James
@freemonster80.bsky.social
Shouting into the Blue void to see who answers.
Looking for cats, records, books and horror with less nonsense. #MusicChallenge #MusicSky
ROC born & raised, sometimes missing my adopted JC home.
Looking for cats, records, books and horror with less nonsense. #MusicChallenge #MusicSky
ROC born & raised, sometimes missing my adopted JC home.
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
Lady Sovereign - Public Warning
Make way for the S-O-Veeeeeee!
Honestly not everything hits but those that do - especially “Gatheration” and “Hoodie” - hit HARD.
Lady Sovereign - Public Warning
Make way for the S-O-Veeeeeee!
Honestly not everything hits but those that do - especially “Gatheration” and “Hoodie” - hit HARD.
February 17, 2026 at 4:47 PM
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
Lady Sovereign - Public Warning
Make way for the S-O-Veeeeeee!
Honestly not everything hits but those that do - especially “Gatheration” and “Hoodie” - hit HARD.
Lady Sovereign - Public Warning
Make way for the S-O-Veeeeeee!
Honestly not everything hits but those that do - especially “Gatheration” and “Hoodie” - hit HARD.
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
Dragonette - Galore
Canadian dirty girl indie pop perfection. “Hello” ruined their trajectory IMO in that it turned them into the go-to guest for largely questionable acts, but they started out VERY strong.
Dragonette - Galore
Canadian dirty girl indie pop perfection. “Hello” ruined their trajectory IMO in that it turned them into the go-to guest for largely questionable acts, but they started out VERY strong.
February 17, 2026 at 3:54 PM
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
Dragonette - Galore
Canadian dirty girl indie pop perfection. “Hello” ruined their trajectory IMO in that it turned them into the go-to guest for largely questionable acts, but they started out VERY strong.
Dragonette - Galore
Canadian dirty girl indie pop perfection. “Hello” ruined their trajectory IMO in that it turned them into the go-to guest for largely questionable acts, but they started out VERY strong.
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
Pop Levi - The Return To Form Black Magick Party
Our introduction to this indie pop chameleon; the uptempo numbers are VERY up, the ballads are hyper dramatic and it’s all fabulous.
Pop Levi - The Return To Form Black Magick Party
Our introduction to this indie pop chameleon; the uptempo numbers are VERY up, the ballads are hyper dramatic and it’s all fabulous.
February 17, 2026 at 2:24 PM
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
Pop Levi - The Return To Form Black Magick Party
Our introduction to this indie pop chameleon; the uptempo numbers are VERY up, the ballads are hyper dramatic and it’s all fabulous.
Pop Levi - The Return To Form Black Magick Party
Our introduction to this indie pop chameleon; the uptempo numbers are VERY up, the ballads are hyper dramatic and it’s all fabulous.
I’m seriously not sure what I’m going to do about my #5DebutAlbums0509 ; I’ve got a dozen albums I love pretty much equally to somehow squeeze into a Top 5…anyone got any spare votes they can lend me?
February 17, 2026 at 2:54 AM
I’m seriously not sure what I’m going to do about my #5DebutAlbums0509 ; I’ve got a dozen albums I love pretty much equally to somehow squeeze into a Top 5…anyone got any spare votes they can lend me?
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
School of Seven Bells - Alpinisms
I’m surprised I haven’t seen this one mentioned yet; the perfect intersection of shoegaze and dreampop, to say I was obsessed at the time is a wild understatement.
School of Seven Bells - Alpinisms
I’m surprised I haven’t seen this one mentioned yet; the perfect intersection of shoegaze and dreampop, to say I was obsessed at the time is a wild understatement.
February 17, 2026 at 2:28 AM
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
School of Seven Bells - Alpinisms
I’m surprised I haven’t seen this one mentioned yet; the perfect intersection of shoegaze and dreampop, to say I was obsessed at the time is a wild understatement.
