You've got to read her autobiography, easily the best one I've read in the last decade by a musician, so glad she stuck to her guns and wrote it herself. Go Viv! x
I've just read it. I really wanted to like it but I did not! Nothing wrong with the writing, just the long list of idiotic life choices. Irritating. She is a "typical girl", looks or having a baby is constantly on her mind. But when that's not enough she turns to "artistry"... Not that 99,9% of men are any better though. This song is built on Gimme some lovin' by the way.
THE VERMILLION BORDER only gets better with time. "Still England" is a Classic. Viv's books are stunning, compelling, & re-re-re-readable. Viv, if you have another book in the fire, the world will be a better place. We do Love You Madly.
Just finished reading her engrossing book, "Clothes, Clothes, Clothes, Music, Music, Music, Boys, Boys, Boys. " I loved it! I love this song!!!!!! Love The Vermilion Border Damn! Viv Albertine is a great artist
Terrific lyrics! Love The album! 'I chose being an artist over being a wife ' Viv's jaw-dropping and incredible autobiography is something I really related to, having a similar dysfunctional life experience and surviving the tough times of the 60s/70s/80s!! I love how Viv tells it like it is.
'To Throw Away Unopened' is one of the best autobiographical books I've ever read. It's remained with me in such haunting, vivid detail months after completing it. What an achievement, I'm deeply envious. Memoir and literary biographies are two genres I read most regularly. I hope there's more from you in 2021. What a thrill a new book would be.
Great to see Viv has always forged her own path and writing books and songs that she wants. It's been many years since I saw the Slits live, 1981 in fact in Manchester.
When her first book came out, before its critical acclaim, I felt compelled to mail her to say just how moving the post punk content was.. Graciously she sent back a lovely reply. The album is wonderful & this track is just fantastic... it builds and builds into a glorious noise, the lyrics insightful & poignant for those of us at a certain age. Cheers Viv... you're a star...
Wow what a powerful song the pure frustrations of a Hastings house wife. Really annoyed at myself for not catching Viv live when she supported Adam Ant a few years ago..This woman has the will of steel i second the last remark i have just finished Boys, Sex, Clothes and got the feel of her life through every turn of the page. I hope you manage to find Love again Viv don't give up you are a true warrior/female Icon!! xox
11 months later..i still love it! I dunno, for all of us peeps who lived thru those times, Viv presents a unique perspective, a window on a period of time (that's why i love it) that closed quickly, not rich, not poor...driven, passionate, creative. Does that even make sense?
I came to Viv's written work via another woman who had two copies of the first book. I listened to the Vermillion Border out of intrigue and then bought two copies of it, vinyl and cd. Having done that I found there was a second book, so I bought that too. If you haven't listened to Viv's interview with James Robb then you should.
Clever, catchy song.... kind of like Engels' 'Origin of the Family Private Property' and the State rolled into 'The Feminine Mystique' ... I'm gonna have to go catch a gig
Just started reading 'To Throw Away...' and enjoying the insights on womanhood, I came here to listen to this song mentioned in passing. As a bloke I've always tried to be sensitive regarding the awareness of my privilege and in the era of #metoo feel ashamed at how some (many?) of us fail to understand women and be there for their needs. A very poignant and relevant book for our times. Great song too! An old geezer writes whilst not coughing.
This is easily the punkest thing I've ever had the pleasure to listen to! I'm just finishing her autobiography and, knowing anything about Viv or the Slits prior to that, I'm thrilled with her narrative, her story and everything that's on the book. Maybe not so much with the clothes part, but anyway. A great discovery. Keep rocking, Viv! Thanks for your honesty!
I LOVE this song!!! Even more each time I listen again!! Having read her biography put out a few years back it really makes sense and is even more of a statement knowing she loved thru that song.....she IS that song! Great Job Viv!!
Viv is a massive talent, such a good song. Cut is nearly 40 years old , its a masterpiece..I read somewhere they dont royalties for this album.. what a travesty if true.
Yes! Ism't it terrific?! I LOVE IT! Amazing delivery and adore guitar playing. It's basically one note the whole way through which probably is what makes it so fucking brilliant! Fab lyrics, fantastic buid up of different textures and a still, sly and forceful delivery give this song its unmistakeable genius. Great Viv. Love from Australia. Melbourne actually. PS I was pleasantly surprised to read that you were born in Oz. Good work darling. You really are an artist:]===
Brilliant lyrics - funny, neurotic, intelligent and hypnotic. And how good does Viv look?! Welcome back. Oh, and your set at Wilko's Koko gig was terrific. x
Stunning, punk spirit, funny, wind it up music and sexy as hell ... what a gem of an artist :) Id love to play drums for this remarkable woman and hang out with her...so cool
hi Viv, your book is great! so well told and real and without sensational bullshit. an incredible document of a rich life!! love you, R. ps Right on !!!
