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Darrin H
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Lover of music, Doctor Who, cats, pinball and other stuff. Here for fun
Listening to "Now Yearbook '82" by Various Artists - on record!

A warm day for some 80s nostalgia and today I've decided to revisit the year of 1982 with this UK based compilation. Have all these yearbooks on record except 1985 & 1986 (which I'm trying to hunt down)
#rocksolidalbumaday2026
#vinyl
January 5, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Listening to "Surf And Mull And Sex And Fun" by Mental As Anything (2019 compilation)

The latest Greatest Hits collection from the Mentals. With a generous 26 tracks across 4 sides, retro doesn't come much more fun than this. Hit after genuine hit

#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#vinyl
#nowplaying
December 27, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Australian Crawl - on record!

A Xmas present to myself. Here's the 2024 red vinyl pressing of much loved Aussie band Australian Crawl's greatest hits collection. Many summer time classics grace these grooves and you just know that I'm playing this loud.

#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#vinyl
December 26, 2025 at 2:08 AM
MY TOP TEN ALBUMS OF 2025

No.1 - "The Clearing" by Wolf Alice

Top Track (among many): 'Just Two Girls'

#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#wolfalice
#theclearing
#bestof2025
#2025music
#albumoftheyear
#albumoftheday
December 22, 2025 at 6:54 AM
MY TOP TEN ALBUMS OF 2025

No.2 - "Liquorice" by Hatchie

Top Track: "Sage"

#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#hatchie
#bestof2025
#2025music
#albumoftheyear
#albumoftheday
December 21, 2025 at 3:14 AM
MY TOP TEN ALBUMS OF 2025

No.3 - "Deadbeat" by Tame Impala

Top track: ' Ethereal Connection'

#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#tameimpala
#deadbeat
#bestof2025
#2025music
#albumoftheyear
#albumoftheday
#nowspinning
#nowplaying
December 20, 2025 at 2:23 AM
MY TOP TEN ALBUMS OF 2025

No.4 - "Everybody Scream" by Florence + The Machine

Top track: 'Witch Dance'

#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#florenceandthemachine
#florencewelch
#everybodyscream
#bestof2025
#2025music
#nowspinning
#albumoftheyear
#albumoftheday
December 19, 2025 at 5:38 AM
MY TOP TEN ALBUMS OF 2925

No.5 - "The Life Of A Showgirl" by Taylor Swift

Top track: 'Opalite'

#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#taylorswift
#thelifeofashowgirl❤️‍🔥
#bestof2025
#2025music
#nowspinning
#albumoftheday
#albumiftgeyear
December 18, 2025 at 5:46 AM
MY TOP TEN ALBUMS OF 2025

No.6 - "International" by Saint Etienne

Top track: 'Brand New Me'

#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#bestof2025
#saintetienne
December 17, 2025 at 7:05 AM
MY TOP TEN ALBUMS OF 2025

No.7 - "Moments" by Cut Copy

Top Track: 'Belong To You'

#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#2025music
#cutcopy
#bestof2025
December 16, 2025 at 3:53 AM
MY TOP TEN ALBUMS OF 2025

No.8 - "Sad And Beautiful World" by Mavis Staples

Top Track: 'Human Mind'

#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#bestof2025
#mavisstaples
#2025music
#albumoftheday
#albumoftheyear
December 15, 2025 at 3:07 AM
#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#2025music

My Top Ten Albums Of 2025

No.9 "A Cauldron Of Random Notes" by Tasmin Archer

Top Track: 'Vibration Of Life'
December 14, 2025 at 3:16 AM
MY TOP TEN ALBUMS OF 2025:

No.10: "Play" by Ed Sheeran

Top track: "A Little More"
December 13, 2025 at 1:59 AM
That time of year when for no reason at all I make lists of my favourites in music in the year 2025.
My Top 5 songs/singles of 2025:

#1 Sage - Hatchie
#2 Just Two Girls - Wolf Alice
#3 Man I Need - Olivia Dean
#4 Latest Hustle - Boom Crash Opera
#5 Brand New Me - St Etienne/Confidence Man
December 12, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Listening to "Around The World In A Day" (2025 remaster) by Prince (1985) on CD

This is the 2CD edition featuring a bonus disc of B sides and 12" mixes. A very respectful remastering of a favourite Prince album (but not flawless I will admit).

#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#prince
#CD
December 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
RIP Steve Cropper, guitar player and producer supreme.

He played on and/or produced so many soul classics, was a member of the amazing Booket T & The MGs and was member of The Blues Brothers band as well as starring in the classic film.

Another music legend gone.
December 4, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Listening to "Sad And Beautiful World" by Mavis Staples (2025) - on record.

My latest record purchase is this fine album by one of the greatest voices Mavis Staples. On violet marbled vinyl no less. I do believe that Mavis is incapable of recording a bad album.
#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#vinyl
November 22, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Listen to 'Everybody Scream' by Florence + The Machine (2025) on record
Received my record of Florence's latest album (the 'dead bluebell' edition). Nice gatefold sleeve and fancy turquoise coloured vinyl. And it sounds wonderful. Another great album.
#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#florenceandthemachine
November 15, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Listening to "Liquorice" by Hatchie (2025) on record
Her new album (mine is pressed on 'anchor blue' vinyl). Just as excellent as her previous LP 'Giving The World Away". Hatchie's brand of dream-pop is exquisite as always, retro yet thoroughly modern. Recommended.
#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#hatchie
November 13, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Listening to "Now 12"/80s 1985 Part 2" on CD

If you're going to wallow in 1980s nostalgia then go all the way and head towards the 12" mixes. A lot of fun, a bit of variety and a good time guaranteed to be had.

#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#nowspinning
#nowplaying
#1980smusic
#nowmusic
#backtoCDs
November 6, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Listening to "Everybody Scream" by Florence + The Machine (2025) on CD

One of the best vocalists of recent times has returned with a bewitching (choice of words deliberate) new album. If deep dark Florence is your go-to then wrap your ears around this new disc.

#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#florence
November 1, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Listening to Little River Band s/t (1975) on record.
This is the 50th anniversary blue vinyl edition of one of my favourite albums of all time by one of my favourite bands. It sounds better than my Dad's original 1975 issue (also pictured with original Aus cover) lol
#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#vinyl
October 25, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Listening to "Bonk" by Big Pig (1988) on CD

Short-lived Australian band who made a sensational debut album with BONK. Incredible production by Nick Launay. Pity they couldn't follow it up. Also pictured is my original Aussie white vinyl edition from 1988.

#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#vinyl
#CD
October 18, 2025 at 5:58 AM
RIP Ace Frehley

He was the spaceman in Kiss, the one that every kid wanted to be when Kiss toured Australia in 1980. Despite his demons, he became a Rock God to the Kiss Army. Easy to copy, hard to replace.

Hats off to the 2000 Man.
October 16, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Listening to Music For The Masses by Depeche Mode (1987) on SACD.

In my top 3 DM albums of all time. This is the SACD/DVD version issued in 2006 with it's wonderful 5.1 mix (the only way to hear Depeche Mode). Played loud so the masses can hear it as well.

#RockSolidAlbumADay2025
#depechemode
October 16, 2025 at 1:19 AM