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.
TUUUUUUNE…and “Outer Space Girls” is an incredible b-side. (Plus free PlayStation Spice Girls game postcards, this single had it all.)
youtu.be/Ec0KjXxtVP4
youtu.be/Ec0KjXxtVP4
December 15, 2025 at 12:37 AM
TUUUUUUNE…and “Outer Space Girls” is an incredible b-side. (Plus free PlayStation Spice Girls game postcards, this single had it all.)
youtu.be/Ec0KjXxtVP4
youtu.be/Ec0KjXxtVP4
It won’t qualify for #5Albums25 due to it being a compilation, but the excellently named ‘All The Young Droids: Junkshop Synthpop 1978-1985’ is my favorite release of 2025. Made of up long out of print private press and one-off singles; anyone remotely interested in the genre should check it out.
December 14, 2025 at 11:36 PM
It won’t qualify for #5Albums25 due to it being a compilation, but the excellently named ‘All The Young Droids: Junkshop Synthpop 1978-1985’ is my favorite release of 2025. Made of up long out of print private press and one-off singles; anyone remotely interested in the genre should check it out.
The original ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ is one of my favs so we had to give the new remake a shot. I wasn’t sure what to think of it at first, but after THAT scene it clicked and I loved how they took the basic frame but made something completely different; well done all involved. #FilmSky
December 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The original ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ is one of my favs so we had to give the new remake a shot. I wasn’t sure what to think of it at first, but after THAT scene it clicked and I loved how they took the basic frame but made something completely different; well done all involved. #FilmSky
#NowListening #MusicSky #FirstListen
Rhydian Dafydd - Ad.Un.Iad
The postman’s been with my final anticipated new release of 2025, the debut from Rhydian of @joyformidable.bsky.social . The preview tracks were great, can’t wait to discover the full album.
Rhydian Dafydd - Ad.Un.Iad
The postman’s been with my final anticipated new release of 2025, the debut from Rhydian of @joyformidable.bsky.social . The preview tracks were great, can’t wait to discover the full album.
December 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
#NowListening #MusicSky #FirstListen
Rhydian Dafydd - Ad.Un.Iad
The postman’s been with my final anticipated new release of 2025, the debut from Rhydian of @joyformidable.bsky.social . The preview tracks were great, can’t wait to discover the full album.
Rhydian Dafydd - Ad.Un.Iad
The postman’s been with my final anticipated new release of 2025, the debut from Rhydian of @joyformidable.bsky.social . The preview tracks were great, can’t wait to discover the full album.
#NowListening #MusicSky
Elastica - The Menace
Like many, I was not ready for it one in 2000. However this aptly named, willfully difficult art-piece and I have grown into each other over the last 25 years and it sounds fucking fantastic tonight.
Elastica - The Menace
Like many, I was not ready for it one in 2000. However this aptly named, willfully difficult art-piece and I have grown into each other over the last 25 years and it sounds fucking fantastic tonight.
December 10, 2025 at 1:59 AM
#NowListening #MusicSky
Elastica - The Menace
Like many, I was not ready for it one in 2000. However this aptly named, willfully difficult art-piece and I have grown into each other over the last 25 years and it sounds fucking fantastic tonight.
Elastica - The Menace
Like many, I was not ready for it one in 2000. However this aptly named, willfully difficult art-piece and I have grown into each other over the last 25 years and it sounds fucking fantastic tonight.
I’ve never understood why we do this in early December when there’s a full month of listening left, but here we are; surprised to see ‘The Brown Album’ maintained its stranglehold from early in the year, though I suppose there’s A LOT of content there.
December 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I’ve never understood why we do this in early December when there’s a full month of listening left, but here we are; surprised to see ‘The Brown Album’ maintained its stranglehold from early in the year, though I suppose there’s A LOT of content there.
We’re still waiting on Rhydian Dafydd’s album to arrive in the post, but it’s gonna take some doing to beat Hilary Woods’ ‘Night CRIÚ’ as my favorite album of the year.
December 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
We’re still waiting on Rhydian Dafydd’s album to arrive in the post, but it’s gonna take some doing to beat Hilary Woods’ ‘Night CRIÚ’ as my favorite album of the year.
#NowListening #MusicSky
PRML SCRM - XTRMNTR
Bobby may have become persona non grata due to unsavory business practices to put it mildly, but there’s no denying this absolute beast of an album, mthrfckrs. (And the Japanese deluxe edition is a fantastically lovely piece.)
PRML SCRM - XTRMNTR
Bobby may have become persona non grata due to unsavory business practices to put it mildly, but there’s no denying this absolute beast of an album, mthrfckrs. (And the Japanese deluxe edition is a fantastically lovely piece.)
December 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
#NowListening #MusicSky
PRML SCRM - XTRMNTR
Bobby may have become persona non grata due to unsavory business practices to put it mildly, but there’s no denying this absolute beast of an album, mthrfckrs. (And the Japanese deluxe edition is a fantastically lovely piece.)
PRML SCRM - XTRMNTR
Bobby may have become persona non grata due to unsavory business practices to put it mildly, but there’s no denying this absolute beast of an album, mthrfckrs. (And the Japanese deluxe edition is a fantastically lovely piece.)
