“Don Letts told me not to give a fuck about the public..”
Wendy James in her “Inside The Wendy House” Hot Press Interview 2007..
Did he really..?
Hope Don buys lots of copies of your new album Wendy.
The public you don’t give a fuck about sure won’t.
This is Radio Clash.
Wink
See ya
D-R-Y-B-A-B-Y
Happy Now Wendy..?
(Severe Acne looks better in black and white..)
Wendy James worked very very hard..
To earn the artistic respect of the Public..
She needn’t have bothered..
b.t.w.
Love that new album release date darling..!
No “unexpected” probs behind-the-scenes I sincerly hope..?
Cough.
Everyone Dances To My iTunes Not Yours..
I think you’ll find..
Wendy.
See ya
D-R-Y-B-A-B-Y
What’s on the Desktop of DryBaby in July…
Why look..!
That’s Lauren Jones De La Second Mommy amongst the Racine Rarities…
I haven’t mentioned her for simply ages..
Not since she threw her one good “Sailor No Youth” opportunity down the toilet last year..
She must have thought I was finished with her..
As if.
I am not like her father in that respect.
Or one of her Mommies..
Wink
See ya
D-R-Y-B-A-B-Y
Is THIS odd photograph more of that Mick Jones influence too..?
This is something you NEVER read in 2004.
(an “early draft” of the now infamous 2004 “official” Quite Great Press Release…Pete loves his “early drafts”..)
You will recognize certain parts which made it to the “official” P.R release.
The “Mick Jones” and “fellow nyc’ers Big Audio Dynamite” (yep seriously!) references did not..
racine – number one (2004)
the return of wendy james is of course a news worthy issue. the fact that she is returning with an album that most people will never want to admit is as good as it is all makes for the return even more fascinating.
rather than going over the woman’s illustrious past lets jump right into this sparkling new album.
rather than go into some big fancy studio with major label backing and a host of well known producers, which, with current demand for returning 80’s pop stars, you can just see would be a massively easy money option – wendy has chosen a far more interesting route back into the pop worlds collective conscious.
having relocated recently to nyc she formed new bonds with her drum machine and decided to learn every other instrument available to her to create the noises here, including guitar/bass/piano – no computers outside of the beats were used. making everything here all self made and self released as she then decided to form her own label (pia-k recordings), thus avoiding all the usual shark infested waters and maintaining the essential control factor.
for all the discussion and revelations in recent interviews that dr dre and eminem are the creators of the best new sounds the album sounds very traditionally old school indie with a splash of drum machine and subtle synthesizer noises. in fact, after several spins the albums 2 sonic reference points are fellow nyc’ers Joy Zipper and Big Audio Dynamite. there are the sunny uplifting indie guitar sweetness that joy zipper have excelled at in recent times matched against the odd flurry of beatbox programs and laidback guitar lines (hence the Big Audio Dynamite connection).
ok, the album doesn’t jump out and grab you, instead its a subtle beast that creeps up on you in such a warm and pleasant manner that when you realise just how much you have enjoyed the last 40+ minutes you press the start button again just to make sure..
starting off with the uptempo ‘the man’ (with gloriously catchy ‘its so easy’ vocal loop) its obvious that wendy has really learnt how to use her vocal skills, using doubled up vocals she sounds vibrant and completely on form. ‘grease monkey’ is next and is to be the albums first single release. with its throbbing bass synth line this comes over as a fine electro-rock groover, which if given a proper remix job by people who love the original could slay the dancefloor monsters. a great track. sensuous pounding beats and breathless lyrics make this addictive. breaking the style a little with the old broken piano led ‘princess patience blues’ is a lovely little tune that compensates for the slightly annoying screechy vocal loop that permeates through the next track ‘hip hop 156′ that aint hip hop at all, but actually sounds like an old transvision vamp b-side.
the track that really surprised me the most though, has to be ‘w.13th’, with its laid back blue beat ska type bass line and harmonica line like some long lost one dove out take. very brave and kinda cool – it works, just. as do several other tracks throughout, whether it’s the britpop throwaway fun of ‘blond mink mimi’ recalling the days when another woman lead guitar group louise wener’s sleeper were ruling the headlines. somehow creating a weird level of nostalgia for such innocent days. unfortunately though for some, ‘heavy metal dude’ is not a full on industrial ministry-style rock anthem, but more of the slight beats, tight rhythm guitars, punchy pianos and a quality ending involving all sorts of ‘ba-ba-babababa’, beat breakdown and dubbed up guitars –
more of that mick jones influence ?
