Chthönic Smïth🎄
@chthonicsmith.bsky.social
The peveril of rock 'n' roll decadence
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Muscle Of Love Advert : 1973
Alice Cooper Group flexes one last group-era punch – the billion-dollar babies go out swinging!
Rolling Stone magazine, December 20, 1973.
Alice Cooper Group flexes one last group-era punch – the billion-dollar babies go out swinging!
Rolling Stone magazine, December 20, 1973.
December 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Muscle Of Love Advert : 1973
Alice Cooper Group flexes one last group-era punch – the billion-dollar babies go out swinging!
Rolling Stone magazine, December 20, 1973.
Alice Cooper Group flexes one last group-era punch – the billion-dollar babies go out swinging!
Rolling Stone magazine, December 20, 1973.
#SonicChthonicGlamvent25
20. The Darkness - Stuck In A Rut
Formed against the backdrop of post-Britpop landfill guitar biege, with a razor sharp tongue often lodged firmly within its catsuited cheeks The Darkness briefly returned flamboyant rock to the charts in 2003
m.youtube.com/watch?v=CqHy...
20. The Darkness - Stuck In A Rut
Formed against the backdrop of post-Britpop landfill guitar biege, with a razor sharp tongue often lodged firmly within its catsuited cheeks The Darkness briefly returned flamboyant rock to the charts in 2003
m.youtube.com/watch?v=CqHy...
Stuck in a Rut
YouTube video by The Darkness - Topic
m.youtube.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
#SonicChthonicGlamvent25
20. The Darkness - Stuck In A Rut
Formed against the backdrop of post-Britpop landfill guitar biege, with a razor sharp tongue often lodged firmly within its catsuited cheeks The Darkness briefly returned flamboyant rock to the charts in 2003
m.youtube.com/watch?v=CqHy...
20. The Darkness - Stuck In A Rut
Formed against the backdrop of post-Britpop landfill guitar biege, with a razor sharp tongue often lodged firmly within its catsuited cheeks The Darkness briefly returned flamboyant rock to the charts in 2003
m.youtube.com/watch?v=CqHy...
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#SonicChthonicGlamvent25
19. Starz - X-Ray Spex
You'd think being signed to Kiss's management would be a boon right? Well yes, if Aucoin had put in even a 10th of the promotional muscle they gave their flagship band. Alas, this excellent band were fated to be also rans
m.youtube.com/watch?v=EU1R...
19. Starz - X-Ray Spex
You'd think being signed to Kiss's management would be a boon right? Well yes, if Aucoin had put in even a 10th of the promotional muscle they gave their flagship band. Alas, this excellent band were fated to be also rans
m.youtube.com/watch?v=EU1R...
Starz - X-Ray Spex
YouTube video by Des Tröyer Video
m.youtube.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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19. Starz - X-Ray Spex
You'd think being signed to Kiss's management would be a boon right? Well yes, if Aucoin had put in even a 10th of the promotional muscle they gave their flagship band. Alas, this excellent band were fated to be also rans
m.youtube.com/watch?v=EU1R...
19. Starz - X-Ray Spex
You'd think being signed to Kiss's management would be a boon right? Well yes, if Aucoin had put in even a 10th of the promotional muscle they gave their flagship band. Alas, this excellent band were fated to be also rans
m.youtube.com/watch?v=EU1R...
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1971, Twickenham, Middlesex. Pete Townshend in his garden with his Spaniel Towser & friends📸Barrie Wentzel
December 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
1971, Twickenham, Middlesex. Pete Townshend in his garden with his Spaniel Towser & friends📸Barrie Wentzel
#SonicChthonicGlamvent25
19. Starz - X-Ray Spex
You'd think being signed to Kiss's management would be a boon right? Well yes, if Aucoin had put in even a 10th of the promotional muscle they gave their flagship band. Alas, this excellent band were fated to be also rans
m.youtube.com/watch?v=EU1R...
19. Starz - X-Ray Spex
You'd think being signed to Kiss's management would be a boon right? Well yes, if Aucoin had put in even a 10th of the promotional muscle they gave their flagship band. Alas, this excellent band were fated to be also rans
m.youtube.com/watch?v=EU1R...
Starz - X-Ray Spex
YouTube video by Des Tröyer Video
m.youtube.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM
#SonicChthonicGlamvent25
19. Starz - X-Ray Spex
You'd think being signed to Kiss's management would be a boon right? Well yes, if Aucoin had put in even a 10th of the promotional muscle they gave their flagship band. Alas, this excellent band were fated to be also rans
m.youtube.com/watch?v=EU1R...
19. Starz - X-Ray Spex
You'd think being signed to Kiss's management would be a boon right? Well yes, if Aucoin had put in even a 10th of the promotional muscle they gave their flagship band. Alas, this excellent band were fated to be also rans
m.youtube.com/watch?v=EU1R...
