Geoff Topley
@teamhorse.bsky.social
Former musician responsible for Team Horse, Shadow Valley, Cruz and The Foamboy Deluxe Arkestra. Reviewer for EchoesandDust website.
My Top10 albums of 2025. At #5, Heretoir 'Solastalgia'. The German blackgaze band blew me away with this stunningly atmospheric album bursting with huge riffs and above and sublime melodies. Majestic.
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#BestAlbumsOf2025
December 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
My Top10 albums of 2025. At #5, Heretoir 'Solastalgia'. The German blackgaze band blew me away with this stunningly atmospheric album bursting with huge riffs and above and sublime melodies. Majestic.
#BestAlbumsOf2025
#BestAlbumsOf2025
My Top10 albums of 2025. At #6, Sleep Token 'Even In Arcadia'. Melodic, mesmerising and grand, this album might have divided opinion amongst metal fans but I played it a lot. Hugely addictive.
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#BestAlbumsOf2025
December 19, 2025 at 7:48 AM
My Top10 albums of 2025. At #6, Sleep Token 'Even In Arcadia'. Melodic, mesmerising and grand, this album might have divided opinion amongst metal fans but I played it a lot. Hugely addictive.
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#BestAlbumsOf2025
My Top10 albums of 2025. At #7, Swans 'Birthing'. On their last album, the penny finally dropped for me as I was able to absorb their hypnotic droning creations. At times wilfully destructive, there's an ornate beauty to be found here.
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#BestAlbumsOf2025
December 18, 2025 at 7:32 AM
My Top10 albums of 2025. At #7, Swans 'Birthing'. On their last album, the penny finally dropped for me as I was able to absorb their hypnotic droning creations. At times wilfully destructive, there's an ornate beauty to be found here.
#BestAlbumsOf2025
#BestAlbumsOf2025
My Top10 albums of 2025. At #8, The Caution Children 'Appropriate Music'. The Florida band's stunning album pulls in elements of shoegaze, post rock and noise rock to make an emotionally charged collection. Repeat plays richly reward the listener.
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#BestAlbumsOf2025
December 17, 2025 at 7:12 AM
My Top10 albums of 2025. At #8, The Caution Children 'Appropriate Music'. The Florida band's stunning album pulls in elements of shoegaze, post rock and noise rock to make an emotionally charged collection. Repeat plays richly reward the listener.
#BestAlbumsOf2025
#BestAlbumsOf2025
My Top10 albums of 2025. At #9, @mogwai.scot 'The Bad Fire'. The Scottish legends showed they still sparkle after 30 years together with an inventive album that pulled in all their best sounds and added a few more.
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#BestAlbumsOf2025
December 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM
My Top10 albums of 2025. At #9, @mogwai.scot 'The Bad Fire'. The Scottish legends showed they still sparkle after 30 years together with an inventive album that pulled in all their best sounds and added a few more.
#BestAlbumsOf2025
#BestAlbumsOf2025
My Top10 albums of 2025. At #10, Anna Von Hausswolff 'Iconoclasts'. Another aural treat from the Swedish artist. Complex and compelling, this hypnotic body of work showcases Anna's stunning vocals.
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#BestAlbumsOf2025
December 15, 2025 at 7:39 AM
My Top10 albums of 2025. At #10, Anna Von Hausswolff 'Iconoclasts'. Another aural treat from the Swedish artist. Complex and compelling, this hypnotic body of work showcases Anna's stunning vocals.
#BestAlbumsOf2025
#BestAlbumsOf2025
It's been a tremendous year for new music with some incredible albums across many genres. I'll be counting down my top10 albums of the year from tomorrow.
December 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
It's been a tremendous year for new music with some incredible albums across many genres. I'll be counting down my top10 albums of the year from tomorrow.
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Review | dälek and Charles Hayward - HAYWARDxDÄLEK by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"In terms of atmospherics and sonic experimentation, this album is a startling and inventive collaboration from two creative forces."
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@relapserecords.bsky.social
"In terms of atmospherics and sonic experimentation, this album is a startling and inventive collaboration from two creative forces."
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@relapserecords.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Review | dälek and Charles Hayward - HAYWARDxDÄLEK by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"In terms of atmospherics and sonic experimentation, this album is a startling and inventive collaboration from two creative forces."
echoesanddust.com/2025/12/dale...
