the weavers door journal 2
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The second issue of the Weavers Door JournalTRANSCRIPT
The Journal
By Weavers Door
No. 002
The best items from the best brands,
purveyors of fine mens apparel for over 25 years.
About Us
Weavers Door is a collective aim to promote freedom of mind, seeking style over fashion and quality over quantity. Every item is carefully considered, the cloth the cut and the final stitch with each aspect is vital to the garment. A maverick approach to all things cool.
Born from a desire to offer the finest menswear apparel and related products, our aim is to continue to strive for the best and nothing less. In a world swamped with poor quality goods, we can only survive if we seek to inspire and be inspired. Fashion is a fickle world and one we treat with an air of caution. A truly great item is beyond fashion it becomes part of you, a trusted friend. A great jacket is a comrade in arms for many years, a great pair of jeans a second skin, a fine pair of shoes will walk with you on many journeys.
We Champion the “True Brands”, the Mavericks who lead the way and break the rules who lead not follow. Their authenticity and quality is sometimes overlooked but never diminished and continues to excite us long after the initial conception. So along with you we continue to search and discover, all which is truly great in menswear. Purveyors of fine men’s apparel for over 25 years. The Best items from the best brands.
Weavers Door
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Editors
Will [email protected]
Creative Director
Ricky Narito
Will Grice
Contributors
James HallDaniel MaddoxEugene MensahStefan EvansCiaran SkinnerJohn TownerChad RyanJacob BagleyTom MahamothoDylan CassLiam Reddington
Photographers
Mina BihiPaul McCoyMichael GannonRicky NaritoWill Grice
Illustrations
Josh ParkinOliver SmithLewis Loughman
Special thanks to:
Host RestaurantDuke Street EspressoBier El banditoRialto BurnsSertOne
After a lot of blood, sweat, and the occasional tear we are proud to present the second Weavers Door Journal. As you read through these first few lines I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for finding us, giving us your custom and supporting what we do as without your constant support we would not be able to curate this journal.
Continuing with the same ethos since its inception, the Weavers Door Journal acts as a medium to present ourselves, the Weavers Door store and the DNA that runs throughout everything we do. Since opening the store in October 2010 we have continued with our philosophy to champion authentic heritage brands, both brands with a rich history and providence alongside contemporary brands built on the same principles of unquestionable craftsmanship, old school construction, premium quality and characteristic detailing.
For us, clothing needs to be wearable, interesting and practical. Too often a garment can be over designed, our focus on authenticity not only highlights the brands we present but even further into the nature, people and places we champion along the way. It’s this quality we look for, not only in a garments construction but also in the materials and fabrics used; the feel of hand woven Harris Tweed or the softness of fine gauge knitwear is what makes garments so special, and shows the connection between the fabrics and the skilled people for make them.
We like to work with manufacturers who understand and share this passion for construction and quality of fabric, specialists including Sunspel who make the most beautiful jersey from fine Eyptian cotton and Grenson who use old school Goodyear welting construction to craft their handmade traditional leather shoes.
Purpose is equally as important in our eyes, we believe you should always invest in your wardrobe for a reason be it for the ‘want’ or the ‘need’. An example being you shouldn’t invest in a pair of denim jeans and have a fear of getting them dirty. They have a purpose, not only with the jean being a wardrobe staple but also the fabric, engineered to withstand and last having started in 1873 and originally designed for cowboys, the denim jean is ironically seen as the workwear cloth and has been used by labours and workers ever since.
Likewise, we want what we wear to be noticeable, to gain us compliments and offer us confidence without going over the top and being a peacock. The devil truly is in the detail, to feel good is more often than not feeling at home in your clothing, knowing what suits you and your body. Being well dressed is as much about how you wear clothes as it is about what clothes you wear.
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Navy Blue
Page 86The Pub
Bier
Our journey has taken us into our second year which has seen us continue to progress and develop as both an online and bricks and mortar store. We are always striving to introduce our friends and customers to new products from around the world. Products that keep in with our notion of quality and design being at the forefront, we only wish to present
Page 38The Party
Weavers Door 2nd Birthday
Page 6The Restaurant
Host - Hope Street
Page 16The Musician
SertOne Interview
Page 22The Lookbook
Autumn Looks
‘the best items from the best brands’. Introducing some new brands into the brand mix is always exciting, we have seen English heritage brands Wolsey, Alan Paine and Peregrine expand our knitwear offering alongside the Swedish outdoor experts FjallRaven offer a more technical outerwear offering. Alongside some brilliant accessory brands such as Sheffield
an all-night, two part event which started at the store and followed on to the Shipping Forecast for a Charity gig in aid of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital (and for a certain someone back to the store). We made our first collaboration bicycle with our good friend Pasha at Number Two Bike Company, Florence (the Weavers Door City Messenger) can be seen
based Mamnick who make brilliant steelwork cardholders and tie pins we also welcome Our Legacy to the mix for Spring/Summer 2013 which we are equally as excited about. But back to what’s recently happened, we celebrated our 2nd birthday with all our families, friends and customers alongside our good friends at the Shipping Forecast, in
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Page 86The Pub
Bier
Page 103Weavers Carries
Illustration by Josh Parkin
Page 40The Place
Camp & Furnace
Page 48The Coffeeshop
Duke Street Espresso
Page 52The Post Office
Mina Bihi
Page 66The Bar
El Bandito
in the store and we are looking to release some more exciting collaborative bicycles in 2013 (watch this space!). We were also kindly awarded the title of ‘Highly Commended’ Premium Independent menswear retailer at the Drapers Fashion Awards, well done everyone,good work!Without further waffle, we’d like to invite you to click through
the second issue of our journal, hope you enjoy and I would like to thank all who contributed, helped an inspired us to create this issue, new faces alongside old, we thank you.
