Andrew ! This is the best news I've heard in a very long time, HOL were always #1 on my wish list for bands to reform. With the original line-up back together (I'm more than surprised to see Greg Giuffria back in the saddle) and John Purdell as producer, everything looks set for another superb album. Do you know if Mark Baker is involved on the songwriting side this time ? I'm eagerly waiting for further info on this new album. Ivarhttp://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3076#msg-3076Tue, 21 May 2013 16:53:33 +1000 Phorum 5.2.16 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3172#msg-3172 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3172#msg-3172
joe]]> joe NoticeboardSat, 15 Jul 2000 01:07:22 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3141#msg-3141 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3141#msg-3141But that's the thing Kris - she ain't in the house!!

What you'd figure is that he'd hole himself up in his Swiss mansion shagging her like a wild animal. That's why he's a recluse, right? Cause he's locked up doing all sorts of unimaginably dirty things to his wife, the way we all would.

But see, they don't really see each other much. She goes out on her own on tour because he doesn't like it, so reports say she feels lonely on the road (and I hear tabloid reports go so far as to say she had a quickie affair with her ex-fiancé, who she then dumped again), and he spends his time flying around recording his projects. He doesn't go with her to awards shows or any other public appearances and she's basically solo on tour. Mutt spends his time either locked up in Switzerland watching football games or in the studio with Britney Spears or The Corrs or something (by the way, has anyone heard the new Mutt-produced Corrs?).

So I think he's a recluse just because he's nuts! I'd follow her around like a lost puppy dog everywhere she went and have her indoors whenever she wasn't on stage.

Cheers,
Jack.]]> Jack NoticeboardFri, 14 Jul 2000 02:06:14 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3130#msg-3130 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3130#msg-3130

/D]]> Daniel NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 20:32:22 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3112#msg-3112 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3112#msg-3112 Kris NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 12:54:36 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3108#msg-3108 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3108#msg-3108I agree - Purdell, who almost always works with partner Duan Barron (not this time?), is really good, as producers go nowadays.

Look - Mutt Lange is a mad genius and only works with million-sellers, Bruce Fairbairn is dead, Zito must be cost-prohibitive, Beau Hill is AWOL and they say his reputation with the labels is really damaged, Neil Kernon is doing these weird little groups in another style......The only other ones I can think of that are still around are David Prater, who is probably still engaged in the upcoming Diving for Pearls, and Keith Olsen - what the hell happened to him?

In fact, I'd probably pick Barron & Purdell over Shirley, who's definitely a good knob twiddler, but maybe Purdell could do a better job if he had those big budgets Shirley gets. I still think Shirley could have a more flair and has to develop his style a bit more, but we have yet to hear his latest opus so let's wait & see....

Barron & Purdell have also worked with Alice Cooper & Heart, doing a good job in those too. I think it's good that they have producers working on these things, because so much in the genre is self-produced. I understand that it's often done for budgetary reasons, but musically, it's usually not a good idea.

Cheers,
Jack.

PS - Hey, I just noticed that Mutt Lange looks just like that actor guy.....whatsisname....ah, yes William H. Macy. He's a reclusive William H. Macy with long hair........those of you who may not remember him, he was in Fargo, Air Force One, Boogie Nights, Mystery Men, Magnolia....

]]> Jack NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 12:03:40 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3102#msg-3102 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3102#msg-3102
However, we have them back now, and I am VERY looking forward to seeing how things work out.

Dany
-Under Blue Skies-
A House of Lords Website
http://my.voyager.net/danyle/HouseOfLords]]> Dany NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 09:06:33 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3097#msg-3097 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3097#msg-3097 John Q NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 05:40:52 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3092#msg-3092 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3092#msg-3092
That producer's name doesn't ring any bells at the moment either. Help me out guys? For what it's worth I wish it was the man of the moment behind the desk, Kevin Shirley.

Still whatever it takes guys. Please check those egos at the door and give us all the album we're waiting for.

Later...]]> Surfpunk NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 03:54:22 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3084#msg-3084 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3084#msg-3084
]]> Rob NoticeboardThu, 13 Jul 2000 00:52:52 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3080#msg-3080 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3080#msg-3080 Kris NoticeboardWed, 12 Jul 2000 23:18:13 +1000 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3076#msg-3076 http://www.melodicrock.com/phorum52/read.php?1,3076,3076#msg-3076
This is the best news I've heard in a very long time, HOL were always #1 on my wish list for bands to reform.


With the original line-up back together (I'm more than surprised to see Greg Giuffria back in the saddle) and John Purdell as producer, everything looks set for another superb album.

Do you know if Mark Baker is involved on the songwriting side this time ?


I'm eagerly waiting for further info on this new album.



Ivar]]> Ivar NoticeboardWed, 12 Jul 2000 20:44:03 +1000