Koen Sebregts
@dorsalstop.bsky.social
Into pop music from 1989 and assorted other years | Manchester via Utrecht | 🚴🏼| pronouncer of things for auntie | he/him
December 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
#Top31DavidBowie (ranked)
24. Ashes to Ashes (single, 1-8-80; on SCARY MONSTERS [2/2], 12-9-1980)
I don't really need to hear this ever again, but couldn't leave it off the list either.
24. Ashes to Ashes (single, 1-8-80; on SCARY MONSTERS [2/2], 12-9-1980)
I don't really need to hear this ever again, but couldn't leave it off the list either.
December 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
#Top31DavidBowie (ranked)
24. Ashes to Ashes (single, 1-8-80; on SCARY MONSTERS [2/2], 12-9-1980)
I don't really need to hear this ever again, but couldn't leave it off the list either.
24. Ashes to Ashes (single, 1-8-80; on SCARY MONSTERS [2/2], 12-9-1980)
I don't really need to hear this ever again, but couldn't leave it off the list either.
#Top31DavidBowie (ranked) for December
25. Blue Jean (single, 10-9-84; on TONIGHT [2/2], 24-9-1984)
Tonight is a terrible album, but it has two of my 25 Bowie favourites on it (while Never Let Me Down is a slightly less terrible album, but has zero songs making my countdown).
25. Blue Jean (single, 10-9-84; on TONIGHT [2/2], 24-9-1984)
Tonight is a terrible album, but it has two of my 25 Bowie favourites on it (while Never Let Me Down is a slightly less terrible album, but has zero songs making my countdown).
December 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
#Top31DavidBowie (ranked) for December
25. Blue Jean (single, 10-9-84; on TONIGHT [2/2], 24-9-1984)
Tonight is a terrible album, but it has two of my 25 Bowie favourites on it (while Never Let Me Down is a slightly less terrible album, but has zero songs making my countdown).
25. Blue Jean (single, 10-9-84; on TONIGHT [2/2], 24-9-1984)
Tonight is a terrible album, but it has two of my 25 Bowie favourites on it (while Never Let Me Down is a slightly less terrible album, but has zero songs making my countdown).
Here's one of my favourites, also less than a week old:
December 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Here's one of my favourites, also less than a week old:
#Top31DavidBowie (ranked) for December
26. I'm Afraid of Americans (from EARTHLING [2/2], 3-2-1997; single, 14-10-97)
Aren't we all.
26. I'm Afraid of Americans (from EARTHLING [2/2], 3-2-1997; single, 14-10-97)
Aren't we all.
December 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
#Top31DavidBowie (ranked) for December
26. I'm Afraid of Americans (from EARTHLING [2/2], 3-2-1997; single, 14-10-97)
Aren't we all.
26. I'm Afraid of Americans (from EARTHLING [2/2], 3-2-1997; single, 14-10-97)
Aren't we all.
#Top31DavidBowie (ranked) for December
27. Fascination (from YOUNG AMERICANS [2/3], 7-3-1975)
Another, much less comfortable, more itchy sounding one from the same album. One Prince will have absorbed, I imagine.
27. Fascination (from YOUNG AMERICANS [2/3], 7-3-1975)
Another, much less comfortable, more itchy sounding one from the same album. One Prince will have absorbed, I imagine.
December 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
#Top31DavidBowie (ranked) for December
27. Fascination (from YOUNG AMERICANS [2/3], 7-3-1975)
Another, much less comfortable, more itchy sounding one from the same album. One Prince will have absorbed, I imagine.
27. Fascination (from YOUNG AMERICANS [2/3], 7-3-1975)
Another, much less comfortable, more itchy sounding one from the same album. One Prince will have absorbed, I imagine.
#Top31DavidBowie (ranked) for December
28. Win (from YOUNG AMERICANS [3/3], 7-3-1975)
Spreads out, comfortably, soulfully:
28. Win (from YOUNG AMERICANS [3/3], 7-3-1975)
Spreads out, comfortably, soulfully:
December 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
#Top31DavidBowie (ranked) for December
28. Win (from YOUNG AMERICANS [3/3], 7-3-1975)
Spreads out, comfortably, soulfully:
28. Win (from YOUNG AMERICANS [3/3], 7-3-1975)
Spreads out, comfortably, soulfully:
53 schmiftythree I say.
December 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM
53 schmiftythree I say.
Damn you, @bestalbumbrackets.bsky.social !
December 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Damn you, @bestalbumbrackets.bsky.social !
#Top31DavidBowie (ranked) for December
29. Hallo Spaceboy (from OUTSIDE [1/1], 25-9-1995, single [Pet Shop Boys Remix], 19-2-96)
You're getting the original here because I much prefer its organised chaos.