Lee
“Try to learn something about everything,
and everything about something”
Thomas H. Huxley
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31 Hope StreetLiverpoolL1 9XH
0151 708 5831
www.ho-st.co.uk
There aren’t too many corners to note in Liverpool for the right reasons but when Hope Street meets Faulkner Street you will find HOST. Fast becoming Liverpool’s must visit restaurant. If you haven’t already found yourself there, HOST is a delectable Asian-fusion menu offering the best in Thai, Chinese and Japanese inspired cuisines with a truly tantalising taste bud experience. The combination of global influence and local knowledge means HOST has something for everyone from nibbles, small plates, big plates, sides and desserts it prides itself on serving the best quality food in this 1950’s inspired restaurant environment.
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“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well”
Virginia Woolf
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Duck & Lychee Red Curry
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McHost
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Hope Street is one of Liverpool’s most iconic streets, not only does it act as the road that connects the city’s two Cathedrals but it is also home to some of city’s best theatres, restaurants and pubs. Traditionally people go to Hope Street because they want thoughtful food, educated entertainment and smooth drinks. The immersive culture on Hope Street has helped it become a mecca for those who want a good meal at a reasonable price. Amongst the endless lines of restaurants stand three of the city’s most revered eateries, 60 Hope Street, HOST and the Quarter. With all three restaurants offering some fantastic dishes, it is safe to say there is plenty of choice for the discerning foodie. However in my opinion, it is HOST, which really stands head and shoulders above the rest.
Their menu is diverse and innovative, the interior is sleek and stylish and the staff are friendly and cooperative. With relation to the menu, it is easy to see that the food at HOST has been influenced by a number of different cultures and traditions. The menu fuses together the best pieces of Western and Eastern delicacies and finds a happy medium where the food is thoughtful yet familiar. For those of you wanting to try something different and unusual there are plenty of intelligent takes on a number of traditional dishes including one of my favorites, the Tempura Salmon Nori Rolls, which is a fantastic dish served up with a tangy Wasabi mayo. This dish is one of my favorites and is a very interesting take on the traditional Japanese Nori roll. The fine Tempura batter wraps around the seaweed and salmon in such a way that it gives the sushi a completely new lease of life, the batter is crisp yet not too thick and in turn compliments the other ingredients in such a way that three pieces of sushi just won’t be enough to satisfy your insatiable desire for more and more Nori rolls!
However, the food served in HOST isn’t just traditional Eastern cuisine with a cutting edge. A lot of their dishes combine some of the most traditional pieces of British and American cuisine in such a way that you feel as though what you
are bearing witness to is a completely new culinary experience. One of the most interesting and unusual pieces on the ‘Little Dishes’ menu is the McHost, which is a fantastic piece of crispy hoi sin belly pork layered between two soft buns and finely garnished with a fresh salad. Based on the traditional American hamburger, the McHost blows your preconceptions of a burger completely out the water. Gone are the days of tasteless beef patties sandwiched between two pieces of lackluster bread, instead you are welcomed with a tangy mini burger that is ridiculously moreish. All in all, this makes the McHost a deserved winner of the Weavers Door seal of approval.
However the quality of food doesn’t just stop at the ‘Little Dishes’ menu, the ‘Big Dishes’ menu is equally as diverse and innovative as it’s little sister. Many restaurants are seen to offer quality food in rather measly portions because of the ‘quality over quantity’ ethos, however HOST are one of the few restaurants I have been to that offer both quality and quantity in equal proportions. Whilst the food on the ‘Little Dishes’ menu offers more of a Western/Eastern cross over, the ‘Big Dishes’ menu offers more of a traditional Eastern culinary experience. This, however, does not hinder the dishes in anyway and in true HOST style makes the food even more delectable. Some of my personal favorites on the ‘Big Dishes’ menu include the like of the Red Duck Coconut Curry, the Crisp Fried Fillet of Sea Bass, the Crispy Lamb Shoulder and the ever-popular Nasi Goreng. The Red Duck Coconut Curry is a fantastic take on the traditional Thai Red Curry in the sense that rather than using the traditional ingredients of chicken breast and red pepper, HOST have completely re-sculpted the recipe by infusing the traditional Thai curry with two fantastic, traditional Eastern delicacies – duck and lychee. Whilst it may seem unusual to add lychee to a curry, it is safe to say that the sweet, tender pieces of lychee compliment the rich, fragrant curry in such a way that you’ll never want to just have a boring red pepper in a curry ever again.
The Crispy Lamb Shoulder is one of the most delectable
dishes I have ever had the pleasure of trying. The meat is combined with spiced puy lentils and raita, which in turn results in a dish full of flavor and character. The dish also offers customers the chance to try something that is more native to the Middle East as opposed to the Far East, which in turn shows the quality of the chefs and the true diversity of the menu.
However, the culinary innovation at HOST doesn’t just stop at their choice of unusual ingredients. The drinks menu is just as well thought out as the food menu. HOST offer a wide array of superb wines at reasonable prices (my favorite tipple being the 2011 Simonsig Chenin Blanc) as well as a large number of intelligent cocktails including all the classics and a couple of Asian infused creations made especially for HOST by their brilliant bartenders. However, for those of you after a good old pint of beer, HOST also offer a number of local guest ales so there will be no shortage of choice for even the most picky drinkers.
With most main courses fluttering around the £10 mark, it is safe to say that HOST is definitely a safe bet no matter what the occasion. The diverse range of dishes and the innovation of those in the kitchen is unbeatable and in turn has made HOST my restaurant of choice for every occasion.
However, the good times don’t just stop at the dinner menu. The folks at HOST have also been nice enough to offer a superb lunch menu, which completely redefines the meaning of ‘good value’. The ‘Chop Chop’ lunch menu offers you a set-menu ‘Big Dish’ and a soft drink or hot drink of your choice, all for the brilliant price of £5. This is a deal definitely not worth missing out on.
Opening HoursDaily 11am - 11pm
(Menu Subject to Change)
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Liverpool has always been a city well renowned for it’s innovative music scene. Over the last few years there has been a massive influx of musicians coming to the shores of our beautiful city in the hope of being able to further their career. One man inparticular has been at the forefront of Liverpool’s music scene ever since his arrival in 2007.23 year old SertOne (a.k.a Bosco McAlinden) has been one of the many brilliant electronic musicians to come out of Liverpool over the last few years. Having already had his music released on such revered labels as Project Mooncircle and Melted Music, Bosco has fast become a regular at some brilliant nights as Madnice Marauders and is one third of the FlyHigh Society (along with another Weavers Door regular Ollie Smith and mutual friend Luke Bolton). Having graduated from Liverpool John Moores University last year, Bosco has found himself supporting the likes of Odd Future, Letherette, Ras G and Kutmah over the last few years and is fast becoming one of Britain’s most exciting up and coming producers. So to put you all at ease, here is our exclusive interview with the man himself.