@relapserecords.bsky.social
"In terms of atmospherics and sonic experimentation, this album is a startling and inventive collaboration from two creative forces."
echoesanddust.com/2025/12/dale...
@relapserecords.bsky.social
The Stone Roses - I Wanna Be Adored (Official Video)
YouTube video by StoneRosesVEVO
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November 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Review | Hilary Woods - Night Criú by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"Every now and then a record like this comes along to completely stop you in your tracks and it’s impossible not to fall in love with such enchanting music."
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@sacredbones.bsky.social
"Every now and then a record like this comes along to completely stop you in your tracks and it’s impossible not to fall in love with such enchanting music."
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@sacredbones.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Review | Hilary Woods - Night Criú by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"Every now and then a record like this comes along to completely stop you in your tracks and it’s impossible not to fall in love with such enchanting music."
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@sacredbones.bsky.social
"Every now and then a record like this comes along to completely stop you in your tracks and it’s impossible not to fall in love with such enchanting music."
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@sacredbones.bsky.social
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Review | Psychonaut - World Maker by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"The musicianship is incredible and every song is a journey traversing a multitude of styles, there is much to enjoy."
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"The musicianship is incredible and every song is a journey traversing a multitude of styles, there is much to enjoy."
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October 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Review | Psychonaut - World Maker by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"The musicianship is incredible and every song is a journey traversing a multitude of styles, there is much to enjoy."
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"The musicianship is incredible and every song is a journey traversing a multitude of styles, there is much to enjoy."
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Review | @theantlers.bsky.social - Blight by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"Blight is another little gem to add to the treasure box of music from The Antlers. A perfect companion to a warm fire on a cold winter’s evening."
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"Blight is another little gem to add to the treasure box of music from The Antlers. A perfect companion to a warm fire on a cold winter’s evening."
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October 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Review | @theantlers.bsky.social - Blight by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"Blight is another little gem to add to the treasure box of music from The Antlers. A perfect companion to a warm fire on a cold winter’s evening."
echoesanddust.com/2025/10/the-...
"Blight is another little gem to add to the treasure box of music from The Antlers. A perfect companion to a warm fire on a cold winter’s evening."
echoesanddust.com/2025/10/the-...
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Review | Agriculture - The Spiritual Sound by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"The Spiritual Sound finds this most curious of bands push boundaries with vibrant ideas, a penchant for extreme noise and sublime melodies. Dig in."
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@theflenser.bsky.social
"The Spiritual Sound finds this most curious of bands push boundaries with vibrant ideas, a penchant for extreme noise and sublime melodies. Dig in."
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@theflenser.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Review | Agriculture - The Spiritual Sound by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"The Spiritual Sound finds this most curious of bands push boundaries with vibrant ideas, a penchant for extreme noise and sublime melodies. Dig in."
echoesanddust.com/2025/09/agri...
@theflenser.bsky.social
"The Spiritual Sound finds this most curious of bands push boundaries with vibrant ideas, a penchant for extreme noise and sublime melodies. Dig in."
echoesanddust.com/2025/09/agri...
@theflenser.bsky.social
Aerosmith, YUNGBLUD - My Only Angel (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Aerosmith
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September 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Review | Paradise Lost - Ascension by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"Even after all these years Paradise Lost sound vital, and the playing and songwriting on this album shows a band still creating mighty fine metal."
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@nuclearblast.bsky.social
"Even after all these years Paradise Lost sound vital, and the playing and songwriting on this album shows a band still creating mighty fine metal."
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@nuclearblast.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Review | Paradise Lost - Ascension by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"Even after all these years Paradise Lost sound vital, and the playing and songwriting on this album shows a band still creating mighty fine metal."
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@nuclearblast.bsky.social
"Even after all these years Paradise Lost sound vital, and the playing and songwriting on this album shows a band still creating mighty fine metal."
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@nuclearblast.bsky.social
This is quite special. A bit of Rage Against The Machine and Colin Stetson style sax.
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Maruja - Look Down On Us (Official Video)
YouTube video by MarujaVEVO
youtu.be
September 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM
This is quite special. A bit of Rage Against The Machine and Colin Stetson style sax.
