@michaelmccl.bsky.social
Collecting vinyl is an obsession. Japan, David Sylvian, JBK, Bowie, OMD, Blue Nile, Talk Talk, Peter Gabriel, Public Service Broadcasting, Propaganda, Roxy Music
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#ALL50RTS
Posting in chronological order.
Day 28 (11pts)
🗣️ The Blue Nile
💿 Hats
🎶 Let's Go Out Tonight
🗓️ October 1989
My second favourite album of all time, I could have picked any track that wasn't a single (and none of those peaked above 50)!
Words can't do it justice. If you know, you know.
Posting in chronological order.
Day 28 (11pts)
🗣️ The Blue Nile
💿 Hats
🎶 Let's Go Out Tonight
🗓️ October 1989
My second favourite album of all time, I could have picked any track that wasn't a single (and none of those peaked above 50)!
Words can't do it justice. If you know, you know.
August 3, 2025 at 9:26 AM
#ALL50RTS
Posting in chronological order.
Day 28 (11pts)
🗣️ The Blue Nile
💿 Hats
🎶 Let's Go Out Tonight
🗓️ October 1989
My second favourite album of all time, I could have picked any track that wasn't a single (and none of those peaked above 50)!
Words can't do it justice. If you know, you know.
Posting in chronological order.
Day 28 (11pts)
🗣️ The Blue Nile
💿 Hats
🎶 Let's Go Out Tonight
🗓️ October 1989
My second favourite album of all time, I could have picked any track that wasn't a single (and none of those peaked above 50)!
Words can't do it justice. If you know, you know.
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Japan - Tin Drum. What a record.
July 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Japan - Tin Drum. What a record.
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#NowPlaying @davidsylvian.bsky.social’s magnificent “Brilliant Trees” album, released on this day in 1984, so 41 years ago. Where did the years go?
This is one of my favourite (and most played) albums of all time. Tonight, I will be drowning in my nostalgia. #80s #80sAlbums #DavidSylvian #MusicSky
This is one of my favourite (and most played) albums of all time. Tonight, I will be drowning in my nostalgia. #80s #80sAlbums #DavidSylvian #MusicSky
June 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
#NowPlaying @davidsylvian.bsky.social’s magnificent “Brilliant Trees” album, released on this day in 1984, so 41 years ago. Where did the years go?
This is one of my favourite (and most played) albums of all time. Tonight, I will be drowning in my nostalgia. #80s #80sAlbums #DavidSylvian #MusicSky
This is one of my favourite (and most played) albums of all time. Tonight, I will be drowning in my nostalgia. #80s #80sAlbums #DavidSylvian #MusicSky
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The New Towns were a major part of post-WW2 reconstruction and a showcase for town planning. Alongside was the LCC's (and then GLC's) own efforts to relocate people and industry. Here's a 🧵to give a flavour of the opportunities, starting with this LCC "Offices of the Move" leaflet from the late '50s
June 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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June 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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#Top10DavidSylvian Day 4
“There's a sadness like I never knew
But I see the shining of things”
The twin sister of 'Waterfront' in many ways, with R. Sakamoto’s sublime string arrangements accompanying D. Sylvian’s vocals
Dead Bees On A cake (1999)
The Shining of Things 🎶
youtu.be/Hx1MqsK9sGE?...
“There's a sadness like I never knew
But I see the shining of things”
The twin sister of 'Waterfront' in many ways, with R. Sakamoto’s sublime string arrangements accompanying D. Sylvian’s vocals
Dead Bees On A cake (1999)
The Shining of Things 🎶
youtu.be/Hx1MqsK9sGE?...
May 14, 2025 at 4:30 AM
#Top10DavidSylvian Day 4
“There's a sadness like I never knew
But I see the shining of things”
The twin sister of 'Waterfront' in many ways, with R. Sakamoto’s sublime string arrangements accompanying D. Sylvian’s vocals
Dead Bees On A cake (1999)
The Shining of Things 🎶
youtu.be/Hx1MqsK9sGE?...
“There's a sadness like I never knew
But I see the shining of things”
The twin sister of 'Waterfront' in many ways, with R. Sakamoto’s sublime string arrangements accompanying D. Sylvian’s vocals
Dead Bees On A cake (1999)
The Shining of Things 🎶
youtu.be/Hx1MqsK9sGE?...
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#Top10DavidSylvian
7
💿 Gone To Earth
🎶 Taking The Veil
The opening track and lead single from Sylvian's third solo record is a funky number that travels at a glacial pace, yet never feels tired.