It would probably be suitable to start by asking you how you first got into music?
My grandfather was a musician and could play anything you handed him. My sister is a classically trained harpist and pianist so i’ve always been surrounded by music, but I got into music in a big way when i was about 10 or 11. I got my first set of turntables and a mixer when i was 11 and started making beats on Cubase a few years later.
We may as well follow this up by embarassing you a little bit by asking you what was the first record you bought and what was the first gig you attended?
First bit of music i bought was two cassettes on the same day, one was Papa Roach and the other was Xzibit. The first piece of vinyl I bought was ‘License to Ill’ by the Beastie Boys. I’ve been DJ’ing in bar and clubs from a young age, but the first big concert or show I went to was Kanye West in Dublin. I’m still a Kanye West fan to this day, even if he acts the prick from time to time.
As a Hip Hop producer, it’s safe to say that there have been some fantastic artists in your lifetime. Who would you say has been the biggest influence on you as a musician?
I’ve been pretty lucky listening to hip hop for about 12 years so i’ve seen a lot of artists and movements come and go. The biggest single influence has been and probably will always been J Dilla, I was listening to him even before i knew it with acts like A Trice Called Quest, The Pharcyde and Busta Rhymes. I’d be making beats for a year or so before getting really into Dilla and hearing what he could do made me want to up my game and get better and better.
If you could do a collaboration with anyone, who would it be and why?
That’s a really difficult question as there are so many people i’d love to work with, but due to seeing them playing live this summer, i’d say Little Dragon. The use of synths is amazing, there sound is simple but powerful and the voice is delicate but stands its ground on the track. For the same reason i’d love to watch Broadcast making their records. They capture a sound that I have no idea how to approach but love.
I know you were very busy playng a large number of gigs and festivals over the summer. Which one was your favourite?
I was really lucky to share the stage with some unbelievable acts this summer and its always great to get to play your own music to people but the most enjoyable festival show this year was at Castepalooza in Ireland. The week before this show my laptop died and I thought I had lost all my files, with no backup, thankfully a few days before I manage to rescue most of it but then of the show it died again. This meant i’d lost my live set and had to do a DJ set instead. The stress that week was completely blown away with that set. Also had my label mate Monto playing before me and Manchester’s legendary Illum Sphere right after, was a lot of fun. A recording of that set will be available soon from my friends in Australia at DTS Hates You. (https://www.facebook.com/dtshatesyou)T
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How does the music scene in Ireland differ to the state of play in the UK?
Its a whole other scene completely. In places like Dublin and Cork you could go to an all Irish line up of huge names of amazing quality but you’ve never heard of in the UK. Its a very friendly scene and very close knit, everyone seems to know everyone and help each other out. I tend to find the UK to be overly competitive where as the Irish scene is much more open armed. Am example of this is how Mumps and Bolts (both English artists) who have both been able to establish themselves in the beat scene over there and getting shows other there last year and already getting shows booked from next summers festivals where as when we play in Liverpool we struggle to pull much of a crowd.
As a father, have you ever found it difficult to balance time between your music career and family?
Yeah its a constant struggle, just like anything else if you want to be successful at you have to give it a lot of attention. Up until about two years ago I’d seen it more as a hobby but now I see it as my career and take things as if I was working for someone else, so I schedule time for
in the morning, a few hours to work on music, lunch then back to the music, etc. But just as it would be if i working for someone else, I get the evenings off to spend time with the family and try to find some kind of balance.
As a Weavers Door regular, we often see you popping into the store to look over the latest stock, but when did you first start getting into fashion and style
I’ve always been really into aesthetics in all forms and dressed ‘differently’ throughout my teens but only started to get really into it when i was 18 or so. My mum is also a dress designer so that always helped
How did your mum being a dress designer influence you in buying clothes?
When you get the learn the importance of materials, fabrics and the cut and sew of pieces and how they sit on you, you start to understand why its ok to spend £70 on a shirt that will last you 5-10 years instead of going down to Primark and picking up one which will last a few wears.
What are your favourite pieces in store at the moment?
The whole Norse Projects line up for this Autumn and Winter is amazing, not a bad piece in the collection. The Suit Denmark shirts look great as well. That Edwin Japan camp jacket I wore for the shoot is great as well.
If you could buy any three pieces from the store, what would they be?
The Norse Projects Anton shirt in white, the Carhartt Chore coat and a pair of Red Wing Chukkas in black suede.
Some very good choices there Bosco, the Red Wings in particular are a brilliant pick. Anyway, to round it all off, have you got any big plans for the near future?
I am releasing a project with Liverpool beatmaker Bolts, under the title Almighty Sion. We will have a free EP of remixes available in February and our debut release on Original Cultures will come out in March on limited edition cassettes, with a tour to follow. Thats the first of a few alias releases I have coming in 2013. Myself and Irish producer Lemonada
our favourite songs throughout the year; this will be released under my CL Moons moniker. I have another project on the go under the name CAvES out on Feel Good Lost, which is some 140bpm house type stuff. There’s also have a remix for Soosh on Error Broadcast coming out soon as CAvES too. Lastly I am collaborating with Sacred Animals singer Darragh as ‘Sacred One’. We are working on an EP at the moment and will be looking for a label soon. On top of that I will hope to release at least one SertOne EP in 2013 as well.
Thanks to Bosco for taking out of your busy schedule to
catch up with us.
