Grant Hobson
@ghobson.bsky.social
50-something. Love a Megalithic site. Love music too. We all know why we’re here. Let’s keep it at that.
This weekend’s purchases. From 80s US Indie to keyboard-driven 70’s underground-UK rock to the black British music experience from the 60s. So much great music. So little time.
July 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
This weekend’s purchases. From 80s US Indie to keyboard-driven 70’s underground-UK rock to the black British music experience from the 60s. So much great music. So little time.
Less a horror film, more of a rumination on family, death and the retreat into the dream of Albion. Cannot wait for the next one.
June 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Less a horror film, more of a rumination on family, death and the retreat into the dream of Albion. Cannot wait for the next one.
New Half Man Half Biscuit CD arrived today. Look at those glorious song titles. Not listened yet.
June 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM
New Half Man Half Biscuit CD arrived today. Look at those glorious song titles. Not listened yet.
My first two guitar heroes - I was such a big Police (Andy) fan back in the day. Fripp came not much later - Eno / Crimson / Gabriel / Bowie. This is a nice little set of their collaborative efforts. Bournemouth big band boys in effect!
May 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
My first two guitar heroes - I was such a big Police (Andy) fan back in the day. Fripp came not much later - Eno / Crimson / Gabriel / Bowie. This is a nice little set of their collaborative efforts. Bournemouth big band boys in effect!
Well, despite the opprobrium dumped on Rog, I found this to be a meditative companion to the original. Stripped back, lyrically dense but driven by R’s deep humanity.
May 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Well, despite the opprobrium dumped on Rog, I found this to be a meditative companion to the original. Stripped back, lyrically dense but driven by R’s deep humanity.
RIP David Thomas - I first heard The Modern Dance (after a ***** review in Q magazine) at the age of 17. I bought the cassette in HMV Manchester. Mind duly blown. I hadn’t heard Beefhear, nor the MC5.. This was my introduction to the Avant-Garage. Crocus Behemoth will be missed. Thanks, David.
April 26, 2025 at 12:21 PM
RIP David Thomas - I first heard The Modern Dance (after a ***** review in Q magazine) at the age of 17. I bought the cassette in HMV Manchester. Mind duly blown. I hadn’t heard Beefhear, nor the MC5.. This was my introduction to the Avant-Garage. Crocus Behemoth will be missed. Thanks, David.
When my vision darkens, I always look to the message that Emil Beaulieau wrote to me on a CD order..
April 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
When my vision darkens, I always look to the message that Emil Beaulieau wrote to me on a CD order..
Ry Cooder (2nd hand) CDs that arrived today.
April 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Ry Cooder (2nd hand) CDs that arrived today.
Easter Holidays begin. Always a strange one.
April 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Easter Holidays begin. Always a strange one.
Broken Flag CD- “Never Say When” c/o Cold Spring . Gary Mundy’s label compilation. Just arrived today.
April 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Broken Flag CD- “Never Say When” c/o Cold Spring . Gary Mundy’s label compilation. Just arrived today.
As I’ve given up with FB, I’ve decided that I’m going to post pics of music I’ve bought and really like. If folks find me and want to chat, please do!
From British Jazz to Dreampop to Post-punk to “Dance” to Black Metal. If anything resonates, say hello!
From British Jazz to Dreampop to Post-punk to “Dance” to Black Metal. If anything resonates, say hello!
March 30, 2025 at 8:03 AM
As I’ve given up with FB, I’ve decided that I’m going to post pics of music I’ve bought and really like. If folks find me and want to chat, please do!
From British Jazz to Dreampop to Post-punk to “Dance” to Black Metal. If anything resonates, say hello!
From British Jazz to Dreampop to Post-punk to “Dance” to Black Metal. If anything resonates, say hello!
Fantastic performances. Funny, sexy and joyous! Tom & Hayley were wonderful.
March 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Fantastic performances. Funny, sexy and joyous! Tom & Hayley were wonderful.
Theatre Royal - Much Ado.
March 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Theatre Royal - Much Ado.
At Nell of Old Drury pub before nipping across the road to the Theatre Royal to see Much Ado Saturday afternoon matinee with Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell.
March 1, 2025 at 1:22 PM
At Nell of Old Drury pub before nipping across the road to the Theatre Royal to see Much Ado Saturday afternoon matinee with Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell.
Men are stupid, regardless of age or country of origin. Am late yo the party with this, but enjoying it immensely.
February 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Men are stupid, regardless of age or country of origin. Am late yo the party with this, but enjoying it immensely.
Defund the Judges? Dredd’s always contained an element of social / political satire, but this is on another level. Up there with the legendary “Democracy”.
February 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Defund the Judges? Dredd’s always contained an element of social / political satire, but this is on another level. Up there with the legendary “Democracy”.
I’m not Catholic, my experiences with the faith have only happened within the parameters of my working life but this was as absorbing as any thriller. Top notch performances.
February 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I’m not Catholic, my experiences with the faith have only happened within the parameters of my working life but this was as absorbing as any thriller. Top notch performances.
This morning’s arrival. One must constantly strive to improve oneself.
January 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
This morning’s arrival. One must constantly strive to improve oneself.
Poppy…genre hopping popgoblin!
January 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Poppy…genre hopping popgoblin!
Keeping it positive in 2025!
January 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Keeping it positive in 2025!
Christmas and music..presents and purchases..
January 2, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Christmas and music..presents and purchases..
New Arrival - The Throbbing Gristle box.
December 7, 2024 at 11:31 AM
New Arrival - The Throbbing Gristle box.
Any The Muffins fans in here?
December 1, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Any The Muffins fans in here?
A crop of my current reading material. Music books are my weakness.
November 23, 2024 at 9:57 PM
A crop of my current reading material. Music books are my weakness.
Now THIS was a disarming surprise. Brolin writes as well as he acts.
November 23, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Now THIS was a disarming surprise. Brolin writes as well as he acts.