School of Seven Bells - Alpinisms
I’m surprised I haven’t seen this one mentioned yet; the perfect intersection of shoegaze and dreampop, to say I was obsessed at the time is a wild understatement.
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
Die Monitr Batss - Girls of War
Brutal Neo-No Wave from the Gossip’s guitarist’s other (short lived) band. If you think ‘Confusion is Sex’ is Sonic Youth’s most underrated album, you’ll find plenty to like here.
Die Monitr Batss - Girls of War
Brutal Neo-No Wave from the Gossip’s guitarist’s other (short lived) band. If you think ‘Confusion is Sex’ is Sonic Youth’s most underrated album, you’ll find plenty to like here.
February 17, 2026 at 2:01 AM
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
Die Monitr Batss - Girls of War
Brutal Neo-No Wave from the Gossip’s guitarist’s other (short lived) band. If you think ‘Confusion is Sex’ is Sonic Youth’s most underrated album, you’ll find plenty to like here.
Die Monitr Batss - Girls of War
Brutal Neo-No Wave from the Gossip’s guitarist’s other (short lived) band. If you think ‘Confusion is Sex’ is Sonic Youth’s most underrated album, you’ll find plenty to like here.
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
To My Boy - Messages
If you told me this was a long-lost private press synthpop LP from 1982 I would 100% believe you. The usual topics of computers and the future throughout with the surprise beating heart exposure in “Fear of Fragility”; a stunner.
To My Boy - Messages
If you told me this was a long-lost private press synthpop LP from 1982 I would 100% believe you. The usual topics of computers and the future throughout with the surprise beating heart exposure in “Fear of Fragility”; a stunner.
February 17, 2026 at 1:25 AM
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
To My Boy - Messages
If you told me this was a long-lost private press synthpop LP from 1982 I would 100% believe you. The usual topics of computers and the future throughout with the surprise beating heart exposure in “Fear of Fragility”; a stunner.
To My Boy - Messages
If you told me this was a long-lost private press synthpop LP from 1982 I would 100% believe you. The usual topics of computers and the future throughout with the surprise beating heart exposure in “Fear of Fragility”; a stunner.
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
These New Puritans - Beat Pyramid
They quickly evolved into something completely different but I’ve always been enthralled by the raw energy and wide-eyed wonder of this debut.
These New Puritans - Beat Pyramid
They quickly evolved into something completely different but I’ve always been enthralled by the raw energy and wide-eyed wonder of this debut.
February 15, 2026 at 1:09 PM
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
These New Puritans - Beat Pyramid
They quickly evolved into something completely different but I’ve always been enthralled by the raw energy and wide-eyed wonder of this debut.
These New Puritans - Beat Pyramid
They quickly evolved into something completely different but I’ve always been enthralled by the raw energy and wide-eyed wonder of this debut.
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
Jakobínarína - The First Crusade
Sole album from Icelandic teenage rabble rousers. Searing indie punk grounded by Gunnar Bergmann Ragnarsson’s incredible growl, I love this one so much; it’s kind of perfect that it’s all we got.
Jakobínarína - The First Crusade
Sole album from Icelandic teenage rabble rousers. Searing indie punk grounded by Gunnar Bergmann Ragnarsson’s incredible growl, I love this one so much; it’s kind of perfect that it’s all we got.
February 13, 2026 at 3:08 PM
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
Jakobínarína - The First Crusade
Sole album from Icelandic teenage rabble rousers. Searing indie punk grounded by Gunnar Bergmann Ragnarsson’s incredible growl, I love this one so much; it’s kind of perfect that it’s all we got.
Jakobínarína - The First Crusade
Sole album from Icelandic teenage rabble rousers. Searing indie punk grounded by Gunnar Bergmann Ragnarsson’s incredible growl, I love this one so much; it’s kind of perfect that it’s all we got.
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
Klaxons - Myths of the Near Future
I’ve seen this one mentioned a lot already. It has held up exceptionally well, especially considering it was a huge hype/next big thing record. Won’t make my Top 5 but still a total blast of a record.