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The Place
The Brink
By Lee Fleming
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The Musician
Sertone clothing worn
Folk Rainmac in Navy £215.00Folk Necklace Tee in Grey £59.99
Carhartt Sid Pant in Green £79.99
Folk Knitted Pocket Shirt in Japanese Chambray £155.00
Edwin Japan ED55 Chino in Terra Red £79.99
Edwin Japan Camo Jacket £185.00Folk Knitted Pocket Shirt in Japanese
Chambray £155.00Edwin Japan ED55 Chino in Terra Red
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Autumn Looks
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Mr. Euguene Mensah wears:
Norse Projects Classic ELKA Raincoat in Deep Forest Green £155.00Norse Projects Kaupang Crew Neck Knitted Sweater in Molten Lava Red £149.99
Norse Projects Asle Striped Oxford B.D. Shirt in Sky Blue/White £110.00Nudie Jeans Co. Grim Tim Denim Jeans in Organic Slub Ecru Embo £110.00
Grenson Fred Vibram Brogue Boots in Tan £229.99
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Mr. Paul McCoy wears:
Barbour TO KI TO Wool Fishing Jacket in Olive £449.99Universal Works Angler Waistcoat in Navy £95.00
Oliver Spencer Basket Strummer Crew Neck Sweater in Red £125.00Universal Works Skye Stripe Shirt in Navy/White £85.00
Edwin Japan ED-55 Jeans in Quartz Blue Denim, Lumber Used Wash £99.99Grenson Fred Commando Brogue Boots in Tan £229.99
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#redwingshoes #craftsmanship #factory
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Mr. Lee Fleming wears:
Oliver Spencer Plymouth in Killington Grey £325.00Oliver Spencer Basket Roll Neck Sweater in Navy £149.99
Dockers Classic B.D. Oxford Shirt in Pink £59.99Dockers Alpha Khaki in Rifle Green £85.00
Redwing Shoes Handsewn Washaba Boot in Copper Rough & Tough £219.00Green Soccer Journal issue no. 4 £7.00
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Mr. Liam Reddington wears:
Fjallraven Greenland Winter Jacket in Navy £219.99Norse Projects Visby Sweatshirt in Grey £95.00
Norse Projects Roar Chambray Shirt in Pasture Green £95.00Edwin Japan ED-55 Jeans in Quartz Blue Denim, Lumber Used Wash £99.99
Sperry Topsider Ranger Moccasins in Grained Tan Leather £110.00Herschel Supply Co. Little America in Army Green £89.99
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Mr. Michael Gannon wears:
Barbour TO KI TO Mountain Parka Jacket in Olive £449.99Folk T.Neck Jummy Knitted Sweater in Twisted Red £119.99
Folk Knitted Pocket Shirt in Blue Japanese Chambray £155.00Edwin Japan ED-55 Jeans in Red Selvage Denim, Unwashed £119.99
Grenson Spike Duck Boot in Tan £229.99Fjallraven Classic Kanken Backpack in Brick £55.00
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Mr. Tom Mahamotho wears:
Edwin Japan Road Lined Camo Jacket in Camo £179.99Norse Projects Magnus Hooded Sweat in Dark Navy £119.99
Norse Projects 5 Panel Suede Cap in Navy £55.00Edwin Japan ED-55 Chino in Terra Red £79.99
Grenson Fred Vibram Brogue Boots in Black £229.99
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Mr. Jaqob Bagley wears:
Common People Workwear Blazer in Charcoal £180.00YMC Classic Crew Neck Sweatshirt in Red £85.00
Norse Projects Roar Chambray Shirt in Pasture Green £95.00Universal Works Aston Chino Pant in Navy £
Grenson Stanley Dainite Classic Brogue Shoes in Tan £195.00
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#norseprojects #sunspel #scandinavia #tee #nudiejeans
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The Birthday
Weavers Door 2nd Birthday
Photography by Paul McCoy
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The Birthday
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On Thursday 11th October, all from Weavers Door invited our family, friends and customers to join us at the store to celebrate us reaching our 2nd Birthday. As always on our Birthday the British weather didn’t do us any favours, but a session of rain didn’t stop all who was invited to the Birthday bash celebrate with us. Celebrating in true northen style, our friends at Amber Outside Catering treated us all to cold beers, wine and a sublime hot scouse (for those who don’t know, scouse is a stew made famous in Liverpool seaports as it was commonly eaten by sailors back in the day) while allowing everyone to check out the Weavers Door Autumn/Winter Collection. With spirits high and quite alot of beers sank, we headed on to the Shipping Forecast who were our kind hosts for our Charity Gig with a brilliant live performance from local Liverpool Band The Blue Jays and a DJ Marathon including our friends and local DJ’s from around the city we carried the Birthday celebrations on into the early hours. In aid of Liverpool Alder Hey Children’s Healthcare Hospital, we held a Charity Raffle to raise a charity donation for such a great local cause, with all our brands helping out and donating items which would be up for grabs as raffle prizes we had a amazing response on the evening and with raffle tickets still available until the end of October make sure you pick up for raffle ticket from the Weavers Door store (Raffle tickets are £5 English pounds with all proceeds going to the Liverpool Alder Hey Charity). Lee and the Weavers Door team would like to take the opportunity to thank all who attended the Birthday Party and for the ongoing support we have had since we opened back in 2010. Weavers Door is run by small team who all passionate about honest, quality and well crafted clothing and without our customers support we couldn’t do what we do, it is for this we thank you!