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Almost certainly the best photo I've taken of a gang of Midlands ducks marauding towards me in such an obdurate pursuit of seeds and grain that the remainder of the world fades into the background and they are unable to any longer feel any of the fear that once centrally characterised their lives.
December 19, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Almost certainly the best photo I've taken of a gang of Midlands ducks marauding towards me in such an obdurate pursuit of seeds and grain that the remainder of the world fades into the background and they are unable to any longer feel any of the fear that once centrally characterised their lives.
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#SonicChthonicGlamvent25
18. The Hollywood Brats - Tumble With Me
Gaah, another we lost this year! Look, if you haven't already read the late Andrew Matheson's book, do yourself a favour and rectify that situation this Yule (and get the accompanying CD too obviously)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgFJ...
18. The Hollywood Brats - Tumble With Me
Gaah, another we lost this year! Look, if you haven't already read the late Andrew Matheson's book, do yourself a favour and rectify that situation this Yule (and get the accompanying CD too obviously)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgFJ...
Tumble with Me
YouTube video by Hollywood Brats - Topic
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
#SonicChthonicGlamvent25
18. The Hollywood Brats - Tumble With Me
Gaah, another we lost this year! Look, if you haven't already read the late Andrew Matheson's book, do yourself a favour and rectify that situation this Yule (and get the accompanying CD too obviously)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgFJ...
18. The Hollywood Brats - Tumble With Me
Gaah, another we lost this year! Look, if you haven't already read the late Andrew Matheson's book, do yourself a favour and rectify that situation this Yule (and get the accompanying CD too obviously)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgFJ...
The Damned 'Love Song', Top of the Pops 1979
YouTube video by Mark Welby Blood
m.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
“I’d like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn.”
December 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
“I’d like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn.”
My pre-Xmas fiction reading this year. I've read Jason's book before but always at this time of year and it's massively recommended - the twist is so clever it stands up to several re-readings. The other is newly out this year and so far as good as previous books in the series
December 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
My pre-Xmas fiction reading this year. I've read Jason's book before but always at this time of year and it's massively recommended - the twist is so clever it stands up to several re-readings. The other is newly out this year and so far as good as previous books in the series
OH was doing a recce of ingredients for the Xmas cake. "Do we have molasses in the cupboard?". So obviously the mere mention of the word molasses puts this in my head. Like I'm bothered. Rock em back Sonic!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qgz...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qgz...
MC5 The American Ruse (www.easyaction.co.uk)
YouTube video by Easy Action Records
m.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
OH was doing a recce of ingredients for the Xmas cake. "Do we have molasses in the cupboard?". So obviously the mere mention of the word molasses puts this in my head. Like I'm bothered. Rock em back Sonic!
m.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qgz...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qgz...
Drop Some Cowboy Hats
December 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Drop Some Cowboy Hats
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I've finally admitted that the keyboard on my work laptop is kaput and plugged in an external one but because I don't have a proper desk set up, it's just plonked on top with way too long a wire and all black so I can't see the keys so I have a headlight on. Post apocalyptic hacker chic. Basically
December 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I've finally admitted that the keyboard on my work laptop is kaput and plugged in an external one but because I don't have a proper desk set up, it's just plonked on top with way too long a wire and all black so I can't see the keys so I have a headlight on. Post apocalyptic hacker chic. Basically
I haven't forgotten about this you know, and neither should you - in fact you'll feel so much better when you get it.
And because I'm in a festive transitional phase here's a screengrab to prove it exists (it might even clue you up)
And because I'm in a festive transitional phase here's a screengrab to prove it exists (it might even clue you up)
December 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I haven't forgotten about this you know, and neither should you - in fact you'll feel so much better when you get it.
And because I'm in a festive transitional phase here's a screengrab to prove it exists (it might even clue you up)
And because I'm in a festive transitional phase here's a screengrab to prove it exists (it might even clue you up)
I'm convinced the Cult have all four elements covered;
Fire Woman
Rain
Earth Mofo
Just can't think of one for air - Spiritwalker does refer to "windwalker" but I reckon there's a more definitive one somewhere
Fire Woman
Rain
Earth Mofo
Just can't think of one for air - Spiritwalker does refer to "windwalker" but I reckon there's a more definitive one somewhere
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
Day 18. A Song With Air, Fire, Water Or Earth In The Title
Fire Woman by #TheCult
Back to the 80s again with the 1st single from their 4th album Sonic Temple. Sounds great on vinyl and live 🎸
m.youtube.com/watch?v=8g6h...
#MusicChallenge #MusicSky #80sMusic #80s #Rock #Goth
Day 18. A Song With Air, Fire, Water Or Earth In The Title
Fire Woman by #TheCult
Back to the 80s again with the 1st single from their 4th album Sonic Temple. Sounds great on vinyl and live 🎸
m.youtube.com/watch?v=8g6h...
