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Eoin D
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Shoegaze, indie, alternative , britpop, grunge, vinyl records, MUFC, #glazersout
#StandaloneSingles

27. The Cure - Charlotte Sometimes

I loved the way a lot of 80s bands released numerous stand alone singles, this is one of the best of the decade

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The Cure - Charlotte Sometimes
YouTube video by TheCureVEVO
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February 2, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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27. Alvvays

Song: After The Earthquake
Favourite albums - Antisocialites, Blue Rev

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Alvvays - After The Earthquake [Official Audio]
YouTube video by Alvvays
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February 2, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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28. The Smiths - Panic

How Soon Is Now is a bit of a grey area as it appeared on both Hatful of Hollow and the US version of Meat is Murder. So many Smiths songs to choose from, but I love Panic and The Draize Train was a superb b side

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The Smiths - Panic (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by The Smiths
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February 1, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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28. Alice in Chains

Song: Nutshell
Favourite albums - Dirt, Jar of Flies, Black Gives Way To Blue

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Alice In Chains - Nutshell (Official Audio)
YouTube video by AliceInChainsVEVO
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February 1, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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1

Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Rich, from the album Fever To Tell

An album that still sounds as thrilling the day as it did when it was released. Thanks to @top10nathan.bsky.social for a great challenge!

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Rich
YouTube video by Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Topic
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January 30, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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Warpaint

Set Your Arms Down, from the album The Fool

Great opening track, and interestingly, Andrew Weatherall placed it as the closing track on his mix of the album released for RSD a few years ago

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Set Your Arms Down
YouTube video by Warpaint - Topic
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January 29, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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The Velvet Underground

Sunday Morning, from the album The Velvet Underground and Nico

Undoubtedly one of the most influential bands of all time, and probably my favourite album of the 60s

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The Velvet Underground - Sunday Morning [2010 Remastered]
YouTube video by roey964
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January 28, 2026 at 8:53 AM
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4

Suede

So Young, from the album Suede

A band that I absolutely adore, never fail to get goosebumps listening to So Young. I love this Jools Holland performance

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Suede - So Young (Later With Jools Holland '93) HD
YouTube video by Sam
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January 27, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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5

The Stone Roses

I Wanna Be Adored, from the album The Stone Roses

One of the most iconic opening songs of all time

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The Stone Roses - I Wanna Be Adored (Official Video)
YouTube video by StoneRosesVEVO
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January 27, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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Smashing Pumpkins

I Am One, from the album Gish

Gish I feel is a bit overshadowed by the genius of Siamese Dream, but it's a great album in it's own right, with an excellent opening song

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The Smashing Pumpkins - I Am One (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by SmashingPumpkinsVEVO
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January 25, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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7

Ride

Seagull, from the album Nowhere

Feedback, followed by melodic bassline, crashing drums, and those harmonies - an all timer of an album opener

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Ride - Seagull
YouTube video by RideOfficial
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January 24, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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8

R E.M.

Radio Free Europe, from the album Murmur

R.E.M. gave us a whole host of classic albums and singles, but Radio Free Europe and Murmur are up there with any of them

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R.E.M. - Radio Free Europe
YouTube video by REMVEVO
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January 23, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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9

Pet Shop Boys

Two Divided By Zero, from the album Please

Side 1 of Please contains 4 stone cold classic 80s singles. The one track on side 1 that wasn't a single is easily their equal, a stunning album opener

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Pet Shop Boys - Two Divided By Zero (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Pet Shop Boys
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January 22, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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10

Pearl Jam

Once, from the album Ten

Most of the band had been in other reasonably successful bands before, and it shows, this is such a confident album opener

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Pearl Jam - Once (Official Audio)
YouTube video by PearljamVEVO
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January 22, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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11

Pale Saints

Way The World Is, from the album The Comforts Of Madness

A massively underrated band, their classic debut album starts with a bang

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Way the World Is
YouTube video by Pale Saints - Topic
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January 22, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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12

Oasis

Rock N Roll Star, from the album Definitely Maybe

Statement of intent opening track, from what remains their best album by a long distance

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Oasis - Rock 'N' Roll Star (Official HD Remastered Video)
YouTube video by OasisVEVO
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January 19, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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13

Nine Inch Nails

Head Like A Hole, from the album Pretty Hate Machine

To this day, still my favourite Nine Inch Nails album, opening with an absolute all timer NIN song

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Nine Inch Nails - Head Like A Hole
YouTube video by NineInchNailsVEVO
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January 18, 2026 at 4:27 PM
#NowPlaying

Only one choice after that glorious performance today, was not expecting that in a million years....
January 17, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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14

New Order

Dreams Never End, from the album Movement

An album that divides opinion a bit, but I love it. Hooky should have sung more New Order songs!

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New Order - Dreams Never End [High Quality]
YouTube video by BenniRoR ­
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January 17, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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15

Mogwai

Yes! I am a Long Way From Home, from the album Young Team

"If the stars had a sound, it would sound like this"

The absolute perfect description for this song, and indeed the band as a whole

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Mogwai - Yes! I Am A Long Way From Home (High Quality)
YouTube video by Alexandros Goulas
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January 16, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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16

Lush

Stray, from the album Spooky

Lovely atmospheric opener, love the way it blends into second track Nothing Natural

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Lush - Stray [2023 Remaster] (Official Visualiser)
YouTube video by 4AD
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January 15, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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17

Joy Division

Disorder, from the album Unknown Pleasures

Always blown away that Unknown Pleasures is a debut album, it sounds so confident and fully formed.

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Disorder (2007 Remaster)
YouTube video by Joy Division - Topic
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January 15, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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The Jesus and Mary Chain

Just Like Honey, from the album Psychocandy

Iconic song from one of the best albums of all time

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The Jesus And Mary Chain - Just Like Honey (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by UPROXX Indie Mixtape
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January 15, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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Interpol

Untitled, from the album Turn On The Bright Lights

First interpol song I heard, loved it immediately. I enjoy all their albums, particularly Antics, but for me they haven't come close to matching TOTBL

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Untitled (2012 Remaster)
YouTube video by Interpol - Topic
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January 12, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Post a pic of the venue where you saw your first concert & the band or artist.

Manic Street Preachers, with Super Furry Animals as support, Point Depot Dublin (now 3Arena), June 1999.

A great first gig, followed 3 weeks later by REM at Landsdowne Road, hooked on live music ever since!
January 11, 2026 at 7:48 PM