Klaxons - Myths of the Near Future
I’ve seen this one mentioned a lot already. It has held up exceptionally well, especially considering it was a huge hype/next big thing record. Won’t make my Top 5 but still a total blast of a record.
February 12, 2026 at 6:03 PM
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
Klaxons - Myths of the Near Future
I’ve seen this one mentioned a lot already. It has held up exceptionally well, especially considering it was a huge hype/next big thing record. Won’t make my Top 5 but still a total blast of a record.
Klaxons - Myths of the Near Future
I’ve seen this one mentioned a lot already. It has held up exceptionally well, especially considering it was a huge hype/next big thing record. Won’t make my Top 5 but still a total blast of a record.
#MusicSky #NowPlaying #5DebutAlbums0509
The Whip - X Marks Destination
From the ashes of Nylon Pylon came The Whip. At the risk of gross oversimplification, this was closer to what I wanted the New Order albums of the time to sound like. Very likely in my Top 5, I love it lots.
The Whip - X Marks Destination
From the ashes of Nylon Pylon came The Whip. At the risk of gross oversimplification, this was closer to what I wanted the New Order albums of the time to sound like. Very likely in my Top 5, I love it lots.
February 12, 2026 at 4:36 PM
#MusicSky #NowPlaying #5DebutAlbums0509
The Whip - X Marks Destination
From the ashes of Nylon Pylon came The Whip. At the risk of gross oversimplification, this was closer to what I wanted the New Order albums of the time to sound like. Very likely in my Top 5, I love it lots.
The Whip - X Marks Destination
From the ashes of Nylon Pylon came The Whip. At the risk of gross oversimplification, this was closer to what I wanted the New Order albums of the time to sound like. Very likely in my Top 5, I love it lots.
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
The Boxer Rebellion - Exits
Darker and noisier than subsequent albums, there remains something special about this one. I realized I’ve never owned a physical copy of it, I should fix that.
The Boxer Rebellion - Exits
Darker and noisier than subsequent albums, there remains something special about this one. I realized I’ve never owned a physical copy of it, I should fix that.
February 11, 2026 at 8:24 PM
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
The Boxer Rebellion - Exits
Darker and noisier than subsequent albums, there remains something special about this one. I realized I’ve never owned a physical copy of it, I should fix that.
The Boxer Rebellion - Exits
Darker and noisier than subsequent albums, there remains something special about this one. I realized I’ve never owned a physical copy of it, I should fix that.
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
Ladyfuzz - Kerfuffle
Only album from quirky trio who were friends with Bloc Party. I’ve always gotten B-52’s/Sugarcubes vibes from them - especially on incredible single “Bouncy Ball” - and am still sad we never got more.
Ladyfuzz - Kerfuffle
Only album from quirky trio who were friends with Bloc Party. I’ve always gotten B-52’s/Sugarcubes vibes from them - especially on incredible single “Bouncy Ball” - and am still sad we never got more.
February 11, 2026 at 3:29 PM
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
Ladyfuzz - Kerfuffle
Only album from quirky trio who were friends with Bloc Party. I’ve always gotten B-52’s/Sugarcubes vibes from them - especially on incredible single “Bouncy Ball” - and am still sad we never got more.
Ladyfuzz - Kerfuffle
Only album from quirky trio who were friends with Bloc Party. I’ve always gotten B-52’s/Sugarcubes vibes from them - especially on incredible single “Bouncy Ball” - and am still sad we never got more.
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
Battles - Mirrored
The presence of John Stainer and the “Atlas” single roped me in and while I think it sags a bit in the middle, the album as a whole is a blast…one of my favorite sleeves as well.
Battles - Mirrored
The presence of John Stainer and the “Atlas” single roped me in and while I think it sags a bit in the middle, the album as a whole is a blast…one of my favorite sleeves as well.
