One day devon williams of devon williams fame sent me an email asking if id heard of cleaners from venus and whether or not wed like to repress some of their tapes from the early 80s. The cleaners from venus releaseproduct blow away your troubles label captured tracks catalogue number ct145lp release date april 17, 2012. Eclectic and witty british pop from musician, poet, and multitalented eccentric martin newell. Download the cleaners from venus on any normal monday. Cleaners from venus only a shadow by robbie dame free. On midnight cleaners 1982, their third selfreleased cassette, the cleaners from venus further refined their spontaneous, roughhewn psychedelic pop. Every week it usually ends up with the band being chased down the street by groups of women in their late 50s, who all have a fave. Cleaners from venus under wartime conditions lp capture. Brgr035 cleaners from venus only a shadow by burger. These two songs and more are now on vinyl and cd for the first time. Cleaners from venus, the lofi pop project of the english musician martin newell, offered a mix of rough edges, distanced vocals, definite hooks, and unexpected mixing choices. Midnight cleaners by the cleaners from venus on spotify.
However, it would utlimately mark the last recordings of the bands core duo chief songwriter and multiinstrumentalist martin newell and drummer and cocontributor lol elliot whose fruitful collaboration burns brightest on this shimmering. Midnight cleaners by the cleaners from venus lyrics. The duo assumed the name cleaners from venus, quickly wrote and selfrecorded a number of subterannean pop hits using borrowed and battered equipment, then issued their own shortrun tapes, which they made available through british weeklies and wordofmouth exchanges. The cleaners from venus were the main incarnation of martin newell, who wrote and sang and recorded and probably played everything in these songs. I think theres maybe a couple of things on midnight cleaners that are his. Midnight cleaners originally released by man at the off licencecalypso now in 1982. Midnight cleaners, an album by cleaners from venus. Buy midnight cleaners by the cleaners from venus on bleep. On midnight cleaners 1982, their third selfreleased cassette, the cleaners from venus further refined their spontaneous, roughhewn. His most popular work is the greatest living englishman 1993, produced by andy partridge of xtc. Browse 55 lyrics and 5 the cleaners from venus albums. Released in december 1982 on calypso now catalog no. Watch the video for midnight cleaners from cleaners from venuss midnight cleaners for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Cleaners from venus biography, albums, streaming links.
Eclectic and witty british pop from musician, poet, and multitalented eccentric martin newell, one of the original diy 4track home recorders. Listen free to cleaners from venus midnight cleaners this rainy decade, time in vain and more. Browse 27 lyrics and 11 cleaners from venus albums. The cleaners from venus blow away your troubles tape attack. It really wasnt one of my more well written posts, and maybe this one is sliding towards the same which is a shame for how many people have read it but dems da breaks and now im proud to. Cleaners from venus midnight cleaners releases discogs.
The fall and rise of martin newell and the cleaners from venus. Cleaners from venus midnight cleaners full album youtube. An information page about martin newell, the musician and writer. Midnight cleaners by cleaners from venus album, jangle pop. We dont have this lyrics yet, you can help us by submit it after submit lyrics, your name will be printed as part of the credit when your lyric is approved. Cleaners from venus under wartime conditions new vinyl digital download. Cleaners from venus albums, songs, and news pitchfork. Download a clean midnight for yourself,cus you deserve it here. Stream cleaners from venus only a shadow by robbie dame from desktop or your mobile device. Lying in my room quite late one night something i could see made me check my sight somethi. Cleaners from venus midnight cleaners 2001, cdr discogs. They live together in a house and sing these very popular guitarbased songs, in between having lots of adventures. Printed on the front and back on soft next level apparel cotton shirts.
Midnight cleaners, an album by the cleaners from venus on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Cleaners from venus number thirteen vinyl lp sealed captured tracks. Midnight cleaners by cleaners from venus 817949014735. The cleaners from venus are these four 65 yearold guys who all dress the same and look a bit like each other. Watch the video for midnight cleaners from cleaners from venus s midnight cleaners for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Cleaners from venus midnight cleaners musicians friend. Cleaners from venus in the golden autumn new vinyl lp digital down. Midnight cleaners hold two of the bands biggest hits, only a shadow and factory boy.
Listen to both songs on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes. He is also regarded as a significant figure in the history of cassette culture and diy music. Cleaners from venus midnight cleaners 1982 its incredible to think that such musical genius can go unnoticed. Brgr035 cleaners from venus midnight cleaners cass listen. Here you can find the cleaners from venus on any normal monday shared files.
Its more of the same from martin newell and crew, catchy melodious psychedelic pop,very strong lyrically and musically. Martin newell born 4 march 1953 is an english singersongwriter, poet, columnist, and author who leads the cleaners from venus, a guitar pop band with jangly, upbeat arrangements. Lofi cleaners from venus midnight cleaners 2001, cdr discogs. Midnight cleaners by cleaners from venus album, jangle.
We made new cleaners from venus tees that mimic the original from way back when. Since 1980, martin newell has released albums as the cleaners from venus, 7 solo records, a brotherhood of lizards lp with nelson from new model army the two toured the record on bikes, with stops for busking in between gigs, a stray trolleys fulllength and numerous eps and singles under these various guises. Midnight cleaners by the cleaners from venus, released 16 april 2012 1. Only a shadow by mgmt is a cover of cleaners from venuss only a shadow. Buy cleaners from venuss album titled midnight cleaners to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. The cleaners from venus dont you worry about the ads 04. So, to let you in on a little secret, by far and away the most popular post ever seen on this here rinky dink blug was on the two albums by the cleaners from venus. Includes unlimited streaming of midnight cleaners via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. He is also englands mostpublished living poet, writing verse for the. Cleaners from venus only a shadow lyrics musixmatch.
The fall and rise of martin newell and the cleaners from. Cleaners from venus midnight cleaners new vinyl lp see more like this. This release brings about a new way to listen to the iconic band, making them a lot more audible without losing the little foibles and intimacy that make them unique in the first place. Cleaners from venus midnight cleaners 1982 ive been sitting on this album for a while, but it was amongst a big pile of other cfv stuff and it wasnt until my buddy came over a few weeks back and coerced me to listen to it, that i actually did. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device.