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Title: Pulp References - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Oct 27, 2025, 07:09 AM
Posted by Ian

The other day, I was listening to a new band called Vincent's Last Summer. I thought that the inspiration for that name may have come from the Pulp song "David's Last Summer". Turns out it does (https://www.silenceandsound.co.uk/post/an-interview-with-vincent-s-last-summer) and the singer apparently attempts to impersonate Jarvis on stage.

Additionally, the band that has been supporting Divine Comedy recently is called Studio Electrophonique which was the name of Ken Patten's home based studio where Pulp recorded (https://pulpwiki.net/Pulp/KenPattenDemo) in 1981. It's a bit of an oblique reference but they are from Sheffield so most likely know about Patten's studio.

Finally, there is a recent song called "Superman" by Louis Dunford that features the line "A different class of common people". This sounds too specific to be anything other than a Pulp reference. 

Any more for any more? 

 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: Pulp References - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Oct 27, 2025, 07:09 AM
Posted by Sturdy

Jamie from Studio Electrophonique is the guy who made the Ken Patten documentary a few years ago - well worth a watch. Good songs too!
 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: Pulp References - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Oct 27, 2025, 07:09 AM
Posted by Ian

Ah, I wasn't aware of that connection. That's still on my list of things to watch. I agree, their songs are pretty good.
 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: Pulp References - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Oct 27, 2025, 07:09 AM
Posted by Eamonn

Yes, caught the end of their set supporting Hannon and band a couple of weeks ago. Nice sound, nowt fancy but I enjoyed them.
 

 
 
 
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Title: Re: Pulp References - Bar Italia Forum
Post by: Archive on Oct 27, 2025, 07:09 AM
Posted by Sturdy

He actually has a load of Ken Patten's old studio gear, and records his material on it. The backstory to all that is in the film!
 

 
 
 
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