as expected, moods are mellowed towards the albums end with the orchestrations of ‘cakewalk’ and the downbeat but determined ‘life goes on’ (‘i’ve stood my ground where so many fall’), giving slight insights into wendys obvious intentions.
the level of variety in the instrumentation and production may be a negative for some, but, it does mean that the album has a consistent sound throughout with very little in the way of modern pop music concessions. so, it’s a good job that the songs are as bubbly, sharply focused and melodically strong as they are. for the second album wendy will recruit a whole bunch of nyc musicians to create her sounds live, so i expect that the small, rounded, warm, lo-fi sound that she has created here will be expanded upon – if it works and she still manages to maintain the level of control over the results, as she has done here, remains to be seen, as this album is an obvious indicator of the womans pop music talents. something i suspect will be hard to admit for many ..
a fine proper pop album by a proper pop star.
Wink
See ya
D-R-Y-B-A-B-Y
This is the FULL SIZED original of this very popular photo from last year..
‘Wendy Pulls A Child Molester..”
Much Thanks to my Spanish friend who sent his own print of it to me..
It was originally taken for my friends at “Tilllate.Com”…
But never posted at this huge size..!
Much Thanks Again..
Enjoy the picture..
(If you can..Wendy is seriously “natural” in this one isn’t she..Yikes!)
Wink
See ya
D-R-Y-B-A-B-Y
A LONG TIME AGO IN A GALAXY FAR,FAR AWAY…
Maybe Wendy got photographed on Tattoine as well..
That would explain the “space boots” and the Chewbacca skin coat..
Help yourselves to the photo mesh-up..
Spread it across the internet..
May The Force Be With You.
Wink
See ya
D-R-Y-B-A-B-Y
“I’ll tell you what the coloreds want. It’s three things: first, a tight pussy; second, loose shoes; and third, a warm place to shit…”
Earl Lauer Butz (1909-2008)
Following yesterday’s very popular blog posting
“Ossie Is Back From The Dead..”
I was asked if I could post anymore pictures of “Aussie Jimmy”..
Well as a matter of fact Mr Jimmy is VERY camera shy and reclusive..
He (for some bizarre reason) doesn’t even want you to know who he is and that he even exists..!
Despite getting a “Thank You” credit on the Wendy Yen “Adonised” photo session..
(Maybe he is a member of “Racine” (snicker) we haven’t been told about..?)
No doubt Wendy will explain it on her blog in the none too distant future..
(Like fuck she will..!)
Anyway..
I was just wondering if Mr Jimmy is getting what the “coloureds” wanted all those years ago..?
“Warm Place To Shit..”
Well he lives in Australia so it will be warm wherever he chooses to shit..
“Loose Shoes..”
He obviously likes “Converse” trainers and they can be loosened to the wearer’s taste easily..
“Tight Pussy..”
He hangs around with Wendy James when she is in Australia for drugs and sex legitimate deejay reasons..
So..
Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad Huh Jimmy..?
Wink.
See Ya.
D-R-Y-B-A-B-Y
(This comes from a damaged printers proof sheet.Sorry about the quality.Not my fault)
“WHO’S THAT GIRL..?”
Seeing as this suddenly popular again..
(I suspect people might have accessed it thinking it was about Madonna’s movie of the same name..!)
I thought I’d repost it FULL SIZED in a more prominent position..
“SHE COULD HAVE STARTED TAKING DRUGS AND RE-INVENTED HERSELF AS A JUNKIE..”
Which of course she did..
Yep this is also the one with
“I know MCA believe in me.Categorically.I am signed for the future”
How did she know..?
Her tampon told her..?
“MCA believe in you Wendy and your breasts are very sensitive this month..”
Notice Tony Powell’s two faced bullshit too…
He said the exact same thing about Danni Minogue a few weeks after this interview..
(He was later fired by Universal/MCA because of the flop of this album..)
This is the ONLY copy of this interview remaining worldwide.
It was done for the Independent On Sunday Magazine (UK) in 1993.
They did not keep any copy.
Wendy doesn’t remember doing this interview..
Wink
See ya
D-R-Y-B-A-B-Y
Yes she IS looking at the sleeve of her own album knowing full well it is a picture of her snorting cocaine in a toilet.She looks suitably ashamed and guilty..!
Yet Another DryBaby Exclusive..
Is there no end to DryBaby’s surprises..?
No.
High Definition Video is not always flattering to some people..
“I never wanted to be seen as a sex object..”
Wendy James 1993
Well you’ll be delighted with these skin crawling close ups then won’t ya babe..?
This is your public payback for the current Australian Fiasco Wendy..
Just so you know.
Kay..?