It failed to break the top 50 in the UK, but it's very dear to me.
7
💿 Gone To Earth
🎶 Taking The Veil
The opening track and lead single from Sylvian's third solo record is a funky number that travels at a glacial pace, yet never feels tired.
It failed to break the top 50 in the UK, but it's very dear to me.
May 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
#Top10DavidSylvian
7
💿 Gone To Earth
🎶 Taking The Veil
The opening track and lead single from Sylvian's third solo record is a funky number that travels at a glacial pace, yet never feels tired.
It failed to break the top 50 in the UK, but it's very dear to me.
7
💿 Gone To Earth
🎶 Taking The Veil
The opening track and lead single from Sylvian's third solo record is a funky number that travels at a glacial pace, yet never feels tired.
It failed to break the top 50 in the UK, but it's very dear to me.
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#Top10DavidSylvian unranked
When Love Walks In: Mick Karn ft. David Sylvian (1986)
From Mick's second solo album Dreams Of Reason Produce Monsters. The second of two songs featuring David, unlike Buoy this wasn't released as a single but easily could have been.
youtu.be/gMvlEyWpjdA?...
When Love Walks In: Mick Karn ft. David Sylvian (1986)
From Mick's second solo album Dreams Of Reason Produce Monsters. The second of two songs featuring David, unlike Buoy this wasn't released as a single but easily could have been.
youtu.be/gMvlEyWpjdA?...
David Sylvian & Mick Karn - "When Love Walks In"
YouTube video by Nabiky Pitcher
youtu.be
May 14, 2025 at 5:12 AM
#Top10DavidSylvian unranked
When Love Walks In: Mick Karn ft. David Sylvian (1986)
From Mick's second solo album Dreams Of Reason Produce Monsters. The second of two songs featuring David, unlike Buoy this wasn't released as a single but easily could have been.
youtu.be/gMvlEyWpjdA?...
When Love Walks In: Mick Karn ft. David Sylvian (1986)
From Mick's second solo album Dreams Of Reason Produce Monsters. The second of two songs featuring David, unlike Buoy this wasn't released as a single but easily could have been.
youtu.be/gMvlEyWpjdA?...
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#Top10DavidSylvian
Damn I knew I’d miss the start of this but somehow I still did! 😅
10: River Man
youtu.be/6pW4tUQ49Zg?...
Damn I knew I’d miss the start of this but somehow I still did! 😅
10: River Man
youtu.be/6pW4tUQ49Zg?...
River Man
YouTube video by David Sylvian - Topic
youtu.be
May 13, 2025 at 10:19 AM
#Top10DavidSylvian
Damn I knew I’d miss the start of this but somehow I still did! 😅
10: River Man
youtu.be/6pW4tUQ49Zg?...
Damn I knew I’d miss the start of this but somehow I still did! 😅
10: River Man
youtu.be/6pW4tUQ49Zg?...
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When Poets Dreamed Of Angels
YouTube video by David Sylvian - Topic
youtu.be
May 14, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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#Top10DavidSylvian I Day 4
(unranked, chronological)
Pop Song (1989)
(album: single release preceding the Weathebox collection)
Angular, at times awkward, but at all times really melodic and playful. Just what you want from a (leftfield) pop song. A lovely bookmark to a very productive 1980s 👌
(unranked, chronological)
Pop Song (1989)
(album: single release preceding the Weathebox collection)
Angular, at times awkward, but at all times really melodic and playful. Just what you want from a (leftfield) pop song. A lovely bookmark to a very productive 1980s 👌
May 14, 2025 at 6:44 AM
#Top10DavidSylvian I Day 4
(unranked, chronological)
Pop Song (1989)
(album: single release preceding the Weathebox collection)
Angular, at times awkward, but at all times really melodic and playful. Just what you want from a (leftfield) pop song. A lovely bookmark to a very productive 1980s 👌
(unranked, chronological)
Pop Song (1989)
(album: single release preceding the Weathebox collection)
Angular, at times awkward, but at all times really melodic and playful. Just what you want from a (leftfield) pop song. A lovely bookmark to a very productive 1980s 👌
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#Top10DavidSylvian
Day 4.
Never officially released, a beautiful song from the uncompleted project with Joan Wasser. If only they had finished the album and released it 🎶🙏.
youtu.be/LokBc3H_k1I?...
Day 4.