29. Hallo Spaceboy (from OUTSIDE [1/1], 25-9-1995, single [Pet Shop Boys Remix], 19-2-96)
You're getting the original here because I much prefer its organised chaos.
December 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
#Top31DavidBowie (ranked) for December
29. Hallo Spaceboy (from OUTSIDE [1/1], 25-9-1995, single [Pet Shop Boys Remix], 19-2-96)
You're getting the original here because I much prefer its organised chaos.
29. Hallo Spaceboy (from OUTSIDE [1/1], 25-9-1995, single [Pet Shop Boys Remix], 19-2-96)
You're getting the original here because I much prefer its organised chaos.
#Top31DavidBowie (ranked) for December
Such a wonderful warm bass sound on this one.
30. Lady Grinning Soul (from ALADDIN SANE [2/2], 13-4-1973)
(Big Brother was [2/2] from DIAMOND DOGS, i.e. the lowest ranked out of its two inclusions)
Such a wonderful warm bass sound on this one.
30. Lady Grinning Soul (from ALADDIN SANE [2/2], 13-4-1973)
(Big Brother was [2/2] from DIAMOND DOGS, i.e. the lowest ranked out of its two inclusions)
December 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
#Top31DavidBowie (ranked) for December
Such a wonderful warm bass sound on this one.
30. Lady Grinning Soul (from ALADDIN SANE [2/2], 13-4-1973)
(Big Brother was [2/2] from DIAMOND DOGS, i.e. the lowest ranked out of its two inclusions)
Such a wonderful warm bass sound on this one.
30. Lady Grinning Soul (from ALADDIN SANE [2/2], 13-4-1973)
(Big Brother was [2/2] from DIAMOND DOGS, i.e. the lowest ranked out of its two inclusions)
#Top31DavidBowie (ranked) for December
Self-imposed limit of 3 tracks per album (only an issue for Low). You'll miss some revered faves on my list, and some inclusions may raise eyebrows.
No one will say anything bad about this one though, I imagine:
31. Big Brother (from Diamond Dogs, 1974)
Self-imposed limit of 3 tracks per album (only an issue for Low). You'll miss some revered faves on my list, and some inclusions may raise eyebrows.
No one will say anything bad about this one though, I imagine:
31. Big Brother (from Diamond Dogs, 1974)
Big Brother (1999 Remaster)
YouTube video by David Bowie - Topic
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December 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
#Top31DavidBowie (ranked) for December
Self-imposed limit of 3 tracks per album (only an issue for Low). You'll miss some revered faves on my list, and some inclusions may raise eyebrows.
No one will say anything bad about this one though, I imagine:
31. Big Brother (from Diamond Dogs, 1974)
Self-imposed limit of 3 tracks per album (only an issue for Low). You'll miss some revered faves on my list, and some inclusions may raise eyebrows.
No one will say anything bad about this one though, I imagine:
31. Big Brother (from Diamond Dogs, 1974)
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
(tbf I thought it *was* them in the QP below for a second!)
The three spirits:
(tbf I thought it *was* them in the QP below for a second!)
November 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
(tbf I thought it *was* them in the QP below for a second!)
The three spirits:
(tbf I thought it *was* them in the QP below for a second!)
Happy to have added indie pop phenoms Spearmint, Lali Puna and Club 8 here, as well as UK dance music icons Oxide & Neutrino AND Sophie Ellis-Bextor. I'm sure they'll go far 👍
November 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Happy to have added indie pop phenoms Spearmint, Lali Puna and Club 8 here, as well as UK dance music icons Oxide & Neutrino AND Sophie Ellis-Bextor. I'm sure they'll go far 👍
Once again, can't go wrong, etc.
But still an easy vote for Paul's Boutique :)
But still an easy vote for Paul's Boutique :)
November 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Once again, can't go wrong, etc.
But still an easy vote for Paul's Boutique :)
But still an easy vote for Paul's Boutique :)
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 50 (chrono) 🚨BONUS🚨
A+A (Avalon Emerson & Anunaku) - Sort of Like a Dream (2025) 🇺🇸/🇮🇹 [11pts]
'Single' (23/7), on Perpetual Emotion Machine EP (12/8). NKC✅ISC✅
Finishing with my favourite of this year, a dreamy/ecstatic track riding that Air France sample into the stratosphere.
A+A (Avalon Emerson & Anunaku) - Sort of Like a Dream (2025) 🇺🇸/🇮🇹 [11pts]
'Single' (23/7), on Perpetual Emotion Machine EP (12/8). NKC✅ISC✅
Finishing with my favourite of this year, a dreamy/ecstatic track riding that Air France sample into the stratosphere.