***** I live in Germany and the books here are more from many famous german people but i have Black Sabbath Keith Richards, Amy Winehouse,Christiane F,Deborah Spungen mother from Nancy wrote about her doughter & Sid Vicious(that is from a friend& he want it back:-(((((( ),Madonna, Angelika Jolie(was a present) maybe 2 or 3 books more at home,sorry for my bad english.I would like to have this book from Viv Albertine :-D
***** NYC is a great big city,i never was in the USA but when i was a teenie and now i want too see at first New York and Los Angeles....on the other Side from NY ;-))))) p.s: in Europe i saw many countries.
I just wish she would do more albums her lyrics crack me up but not because she is trying to be funny but because they just are funny observations ( a bit like half man half biscuit)
Everything about this is gorgeous. The song, Viv, the video. But as a fellow editor I pay homage to a brilliant cut by Andy Lambert. The jump cutting at the end is transcendental! Viv, is 54 toy boyish enough?
Liking your new stuff on you tube Viv.. but Im such fan of the "The Slits album "CUT....would love to see you preforming Typical girl and shop lifting actually perform the whole album in your distinctive style .. Play Dublin I ll be there ..P S I ve just bought the same Telecaster as yours Ari up RIP The Slits.. May the road rise A Fan.......
I am very much enjoying the autobiography Clothes clothes clothes, music music music, Boys boys boys. Does anyone know who the musicians that play in Viv's current band are?
You've got to read her autobiography, easily the best one I've read in the last decade by a musician, so glad she stuck to her guns and wrote it herself. Go Viv! x
Just finished it, blimey what a journey. hats off to her sticking to such an original approach and life.
Just reading it now .... compelling
It's incredibly honest
I've just read it. I really wanted to like it but I did not! Nothing wrong with the writing, just the long list of idiotic life choices. Irritating.
She is a "typical girl", looks or having a baby is constantly on her mind. But when that's not enough she turns to "artistry"...
Not that 99,9% of men are any better though.
This song is built on Gimme some lovin' by the way.
@@Mounutt read Vivs book, it's great🤩
THE VERMILLION BORDER only gets better with time. "Still England" is a Classic. Viv's books are stunning, compelling, & re-re-re-readable.
Viv, if you have another book in the fire, the world will be a better place. We do Love You Madly.
A middle aged person who can whip up this kind of fire storm is rare. In a class of her own.
I like the way it piles up on itself like a gathering storm.
A truly wonderful piece of music
Exactly 🎉 like 😮 firecracker 🎉❤
Just finished reading her engrossing book, "Clothes, Clothes, Clothes, Music, Music, Music, Boys, Boys, Boys. "
I loved it!
I love this song!!!!!!
Love The Vermilion Border
Damn! Viv Albertine is a great artist
Terrific lyrics! Love The album! 'I chose being an artist over being a wife ' Viv's jaw-dropping and incredible autobiography is something I really related to, having a similar dysfunctional life experience and surviving the tough times of the 60s/70s/80s!! I love how Viv tells it like it is.
'To Throw Away Unopened' is one of the best autobiographical books I've ever read. It's remained with me in such haunting, vivid detail months after completing it. What an achievement, I'm deeply envious. Memoir and literary biographies are two genres I read most regularly. I hope there's more from you in 2021. What a thrill a new book would be.
What a powerful song.
Also.
SHOES OFF!
Bloody brilliant.
Great to see Viv has always forged her own path and writing books and songs that she wants.
It's been many years since I saw the Slits live, 1981 in fact in Manchester.
I love her haircut--it's adorable. Reading her book now and about halfway through. She brings the whole punk scene of the '70s vividly to life.
When her first book came out, before its critical acclaim, I felt compelled to mail her to say just how moving the post punk content was.. Graciously she sent back a lovely reply. The album is wonderful & this track is just fantastic... it builds and builds into a glorious noise, the lyrics insightful & poignant for those of us at a certain age. Cheers Viv... you're a star...