Never officially released, a beautiful song from the uncompleted project with Joan Wasser. If only they had finished the album and released it 🎶🙏.
youtu.be/LokBc3H_k1I?...
David Sylvian - Beautiful Country
YouTube video by Jorge Broa
youtu.be
May 14, 2025 at 7:07 AM
#Top10DavidSylvian
Day 4.
Never officially released, a beautiful song from the uncompleted project with Joan Wasser. If only they had finished the album and released it 🎶🙏.
youtu.be/LokBc3H_k1I?...
Day 4.
Never officially released, a beautiful song from the uncompleted project with Joan Wasser. If only they had finished the album and released it 🎶🙏.
youtu.be/LokBc3H_k1I?...
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#Top10DavidSylvian
Day 2 (mostly unranked)
Sylvian & Fripp, a magnificent pairing who I saw in concert in December 1993 🤩👌
Brightness Falls - a superb funky vibe ❤️🎶🎸
youtu.be/vhmL4GnUbtE?...
Day 2 (mostly unranked)
Sylvian & Fripp, a magnificent pairing who I saw in concert in December 1993 🤩👌
Brightness Falls - a superb funky vibe ❤️🎶🎸
youtu.be/vhmL4GnUbtE?...
David Sylvian & Robert Fripp - Brightness Falls (The First Day)
YouTube video by Robert Fripp
youtu.be
May 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
#Top10DavidSylvian
Day 2 (mostly unranked)
Sylvian & Fripp, a magnificent pairing who I saw in concert in December 1993 🤩👌
Brightness Falls - a superb funky vibe ❤️🎶🎸
youtu.be/vhmL4GnUbtE?...
Day 2 (mostly unranked)
Sylvian & Fripp, a magnificent pairing who I saw in concert in December 1993 🤩👌
Brightness Falls - a superb funky vibe ❤️🎶🎸
youtu.be/vhmL4GnUbtE?...
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#Top10DavidSylvian I Day 2
(unranked, chronological)
Before The Bullfight (1986)
(album: Gone To Earth)
The mesmerising and atmospheric anchor track from David's second, featuring some quite amazing percussion from Steve, who's Slope was given a lovely shout out earlier. Richard is also present 😊
(unranked, chronological)
Before The Bullfight (1986)
(album: Gone To Earth)
The mesmerising and atmospheric anchor track from David's second, featuring some quite amazing percussion from Steve, who's Slope was given a lovely shout out earlier. Richard is also present 😊
May 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
#Top10DavidSylvian I Day 2
(unranked, chronological)
Before The Bullfight (1986)
(album: Gone To Earth)
The mesmerising and atmospheric anchor track from David's second, featuring some quite amazing percussion from Steve, who's Slope was given a lovely shout out earlier. Richard is also present 😊
(unranked, chronological)
Before The Bullfight (1986)
(album: Gone To Earth)
The mesmerising and atmospheric anchor track from David's second, featuring some quite amazing percussion from Steve, who's Slope was given a lovely shout out earlier. Richard is also present 😊
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#Top10Japan
1. Alien / Quiet Life (1980)
Bowing out with this, think this was a massive influence on the sound and vibe for the next couple of years.
Thanks to @top10nathan.bsky.social for another fun challenge.
youtu.be/tdVzXjXsjwU?...
1. Alien / Quiet Life (1980)
Bowing out with this, think this was a massive influence on the sound and vibe for the next couple of years.
Thanks to @top10nathan.bsky.social for another fun challenge.
youtu.be/tdVzXjXsjwU?...
Alien (2020 - Remaster)
YouTube video by Japan - Topic
youtu.be
May 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
#Top10Japan
1. Alien / Quiet Life (1980)
Bowing out with this, think this was a massive influence on the sound and vibe for the next couple of years.
Thanks to @top10nathan.bsky.social for another fun challenge.
youtu.be/tdVzXjXsjwU?...
1. Alien / Quiet Life (1980)
Bowing out with this, think this was a massive influence on the sound and vibe for the next couple of years.
Thanks to @top10nathan.bsky.social for another fun challenge.
youtu.be/tdVzXjXsjwU?...
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#Top10Japan
Day 7 (unranked)
Quiet Life
The title track from a perfect album 👌 Rob Dean and Mick Karn shine here ❤️🎶🎸⭐️
youtu.be/xhm-EqcPta0?...