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For our Autumn shoot we headed down to the Camp and Furnace, found tucked away on Greenland Street its a gem of a venue for food, drink, socialising, music events and more. With the boutique caravan hotel opening very soon we thought it fitting to take some of our brands that have outdooring backgrounds to set up camp and showcase what’s on offer for this Autumn/Winter from the likes of Norse Project, Barbour TO KI TO, Penfield, Fjallraven and more. We would like to thank our good friend Paul McCoy for photography duties, Stefan, James and Tom for the last minute modelling and Eleanor for the campfire twist bread. We would strongly reccomend a trip to the Camp and Furnace for their Roast Dinner, served on Sunday be sure to enquire beforehand as you need to pre-book. Enjoy. Mr Lee FlemingBarbour TO KI TO Mountain Parka Jacket in Olive £449.99Universal Works Warm Waistcoat in Navy £139.99Oliver Spencer B.D. Shirt in Red £95.00Dockers Alpha Khaki Chino in Mule Brown £85.00Red Wing Shoes Classic 6” Moc Toe Work Boot in Briar Brown £229.00
Mr Stefan EvansBarbour TO KI TO Camo Mount Shirt (Jacket) in Black £449.99Wolsey Nate Cable Knit Sweater in Grey Marl £119.99 Norse Projects Roar Chambray Shirt in Blue Depth £95.00Edwin Japan ED-55 Chino in Terra Red £79.99Grenson Fred Brogue Boot (Commando Sole) in Tan £215.00 Mr Tom Mahamotho Norse Projects Nunk Jacket in Navy £229.99Peregrine Nordic Knitted Sweater in Ecru £89.99Norse Projects Roar Chambray Shirt in Pasture Green £95.00Edwin Japan ED-55 Denim in Lumber Wash £99.99Grenson Fred Brogue Boots (vibram Sole) in Black £229.99 Mr James HallNorse Projects ELKA 4 Pocket Rain Jacket in Stellar Blue £185.00Peregrine Aran Knitted Sweater in Ecru £89.99Norse Projects Anton Denim B.D. Shirt in Dark Denim £95.00Norse Projects Aros Heavy Chino in Burnt Orange £119.99Sperry Topsider Ranger Moccasin in Chestnut £110.00
The Edit
Good For All Seasons?
By James Robb
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The Essential
The Basic Tee
By James Robb
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Bold Street Coffee is a café we are all familiar with, it’s vibrant interior and delectable coffee is a favorite amongst coffee lovers of all shapes and sizes. However its Bold Street’s little sister that has been causing quite a stir (no pun intended) as of recent.
Nestled away on Duke Street stands one of Liverpool’s most intriguing cafés, the Duke Street Espresso Bar. Whilst it may be smaller in size than Bold Street, the size of its menu and the fantastic selection of hot and cold drinks is just as vast as it’s big brothers. With a wide array of different
coffees and the cheapest yet most delicious espresso available, it is easy to see why Duke Street Espresso has become a recent favorite with Weavers Door.
However, it’s not just fantastic coffee that is offered up by the brilliant baristas in Duke Street, their menu also comprises of a selection of freshly prepared cakes and bagels and in true Bold Street Coffee style the quaint little espresso bar on Duke Street also hosts a number of fantastic events. Including ‘A Taste of El Bandito’ which was a fantastic night of tequila filled fun and
the even more gluttonous ice cream tasting evening which definitely added a couple of inches to the waists of all involved. So if you find yourself on Duke Street and in need of a quick little energy boost then there is no better place to go that the Duke Street Espresso Bar. The glorious interior will act as the perfect accompaniment for your scrumptious espresso (keep an eye out for the ceiling hanging completely made of espresso cups!), and you will find yourself coming back again and again.
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Coffee Menu
Espresso - 1.00Americano - 2.20Flat White - 2.30Latte - 2.40Cappuccino - 2.40 Cortado - 2.20Mocha - 2.60Hot Choc - 2.50
Why not pop by and say hello to Jamie and Gareth. The Espresso Gurus.
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“I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.”T. S. Eliot
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in diverse locations, including unusual and unexpected public spaces as well as the city’s galleries, museums and cultural venues. The cultural organisations in Liverpool curate together in partnership to create an unparalleled context for the presentation of contemporary art and culture.
A venue that took particular interest with myself and our good friend photographer Mina Bihi was the use of the old Copperas Hill post office during the Liverpool Biennial. The Copperas Hill building, which over several floors sprawls a three and a half acre site
For ten weeks, every two years, the city of Liverpool plays host to an extraordinary range of artworks, projects and a dynamic programme of events. Since its launch back in 1999, the Liverpool Biennial has commissioned over 200 new artworks and is the largest international contemporary art festival in the UK.
In a period that sees the city taken over the Liverpool Biennial unfolds through a programme of exhibitions and projects that lead to a rediscovery of the city. While newly commissioned pieces mingle with existing artworks, the projects are presented
adjacent to Lime Street Station was purpose built for the Royal Mail. Having served as a sorting office since 1977 it became derelict in October 2010 when the Royal Mail opted to move operations to Warrington.
It was the perfect setting for a photoshoot Mina and I had been secretly planning for a long time, to find a unused space in an industrial environment to showcase some of our Autumn/Winter 2012 collection. The old post office was exactly what we were looking for, the empty area’s inside had a hard to explain yet easy to understand sense of manual labour, hard
graft and honest work when adventuring the location. It was a great setting with the unexpected background colour from the yellow steelwork, blue piping, red activation posts.
I would like to thank Mina for her photography, dedication and creative input alongside the Liverpool Biennial for allowing us to visit the Copperas Hill Post Office.
To view more of Mina’s photography check her talents out here.
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The Bar
El Bandito
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Underneath the streets of Liverpool hides a tequila sanctuary that goes by the name of El Bandito. It is to its many followers a sanctum that provides you with a truly unique night time experience for novices and nobles alike.
El Bandito is only small, but indefinitely packs a big punch. Offering a range of
tequila classics with their personal and imaginative twists. Chilli Beef Margarita for example, try it, it’s much nicer than the first image that poked into my head!
Situated under ground, beneath the sticky floor cocktail haven of Santa Chupito’s, the shoe box bar is lined with home made tiles,
get yourself down to El Bandito soon, through the steel door on the left of Slater St, down the spiralled steps, past the curtain into the tequila cave. It’s great but just try and get out in one piece!
just like you’d find in a Mexican mothers kitchen. Featuring a back wall shrine full of hand sourced tequila infusions, a hand scribed cocktail menu, guess you are getting the impression everything is done to hand and rightly so.
Below is a short Q&A with General Manager Danny McNeill. However,
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I’m sure a few people’s first thoughts of tequila is the consuming of cheap, stomach burning, white spirit accompanied with a lemon and salt. An experience that they won’t want to remember. What’s differentabout the tequila in El Bandito.. And how do you serve your shots?