November 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 50 (chrono) 🚨BONUS🚨
A+A (Avalon Emerson & Anunaku) - Sort of Like a Dream (2025) 🇺🇸/🇮🇹 [11pts]
'Single' (23/7), on Perpetual Emotion Machine EP (12/8). NKC✅ISC✅
Finishing with my favourite of this year, a dreamy/ecstatic track riding that Air France sample into the stratosphere.
A+A (Avalon Emerson & Anunaku) - Sort of Like a Dream (2025) 🇺🇸/🇮🇹 [11pts]
'Single' (23/7), on Perpetual Emotion Machine EP (12/8). NKC✅ISC✅
Finishing with my favourite of this year, a dreamy/ecstatic track riding that Air France sample into the stratosphere.
Two perfect albums, can't go wrong, etc.
Now listening to a playlist that alternates songs from each album. Shake Your Rump > Change in Speak > Johnny Ryall > Can You Keep a Secret flows wonderfully.
Now listening to a playlist that alternates songs from each album. Shake Your Rump > Change in Speak > Johnny Ryall > Can You Keep a Secret flows wonderfully.
The Best Album of 1989 Round 6 (Semifinal) Match #126
#2 Beastie Boys, PAUL'S BOUTIQUE
vs.
#3 De La Soul, 3 FEET HIGH AND RISING
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#2 Beastie Boys, PAUL'S BOUTIQUE
vs.
#3 De La Soul, 3 FEET HIGH AND RISING
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The Best Album of 1989 Round 6 (Semi-Final) Match #126: Beastie Boys vs. De La Soul
This is the Best Album of 1989 match for Monday, November 24th, 9am CST. It will be open for 24 hours, and the winner will move onto the finals to determine the Best Album of 1989. If you haven’t hear...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Two perfect albums, can't go wrong, etc.
Now listening to a playlist that alternates songs from each album. Shake Your Rump > Change in Speak > Johnny Ryall > Can You Keep a Secret flows wonderfully.
Now listening to a playlist that alternates songs from each album. Shake Your Rump > Change in Speak > Johnny Ryall > Can You Keep a Secret flows wonderfully.
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 49 (chrono)
Froukje & S10 - Hart in Brand (2025) 🇳🇱
'Single' (22/4), on Frok en Stien EP (9/10). NKC✅ISC✅
"Niet in controle, wel in balans" - couldn't not have a dutchbanger.
Froukje & S10 - Hart in Brand (2025) 🇳🇱
'Single' (22/4), on Frok en Stien EP (9/10). NKC✅ISC✅
"Niet in controle, wel in balans" - couldn't not have a dutchbanger.
November 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 49 (chrono)
Froukje & S10 - Hart in Brand (2025) 🇳🇱
'Single' (22/4), on Frok en Stien EP (9/10). NKC✅ISC✅
"Niet in controle, wel in balans" - couldn't not have a dutchbanger.
Froukje & S10 - Hart in Brand (2025) 🇳🇱
'Single' (22/4), on Frok en Stien EP (9/10). NKC✅ISC✅
"Niet in controle, wel in balans" - couldn't not have a dutchbanger.
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 48 (chrono)
Neggy Gemmy - Mysterious Girl (2025) 🇺🇸
'Single' (18/4), on She Comes From Nowhere LP (20/6). NKC✅ISC✅
This and several other tracks on the album are such a pastiche of 1991-era Saint Etienne it made me lol. But of course I fell for it anyway.
Neggy Gemmy - Mysterious Girl (2025) 🇺🇸
'Single' (18/4), on She Comes From Nowhere LP (20/6). NKC✅ISC✅
This and several other tracks on the album are such a pastiche of 1991-era Saint Etienne it made me lol. But of course I fell for it anyway.
November 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 48 (chrono)
Neggy Gemmy - Mysterious Girl (2025) 🇺🇸
'Single' (18/4), on She Comes From Nowhere LP (20/6). NKC✅ISC✅
This and several other tracks on the album are such a pastiche of 1991-era Saint Etienne it made me lol. But of course I fell for it anyway.
Neggy Gemmy - Mysterious Girl (2025) 🇺🇸
'Single' (18/4), on She Comes From Nowhere LP (20/6). NKC✅ISC✅
This and several other tracks on the album are such a pastiche of 1991-era Saint Etienne it made me lol. But of course I fell for it anyway.
