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.
The ‘86/‘87 studio era for Prince is my favorite, the amount of absolutely high quality material he produced is astonishing.
November 29, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The ‘86/‘87 studio era for Prince is my favorite, the amount of absolutely high quality material he produced is astonishing.
I can’t think of anyone else who would have thrown such a joke in the middle of such a serious track, it’s brilliant.
I do think he made the right choice, but to think it replaced something as good as “Crucial” is mindblowing.
I do think he made the right choice, but to think it replaced something as good as “Crucial” is mindblowing.
November 29, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I can’t think of anyone else who would have thrown such a joke in the middle of such a serious track, it’s brilliant.
I do think he made the right choice, but to think it replaced something as good as “Crucial” is mindblowing.
I do think he made the right choice, but to think it replaced something as good as “Crucial” is mindblowing.
Yep, there it is.
“U can burn up my clothes, smash up my ride…well, maybe not the ride” is an absolutely stunning lyric, especially how you can hear the wink in the way he delivers it.
“U can burn up my clothes, smash up my ride…well, maybe not the ride” is an absolutely stunning lyric, especially how you can hear the wink in the way he delivers it.
November 28, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Yep, there it is.
“U can burn up my clothes, smash up my ride…well, maybe not the ride” is an absolutely stunning lyric, especially how you can hear the wink in the way he delivers it.
“U can burn up my clothes, smash up my ride…well, maybe not the ride” is an absolutely stunning lyric, especially how you can hear the wink in the way he delivers it.
That’s an excellent example. ‘Think Tank’ by Blur is another one that comes to mind.
November 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
That’s an excellent example. ‘Think Tank’ by Blur is another one that comes to mind.
That actually makes perfect sense, I know I have albums like that but can’t seem to think of any off the top of my head.
November 28, 2025 at 1:36 AM
That actually makes perfect sense, I know I have albums like that but can’t seem to think of any off the top of my head.
As soon as I replied, I went back through your list to refresh on what you’ve chosen already and I think I have a pretty good idea what it’s going to be.
November 27, 2025 at 11:50 PM
As soon as I replied, I went back through your list to refresh on what you’ve chosen already and I think I have a pretty good idea what it’s going to be.
I kind of expected this to be in the number one spot, now I’m curious as to what passed it.
November 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I kind of expected this to be in the number one spot, now I’m curious as to what passed it.
There are a lot of albums that are widely loved I don’t understand, but I will never get the appreciation for ‘Let England Shake’. Few albums have been such a crushing disappointment on first listen and the show I saw on that tour was absolute torture. (Sorry for the tangent lol.)
November 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
There are a lot of albums that are widely loved I don’t understand, but I will never get the appreciation for ‘Let England Shake’. Few albums have been such a crushing disappointment on first listen and the show I saw on that tour was absolute torture. (Sorry for the tangent lol.)
Definitely a lovely, underrated tune from PJ, her 90’s output is essentially flawless.
November 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Definitely a lovely, underrated tune from PJ, her 90’s output is essentially flawless.
2/5 (Joy Formidable in Top, Steve Mason struggling to place in 100) is I think the best I’ve done so far on these.
Surprised to see John Grant take the win; I’m a fan but never rated his debut very highly.
Surprised to see John Grant take the win; I’m a fan but never rated his debut very highly.
November 23, 2025 at 11:32 PM
2/5 (Joy Formidable in Top, Steve Mason struggling to place in 100) is I think the best I’ve done so far on these.
Surprised to see John Grant take the win; I’m a fan but never rated his debut very highly.
Surprised to see John Grant take the win; I’m a fan but never rated his debut very highly.
It made mine as well; it was between Gulp and Big Black Delta for fifth and I ended up going Gulp.
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
It made mine as well; it was between Gulp and Big Black Delta for fifth and I ended up going Gulp.