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Review | @ho99o9.bsky.social - Tomorrow We Escape by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"Mixing up a multitude of styles and genres, this album is ten raucous blasts of punk n' rap n' metal, and one dreamy Chelsea Wolfe duet."
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"Mixing up a multitude of styles and genres, this album is ten raucous blasts of punk n' rap n' metal, and one dreamy Chelsea Wolfe duet."
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September 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Review | @ho99o9.bsky.social - Tomorrow We Escape by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"Mixing up a multitude of styles and genres, this album is ten raucous blasts of punk n' rap n' metal, and one dreamy Chelsea Wolfe duet."
echoesanddust.com/2025/09/ho99...
"Mixing up a multitude of styles and genres, this album is ten raucous blasts of punk n' rap n' metal, and one dreamy Chelsea Wolfe duet."
echoesanddust.com/2025/09/ho99...
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Review | @slomatics.bsky.social - Atomicult by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"Atomicult is a no messin’ superheavy blast of big filthy riffs and quality tunes."
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@majesticmountain.bsky.social
"Atomicult is a no messin’ superheavy blast of big filthy riffs and quality tunes."
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@majesticmountain.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Review | @slomatics.bsky.social - Atomicult by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"Atomicult is a no messin’ superheavy blast of big filthy riffs and quality tunes."
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@majesticmountain.bsky.social
"Atomicult is a no messin’ superheavy blast of big filthy riffs and quality tunes."
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@majesticmountain.bsky.social
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Review | Helloween - Giants & Monsters by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"Giants & Monsters is a cracking metal album bursting with big tunes that transported me back to better times."
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"Giants & Monsters is a cracking metal album bursting with big tunes that transported me back to better times."
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August 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Review | Helloween - Giants & Monsters by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"Giants & Monsters is a cracking metal album bursting with big tunes that transported me back to better times."
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"Giants & Monsters is a cracking metal album bursting with big tunes that transported me back to better times."
echoesanddust.com/2025/08/hell...
New Anna von Hausswolff, stunning. Cannot wait for the new album.
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Anna von Hausswolff — Stardust
YouTube video by AnnavonHausswolff
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August 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
New Anna von Hausswolff, stunning. Cannot wait for the new album.
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Absolutely gutted at hearing the news about Brent Hinds. Him leaving Mastodon was already difficult to process. I've read a lot of harsh comments about Brent's ability, but this song is a powerful and brilliant piece, the guy was unique. Rest in peace Brent.
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Mastodon - Cold Dark Place [Official Audio]
YouTube video by Mastodon
youtu.be
August 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Absolutely gutted at hearing the news about Brent Hinds. Him leaving Mastodon was already difficult to process. I've read a lot of harsh comments about Brent's ability, but this song is a powerful and brilliant piece, the guy was unique. Rest in peace Brent.
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Review | Various Artists - Stay by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"Stay is one-part curiosity piece, one-part essential art, and it makes perfect sense to me."
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"Stay is one-part curiosity piece, one-part essential art, and it makes perfect sense to me."
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August 15, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Review | Various Artists - Stay by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"Stay is one-part curiosity piece, one-part essential art, and it makes perfect sense to me."
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"Stay is one-part curiosity piece, one-part essential art, and it makes perfect sense to me."
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Review | @alisongoldfrapp.music-social.com - Flux by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"Flux is another set of glorious pop songs to add to her wonderful back catalogue."
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"Flux is another set of glorious pop songs to add to her wonderful back catalogue."
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August 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Review | @alisongoldfrapp.music-social.com - Flux by @teamhorse.bsky.social
"Flux is another set of glorious pop songs to add to her wonderful back catalogue."
echoesanddust.com/2025/08/alis...
"Flux is another set of glorious pop songs to add to her wonderful back catalogue."
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I've also been listening to this album since I was 16, no other album had such a massive impact in terms of new sounds to my ears.
"I’ve been listening to it since I was 16. I remember thinking, ‘there are other people out there who have these strange ideas, but it makes total sense.’ That was refreshing because it made me realise that you can do what you want in songs."
#NilüferYanya on #Pixies - Doolittle
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#NilüferYanya on #Pixies - Doolittle
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August 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I've also been listening to this album since I was 16, no other album had such a massive impact in terms of new sounds to my ears.