tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post6587912343786998451..comments2023-10-06T15:47:45.717+01:00Comments on Down With Tractors: Hobbies Of Today "Metal Boys" (Waxworks, 1979)Iain Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12133650347270991005noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-22160233214714748542013-10-13T09:00:49.971+01:002013-10-13T09:00:49.971+01:00Just to let you know that the tracks from Hobbies ...Just to let you know that the tracks from Hobbies of Today's intended debut single of 1977 have been unearthed. The single was never issued as planned, back in the day, due to shenanigans at the record pressing plant, and disappearing master tapes. Anyway, for more details of the soon to be released 7" single, please go to our Facebook page, and like it, if you want more details: www.facebook.com/HobbiesOfTodayMexborough<br /><br />JonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-21992048114704033742012-12-03T17:34:32.127+00:002012-12-03T17:34:32.127+00:00Seems legitSeems legitElliott Broidyhttp://elliottbroidy.thebizblitz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-29361665467108924252012-03-09T05:34:31.726+00:002012-03-09T05:34:31.726+00:00Great artistic work, You are really good! That is ...Great artistic work, You are really good! That is absolutely amazing! Thanks and keep sharing you stuff.suite hotel salt lake cityhttp://www.saltlakecity-hotels.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-72763752511633403842011-10-07T19:27:31.147+01:002011-10-07T19:27:31.147+01:00Good, although metal is wacky guys, the truth is r...Good, although metal is wacky guys, the truth is really interesting to know more about their hobbies.pharmacyhttp://www.pharmacydrugstore.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-24224891617495731152009-03-16T15:40:00.000+00:002009-03-16T15:40:00.000+00:00I've always wanted to get back in touck with Kevin...I've always wanted to get back in touck with Kevin. Where is he? I've just moved away from Sheffield into the belly of the beast.<BR/><BR/>It's Jamie, Cheryl's son from Robin Hood's Bay)<BR/><BR/>(popanon@yahoo.co.uk)Bomarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09142821982894017761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-60775754648058243622008-08-27T21:30:00.000+01:002008-08-27T21:30:00.000+01:00I am sat with kev hobbi avin a glass and being ama...I am sat with kev hobbi avin a glass and being amazed at the comments on your site...you have taste because kev is the most amazin writer / composer i have ever knownAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-12475148484396818222008-06-04T07:52:00.000+01:002008-06-04T07:52:00.000+01:00hi there Gareth its Neil still see Paul now and ag...hi there Gareth its Neil still see Paul now and again just been listening to kevin's album sex detective released in 1990thornyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06637963557683778872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-45769085199977260482008-06-04T07:50:00.000+01:002008-06-04T07:50:00.000+01:00hi everyone kevin's album sex detective is availab...hi everyone kevin's album sex detective is available here<BR/>http://www.netsoundsmusic.com/intellisearch/artist/Kevin%20Hobbi<BR/>hi Gareth its Neil still see your paul now and againthornyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06637963557683778872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-50856583883284830592007-10-29T10:52:00.000+00:002007-10-29T10:52:00.000+00:00I too bought the single, saw them at Mexborough 6t...I too bought the single, saw them at Mexborough 6th Form and had the privilege of playing synths for Mr Hobbi on a later single (Nature's Daughter / Odd Man Out).<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately lost touch with Kevin around 15 years ago - if you read this Kev - Kevin Ford is alive-ish and still playing with the Korg et al on the Isle Of Man. The new capital of Rock. And Roll.KP Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17685761578379159306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-18729097477710625662007-10-02T18:31:00.000+01:002007-10-02T18:31:00.000+01:00Hi Iain - no worries on the comments, I'm honored ...Hi Iain - no worries on the comments, I'm honored by the mention – Steve always was rock steady and (as I recall) we recorded at Strawberry Studios in Manchester (nice to see they just got a blue plaque). The fact that Joy Division, The Smiths and The Stone Roses later recorded there, only slightly offsets the fact that we were next door to Brotherhood of Man. For more info on Hobbies of Today, check out Martin Lilleker's excellent book Beats Working for a Living: Sheffield Popular Music 1973-1984. Cheers and all the best.gareth Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04536934071637176126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-18986385901955150082007-10-01T22:11:00.000+01:002007-10-01T22:11:00.000+01:00Gareth, i'm stunned. Genuinely. To worship a recor...Gareth, i'm stunned. Genuinely. To worship a record like I've worshipped this little piece of plastic, for so many years, then have someone who actually played on it get in touch....well, it's just amazing.<BR/>First up, it looks like I better eat some humble pie, doesn't it? tell Steve i'm sorry for the "amateurish" remark, i'll be honest and say I actually PREFER records to sound like that, and the beat is so metronomic, I was convinced it was just a little drum machine you'd set up in the studio! If it was someone drumming all the way through...well, i'm impressed.<BR/>Also, my apolgies for the geographical innacuracy, I was just using the information on the sleeve, i'm truly happy you've been able to set the record straight.<BR/>And again, cheers. "Metal Boys" is one of my most cherished records ever, and having you appear on this little blog has put the icing on the cake.<BR/>Keep in touch,<BR/>iainIain Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12133650347270991005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-11535384336841072142007-10-01T21:47:00.000+01:002007-10-01T21:47:00.000+01:00I played synthesizer on the single, so many thanks...I played synthesizer on the single, so many thanks for the nice comments. I live in California these days, but have passed your posting on to Kevin, who will no doubt be as happy to read it as I was. For the record we were (are) from Mexborough in South Yorkshire, not Manchester. If memory serves, Kevin came up with the guitar riff as a surprise for the rest of the band on the day of recording - oh and the amateurish drum machine's name is Steve.gareth Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04536934071637176126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-18504380752591521212007-08-17T08:57:00.000+01:002007-08-17T08:57:00.000+01:00@ so it goes, you're right, I think...the punk era...@ so it goes, you're right, I think...the punk era was full of names which reeked of contrivance (Brent Ford & The Nylons, Billy Karloff & The Goats...) and the post-punk era retreated into names which had a comforting air of normality about them...<BR/>The 90's brought us lot's of band names full of oddness and abstraction, before the current slew of "The..." names...<BR/>@Mick, you gotta love all those "private pressing" singles haven't you? The fact that they're imbued with so much hope, seemingly against all the odds, only makes me love them more!Iain Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12133650347270991005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-27422110924655946582007-08-16T21:03:00.000+01:002007-08-16T21:03:00.000+01:00Another good one. I also have some records from th...Another good one. I also have some records from this era with very basic packaging, some with xeroxed sleeves and at least one with staples. I'll get around to posting some soon.<BR/><BR/>Previous comment deleted due to stupid spelling mistake :)Mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13086396915055033307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-67377194435421374602007-08-16T20:58:00.000+01:002007-08-16T20:58:00.000+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13086396915055033307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257597930634792329.post-32241886663372335062007-08-16T01:47:00.000+01:002007-08-16T01:47:00.000+01:00Very interesting. Why was there a slew of bands t...Very interesting. Why was there a slew of bands that had everyday, mundane names? Hobbies of Today, Tools You Can Trust, The Smiths, Robert Rental And The Normal...yet all of them making great, unforgettable music. Once again, I've never heard of this, and that is why there are people like you out there, educating us. Nice work.So It Goeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14055190385945516115noreply@blogger.com