Better Than Friday - 207 (Patreon)

Gooood evening everyone, how goes?

Just posted a review of German soldier and author Ernst Jünger's 'The Glass Bees', a fantastic but subtle 1957 Sci-Fi novel prophesying the quiet technological nightmare we find ourselves heading towards. Thanks very much to friend and patron Michael Brown for the book.

Have a great weekend and thanks for your continued support.

1. Recent recommendation: Barren Lives by Brazilian author Graciliano Ramos

The story of a poor nomadic family forced to cross through the Sertão.

Brutal but compelling premise.

2. Poet John Cooper Clarke on the dangers of Technology

He’s dead on.

3. Jack Parsons

Jack Parsons was a satanic rocket scientist and Thelemite (Aleister Crowley devotee) who helped America defeat the Nazis. He also contributed significantly to NASA.

Trying to get ahold of his book 'Freedom is a Two-Edged Sword', but it's very rare.

4. Georges Delerue - Thème de Camille | Le Mépris · Contempt

A fine cover of one of the most beautiful themes written for the screen.

And this Aphex Twin - Xtal cover is even better.

5. The Tammys - Egyptian Shumba

The most outrageous 60's girl group track I've heard.

They literally just start screaming in the chorus. So rad. Very John Waters.

Also, this guy uploaded a pitch-shifted version. Gives it a whole different (but great) vibe.

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