February 11, 2026 at 2:38 PM
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
Battles - Mirrored
The presence of John Stainer and the “Atlas” single roped me in and while I think it sags a bit in the middle, the album as a whole is a blast…one of my favorite sleeves as well.
Battles - Mirrored
The presence of John Stainer and the “Atlas” single roped me in and while I think it sags a bit in the middle, the album as a whole is a blast…one of my favorite sleeves as well.
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
Alphabeat - This Is Alphabeat
They give off a little too much theater kid energy at times, but the hyper pop of this album is undeniable; “Boyfriend” is one of my favorite singles of the era, such a jam.
Alphabeat - This Is Alphabeat
They give off a little too much theater kid energy at times, but the hyper pop of this album is undeniable; “Boyfriend” is one of my favorite singles of the era, such a jam.
February 10, 2026 at 3:41 PM
#MusicSky #NowListening #5DebutAlbums0509
Alphabeat - This Is Alphabeat
They give off a little too much theater kid energy at times, but the hyper pop of this album is undeniable; “Boyfriend” is one of my favorite singles of the era, such a jam.
Alphabeat - This Is Alphabeat
They give off a little too much theater kid energy at times, but the hyper pop of this album is undeniable; “Boyfriend” is one of my favorite singles of the era, such a jam.
#MusicSky #5DebutAlbums0509
A Place To Bury Strangers - A Place To Bury Strangers
First in queue for this round is our introduction to these NYC-based noise peddlers. All the hallmarks of their sound are here but I reach for second LP ‘Exploding Head’ when I’m in the mood.
A Place To Bury Strangers - A Place To Bury Strangers
First in queue for this round is our introduction to these NYC-based noise peddlers. All the hallmarks of their sound are here but I reach for second LP ‘Exploding Head’ when I’m in the mood.
February 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM
#MusicSky #5DebutAlbums0509
A Place To Bury Strangers - A Place To Bury Strangers
First in queue for this round is our introduction to these NYC-based noise peddlers. All the hallmarks of their sound are here but I reach for second LP ‘Exploding Head’ when I’m in the mood.
A Place To Bury Strangers - A Place To Bury Strangers
First in queue for this round is our introduction to these NYC-based noise peddlers. All the hallmarks of their sound are here but I reach for second LP ‘Exploding Head’ when I’m in the mood.
A quick glance through my Discogs and iTunes is suggesting that #5DebutAlbums0509 might be the toughest for me yet: I can immediately pick out at least a dozen for my Top 3 from this list and who knows what I’ve forgotten about/left out.
February 9, 2026 at 1:08 AM
A quick glance through my Discogs and iTunes is suggesting that #5DebutAlbums0509 might be the toughest for me yet: I can immediately pick out at least a dozen for my Top 3 from this list and who knows what I’ve forgotten about/left out.
#NowListening #MusicSky
Prince - P Control
Good morning ladies and gentlemen, boys and motherfucking girls.
A stormer for a Friday drive to work.
Prince - P Control
Good morning ladies and gentlemen, boys and motherfucking girls.
A stormer for a Friday drive to work.
February 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Prince - P Control
Good morning ladies and gentlemen, boys and motherfucking girls.
A stormer for a Friday drive to work.
Prince - P Control
Good morning ladies and gentlemen, boys and motherfucking girls.
A stormer for a Friday drive to work.
The ZTT singlette-esque ‘State of the World Suite’ mix is an all time favorite.
February 6, 2026 at 3:31 PM
The ZTT singlette-esque ‘State of the World Suite’ mix is an all time favorite.
#NowReading #BookSky
Horror Movie - @paultremblay.bsky.social
I started this yesterday and have been tearing through it over the last 24 hours; what a delectable love letter to the horror movies that raised us and still thrill us today.
Horror Movie - @paultremblay.bsky.social
I started this yesterday and have been tearing through it over the last 24 hours; what a delectable love letter to the horror movies that raised us and still thrill us today.