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 47 (chrono)
Wings of Desire - A Few More Years (Ghost Culture Remix) (2025) 🇬🇧
A Few More Years 7" (remix on b-side) (18/3/2025). NKC✅ISC✅
The remix layering on some bass and synth to make it sound like a mashup with a lost 1983-era New Order track:
Wings of Desire - A Few More Years (Ghost Culture Remix) (2025) 🇬🇧
A Few More Years 7" (remix on b-side) (18/3/2025). NKC✅ISC✅
The remix layering on some bass and synth to make it sound like a mashup with a lost 1983-era New Order track:
November 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 47 (chrono)
Wings of Desire - A Few More Years (Ghost Culture Remix) (2025) 🇬🇧
A Few More Years 7" (remix on b-side) (18/3/2025). NKC✅ISC✅
The remix layering on some bass and synth to make it sound like a mashup with a lost 1983-era New Order track:
Wings of Desire - A Few More Years (Ghost Culture Remix) (2025) 🇬🇧
A Few More Years 7" (remix on b-side) (18/3/2025). NKC✅ISC✅
The remix layering on some bass and synth to make it sound like a mashup with a lost 1983-era New Order track:
Love both but ultimately this was an easy vote for Doolittle - the highs are just so much higher and it's not even less of an "immersive experience", just a different one.
The Best Album of 1989 Round 6 (Semifinal) Match #125
#1 Pixies, DOOLITTLE
vs.
#4 The Cure, DISINTEGRATION
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#1 Pixies, DOOLITTLE
vs.
#4 The Cure, DISINTEGRATION
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The Best Album of 1989 Round 6 (Semi-Final) Match #125: Pixies vs. The Cure
This is the Best Album of 1989 match for Friday, November 21st, 9am CST. It will be open for 24 hours, and the winner will move onto the finals to determine the Best Album of 1989. If you haven’t hear...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Love both but ultimately this was an easy vote for Doolittle - the highs are just so much higher and it's not even less of an "immersive experience", just a different one.
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 46 (chrono)
Eev Frances - Burstintotears (2025) 🇺🇸
On Sometimes I Forget to Breathe album (31/1/2025). NKC✅ISC✅
First 2025 release that really grabbed me. A long build-up with those slinky springy synths and then the beat does, eventually, actually drop and it's so worth it.
Eev Frances - Burstintotears (2025) 🇺🇸
On Sometimes I Forget to Breathe album (31/1/2025). NKC✅ISC✅
First 2025 release that really grabbed me. A long build-up with those slinky springy synths and then the beat does, eventually, actually drop and it's so worth it.
November 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 46 (chrono)
Eev Frances - Burstintotears (2025) 🇺🇸
On Sometimes I Forget to Breathe album (31/1/2025). NKC✅ISC✅
First 2025 release that really grabbed me. A long build-up with those slinky springy synths and then the beat does, eventually, actually drop and it's so worth it.
Eev Frances - Burstintotears (2025) 🇺🇸
On Sometimes I Forget to Breathe album (31/1/2025). NKC✅ISC✅
First 2025 release that really grabbed me. A long build-up with those slinky springy synths and then the beat does, eventually, actually drop and it's so worth it.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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And the easiest one this week. Threeee is the magic number!
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The Best Album of 1989 Round 5 Match #124
#3 De La Soul, 3 FEET HIGH AND RISING
vs.
#11 Fugazi, 13 SONGS
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#3 De La Soul, 3 FEET HIGH AND RISING
vs.
#11 Fugazi, 13 SONGS
forms.gle/R6JGyPyp7DQ8...
The Best Album of 1989 Round 5 Match #124: De La Soul vs. Fugazi
This is the Best Album of 1989 match for Thursday, November 20th, 9am CST. It will be open for 24 hours, and the winner will move onto Round 6 (Semifinals) of the bracket. If you haven’t heard either ...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
And the easiest one this week. Threeee is the magic number!
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#TheTwen2ie5 Day 45 (chrono)
The Horrors - Lotus Eater (2024) 🇬🇧
'Single' (4/12), later on Night Life LP (21/3/2025). NKC✅ISC✅(and now satisfied, at 35✅)
Can't say I follow their career closely, but every few years they release a gothic dance epic, and I'm always taken in.
The Horrors - Lotus Eater (2024) 🇬🇧
'Single' (4/12), later on Night Life LP (21/3/2025). NKC✅ISC✅(and now satisfied, at 35✅)
Can't say I follow their career closely, but every few years they release a gothic dance epic, and I'm always taken in.
November 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#TheTwen2ie5 Day 45 (chrono)
The Horrors - Lotus Eater (2024) 🇬🇧
'Single' (4/12), later on Night Life LP (21/3/2025). NKC✅ISC✅(and now satisfied, at 35✅)
Can't say I follow their career closely, but every few years they release a gothic dance epic, and I'm always taken in.
The Horrors - Lotus Eater (2024) 🇬🇧
'Single' (4/12), later on Night Life LP (21/3/2025). NKC✅ISC✅(and now satisfied, at 35✅)
Can't say I follow their career closely, but every few years they release a gothic dance epic, and I'm always taken in.