Wow.. I just sent her a note on Instagram and I kinda was hoping that she would reply. Hearing that you got one has elated me!:)
please Viv, give us more - this was such a great album and is still one of my most played
I love the Text and this Song anyway,Viv is so sweet!!!
Viv is just brilliant. Her books, wow, such brutal honesty, wish more were like her,
I'm not greedy. More books and songs please Viv. What a breath of fresh air.
Brilliant Viv.
Wow what a powerful song the pure frustrations of a Hastings house wife. Really annoyed at myself for not catching Viv live when she supported Adam Ant a few years ago..This woman has the will of steel i second the last remark i have just finished Boys, Sex, Clothes and got the feel of her life through every turn of the page. I hope you manage to find Love again Viv don't give up you are a true warrior/female Icon!! xox
11 months later..i still love it! I dunno, for all of us peeps who lived thru those times, Viv presents a unique perspective, a window on a period of time (that's why i love it) that closed quickly, not rich, not poor...driven, passionate, creative. Does that even make sense?
I came to Viv's written work via another woman who had two copies of the first book. I listened to the Vermillion Border out of intrigue and then bought two copies of it, vinyl and cd. Having done that I found there was a second book, so I bought that too. If you haven't listened to Viv's interview with James Robb then you should.
What a wonderful song and video
I like this one. It definitely covers a lot her brilliant autobiography, which I read over Christmas.
Clever, catchy song.... kind of like Engels' 'Origin of the Family Private Property' and the State rolled into 'The Feminine Mystique' ... I'm gonna have to go catch a gig
Just started reading 'To Throw Away...' and enjoying the insights on womanhood, I came here to listen to this song mentioned in passing. As a bloke I've always tried to be sensitive regarding the awareness of my privilege and in the era of #metoo feel ashamed at how some (many?) of us fail to understand women and be there for their needs. A very poignant and relevant book for our times. Great song too! An old geezer writes whilst not coughing.
And based on this tune, I've just paid for a download of the album! See, creativity works (as well as the publicity). Have a good day.
... and now Clothes, Clothes, Clothes has just been delivered!
This is easily the punkest thing I've ever had the pleasure to listen to! I'm just finishing her autobiography and, knowing anything about Viv or the Slits prior to that, I'm thrilled with her narrative, her story and everything that's on the book. Maybe not so much with the clothes part, but anyway. A great discovery. Keep rocking, Viv! Thanks for your honesty!
Wow that is amazing 🤩 I don't know anyone who doesn't know anything about punk let alone a Viv Albertine fan! Good work 👍
I LOVE this song!!! Even more each time I listen again!! Having read her biography put out a few years back it really makes sense and is even more of a statement knowing she loved thru that song.....she IS that song! Great Job Viv!!
Me too! it's bloody brilliant!
Utterly brilliant
Viv is a massive talent, such a good song. Cut is nearly 40 years old , its a masterpiece..I read somewhere they dont royalties for this album.. what a travesty if true.
Fantastic song !!!
Masterpiece!
I fucking love Viv Albertine‼️
hypnotizing and very great and unique
2020 needs more Viv
brilliant viv and so are both books x
Pure and simple genius
i love you viv. you're too cool.
Great song Viv...it has a Wire feel to it
Yes! Ism't it terrific?! I LOVE IT! Amazing delivery and adore guitar playing. It's basically one note the whole way through which probably is what makes it so fucking brilliant! Fab lyrics, fantastic buid up of different textures and a still, sly and forceful delivery give this song its unmistakeable genius. Great Viv. Love from Australia. Melbourne actually. PS I was pleasantly surprised to read that you were born in Oz. Good work darling. You really are an artist:]===
I love this video. Love it.
becoming a big fan of viv albertine .
cool track! quite trippy.
This is brilliant.
Brilliant lyrics - funny, neurotic, intelligent and hypnotic. And how good does Viv look?! Welcome back. Oh, and your set at Wilko's Koko gig was terrific. x
Nice toon Viv.That's a well worn Tele you have there too
Fantastic! Love The Slits, Love Viv. Gorgeous in so many ways...
Love this.
Nice one Viv! Loved The Slits and loving your book.
peckermusic I love her music too and Viv is a very good singer,do you know the.Do you know how the book is called?
Daniela Schwarz The book is 'Clothes Music Boys' and is a really good read.
I knew the song, but never saw the video before! It’s amazing!
Song is great she is gorgeous
Fucking Brilliant!!
