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Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · 1d

He was just a singer in a rock and roll band, but he will be missed. Pouring one out today for John Lodge of the Moody Blues. 😢
"And if you want the wind of change
To blow about you
And you're the only other person to know, don't tell me
I'm just a singer in a rock and roll band."

Moody Blues singer dies 'suddenly and unexpectedly'

Moody Blues singer John Lodge has died aged 82, his family announced in a statement on Friday

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Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · 3d

Gone absolutely soft in my old age. Can't get through the end of "Mission" by Rush without my eyes tearing up. Damn you, emotions!

Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · 3d

Completed the most recent of my year-by-year playlists on Tidal & Spotify (link for the latter below). My 1992 includes more than 200 songs from the year of the LA Riots, the Freddie Mercury tribute concert, and the Barcelona Olympics! Hit shuffle!
open.spotify.com/playlist/17T...

My 1992

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Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · 4d

"And maybe love is letting people be just what they want to be
The door always must be left unlocked
To love when circumstance may lead someone away from you
And not to spend the time just doubting"
-Howard Jones, "What is Love"

Image of the cover of the Human's Lib album by Howard Jones

Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · 5d

After spending like 35 years trying to figure out what tattoo I would actually want to get, I've finally landed on it:

Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · 5d

Why yes, yes I did register for the Rush tour fan presale in three cities. Why do you ask?

Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · 5d

New MRC! I spoke with Lawrence Gowan of Styx about the excellent new album "Circling From Above," how he ended up in the band, his first musical love, being in a band with his brother, and more. #podcast
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-15...

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Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · 10d

Works equally well as a time machine or a teleportation device. Basically, it's a TARDIS.

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Dan Delgado 🇵🇷 @dandelgado.bsky.social · 11d

Happy International Podcast Day for those who celebrate.

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Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · 14d

Had a fantastic chat with Lawrence Gowan of Styx this morning about the new album "Circling From Above." Can't wait to bring you that story!

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Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · 16d

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Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · 17d

I'm not giving in to security under pressure
I'm not missing out on the promise of adventure
I'm not giving up on implausible dreams
Experience to extremes
Experience to extremes
#Rush #RushFam

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Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · 18d

Just a couple of music nerds talking about Howard Jones.
youtu.be/tVuMhZg0wBk

Celebrating 40 Years of "Dream Into Action" by Howard Jones

YouTube video by Michael's Record Collection

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Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · 19d

New MRC! I'm joined by Jon Lamoreaux of the excellent Hustle Podcast to discuss 40 years of the @howardjones synth-pop classic "Dream Into Action," going track by track through the album. #podcast #80smusic
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-15...

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Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · 26d

New MRC! A few brief thoughts on Supertramp's Rick Davies after his recent passing.

Remembering Supertramp's Rick Davies

Farewell to an underrated singer and songwriter who will go on shining, shining like brand new.

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Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · Sep 10

Despite being under the weather, I had a great chat today with Thomas Andersen of Norwegian prog rockers Gazpacho, who will release their 12th studio album, "Magic 8-Ball'" on Oct. 31 on KScope Records. Can't wait to bring you that story!

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Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · Sep 8

New MRC! I spoke with Tom Galgano of IZZ about his debut solo album, "Sleepwalking in a Strange Land." A true solo album, Tom wrote the songs and played all the instruments. Download/stream the podcast now! #podcast #progrock
michaelsrecordcollection.podbean.com/e/episode-15...

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Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · Sep 7

Howard Jones time!!

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Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · Sep 6

Time for Haircut One Hundred!!

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Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · Sep 5

Guess I'm going to see Howard Jones and Haircut 100 tomorrow night.

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Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · Sep 2

I feel like a lot of people forgot how good this 1992 track from Jon Secada is:

Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · Sep 1

New MRC! I spoke with Dutch prog legend Arjen Anthony Lucassen about his first solo album in more than a decade, "Songs No One Will Hear." You will want to hear these songs from the master behind the Ayreon and Star One projects.

Arjen Anthony Lucassen Provides a Soundtrack for the Apocalypse

"Songs No One Will Hear" is a Fun Ride towards Armageddon

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Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · Sep 1

Pretty sure it's both.

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Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · Sep 1

Marillion is so good. Listen to more Marillion, you guys.

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Michael's Record Collection @michaelsrecords.bsky.social · Aug 27

Gotta be Paul Rudd. Everyone loves Paul Rudd.

Eric Alper @thatericalper.com · Aug 27

Aliens invade earth tomorrow.
They ask to meet with one rep for mankind, but not someone in the government.
Who are we sending?