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Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 52m

I saw a quote from Henry Rollins the other day where he declared David Bowie’s “Station To Station” to be a November album, so we’re putting that to the test. So far, I agree

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Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 2h

Tom Waits’ “Nighthawks At The Diner” turned 50 a couple of weeks ago. He sounds like the most world weary 25-year-old ever. If you told me he recorded it this year at age 75 I wouldn’t bat an eye.

#harmas1001albums , 419/1001

Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 12h

Brian Eno, “Before And After Science”

I bought this copy 5 years ago but it has a warp that made it skip so I had never played it straight through before tonight when I realized a DJ-ready 1200 turntable was probably built to handle imperfections better. I was right.

#harmas1001albums , 418/1001

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Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 1d

Can 💯confirm that J. Edgar Cat does not, in fact, wanna be startin’ somethin’.

Michael Jackson, “Thriller”

#harmas1001albums , 417/1001

Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 1d

I keep thinking that with only 1001 pages of real estate and “Psychocandy” already represented, there’s no need for the Jesus And Mary Chain’s “Darklands” to also be in the book. And then I spin it and remember how perfect it is.

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Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 2d

I know the finish line of my #harmas1001albums is only a few hills and corners away, but there are still some heavy hitters on the way, including this game changer from the Cure.

415/1001

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Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 2d

Daylight Savings Time has left me “Damaged”. I hate it so.

I’m apparently as grumpy as Henry Rollins this morning!

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Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 2d

Their new album is going to be 🔥

In reality, this is their reaction to learning about adjusted breakfast hours after Daylight Savings Time.

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Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 3d

A little late, but here’s your annual reminder to set your clocks “Dan Auerbach”.

Daylight Savings Time humour never gets old. I’ll show myself out!

The Black Keys, “El Camino”

Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 3d

Like much of our country, I became a nightly for last night’s Blue Jays heartbreak. They played their hearts out and while I’m sad and so, so very tired, it was still an incredible season.

Donald Fagen, “The Nightfly”

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Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 3d

The Stevie Nicks “Bella Donna” Barbie is for our daughter. That’s my story and I’m sticking with it.

Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 5d

“Isn’t she pretty in pink?”

The Psychedelic Furs, “Talk Talk Talk”

I came to the Furs shockingly late in life when I picked up several of their albums for $1 a piece at a garage sale, but I’ve made up for lost time.

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Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 5d

When I’m pumped up I spin some Motörhead. Here’s “Ace Of Spades”.

#harmas1001albums , 411/1001

Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 6d

I’m melting this Thursday morning. Sure, it’s mostly because the steam boiler in our 80-year old building is now on, but also because I’m spinning Peter Gabriel’s 3rd solo album, affectionately known as “Melt”.

#harmas1001albums , 410/1001

Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 7d

“All the things I could do, if I had a little money
It’s a rich man’s world”

October 29, 1979. I don’t often celebrate greatest hits anniversaries, but I will make an exception for one of the all-time greats.

ABBA, “Greatest Hits Vol. 2”

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Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 7d

Neil Young & Crazy Horse, “Rust Never Sleeps”. And neither do I. #chronicinsomniachumour

(Actually, I slept better than usual last night)

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Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 8d

Putting some pep in my step with Van Halen’s debut.

“I found the simple life ain’t so simple”

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Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 8d

Talking Heads, “More Songs About Buildings And Food”.
My body wisely chose to fall asleep at 10 pm last night, so I’m one of the only Jays fans to get a normal night’s sleep. A shame to have missed the epic. On the other hand I’ll be lucid for my afternoon presentation.

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Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 8d

J. Edgar Cat knows. When you see a 1st pressing of Ice Cube’s “Death Certificate”, you buy it. Be like Edgar.

Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 9d

We got sound. We got vision. We got “Low”. We got Bowie.

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Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 9d

Now I got a reason, now I got a reason to spin “Never Mind The Bollocks Here’s The Sex Pistols”.

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Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 10d

Patti Smith, “Horses”

I got this off a lovely man who worked at a Toronto record store in the ‘70’s when this came out. If you look carefully there are some subtle clues it was the store’s promo copy.

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Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 11d

Ian Dury, “New Boots And Panties!!”

I should have played this last weekend when we went thrifting (I picked up an original Dragonlance novel in amazing condition for $1.50).

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Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 11d

32 years ago my Blue Jays last won a World Series and I went clubbing in my housecoat and pajamas in celebration. Rush’s “Counterparts” came out halfway through the series on October 18, 1993, and was my soundtrack to the final few games. Hope it brings the luck again. OK Blue Jays, let’s play ball!

Matt Snell @harmaceutical.bsky.social · 11d

Brian Eno, “Here Come The Warm Jets”

“Joyful” is not the first word that comes to mind when describing Brian Eno, but his first solo album brings so many happy feels.

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