#MusicChallenge #MusicSky #80sMusic #80s #Rock #Goth
The Cult - Fire Woman HD
YouTube video by Beggars Banquet Records
m.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I'm convinced the Cult have all four elements covered;
Fire Woman
Rain
Earth Mofo
Just can't think of one for air - Spiritwalker does refer to "windwalker" but I reckon there's a more definitive one somewhere
Fire Woman
Rain
Earth Mofo
Just can't think of one for air - Spiritwalker does refer to "windwalker" but I reckon there's a more definitive one somewhere
#SonicChthonicGlamvent25
18. The Hollywood Brats - Tumble With Me
Gaah, another we lost this year! Look, if you haven't already read the late Andrew Matheson's book, do yourself a favour and rectify that situation this Yule (and get the accompanying CD too obviously)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgFJ...
18. The Hollywood Brats - Tumble With Me
Gaah, another we lost this year! Look, if you haven't already read the late Andrew Matheson's book, do yourself a favour and rectify that situation this Yule (and get the accompanying CD too obviously)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgFJ...
Tumble with Me
YouTube video by Hollywood Brats - Topic
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
#SonicChthonicGlamvent25
18. The Hollywood Brats - Tumble With Me
Gaah, another we lost this year! Look, if you haven't already read the late Andrew Matheson's book, do yourself a favour and rectify that situation this Yule (and get the accompanying CD too obviously)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgFJ...
18. The Hollywood Brats - Tumble With Me
Gaah, another we lost this year! Look, if you haven't already read the late Andrew Matheson's book, do yourself a favour and rectify that situation this Yule (and get the accompanying CD too obviously)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgFJ...
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December 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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#SonicChthonicGlamvent25
17. Wildhearts - My Baby Is A Headf*ck
Ginger often incorporated his love of glam into the music but the main Glamvent relevance of this track is the presence of a certain Mick Ronson - that's him doing the wild slide (3rd) guitar solo!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC9z...
17. Wildhearts - My Baby Is A Headf*ck
Ginger often incorporated his love of glam into the music but the main Glamvent relevance of this track is the presence of a certain Mick Ronson - that's him doing the wild slide (3rd) guitar solo!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC9z...
The Wildhearts - My Baby is a Headfuck
YouTube video by SmokeyPotatoJoe
www.youtube.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM
#SonicChthonicGlamvent25
17. Wildhearts - My Baby Is A Headf*ck
Ginger often incorporated his love of glam into the music but the main Glamvent relevance of this track is the presence of a certain Mick Ronson - that's him doing the wild slide (3rd) guitar solo!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC9z...
17. Wildhearts - My Baby Is A Headf*ck
Ginger often incorporated his love of glam into the music but the main Glamvent relevance of this track is the presence of a certain Mick Ronson - that's him doing the wild slide (3rd) guitar solo!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC9z...
This stable ain't big enough for both of us....
Great to see Mary on keyboards and Joseph on vocals for a change......
December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This stable ain't big enough for both of us....
Drop something BAKED 🍪🎂🖤💨🥐
December 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Drop something BAKED 🍪🎂🖤💨🥐
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Slowly but surely, there'll be more content added to the rockandrole.net site over the coming months, but here's an early Christmas gift: the (nearly) complete set of Yuji Kaida's amazing photos from one of VdGG's legendary Marquee '76 shows www.rockandrole.net/vdgg-27-july... #peterhammill
December 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Slowly but surely, there'll be more content added to the rockandrole.net site over the coming months, but here's an early Christmas gift: the (nearly) complete set of Yuji Kaida's amazing photos from one of VdGG's legendary Marquee '76 shows www.rockandrole.net/vdgg-27-july... #peterhammill
Watched this last night - if you thought the tribute band circuit was just about fun and musical cosplay, you're wrong. It's literally a microcosm of the industry. Or worse - I mean, where else can you find two rival versions of The Monkees?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoMK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoMK...
Tribute (full documentary)
YouTube video by Doug Decay
www.youtube.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Watched this last night - if you thought the tribute band circuit was just about fun and musical cosplay, you're wrong. It's literally a microcosm of the industry. Or worse - I mean, where else can you find two rival versions of The Monkees?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoMK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoMK...
Go see Rob, he's good you know!
Hey all you Hastings/St Leonards heads and Sussex Syd people. I'm making a 600 mile round trip to do this gig. Drop by and say hello.
dice.fm/event/k6nm58...
dice.fm/event/k6nm58...
Syd's Last Stand - celebrating Syd Barrett Tickets | £6 | 17 Jan @ The Piper, Saint Leonards | DICE
Q&A with Syd biographer Rob Chapman.
plus DJs and dancing
Celebrating 58 years since Syd Barrett's last ever performance with Pink Floyd on Hasting's pier.
dice.fm
December 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Go see Rob, he's good you know!