Q+A – THE FIVE RECORDS I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT with Ash Rothschild of Caligula

THE FIVE RECORDS I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT with Ash Rothschild of Caligula

The must-see Australian 90’s indie festival SPRING LOADED is currently travelling around Australia with a colossal lineup including Grinspoon, You Am I, Regurgitator, Jebediah, Magic Dirt, Frenzal Rhomb, Custard, The Fauves, The Meanies, Tumbleweed, Screamfeeder, Caligula and MC Lindsay ‘The Doctor’ McDougall.

Caligula singer Ash Rothschild flicked us an email listing the five records he can’t live without.

Catch SPRING LOADED at these dates:

SAT 19 JUN | SANDSTONE POINT HOTEL, BRIBIE ISLAND | QLD
SAT 26 JUN | ADELAIDE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE | SA
FRI 23 JUL | DARWIN AMPHITHEATRE | NT
SAT 16 OCT | GOSFORD ENTERTAINMENT GROUNDS | NSW
SAT 23 OCT | STUART PARK, WOLLONGONG | NSW
SAT 30 OCT | RED HILL AUDITORIUM, PERTH | WA
SAT 27 NOV | HASTINGS FORESHORE, MORNINGTON PENINSULA | VIC

1. Disintegration – The Cure

This record is my relaxation record. If I’m stressed or unhappy or even just need to chill I’ll chuck it on and it instantly makes me feel better.

2. Songs Of Faith And Devotion – Depeche Mode

We toured Australia with Depeche Mode for this album.

It’s probably still the highlight of playing in Caligula for me. Every song on this album brings back such wonderful memories for me.

3. Killing Joke – Night Time

The Very first time I heard the single “Love Like Blood” from this album I knew this was the band for me.

I’ve been trying to emulate the singer, Jaz Coleman’s, voice ever since.

4. The Smiths – The Queen Is Dead

Another album I can listen to on repeat. Morrisey’s voice a very warm companion to Johnny Marr’s dazzling guitar work.

5. Violent Femmes – Violent Femmes

Probably the first album that I found myself knowing every single word to every song.

It was a staple at house parties in the 80’s when I was a kid and is still just as brilliant to me now as it was then.

and about playing on the SPRING LOADED bill…

We did a lot of touring in the 90’s but rarely shared the same bill as a lot of the bands on Spring Loaded – we were always off on our own.

We feel like the weird kid at school that was finally invited to a party with all the cool kids!

 

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