All the Tequila we sell in El Bandito, is 100% Agave Tequila. Now what that means is the Tequila is made from only the fermented juices of the Agave plant. The Agave plant grows wild all over Mexico, and this is what is used to produce Tequila. A lot of companies blend sugar into their production to bring costs down. Agave can be pretty expensive, so it happens a lot. However, only ever drink 100% agave Tequila if you want the true taste of Mexico. (and no hangover!)
We have a wide variety of
accompaniments for shots of Tequila. I never really liked the lemon and salt combination, so I thought why not give people flavours they like? I.e. orange & cinnamon, coconut & pineapple, spiced tomato. It helps those ‘non-believers’ take there first few steps towards tequila enlightenment.
Recently I believe you went on a pilgrimage to Mexico? Recreation andbusiness rolled into one! briefly what did you see and learn overthere?
I already had a good knowledge of Tequila, but we were opening a fully fledged Tequila bar, so we had to get to know it from the ground up. We took a trip to Mexico and were very fortunate to meet a lot of the big movers and shakers in the industry. They told us what Tequila meant to them and their
families. Its much more than just a spirit there. Its the whole embodiment of Mexico, a life blood almost. Everything is centered around it. We had some good times there, and drank A LOT of Tequila. This only drove my passion more to get people aware of Tequila.
Yes we are a Tequila bar, and we know the stigma that comes attached with it. Dirty shots and even worse hangovers. But its not like that. We are here to educate people, and get them drinking great spirts and cocktails. We regularly hold talks on Tequila, and are very passionate about getting people to change their perceptions about it.
What’s your favourite cocktail?
My favourite cocktail has to be the the Margarita. One of the best ways to drink tequila by far, and perfect
any time of day. If you’ve never tried one, you need to come and speak to us asap.
What ever happened to the dentist chair?! Some of us are stillrecovering. Maybe I’ve answered my own question.
The Dentist Chair is having a break at the moment. You can’t have too much of a good thing.
And finally, what’s El Bandito got in store for us in 2013?
2013 we will be opening the bar on more weekdays, a lot more partying, and maybe a return of The Dentist Chair. We’ve been overwhelmed with the support for our bar, even getting worldwide recognition. The only way is up, we hope to be ruining livers for a long time.
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Work in Progress
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It isn’t hard to understand the contemporary salience of workwear-inspired aesthetics under the umbrella of menswear: Workwear is, above else, practical and - if overriding gender stereotypes are to be believed – pragmatism is a trait to be valued in a man. That might explain why, in 2012, there are men who work in offices walking around cities wearing the clothes of men who spend their working day felling trees or soldering iron in Oregon or Maine. For those partial to a tenuous link (or two), parallels can be drawn between that trend and the growth of recreational sporting clubs in post-Famine Ireland or with the incredible rate at which American males signed up to fight a war with Spain in 1898. It also explains the prominence enjoyed by such luminaries as David Keyte and his Universal Works or Takeshi Ohfuchi’s Post Overalls, each renowned for garb more than a little reminiscent of traditional workwear. The lesson to be extracted being that males, emasculated by recession, long to feel like men and so act or, more to the point, dress like men.
What better way to attain those assurances of one’s inherent masculinity than to don some Carhartt gear? Short of picking up a rifle and an axe before heading off to Delamere Forest to chop down a tree or hunt some bison, there isn’t one. Carhartt had been established to cater for railroad labourers in Detroit, Michigan (itself once the heartland of American industry) way back in 1889 by one Hamilton Carhartt – a man whose entrepreneurial flair reputedly extended to inventing an additional ‘t’ for his surname. A heavy-duty over-all was first off the production line. Whilst its most obvious excursion into anything remotely resembling the mainstream was when D’Von Dudley wore one to throw people through tables at Extreme Championship Wrestling shows the legacy of that first design on the evolution of the brand is undeniable. For those railroad workers, you see, the cut and detail of the design placed some distance behind comfort and durability on their list of concerns; and yet Carhartt delivered on all four fronts.
And so Carhartt continued to deliver ‘from the mill
apparently clear to the gang-bangers of Los Angeles and the corner-boys of Baltimore.
Today Carhartt occupies a unique position appealing to the workwear, streetwear and heritage-buying demographics to an extent unmatched by any other brand. It is a fact that Carhartt’s market is predominantly rural and practical-minded (a mere glance at its North American website will suggest as much) and yet, taking a look at the Heritage collection for the coming Autumn/Winter it is patently clear that, whilst retaining the functionality that made it famous amongst men in the first place, Carhartt is constantly looking to innovate. That is something only reinforced by a follow-up to last year’s capsule collection produced in collaboration with French brand A.P.C. It is difficult to look at these forthcoming collections and escape the feeling that the ‘Work in Progress’ tag-line is beyond modest: It is not Carhartt with work left to do this winter but those of us who wear it instead.
to millions’, something never more evident than in its ever-popular chore coat design – a staple of the European division’s Work In Progress label. A classic silhouette made using 120z cotton and employing triple-stitching along the seams it is the archetypal Carhartt garment, simultaneously rugged and refined. Its story, like that of the label adorning it, is varied: travelling from humble utilitarian roots through to a present day incarnation as a streetwear darling. In 1992 the New York Times was heralding the arrival of Carhartt as the uniform of gangster-rap and the following year Dr. Dre would pose on the cover of ‘Fuck Wit Dre Day (And Everybody’s Celebratin’)’ from ‘The Chronic’ LP turned out in one of those quintessential Carhartt worker jackets. Arguably the Carhartt name would become as associated with hip-hop culture more generally as New Era caps and Timberland boots would – which itself says a lot about the merits of clothing designed to fulfil a specific purpose. The utility of Carhartt revolved around its provision of sizeable and numerous pockets, something which was
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The Pub
Bier
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From as long as I can remember I’d walk down Bold Street and expect to get half way down to be hit by some of the worst karaoke I’ve been fortunate enough hear, be it first in the morning after my first coffee fix from Bold Street Coffee to late at night. The Old Rope Walks wasn’t the most obvi-ous side street boozer to be tempted to venture into, no matter how thirsty you found yourself (or how desperate you need the toilet). But if like me, you noticed the karaoke has been silenced and were curious to why? it’s not because of any breached public order’s but due to a new pub setting
up shop on the less explored side street.
