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no. 34 - autumn 2003

  • get a little bit of attitude
    About their last single, Attitude
  • singles track by track
    Title says it all, all about 21 tracks in Singles
  • suede do denmark
    Lengthy report about Suede's domination over Denmark in 2003
  • i am i am the elephant man
    About Attitude video clip
  • lyrics
    Plus lyrics of Love the Way You Love, Attitude, Golden Gun


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no. 33 - spring 2003

  • a news morning
    Some news about Glastonbury, You Belong to Me, Introducing the Band DVD
  • half a year of suede
    Elina Nuutinen's story of her Suedey journey of 2002
  • two weeks before the master
    Ali Lush's reports from Suede UK gigs
  • let's chase the dragon...
    Charlie Charlton's exclusive diary from the Asian tour
  • you're all stars...
    Behind-the-scenes of Obsessions video clip
  • stuff...
    lyrics to Obsessions' b-sides, a transcript from XFM China Radio International interview, and merchandise items.


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no. 32 - autumn 2002

  • positivity in the uk / on the road 2002
    Information about Positivity and also a list of 2002 tourdates.
  • a new morning...
    A walk through the songs in the new album, track by track...
  • the story so far...
    An updated Suede history written by David Barnett - which can also be found on suede.net and a new morning tour book.
  • reviews from the road...
    The title says all!
  • making positivity...
    Behind-the-scenes of Positivity video clip
  • stuff...
    lyrics to positivity and its b-sides, a cosmo girl questionnaire filled by brett with his trademarked sharp wit, and merchandise items.


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no. 31 - summer 2002

This issue came in a special format: huge piece of paper folded into the shape of the regular fanzines, to accomodate the special "Suede Family Tree" in it. What is it? Read on...
  • free fanclub concert
    Information on how to join the fanclub concert on July 16th, 2002.
  • a new morning
    Information on the release of next album A New Morning, preceding single Positivity, and festival/gig dates for 2002.
  • may the 4th be with you...
    Review by Ali Lush from The Drowners' 10th Anniversary Party which turned out to be not only a party but also a surprise gig in The Depot.
  • suede family tree
    The fun feature! Made by Pete Frame, it contains career tracks of each Suede member [and ex-member] like which bands they were/are in now.


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no. 30 - spring 2002

  • beautiful winner
    Pics and stories of the Beautiful Loser competition winner, Florence Gadeyne, when she got her prize: meeting Suede in the studio. You can see more of the moment here.
  • far from china
    Film review by Dimitris Mouchtaropoulos who attended the premiere of Far from China.
  • poetry in motion or killing us softly or pop idles
    Review by Ali Lush from Bristol Poetry Slam.
  • festa das latas
    Review by Peter Crompton straight from Suede's Portugal performance, October 27, 2001.
  • suede: lost in tv - more gourmet feast than tv dinner
    A Lost in TV review by Max Gellar.
  • there is such thing as a free launch...
    Reported by Peter Crompton from 3 Lost in TV launch events: AKA Film Preview, Popstarz @ Scala, Stay Beautiful - The Islington Bar.
  • letters on the breeze
    Some letters from fans.
  • And much more 'latest news', including the release of Lost in TV, closure of Nude Records, suede.net revamp, and summer festivals.


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no. 29 - summer 2001

  • brett's duet - "better than suede!"
    Stina Nordenstam, who's been lucky to have Brett singing in her album (in Keen Yellow Planet and Trainsurfing), dares to declare "He sings better than with Suede even - sorry Brett!"
  • essential albums - suede by suede
    Part two of an interview transcript of Brett, Mat, and Simon by Steve Lamacq, about their albums, continued from part one in fanzine #28.
  • something like instant sunshine, but better...
    Simon Price and David Barnett speak exclusively to Brett and Mat about the new album.
  • him producing the band
    An interview with Tony Hoffer, about how he's worked with Suede so far.
  • melted...
    A reportation about Meltdown Festival.
  • letters on the breeze
    Some letters from fans.
  • And much more 'latest news', including a report on the filming of Lost in TV commentary, on the fanzine stated as 'a very special project; full details will be announced later this year'. Now we know.


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no. 28 - spring 2001

  • neil john codling
    On the first page is Neil's 'thank you' note for our support. Then there's a 2 page feature about the man, partly written by... me :). All our best for you, Neil.
  • essential albums - suede by suede
    An interview transcript of Brett, Mat, and Simon by Steve Lamacq, about their albums.
  • introducing the man... and more about alex lee
    Introducing new boy Alex Lee. Welcome aboard.
  • jumble sale mums
    About SIS' jumble sale held last January, by the raffle winner (who gets a coat belonged to Brett), Max Gellar.
  • stay beautiful
    A review about the Suede night at Stay Beautiful club, March 28th.
  • far, so far away - voice of a flashboy
    Suede from a Turkish fan's point of view, Behic Gencoglu.
  • And more, including the competition to make our version of new song Beautiful Loser.


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no. 27 - autumn 2000

  • nice one, geyser! and everything will snow
    Complete report on Suede's performance on the Iceland Airwaves, last October! Among the details are venue situation and the sounds of each new song.
  • five go mad in hastings and work in progress
    News from Suede's new album recording process. In the aforementioned article, Mat answered some questions about the process along with some studio pics by Simon. The latter one features some beautiful studio pics by Izumi Kumazawa.
  • together in the year of the horse
    Reports and pictures from Suede's 10th anniversary celebration in the White Horse, North London. Invitations went to the oldest fan club members. And it seems so much fun!
  • all we see and believe is the dj
    This one's about Neil's appearance as guest DJ at Trash Club, on July 2000.
  • online update
    Alison writes her review about the Suede realm on the web these days, featuring some of her favourite links. But inevitably, as an owner of a wonderful site, she couldn't help dedicating a part of this article as a propaganda for her own website.
  • head musing - into the year 2000
    HALLELUJAH! After over a year wondering whether I am the only person to think Head Music as a totally brilliant masterpiece - or am I just a plain fanatic - finally Mark Reed wrote this excellent review of the album. A review I can finally agree to! He also loves Sam, which everybody keep picking on - a song that is sweet, simple, and silly - isn't that just exactly how love feels?