Wink
See ya
D-R-Y-B-A-B-Y
A S E R I E S O F A R T I C L E S
(Click The Link To Read)
Wendy Pretending She Was Single…
Currently In New York Mixing Her Album…
For my friends in the media..
Help Yourselves.
Wink
See ya
D-R-Y-B-A-B-Y
It’s Back..
This time Wendy is going to get a much less easy ride from Australia..
The DryBaby Effect..
I’ve Spent Weeks Preparing For This By Contacting My Australia Friends.
In Advance.
The Poor Cow Doesn’t Realise This.
She Will Find Out.
Stay tuned for the fireworks..
Wink
D-R-Y-B-A-B-Y
THIS IS JIMMY..
HE IS AUSTRALIAN…
HE IS 29 YEARS OLD..
HE WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR “SUPPORT” OF WENDY JAMES..
BUYING HER ALBUMS,DOWNLOADS AND PAYING FOR HER LIVE TICKETS.
WITHOUT YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY.
IN HER POCKET.
WENDY WOULDN’T BE ABLE TO BUY HIS “PRODUCT”.
FOR $70 AN OUNCE.
HE WOULD HAVE TO WORK LIKE AN ORDINARY.
JIMMY DOESN’T DO WORK.
LIKE YOU DO.
JIMMY SAYS THANKS.
HIS EX-WIFE SAYS THANKS.
SO DOES HIS CHILD.
WENDY DOESN’T SAY THANKS OF COURSE.
TO THE LIKES OF YOU.
WHY SHOULD SHE?
SHE OWES YOU NOTHING.
WINK.
D-R-Y-B-A-B-Y
(Right Click To Download And Keep)
“HOW WENDY WAS ADONISED…”
I did promise I would post the 25 “adjustments” that were made to Wendy’s face..
Here they are..
Help Yourselves..
I’ve done it kinda like a couple of pages from a fashion magazine feature spread..
I thought Wendy would appreciate the irony..
One simply must send a copy to Marc Jacobs’ people..
It would be too too divine and utterly now.
Her fashionista “friends” will simply adore it..
Darling.
Wink
See ya
D-R-Y-B-A-B-Y
“ONE SIMPLY ADORES ONE’S MARC JACOBS KNICKERS TRULY ONE DOES…”
Wendy has a unique and very rare designer arsehole so SIMPLY must wear them on her airbrushed bottom lest she die..!
“I am not a clothes horse.I am a musician.”
Wendy “Breathing A More Superior Oxygen Than You” James (1993)
(cue a loud burst of 1980’s american sit-com canned laughter at this exact point..)
Wendy gained TWO expensive habits during the 1990’s…
Designer Clothes…
Designer Cocaine…
(There is THOSE “claims” being publically aired again yet still don’t see that LAWSUIT dropping through my letterbox…)
Why ever not readers..?
I’ll tell ya..
There is a very old legal saying…
“You Can’t Sue If It’s True..”
It’s True.
So…
Wendy Can’t Sue..
(A court appointed doctor would only have to “swab” the inside of Wendy’s nostrils to prove she IS on Coke.It would take seconds…)
I would then COUNTERSUE and demand DAMAGES and a PUBLIC APOLOGY in a heartbeat..
(I would give any MONEY I got to charity as I don’t need it (true!) but that PUBLIC APOLOGY would be sweeeeet..)
So she is “reluctant” to pursue DryBaby in such a potentially BACKFIRING way..
And don’t I know it..!
“He’s right goddamn him and it is such a frustrating pisser for moi..”
Wendy “I Hate The Truth” James
Anyway…
All this “frightful” talk of recession and unemployment from the Ordinaries nowadays has made Wendy so worn out and tired to her soul..
(those last three words come from a well known Van Morrison song fact fans..)
Fingers crossed that after the “Parisienne Experience” (photos of that very soon Drybaby fans btw!) she will find some small time for a holiday in the sun..
Amongst her too too busy schedule of superstardom…
She truly deserves it.
It’s been simply ages Darling..!
Although one simple hasn’t got a thing to wear..!
Darling Sweetie Marc might just give one some new goodies..
From his latest teeny tiny collection…
Snooooort…
N’est pas..?
LOUD COUGH…
(Come the revolution she and her type are first up against the wall etc…)
Wink
See ya
D-R-Y-B-A-B-Y
“YOU’RE ON FIRE…”
I was asked today if I could post “those Night Of The Living Dead” photos again..
You mean these bad bunnies..?
In Full Size and Colour..!
Like the shiny golden jacket do ya..?
Sure thing..
(Luckily I was gonna use the above headline today anyway..)
Help Yourselves.
Google Images here I come again..
See ya
D-R-Y-B-A-B-Y
