's poptastic record. It'll be available in
	the Reading OurPrices, it certainly was before Christmas.

	I've seen them live a couple of times and have always had a great
	time. Even had a bit of a dance(Surely not). They've got good 
	songs and its pull them off well live. I believe that their first 
	album is being released in February and to top it all they are 
	local(ish) lads. 

	I tip these boys to be colossal in '92.

	Micky Most.

    
    	They also have a 4 track EP entitled "Keepsake".
    
    	There's a bit about them in the "Concert Review" note, 20.351 
    	from Tim.
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    	- Jim

I've got all three E.P.'s (as the Pooh Sticks say) "on tape".

Is any of there stuff on CD?

I can't wait for their album...

Ed (Thanks Christophe!)

    Certainly the Keepsake and Seasonstream are available on CD. Dunno
    about Weatherwatching though.
    
    Eck.
    

    Just been in every record shop in Reading town to find the
    Weatherwatching EP but couldn't find it.  any other suggestions?
     

Someone said they're local, look them up in the phonebook! :-)

	I bought the Keepsake E.P. as an appallingly pressed 10" yellow
	piece of vinyl. It looked like it had acorns and bark in it, so I 
	returned it and asked for a replacement. They seemed very insistent 
	that I be replaced with another yellow vinyl number, but had none in, 
	"but the sales rep. has them with him, and if you come back 
	tomorrow when he's called..." I took the regular 12" single 'cos I 
	dont give a toss about yellow vinyl. 

	The sales rep. from either their record company "Stifled Aardvark" or 
	whoever distributes calls regularly into Reading Our Price (certainly
	the one at the Heelas end of town) and carries some of their records 
	with him, so ordering should not be a problem.

	Eck.

	.... and they play Reading Uni. tonight, supported by 
	The Frank and Walters I believe. Be there or etc. etc.


	Ian.

    
    	Anybody know where they got the name from ??
    
    	There's a song 'The Boy with the Thousand Yard Stare' by Big
    	Country, or perhaps B.C. got the idea from the same source as
    	T.Y.S. I haven't heard 'em yet, what kind of music is it?.
    
    	Doug.  

    I think that a "Thousand Yard Stare" is what Vietnam vets came back
    with. Something to do with being shocked into lunacy by endlessly being
    shot at. Probably the same thing as shellshock (WW1) or post-traumatic-
    stress-disorder (what people get when they've had a bad experience they
    can't cope with).
    
    Personally I think it's a little bit pretentious (what can Vietnam mean
    to a 1990s Thames valley pop group?) but since when has that ever
    mattered when it comes to band names.
    
    
    Rod

    Thousand Yard Stare are playing at Reading University tonight.
    
    Dale.

    
    	Everyone so far has mentioned some of their EP's, the album is
    pretty good as well !
    
    	I first heard of the band on the "Happy Daze" compilation and then
    eventually managed to obtain most of their EP's. I am however
    struggling to get a hold of their first EP which I believe is some
    of their demo stuff. So far I have the following:-
    
    Weatherwatching EP (12" vinyl)
    Keepsake EP	       (12" vinyl)
    Seasonstream EP    (12" vinyl)
    Commeuppance EP    (CD single)
    Hands On	       (CD album)
    
    	I am sure that the album lists everything they have released to
    date and would publish this if anyone is interested ?
    
    
    Mark.
    

    The first copies of the LP had a 10" live bootleg, featuring
    4 songs, Buttermouth, Three Doors Down and two others whcih elude me
    for the moment. Very good.
    
    Ian.

	Another band I first heard via Tim Price, actually I bought "Keepsake"
	while out with him in Brighton.  I picked up a disk, here available
	here in the states as an import that at quick glace contains some of 
	the earlier releases but had to put it down for now...I had already
	exceeded my spending quota some time before seeing it!

	- Jim

There's something else, just for completeness, which is a compilation of the
first three EP's. I think its called "Fair to Middling". I also think its
either missing a track or has gained an extra track from the EP's.

Ed

	Hey Ed,

	That's the one I was (trying) thinking about.

	- Jim

    Well with the release of Wildshire and the brilliant performance at
    Glastonbury, TYS are likely to get bigger and bigger.  
    
    They have also announced a tour so i'll put some dates in soon.  
    
    Cheers
    Gary 

    
    Looking forward to seeing them at Reading.
    
    
    				stuart.

	  Any news about a US tour would be greatly appreciated!

				    Ed

> Any news about a US tour...

	They look to be busy touring the UK throughout July.  I haven't heard
	of any later plans.  

	- Jim 

    Couple of great new songs on the Spindrift E.P  - "Hand, Son" and
    "Happenstance?". Buy it.
    
    ian.

Thanks for the info. Just saw it advertised in an (old?) NME.

Mike, Lundi Bleu was advertised as well :-)

Ed

    RE -1
    
    Can't find The Times single anywhere...I don't think its out yet!
    
    Mikef
    
    
    

Have TYS been keeping a low profile in '93?

What's the scoop?

Ed

    Seems like it - along with loads of other bands who had thier first 
    hits last year.

    I think TYS have an album coming out soon?  I'll try and find out.  I
    heard some advance trax on R1 a couple of months ago.
    
    Mikef

    Their new E.P. came out about 2 weeks ago and (from the flyer they
    sent me), they will be releasing a new album soon, release date not
    given. The new E.P's good.
    
    GrEg...

	Just picked up the LP "Mappamundi". What can I say, except, if 
        you're into their other stuff you'll like this. They've even
	had a go at adding some 'drippy,aciddy' synth to a song, and it works
	very well. Buy it.

	Ian.

			   Great! I'm excited!

    
    No ones said anything here for a while. I used to work with Sean the
    bassist and a major motivating force behind the band. We both started
    work at British Airways, as junior programmers in 1989. The band were
    together and giging but fame had yet to becon. 
    
    There were 18 of us training together and Sean was 'the star'. The
    funniest person I have ever met. We all laughed our selves into a
    stupor for the three months of the training then went into our
    respective job roles. Sean left six months after starting, to
    concentrate on the band, who were still 'unheard of'. Two months
    later after self financing their first two ep's. They were 'Hot' on the
    indie scene. Their home town was Slough. They toured with James in
    1990/91, signed to EMI and were all set. They did Reading in 1991, drew 
    the biggest crown for the Slough festival (so what !). The album was
    released and they moved into the fast track to obscurity. From which
    they haven't returned. This is what the music industry does to most of
    its young hopefools, unfortunatley. Better to have lived ... though as
    they say. No idea what they're up to now. 
    
    Excuse this selfish trip down amnesia lane, but I have fond memories of
    TYS gigs, and gut wrenchingly funny episodes perpatrated by Sean.
     

That's great, keep the memories coming.

I really like these guys and was fortunate enuff to meet them on their
(only?) US tour a few years ago.

/Ed

    
    Ed,
    
    They only toured the US once, well so far anyway. I don't think their on
    EMI anymore, they may not even be on any label. Eventually, hopefully
    before this year is out I am gonna try and get a few old B.A. people 
    together including, I hope, Sean. To do some catching up. I am keen to 
    know what he is up to its bound to be interesting. 
    
    Anthony.
                                                        

Keep us informed...Keep watching the weather.

/Ed