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I don’t mention this in the new INVENTORY but the Clientele’s version of an obscure Shack/Mick Head song called Closer is one of their most sublime, mysterious and magical recordings. You’re welcome. @backlisted.bsky.social theclientele.bandcamp.com/album/closer
Closer, by The Clientele
1 track album
theclientele.bandcamp.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I don’t mention this in the new INVENTORY but the Clientele’s version of an obscure Shack/Mick Head song called Closer is one of their most sublime, mysterious and magical recordings. You’re welcome. @backlisted.bsky.social theclientele.bandcamp.com/album/closer
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Also my Dick Gaughan piece has had LOADS of traction on the Guardian website. Thanks so much to all of you who shared it. xxx www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
‘I never wanted to sing into a vacuum’: Scottish folk pioneer Dick Gaughan’s fight for his lost music
A skilled interpreter and social justice champion, Gaughan is a hero to the likes of Richard Hawley and Billy Bragg. Yet much of his work has been stuck in limbo for decades – until a determined fan s...
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Also my Dick Gaughan piece has had LOADS of traction on the Guardian website. Thanks so much to all of you who shared it. xxx www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
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“What the HELL are you listening to?”
November 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
“What the HELL are you listening to?”
Totally agree Bruce.
November 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Totally agree Bruce.
Brian Close is turning in his grave.
November 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Brian Close is turning in his grave.
I’m glad about that. Quiet Christmas is my favourite.
November 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I’m glad about that. Quiet Christmas is my favourite.
Can this poor pensioner come ? I promise not to steal the damask napkins.
November 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Can this poor pensioner come ? I promise not to steal the damask napkins.
That’s horrible Ian. Give Jo my sympathy.x
November 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
That’s horrible Ian. Give Jo my sympathy.x
I’ve just been informed by the taxman that I owe 789 English pounds. I hope yours and Marie’s go better than mine.
November 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I’ve just been informed by the taxman that I owe 789 English pounds. I hope yours and Marie’s go better than mine.
That would be hard to beat.
November 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
That would be hard to beat.
It was an absolutely perfect day. xx
November 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
It was an absolutely perfect day. xx
I’d buy the t-shirt.
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I’d buy the t-shirt.
I’ve bought a few things, they are very good.
November 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I’ve bought a few things, they are very good.
I had the totally opposite with Santander, a really unpleasant experience. I think it all depends on the person. Someone else sorted everything out in about 20 minutes, and couldn’t have been nicer.
November 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I had the totally opposite with Santander, a really unpleasant experience. I think it all depends on the person. Someone else sorted everything out in about 20 minutes, and couldn’t have been nicer.