So Long, Too Long

The gang enter a battle of the bands, and come prepared with a chicken suit and gifts for the masses, but not before getting into some scrapes..Elsewhere, there's a new addition to the rabble and - heavens above - even some girls!

It's been a while. So Long. Too Long.But the gang are back with a new series of SLTL and in this episode, new ground is broken with promoters, the Uber-Kool venue Korova, and Frank Button gives everyone the horn...

The gang get emotional over a tree stump and see out 2005 in spectacular style...

The gang finally record their first proper songs - but there is hi-jinx in the studio and Frank Button bags a first date...

The gang play a gig in a girls' school and heavens above, one of them even gets a phone number!Oh, and they actually start to record some songs...

There's a slight delay in getting Episode 9 of So Long, Too Long boxed off, so for those who follow us but don't subscribe, here is a taster of what we do over on Patreon, with our bonus SLTL series, 'Snapped Strings'.So far we've had an episode exploring the 2005 NME 'Cool List' and a directors cut style watchalong of the fateful Deal or No Deal episode we spoke about in Episode Six.The 'So Long, Too Long' tier of our Patreon is only £2 a month and we also have exclusive offers on So Long Too Long/Albany merch, so head to patreon.com/clubshipwrecked for more info!

On the back of a run of good gigs, disaster strikes for The Albany with an eventful gig and run ins with the law...

The Albany get their first 'proper' gig in a hallowed venue and revel in the glitz and glamour of the whole affair!

Despite their image of hellraisers (ahem), life in The Albany wasn't all sex, drugs & rock 'n' roll - there was daytime TV, too.Tales of ancillary member Cody are recounted, as is a brush with a band very much on their own trajectory to the heavens - you might have heard of them...