MONDO MOJO

…writing notes for the reissue of BUSH’s 1996 LP Razorblade Suitcase, Steve Albini recently asserted, “The origin myth of the British band starts… when the coolest guy in the art college… assembles a cravat-wearing backing band of guys named Nigel and Simon.” But then cites Oasis as proof… last month clever JOE CORRÉ (right), designer of costly ladies’ underwear, burnt £5 millions’ worth (supposedly) of his parents’ rare punk memorabilia on a barge on the Thames. But that’s protesting against punk being commodified… there was more anarchy/MSM interaction when word got out that Strictly Come Dancing contestant ORE ODUBA is married to the daughter of Animal from the Anti-Nowhere League. If only Ed Balls could’ve freestyled to So What? …all dub heads know the Scientist Wins The World Cup and Scientist Meets The Space Invaders LPs. But what are these expanded reissues on VP records? They’re now called Junjo Presents: Wins The World Cup and Linval Presents Space Invaders, crediting the late JUNJO LAWES and producer LINVAL THOMPSON, with new art! Blame “legal argy bargy,” says a spokesman. … JIM STEINMAN’s Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical opens in Manchester in February and moves to London in June. Expect familiar tunes, and new songs like What Part Of My Body Hurts The Most…