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums7074
Betty Davis - s/t
Dirty and funky in a way that apparently 1973 wasn’t ready for, recent reissues have given a new lease on life to this Nasty Classick; this will be in my top 5 for sure.
Betty Davis - s/t
Dirty and funky in a way that apparently 1973 wasn’t ready for, recent reissues have given a new lease on life to this Nasty Classick; this will be in my top 5 for sure.
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums7074
Betty Davis - s/t
Dirty and funky in a way that apparently 1973 wasn’t ready for, recent reissues have given a new lease on life to this Nasty Classick; this will be in my top 5 for sure.
Betty Davis - s/t
Dirty and funky in a way that apparently 1973 wasn’t ready for, recent reissues have given a new lease on life to this Nasty Classick; this will be in my top 5 for sure.
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums7074
The Pointer Sisters - s/t
Not my preferred Pointers era to be honest but a solid collection of jazzy standards and funk-infused vocal jams, such as incredible opener “Yes We Can, Can” and the wordless “That’s How I Feel”.
The Pointer Sisters - s/t
Not my preferred Pointers era to be honest but a solid collection of jazzy standards and funk-infused vocal jams, such as incredible opener “Yes We Can, Can” and the wordless “That’s How I Feel”.
December 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums7074
The Pointer Sisters - s/t
Not my preferred Pointers era to be honest but a solid collection of jazzy standards and funk-infused vocal jams, such as incredible opener “Yes We Can, Can” and the wordless “That’s How I Feel”.
The Pointer Sisters - s/t
Not my preferred Pointers era to be honest but a solid collection of jazzy standards and funk-infused vocal jams, such as incredible opener “Yes We Can, Can” and the wordless “That’s How I Feel”.
#NowListening #MusicSky
Pictish Trail - Life Slime
I’ve streamed this plenty through the Bandcamp app over the last two weeks but this is my first chance to play the LP since it arrived; a lovely album that is a late contender for Album of the Year.
Pictish Trail - Life Slime
I’ve streamed this plenty through the Bandcamp app over the last two weeks but this is my first chance to play the LP since it arrived; a lovely album that is a late contender for Album of the Year.
November 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
#NowListening #MusicSky
Pictish Trail - Life Slime
I’ve streamed this plenty through the Bandcamp app over the last two weeks but this is my first chance to play the LP since it arrived; a lovely album that is a late contender for Album of the Year.
Pictish Trail - Life Slime
I’ve streamed this plenty through the Bandcamp app over the last two weeks but this is my first chance to play the LP since it arrived; a lovely album that is a late contender for Album of the Year.
#NowListening #MusicSky
Prince and the Revolution - Around the World in a Day (2025 pressing)
Did I need yet another pressing if this? Certainly not, but the vinyl color was too pretty to pass up. (She’s lucky she’s cute, she’s a bit noisy and the label coloring is off.)
Prince and the Revolution - Around the World in a Day (2025 pressing)
Did I need yet another pressing if this? Certainly not, but the vinyl color was too pretty to pass up. (She’s lucky she’s cute, she’s a bit noisy and the label coloring is off.)
November 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
#NowListening #MusicSky
Prince and the Revolution - Around the World in a Day (2025 pressing)
Did I need yet another pressing if this? Certainly not, but the vinyl color was too pretty to pass up. (She’s lucky she’s cute, she’s a bit noisy and the label coloring is off.)
Prince and the Revolution - Around the World in a Day (2025 pressing)
Did I need yet another pressing if this? Certainly not, but the vinyl color was too pretty to pass up. (She’s lucky she’s cute, she’s a bit noisy and the label coloring is off.)
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums7074
Michael Nesmith & The First National Band - Magnetic South
Honestly not an era I have a lot of favorites in/deep knowledge of, but this one is a firm favorite and off the top of my head my number one pick.
Michael Nesmith & The First National Band - Magnetic South
Honestly not an era I have a lot of favorites in/deep knowledge of, but this one is a firm favorite and off the top of my head my number one pick.
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 AM
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums7074
Michael Nesmith & The First National Band - Magnetic South
Honestly not an era I have a lot of favorites in/deep knowledge of, but this one is a firm favorite and off the top of my head my number one pick.
Michael Nesmith & The First National Band - Magnetic South
Honestly not an era I have a lot of favorites in/deep knowledge of, but this one is a firm favorite and off the top of my head my number one pick.
For someone who can’t stand TV dinners, you sure eat enough of them motherfuckers. 🖤
Prince released ‘The Black Album’ 31 years ago on November 22, 1994 | Revisit our anniversary tribute here: album.ink/PrinceTBA
November 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
For someone who can’t stand TV dinners, you sure eat enough of them motherfuckers. 🖤
#NowListening #MusicSky #FirstListen
Pictish Trail - Life Slime
The new Pictish Trail came out last Friday exclusively through Bandcamp (for now) and I’m getting a chance to check it out tonight; it’s fabulous so far, especially the hypnotic “Another Way”.