My god this is incredible. Viv, if you would ever be interested in filming a live session on my channel it would be an absolute honour for me.
Thanks! I feel so much better!!
Stunning, punk spirit, funny, wind it up music and sexy as hell ... what a gem of an artist :) Id love to play drums for this remarkable woman and hang out with her...so cool
Dudes, it's a great song, enjoy.
hi Viv, your book is great! so well told and real and without sensational bullshit.
an incredible document of a rich life!!
love you, R. ps Right on !!!
***** I live in Germany and the books here are more from many famous german people but i have Black Sabbath Keith Richards, Amy Winehouse,Christiane F,Deborah Spungen mother from Nancy wrote about her doughter & Sid Vicious(that is from a friend& he want it back:-(((((( ),Madonna, Angelika Jolie(was a present) maybe 2 or 3 books more at home,sorry for my bad english.I would like to have this book from Viv Albertine :-D
I could sell you mine. It's hardcover and in "like new" condition.
***** Okay,thank you!Where do you come from?
NYC
***** NYC is a great big city,i never was in the USA but when i was a teenie and now i want too see at first New York and Los Angeles....on the other Side from NY ;-))))) p.s: in Europe i saw many countries.
Agree with Joe. Great set last night at KoKo's supporting the legend that is Wilko.
But Viv....look on the bright side. You've got a smashing, road-worn Tele!
Magníficaaa
classic!
still amazing
Banger!!
jezus fuckin luvs this as aging old punk rocker.givin it 10/out of ten.
viv you ve still got it silts one of my favorite ear worms from new town to to man next thank you for the music viva la milf
Like an update of Typical Girls, caught the Wizard of Oz reference too!
Isn't that a great reference? How often she clicks her shoes together, hoping to escape ..
viv's the best....fab book....xoxo
This got a nice bit of ♪♪♪♪ to it : )
Reminds me of early Eno , which is no bad thing 👍
I just wish she would do more albums her lyrics crack me up but not because she is trying to be funny but because they just are funny observations ( a bit like half man half biscuit)
awesome.
Great, really really nice.
Not another love song :)
Awesome. as is her bio.!
Top tune :)
Am i the only person who rates Viv Albertine.........as a Artist........
Should have been in the top 10. Make that number 1
Love Viv ! and her bio was a GREAT READ ! anybody else catch that sample from a Ministry Song @ 02:28 ?? from "Jesus Built My Hot Rod"
"There's a burning smell" and the following instrumental part is my favorite part of the track 😊.
Better than brilliant , SHOES OFF!!!!!
Everything about this is gorgeous. The song, Viv, the video. But as a fellow editor I pay homage to a brilliant cut by Andy Lambert. The jump cutting at the end is transcendental!
Viv, is 54 toy boyish enough?
'Shoes OFF!'
Looking forward to sseing her on Oct 17th!
just want to meet this women and hug her to death ...love ya viv and thanks for all the great music
A Tele in my home, a P Bass in my home. A pencil in my home, and some brushes in my home, nice nice nice.
Nicely layererd
The name alone.
Liking your new stuff on you tube Viv.. but Im such fan of the "The Slits album "CUT....would love to see you preforming Typical girl and shop lifting actually perform the whole album in your distinctive style .. Play Dublin I ll be there ..P S I ve just bought the same Telecaster as yours Ari up RIP The Slits.. May the road rise A Fan.......
Shes fucking brilliant.......
I am very much enjoying the autobiography Clothes clothes clothes, music music music, Boys boys boys. Does anyone know who the musicians that play in Viv's current band are?
Beautiful woman,smart little song still a complete looker. If I ever met her I'd try my very best to keep it together!
woo-hoo Viv!
brilliant
If you like this one, check out The Madness of Clouds. It's crazier and has some awesome weird bass by Jenny Lindberg from Warpaint.
Shoes off!
shop,clean,bake,wash....i CAN continue!
This is better than the Christmas song. Is that the ex husband in the video ????
I bought all The Slits related books including yours. 💯❤🎶🎸
Although, I'm not a socialist.
Great
i love you x
W00t!
ace song
so Raincoats .good
Some people are never happy with what they’ve got. I know plenty of people who would love a home and security. Oh well, each to their own.
Wife wife wife life life life ...you need to get that Telecaster dirty
Punk rock Kate Bush....Home sweet home .home sweet home you got it girl...............
Nice one ❣
What's going on with the socks?