What was the Old Rope Walks is now Bier (German for beer, if you speak the lingo), a new and warmly welcomed addition to the burgeoning pub scene around Bold Street. Sitting adjacent to the kind of folk we would expect to find in Leaf and Bold Street Coffee than concert square, it’s as interesting on the outside as it is when you step inside so next time your passing don’t just peek through the frosted windows, take your curiosity inside and treat yourself to one of Bier’s real ales or their extensive arsenal of beer’s from around the world that stack the shelves and fill the fridges. Not being a beer connoisseur it’s nice to feel comfortable in asking Craig (Bier’s manager) or one the friendly bar staff about advice on what to try and why. They often have specials in that you maybe would miss out on if you are married to one beer or dare not ask and it’s nice to know you won’t be
waiting long before you get served, always a bonus.
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It’s not only the speciality beers written on the walls that you will first notice when venturing inside this hidden gem, but also the tasty smell that hits the nostrels on arrival which is the homemade pies that are on offer during the day. Bringing a sense of traditional East End London to the Rope Walks, a simple to understand pie and
mash menu to accompany the cask ales on offer is more than likely up most of our streets. Don’t be afraid you have to get on the ale as there’s spirits on offer alongside a great selection music to fill your surroundings from a smooth mix of reggae, blues and northern soul as well as the inclusion of local Liverpool bands such as the Hummingbirds.
I’ve been to Bier several times now, from a quiet hideaway pint, a proper session and going to watch the match. A affable mixture means Bier is ideal for both a night on the tiles to the venue for the weekly crossword. Highly recommended,in particular the Moon pie.
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Adam is also known as Macca, Face of Liverpool or Grandmaster Hype. The fella in the specs, down with hip hop not hip pop (his words). Macca puts on the best hiphop nights in Liverpool under the name of Madnice Marauders. Don't miss out. @MadniceCRACK
Our Scouse Scandinavian member of the Weavers Door team, John's favourite brand in store is Norse Projects. When John's not in work you'll find him in establishments such as Leaf Tea Bar, Santa Chupitos and in the early hours.. Nabzy's. @towner_j
One of our longest serving members of the Weavers Door team. The cheeky Sheffield-er and adopted Liverpudlian is now one of the older faces of the team. Ciaran is a avid follower of Liverpool FC and you'll find him playing for Liverpool Futsal Club. Universal Works, Edwin and Clarks Originals are among his favourite brands. @C_Skinner
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Store friend Ryan is also in the clothes game, a big sport of streetwear and all things cool. A regular visitor to Master Barber Cass' pop up shops. He also has the best hair cut going in Liverpool. @ryanxsize
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Adam is also known as Macca, Face of Liverpool or Grandmaster Hype. The fella in the specs, down with hip hop not hip pop (his words). Macca puts on the best hiphop nights in Liverpool under the name of Madnice Marauders. Don't miss out. @MadniceCRACK
Our Scouse Scandinavian member of the Weavers Door team, John's favourite brand in store is Norse Projects. When John's not in work you'll find him in establishments such as Leaf Tea Bar, Santa Chupitos and in the early hours.. Nabzy's. @towner_j
One of our longest serving members of the Weavers Door team. The cheeky Sheffield-er and adopted Liverpudlian is now one of the older faces of the team. Ciaran is a avid follower of Liverpool FC and you'll find him playing for Liverpool Futsal Club. Universal Works, Edwin and Clarks Originals are among his favourite brands. @C_Skinner
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Albums
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For those of you familiar with the store, you will recognise our iconic ‘musician wallpa-per’. A wallpaper we specially designed for the store, a wallpaper we feel epitomises who Weavers Door are and what our customers stand for. Much like music, style is timeless; it is passed through the generations and is forever in use whether it’s by the young or the old. Featured on our wall are some the greats, old and new, and we feel this translates well when compared to the brands we stock. Alongside the old legends such as The Who, The Kinks and Johnny Cash we have brands such as Grenson, Farah and Barbour, who are all in their own right legends of their chosen field and are the geniuses responsible for some of the most timeless pieces of music and fashion. However amongst the heritage of the old, we also have some of the more recent greats such as Kings of Leon, The Coral and Kasabian who sitting alongside YMC, Norse Projects and Folk represent the new wave of brilliance being generated by the younger generation. As a result of this, we feel the brilliance hanging on our rails goes hand in hand with the fantastic faces featured on our wall.
Originating from New Zealand, Electric Wire Hustle are a trio of Kiwis whose main aim is to defy the boundaries and precon-ceptions of genres in order to develop a new sound that reaches forward whilst referencing key points in the history of
music.
Their self-titled debut album ‘Electric Wire Hustle’ infuses the sounds of R&B and Hip Hop with Soul and Psychedelic. Their music is interesting, relaxing and hugely different; with thick drums and percus-
sion that is layered alongside heavy synth lines and deep vocals. The overall sound is similar to their fellow compatriots
‘Fat Freddy’s Drop’ in the sense that the hallowing vocals are paired with an equal-ly diverse backing track. However, it’s unfair to draw comparisons between Elec-tric Wire Hustle and any other artist, as their music is original and completely in-
novative.
As of recent Electric Wire Hustle’s mu-sic has been received to critical acclaim and since their formation in 2007 the band have received backing from a number of in-dustry giants which has included the ever-illustrious Gilles Peterson seal of ap-
proval.
Recommended listening: ‘Gimme That Kinda’, ‘Walk On’ & ‘Thank You Steve’
Electric Wire Hustle‘Electric Wire Hustle’
The obscure 1970s Soul musician Darondo is an artist that is often overlooked by many because of the fact that his debut album ‘Let My People Go’ is an album that was barely recognised by many except enthusi-asts of the genre. Despite his small fan base, Darondo’s music is highly respected by those who listened to the album and is a release that I feel exemplifies what Soul music is really about. The music reaches out to a listener in such a way that very few other albums do, it captivates it’s
listener and shows the trials and tribula-tions of a lover and friend in the 1970’s, a story epitomised by the track ‘Didn’t
I’, which is undeniably Darondo’s most fa-mous composition to date.
