“Pre-most people having a mobile phone and the internet in their pocket, Ian, Mark and other friends were planning to meet even more friends in a London pub. We had arrived at the pub early, and discovered to our disappointment that the pub was not open for the day. How to convey to those friends arriving later that we had moved to another pub nearby, but hidden away in a different street? The answer proposed by Ian was to use an extra-strong mint to write a message on the pavement outside the original meeting place. Don’t recall if it worked, but years later it seemed a good idea from which to propose a song title.” Mark Tranmer
supported by 6 fans who also own “The Message in Mint”
Overjoyed to be reunited with these recordings. I remember this was declared Single of the Week in one of the UK inkies (despite being an ‘album’) and my taking a trip to Rhythm Records, Camden Lock, to buy it. Still sounds so fresh and brilliantly odd. You never know what to expect from one track to the next, then it’s abruptly all over. Also terrific to hear an extended play of side 1’s run-out groove. Alasdair Dickson
supported by 5 fans who also own “The Message in Mint”
Bought this after getting to know the first four tracks but then, upon receipt of it, I immediately fell in love with Pink Snow. What an incredible collaboration. I hope Tranmer and Masters work together again soon! Alasdair Dickson