February 4, 2026 at 5:45 PM
#NowReading #BookSky
Horror Movie - @paultremblay.bsky.social
I started this yesterday and have been tearing through it over the last 24 hours; what a delectable love letter to the horror movies that raised us and still thrill us today.
Horror Movie - @paultremblay.bsky.social
I started this yesterday and have been tearing through it over the last 24 hours; what a delectable love letter to the horror movies that raised us and still thrill us today.
#NowListening #MusicSky
Happy 40th to a cornerstone album for myself and many others; both incredibly of the time (of which is essentially created) and absolutely timeless. ❤️💜
Happy 40th to a cornerstone album for myself and many others; both incredibly of the time (of which is essentially created) and absolutely timeless. ❤️💜
February 4, 2026 at 3:36 PM
#NowListening #MusicSky
Happy 40th to a cornerstone album for myself and many others; both incredibly of the time (of which is essentially created) and absolutely timeless. ❤️💜
Happy 40th to a cornerstone album for myself and many others; both incredibly of the time (of which is essentially created) and absolutely timeless. ❤️💜
‘Slave to the Rhythm’…but while we’re here, we’re long overdue for a ‘Living My Life’ deluxe edition. (Which is my second favorite for what it’s worth.)
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February 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM
‘Slave to the Rhythm’…but while we’re here, we’re long overdue for a ‘Living My Life’ deluxe edition. (Which is my second favorite for what it’s worth.)
#NowListening #MusicSky
Superdrag - Last Call For Vitriol
I recently learned they finally pressed this to LP late last year. My copy showed up last weekend but this is my first chance to give it a spin; I’m thrilled to have one of my favorite four album runs on vinyl at last.
Superdrag - Last Call For Vitriol
I recently learned they finally pressed this to LP late last year. My copy showed up last weekend but this is my first chance to give it a spin; I’m thrilled to have one of my favorite four album runs on vinyl at last.
February 3, 2026 at 12:58 PM
#NowListening #MusicSky
Superdrag - Last Call For Vitriol
I recently learned they finally pressed this to LP late last year. My copy showed up last weekend but this is my first chance to give it a spin; I’m thrilled to have one of my favorite four album runs on vinyl at last.
Superdrag - Last Call For Vitriol
I recently learned they finally pressed this to LP late last year. My copy showed up last weekend but this is my first chance to give it a spin; I’m thrilled to have one of my favorite four album runs on vinyl at last.
I believe they mean What a FCKNG RCRD.
Happy birthday to one of the greats. (Too bad about Bobby.)
Happy birthday to one of the greats. (Too bad about Bobby.)
January 31, 2026 at 11:40 PM
I believe they mean What a FCKNG RCRD.
Happy birthday to one of the greats. (Too bad about Bobby.)
Happy birthday to one of the greats. (Too bad about Bobby.)
#NowListening #MusicSky
Catherine Wheel - Happy Days
It’s too long by a bit for sure and gets kinda loopy in places but it’s far better than it ever gets credit for; I’ve always had a soft spot for it and, to be honest, listen to it more than ‘Chrome’. (One day we’ll get a CW reunion.)
Catherine Wheel - Happy Days
It’s too long by a bit for sure and gets kinda loopy in places but it’s far better than it ever gets credit for; I’ve always had a soft spot for it and, to be honest, listen to it more than ‘Chrome’. (One day we’ll get a CW reunion.)
January 30, 2026 at 3:42 PM
#NowListening #MusicSky
Catherine Wheel - Happy Days
It’s too long by a bit for sure and gets kinda loopy in places but it’s far better than it ever gets credit for; I’ve always had a soft spot for it and, to be honest, listen to it more than ‘Chrome’. (One day we’ll get a CW reunion.)
Catherine Wheel - Happy Days
It’s too long by a bit for sure and gets kinda loopy in places but it’s far better than it ever gets credit for; I’ve always had a soft spot for it and, to be honest, listen to it more than ‘Chrome’. (One day we’ll get a CW reunion.)