Darondo’s music sounds like a culmination of Al Green and Ronald Isley, his classy vocals are paired with relaxed drums and sweet guitar melodies and the end result is seen to be a fantastic style of music that is deep and meaningful yet very easy to listen to. If you’re an avid Soul fan or just dabble in the genre every now and
then, Darondo’s ‘Let My People Go’ is
an album that should feature in your col-lection regardless. Especially seeing that the album was re-mastered and re-released in 2006 after a bit of unearthing and pub-
licity.
Recommended Listening: ‘Didn’t I’, ‘True’ & ‘Sure Know How To Love Me’
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Some people claim there is no such thing as coincidence, however you should try
telling that to John Schroeder. A London based producer from the 1970’s who discov-ered one of the most affluent funk groups
of the decade by complete accident.
Schroeder first met Cymande one day after going to a club in Soho in order to see a rock band play, however upon arrival he
discovered the gig had been cancelled. In-stead of the original band playing, a funk band were seen to be practicing on stage and after listening to the group play for a while, Schroeder decided to help the
band move forward with their career. After a few months, Schroeder had helped Cymande sign to Janus records and later helped the group produce their debut album ‘Cymande’.
‘Cymande’ is an intelligent mix of funk, soul and reggae that truly epitomises the sound of Africa and South America during the 1970’s. Released in 1972, ‘Cymande’
in my opinion is one of the greatest funk albums ever released. With their complex layering and deep funk styling, Cymande are widely regarded as one of the most
underrated bands of the 1970’s and whilst they were only active for three years, the band have become hugely influential in the world of modern music. Their music has
been the muse for a wide range of modern artists and a number of their tracks have been used as samples for early Hip Hop
tracks, including songs from the likes of De La Soul and Grandmaster Flash.
Whilst the band were only active for a short period of time, their music was
greatly popular in the ‘Rare Groove’ scene of New York and London during the 1980’s.
Recommended listening: ‘Bra’, ‘The Mes-sage’ & ‘Listen’.
Cymande‘The Message’
The XX are one of the most revered bands of recent years, the South London trio released their debut album ‘XX’ back in 2009 and since have become one of the most talked about up and coming acts of the modern era. With their deep, intimate sound it is undeniable that their debut album was going to be a difficult one to follow up on, as after a world tour and a number of fantastic reviews the bar had
been set unbelievably high.
This success however has not caused the band to falter, a worry held by many fans of the band. This worry was a culmination of the fact that the band had been very quiet over recent years and the fact that band member Jamie Smith had remixed and produced his way to underground success after reworking the sounds of Radiohead
and the late and great Gil Scott-Heron. As a result it was difficult to see how they could follow up with an album that was as otherworldly or as original as their debut album. However, it’s safe to say that ‘Co-
exist’ does not disappoint.
Rather than trying to reinvent their sound, The XX have offered a more refined, mature follow up to their critically ac-claimed debut, which comes in the form of their second release ‘Coexist’. The hal-lowing, spidery lead guitar echoes over the distinctive drums championed by the band in their first album, which when
paired with the vocal exchanges between the two lead singers offers up a fantas-tic look into their post-club, late-night lovers soundtrack. All in all it is safe to say that this album is hotly tipped to become one of the best releases of 2012.
Recommended listening: ‘Missing’, ‘Angels’ & ‘Reunion’
The XX‘Coexist’
Stevie Wonder‘Talking Book’
Stevie Wonder released ‘Talking Book’ in the same year as ‘Music of My Mind’, whilst the latter was an over-indulgent, experimental album that was often criti-cised for it’s ‘lets-see-how-this-sounds’
ethos, ‘Talking Book’ is a much more reined in and relaxed release from Wonder.
The album reaches deep into the realm of romance and human dreams and seemingly
shows how Stevie had released a more under control, tranquil album that over time has become an absolute classic. Often regarded as one of the best albums of the 1970’s, ‘Talking Book’ is a fantastic album that is a true example of Stevie Wonder’s geni-us. Not only did Wonder play almost all of the instruments recorded on ‘Talking Book’ himself but he also produced the majority of the album, which by no means is an easy
feat for any musician.
The deep and funky vocals present in ‘Talking Book’ are layered over smooth
instrumentals and whilst it would be ex-pected that at times the album would lack energy due to it’s relaxed nature, it is safe to say that this is certainly not the case. Even during the most romantic, down-
tempo tracks the energy present in the album is spectacular and truly represents what a fantastic musician and producer
Stevie Wonder is.
Recommended Listening: ‘You Are The Sun-shine of My Life’, ‘Superstition’ & ‘I Be-
lieve’
The Beach Boys‘Pet Sounds’
One of the most iconic albums of the last century, ‘Pet Sounds’ is an album that has stretched across generations and has ap-peared in as many vinyl collections as it has iPod playlists. The album was recorded in 1966, not long after the band had re-corded their texturally pleasing album
‘California Girls’ and whilst for many it is the soundtrack of many summers past and future, it is also Brian Wilson’s brain-child and to date one of his most spectac-
ular compositional pieces.
Whilst previous Beach Boys albums had featured more lighthearted, joyful tracks such as ‘Get Around’ and ‘Fun Fun Fun’, nobody was prepared for the depth of soul and emotion filled sound that was present in ‘Pet Sounds’. The tracks featured on the album showed the maturity of the band and especially Wilson, who to date still hasn’t been able to top the larger than life album that is ‘Pet Sounds’. Tracks such as ‘I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times’ shows the way in which, with the guidance of Wilson, the band were able to create an album that showed the frustra-tion of the young in the 1960’s and repre-sented a turning point in modern music.
Gone are the days of jangly guitar paired over cheerful vocals and in its place stand deep, solitary lyrics paired over thoughtfully composed instrumentals. ‘Pet Sounds’ is a truly marvelous album and un-surprisingly one of our favourites here at
Weavers Door.
Recommended Listening: ‘God Only Knows’, ‘I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times’ &
‘Caroline, No’
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