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I Hear the Sound of Drums and a Melody

Kula Shaker got back together just before Christmas to play a surprise gig in London. In typical KS-fashion, there is no news about whether this is permanent, only a cryptic Myspace note. I get the impression that Kula Shaker are one of those Britpop bands who I'm just supposed to smile and forget about, but I love 'em. They put out two really great albums and then just disappeared. Crispian (son of Hayley Mills of Parent Trap fame) went on to front the alright band The Jeevas. Alonza played with Johnny Marr's Healers for an album and a tour. Jay has been playing keyboard with Oasis on tour (and didn't pay at the "reunion" show), and I have no idea what Paul has been up to.

This isn't the first time I've mentioned Kula Shaker on these pages. Their show that I saw at the 9:30 Club is still one of the best shows I've ever seen. Almost no band could keep the energy going from beginning to end like those guys. It was always amazing that they were so tight considering how incredibly high they usually were. I remember Crispian once said about Alonza somethink like, "I can't believe he's able to stand up, let alone play bass, with the amount of weed that guy smokes." I played a tribute to them (and was mocked for it) on WKPS when I first heard that they had broken up, but these guys were awesome. Bring on the reunion.

Thanks to British Accents Dave for the news.

Update: It's real. They're back.

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Posted by: J2 at January 10, 2006 04:57 PM

Posted by: KRISPY-/n/ at January 10, 2006 06:59 PM

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