Pictish Trail - Life Slime
The new Pictish Trail came out last Friday exclusively through Bandcamp (for now) and I’m getting a chance to check it out tonight; it’s fabulous so far, especially the hypnotic “Another Way”.
November 18, 2025 at 4:03 AM
#NowListening #MusicSky #FirstListen
Pictish Trail - Life Slime
The new Pictish Trail came out last Friday exclusively through Bandcamp (for now) and I’m getting a chance to check it out tonight; it’s fabulous so far, especially the hypnotic “Another Way”.
Pictish Trail - Life Slime
The new Pictish Trail came out last Friday exclusively through Bandcamp (for now) and I’m getting a chance to check it out tonight; it’s fabulous so far, especially the hypnotic “Another Way”.
What a pair of fucking records; I don’t think I ever realized they were released on the same day 6 years apart. (And, if we’re being totally honest, I prefer ‘Single’ to ‘Being boring’ and won’t be taking any questions at this time.) @whatafuckingrecord.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 AM
What a pair of fucking records; I don’t think I ever realized they were released on the same day 6 years apart. (And, if we’re being totally honest, I prefer ‘Single’ to ‘Being boring’ and won’t be taking any questions at this time.) @whatafuckingrecord.bsky.social
#NowListening #MusicSky
Having a Boxer Rebellion moment with the announcement of their new album; for me, this is still not only their finest moment but one of the finest of the ‘00s.
Having a Boxer Rebellion moment with the announcement of their new album; for me, this is still not only their finest moment but one of the finest of the ‘00s.
November 11, 2025 at 5:22 AM
#NowListening #MusicSky
Having a Boxer Rebellion moment with the announcement of their new album; for me, this is still not only their finest moment but one of the finest of the ‘00s.
Having a Boxer Rebellion moment with the announcement of their new album; for me, this is still not only their finest moment but one of the finest of the ‘00s.
#NowListening #MusicSky
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
Another evening with this fabulous LP; I fear it’s becoming my entire personality right now, but I cannot get enough.
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
Another evening with this fabulous LP; I fear it’s becoming my entire personality right now, but I cannot get enough.
November 8, 2025 at 3:28 AM
#NowListening #MusicSky
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
Another evening with this fabulous LP; I fear it’s becoming my entire personality right now, but I cannot get enough.
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
Another evening with this fabulous LP; I fear it’s becoming my entire personality right now, but I cannot get enough.
What are your five most collected artists on Discogs? @discogsofficial.bsky.social
Call this the “90’s single formatting effect”.
Call this the “90’s single formatting effect”.
November 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
What are your five most collected artists on Discogs? @discogsofficial.bsky.social
Call this the “90’s single formatting effect”.
Call this the “90’s single formatting effect”.
#NowListening #MusicSky
Super Furry Animals - Love Kraft
The other record I’ve been (re-)obsessed with this week, the most underrated SFA LP got a well-deserved reissue; the OG will work just fine until my new pressing arrives. #ILoveLoveKraft
Super Furry Animals - Love Kraft
The other record I’ve been (re-)obsessed with this week, the most underrated SFA LP got a well-deserved reissue; the OG will work just fine until my new pressing arrives. #ILoveLoveKraft
November 3, 2025 at 1:35 AM
#NowListening #MusicSky
Super Furry Animals - Love Kraft
The other record I’ve been (re-)obsessed with this week, the most underrated SFA LP got a well-deserved reissue; the OG will work just fine until my new pressing arrives. #ILoveLoveKraft
Super Furry Animals - Love Kraft
The other record I’ve been (re-)obsessed with this week, the most underrated SFA LP got a well-deserved reissue; the OG will work just fine until my new pressing arrives. #ILoveLoveKraft
No ‘Computer World’ obviously, but wildly underrated; one day, it will get the recognition it deserves.
November 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM
No ‘Computer World’ obviously, but wildly underrated; one day, it will get the recognition it deserves.
#NowListening #MusicSky
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
I cannot stop listening to this incredible record; it’s the culmination of all of her previous (wonderful) work in a new masterful package. Possibly my album of the year, it is absolutely magnificent and exactly the record I need right now.
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
I cannot stop listening to this incredible record; it’s the culmination of all of her previous (wonderful) work in a new masterful package. Possibly my album of the year, it is absolutely magnificent and exactly the record I need right now.
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 AM
#NowListening #MusicSky
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
I cannot stop listening to this incredible record; it’s the culmination of all of her previous (wonderful) work in a new masterful package. Possibly my album of the year, it is absolutely magnificent and exactly the record I need right now.
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
I cannot stop listening to this incredible record; it’s the culmination of all of her previous (wonderful) work in a new masterful package. Possibly my album of the year, it is absolutely magnificent and exactly the record I need right now.
#AppleReplay for October 2025; I’m thrilled we got a ‘Love Kraft’ reissue, though I wish my physical copy would ship.
November 2, 2025 at 11:20 PM
#AppleReplay for October 2025; I’m thrilled we got a ‘Love Kraft’ reissue, though I wish my physical copy would ship.
A total jam obviously, but also now forever tied to a Moment.
November 2, 2025 at 11:15 PM
A total jam obviously, but also now forever tied to a Moment.
