Intastella were the more dance orientated resurrection of Laugh. They were heralded as Manchester's answer to Saint Etienne, but I would liken them more to the World of Twist. They even had a token dancer called Little Anthony.
They rode on the Madchester wave, and were lumped into that scene. Eventhough they put out some great pop songs. This is what Century is a pop song, with lead singers Stella Grundy’s hushed breathy vocals.
Grundy is now a successful actress and has appeared in Coronation Street. As for the whereabouts of Little Anthony, please write to the usual address.
Intastella : Century
http://www.mediafire.com/?jx8w89on7587b51
Century (7" Version)
Strawberry Jam
Century (12"Version)
I had this 12". Loved it. Saw Intastella a few years later in the back room of a pub in Barnstaple. Couldn't help thinking they underachieved somewhat...
ReplyDeleteFirst: sorry for my english.
ReplyDeleteSecond: Really thank you for your extraordinary work in this blog, I'm making a band, shoegaze band, and your blog still give me so much inspiration and deep music culture.
Long live to your blog, long live shoegaze.
Jean from Italy