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no. 26 - march 2000

  • the london suede crack u.s. charts
    Rollo's mix of Everything Will Flow was released as a single in the USA and scored major success!
  • let go swedish single
    While in Sweden, Let Go was released as a single with all Can't Get Enough b-sides as its b-side plus Can't Get Enough itself. Fan club members can buy it through the SIS.
  • saturday night fever / europe is our unimaginative headline
    Reports and reviews from Head Music's UK and Europe shows.
  • Plus: an interview with Raissa, usual features, and some spicy 'latest newz' from the guys.


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no. 25 - november 1999

  • can't get enough - new single out november 8th
    Information on the release date, b-sides, price, and everything on Can't Get Enough.
  • The Land of the Rising Sun and Beyond
    Gig reviews from Asia and Australia.
  • Lyrics to Since You Went Away and Let Go.
  • So We are a Boy, We are a Girl
    Another remark on Suede and sexuality issues. A really good one and quite comprehensive.


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no. 24 - september 1999

  • everything will flow - new single out now
    Everything Will Flow was released and there's some news on the single.
  • Loads of gig reviews from Roskilde, xfm session, v99, and Copenhagen shows.
  • Lyrics to Jubilee, Bored, Pieces of my Mind, Weight of the World and God's Gift.
  • Plus: tourdates and 'latest newz'.


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no. 23 - june 1999

  • From the Eastern Block to France
    About Suede's tour in 1999
  • Madchester
    A review of Suede's show in Manchester.
  • Bigger than the Universe
    Chris Mackay reviews Suede's chart position all over the world - including my lovely country Indonesia (in case you're wondering: it's true that Electricity once hit number 1 and became quite popular!)
  • The London Boys
    Another review, by Graeme McMillan, on the London Astoria gig, March 3rd 1999.
  • The Italian Job
    A story (and pics) by Manuela Piemonte on how she met Suede in Italy.
  • Suede Go Pop!
    A report from Pepsi Chart Show, London, April 13th 1999, by Andy Colborne.
  • Head Musing
    Head Musing is an interview CD sent out to radio stations featuring the band interviewed by David Barnett, and here on the fanzine are a few excerpts of it.


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no. 22 - march 1999

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no. 21 - christmas 1998

  • All about the next album (Head Music, it is): some information, the revealance of the first letter of the title, H (remember those mad speculations?!), and Neil's exclusive review.
  • Guitar Crazy
    An interview with Richard about whether there would be any fanclub gig in 1998 (the answer is, no) and why.
  • They'll Steal What They Want
    A directory of Suede bootlegs, complete with tracklisting. Put up by the owner of Suede Bootleg Discography site, David Gejlemo.
  • Story from Marlies and Marina, who was nominated for the Carlsberg Best Fan Award 1998.


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no. 20 - summer 1998

  • What The World Is Waiting For...
    News on the new producer for the next Suede album, Steve Osborne.
  • Stereo Dreams
    A guide to Suede rarities and b-sides that never made it to Sci-Fi Lullabies.
  • Introducing The Crew
    Introducing Peter Sissons, Suede's guitar n keyboard tech who's been in every show since the band's first single.
  • Internet, Yeah!
    A guide to Suede fandom in the telephone wires. Unfortunately my site wasn't featured :( ... besides, it's not even opened for public yet by the time the fanzine's out.


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no. 19 - spring 1998

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no. 18 - winter 1998

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no. 17 - autumn 1997

  • The Little Drummer Boy
    A nice interview with Simon Gilbert about Sci-Fi Lullabies.
  • Mr. Insatiable
    I have no idea who this is, but he seems like a guy who's been around for a while and writing jokes in the fanzine. He also edits the following 'message board' section, cutting messages that exceeded 40-words limit and making witty remarks.
  • Dear George...
    Lovely George Gilbert answers fans questions! And introduces his girlfriend Marley Galpern!


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no. 16 - summer 1997

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no. 15 - spring 1997

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no. 14 - winter 1996/1997

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no. 13 - september 1996

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no. 12 - summer 1996

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no. 11 - spring 1996

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no. 10 - october 1995

  • Suede Shipbuilding for Bosnia
    All about Shipbuilding. It amazed me how the HELP album was on sale less than a week after the recording session!
  • Suede By The Sea
    Suede's 5 days in Israel.
  • Zwemdokrock Festival (Lumen, Belgium) and Phoenix Festival (Stratford, England)
    More reviews.
  • No Pigs Shocker!
    A funny article meant to make fun of many Suede's pig references on early days; reporting that the next album (Coming Up) would not refer to pigs at all.


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no. 9 -july 1995

  • Introducing The Video
    Introducing Suede's tour films video, Introducing the Band.
  • Around the World in 48 Days
    A long and worthy collection of reviews of their 1995 gigs.
  • Been There, Seen It, Bought the T-Shirt, Been There Again... 1995 Went Like This...
    The complete dates of the gigs from February to July 1995.
  • Competition, Swap Shops, Message Board, Pen Pals, Merchandise
    Usual features.


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no. 8 - february 1995

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no. 7 - october 1994

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no. 6 - june 1994

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no. 5 - february 1994

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no. 4 - october 1993

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