Good evening sir. Here’s my vote for #5DebutAlbums1014
1 Sound of Arrows - Voyage (5 pts)
2 Joy Formidable - The Big Roar
3 Mirrors - Lights and Offerings
4 Steve Mason - Boys Outside
5 Gulp - Season Sun
HM: Big Black Delta, Bright Light x2, Soft Metals, Nicola Roberts, Lees of Memory, etc.
1 Sound of Arrows - Voyage (5 pts)
2 Joy Formidable - The Big Roar
3 Mirrors - Lights and Offerings
4 Steve Mason - Boys Outside
5 Gulp - Season Sun
HM: Big Black Delta, Bright Light x2, Soft Metals, Nicola Roberts, Lees of Memory, etc.
November 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Good evening sir. Here’s my vote for #5DebutAlbums1014
1 Sound of Arrows - Voyage (5 pts)
2 Joy Formidable - The Big Roar
3 Mirrors - Lights and Offerings
4 Steve Mason - Boys Outside
5 Gulp - Season Sun
HM: Big Black Delta, Bright Light x2, Soft Metals, Nicola Roberts, Lees of Memory, etc.
1 Sound of Arrows - Voyage (5 pts)
2 Joy Formidable - The Big Roar
3 Mirrors - Lights and Offerings
4 Steve Mason - Boys Outside
5 Gulp - Season Sun
HM: Big Black Delta, Bright Light x2, Soft Metals, Nicola Roberts, Lees of Memory, etc.
I love that the name of the 12” mix is “Long Look”. 💜
November 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I love that the name of the 12” mix is “Long Look”. 💜
I feel similar about Lush but the other way - ‘Lovelife’ is my go-to, I’m casually interested in the rest - but the deluxe packaging for this reissue was too lovely to pass up; still need to give it a spin, I haven’t listened to ‘Gala’ in ages.
November 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I feel similar about Lush but the other way - ‘Lovelife’ is my go-to, I’m casually interested in the rest - but the deluxe packaging for this reissue was too lovely to pass up; still need to give it a spin, I haven’t listened to ‘Gala’ in ages.
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums1014
The Sound of Arrows - Voyage
The last of my Big Four this round and unquestionably my number 1, this dream/synth-pop masterpiece is still my go-to comfort album when everything gets a bit too much.
The Sound of Arrows - Voyage
The last of my Big Four this round and unquestionably my number 1, this dream/synth-pop masterpiece is still my go-to comfort album when everything gets a bit too much.
November 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums1014
The Sound of Arrows - Voyage
The last of my Big Four this round and unquestionably my number 1, this dream/synth-pop masterpiece is still my go-to comfort album when everything gets a bit too much.
The Sound of Arrows - Voyage
The last of my Big Four this round and unquestionably my number 1, this dream/synth-pop masterpiece is still my go-to comfort album when everything gets a bit too much.
This entire era is bonkers and brilliant, excited to see your countdown…
…whatever happened to that official release of ‘Camille’ on Third Man anyways? THAT’S the vault release I want. (Even though the digital bootleg is widely available and we’ve got all of it officially by now.)
…whatever happened to that official release of ‘Camille’ on Third Man anyways? THAT’S the vault release I want. (Even though the digital bootleg is widely available and we’ve got all of it officially by now.)
November 19, 2025 at 4:05 AM
This entire era is bonkers and brilliant, excited to see your countdown…
…whatever happened to that official release of ‘Camille’ on Third Man anyways? THAT’S the vault release I want. (Even though the digital bootleg is widely available and we’ve got all of it officially by now.)
…whatever happened to that official release of ‘Camille’ on Third Man anyways? THAT’S the vault release I want. (Even though the digital bootleg is widely available and we’ve got all of it officially by now.)
All three of their albums are wonderful, glad you’re enjoying!
November 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
All three of their albums are wonderful, glad you’re enjoying!
I lean ‘Title TK’ as her masterpiece but ‘Pacer’ is a close second.
November 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I lean ‘Title TK’ as her masterpiece but ‘Pacer’ is a close second.