Day 7 (unranked)
Quiet Life
The title track from a perfect album 👌 Rob Dean and Mick Karn shine here ❤️🎶🎸⭐️
youtu.be/xhm-EqcPta0?...
Japan - Quiet Life
YouTube video by JapanVEVO
youtu.be
May 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
#Top10Japan
Day 7 (unranked)
Quiet Life
The title track from a perfect album 👌 Rob Dean and Mick Karn shine here ❤️🎶🎸⭐️
youtu.be/xhm-EqcPta0?...
Day 7 (unranked)
Quiet Life
The title track from a perfect album 👌 Rob Dean and Mick Karn shine here ❤️🎶🎸⭐️
youtu.be/xhm-EqcPta0?...
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#Top10Japan 5
Methods Of Dance | 1980
Second in a row from GTP and a song so good that Virgin Records named not one but two various artists compilation albums after it (but didn’t include this track in either comp).
youtu.be/t4xIqYkRmCI?...
Methods Of Dance | 1980
Second in a row from GTP and a song so good that Virgin Records named not one but two various artists compilation albums after it (but didn’t include this track in either comp).
youtu.be/t4xIqYkRmCI?...
May 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
#Top10Japan 5
Methods Of Dance | 1980
Second in a row from GTP and a song so good that Virgin Records named not one but two various artists compilation albums after it (but didn’t include this track in either comp).
youtu.be/t4xIqYkRmCI?...
Methods Of Dance | 1980
Second in a row from GTP and a song so good that Virgin Records named not one but two various artists compilation albums after it (but didn’t include this track in either comp).
youtu.be/t4xIqYkRmCI?...
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#ArtistFave15 10
Public Service Broadcasting
Spitfire | 2013
Back to where it all started for me and the lead track from the War Room EP. I discovered this through hearing it on bbc6music and Spitfire was the first PSB track I heard.
youtu.be/_u4Md_aXVJE?...
Public Service Broadcasting
Spitfire | 2013
Back to where it all started for me and the lead track from the War Room EP. I discovered this through hearing it on bbc6music and Spitfire was the first PSB track I heard.
youtu.be/_u4Md_aXVJE?...
May 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
#ArtistFave15 10
Public Service Broadcasting
Spitfire | 2013
Back to where it all started for me and the lead track from the War Room EP. I discovered this through hearing it on bbc6music and Spitfire was the first PSB track I heard.
youtu.be/_u4Md_aXVJE?...
Public Service Broadcasting
Spitfire | 2013
Back to where it all started for me and the lead track from the War Room EP. I discovered this through hearing it on bbc6music and Spitfire was the first PSB track I heard.
youtu.be/_u4Md_aXVJE?...
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#MusicPlaces
Day 5.
A Fresh Dawn For North Cheshire - Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan
youtu.be/PLYXj4MqFcE?...
Day 5.
A Fresh Dawn For North Cheshire - Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan
youtu.be/PLYXj4MqFcE?...
A Fresh Dawn For North Cheshire
YouTube video by Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan - Topic
youtu.be
May 5, 2025 at 9:29 AM
#MusicPlaces
Day 5.
A Fresh Dawn For North Cheshire - Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan
youtu.be/PLYXj4MqFcE?...
Day 5.
A Fresh Dawn For North Cheshire - Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan
youtu.be/PLYXj4MqFcE?...
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7 | #Top10Japan | 🍜
Rhodesia | Obscure Alternatives | 1978
Not oft seen as a political outfit, Japan was Punk as the Pistols. Sylvian, teeth bare, against a jagged Reggae stomp, razor blade guitars, & Karn's 🔥 Funk. A satirical molotov of colonial critique, both dangerous & dreamy.
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Rhodesia | Obscure Alternatives | 1978
Not oft seen as a political outfit, Japan was Punk as the Pistols. Sylvian, teeth bare, against a jagged Reggae stomp, razor blade guitars, & Karn's 🔥 Funk. A satirical molotov of colonial critique, both dangerous & dreamy.
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May 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
7 | #Top10Japan | 🍜
Rhodesia | Obscure Alternatives | 1978
Not oft seen as a political outfit, Japan was Punk as the Pistols. Sylvian, teeth bare, against a jagged Reggae stomp, razor blade guitars, & Karn's 🔥 Funk. A satirical molotov of colonial critique, both dangerous & dreamy.
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Rhodesia | Obscure Alternatives | 1978
Not oft seen as a political outfit, Japan was Punk as the Pistols. Sylvian, teeth bare, against a jagged Reggae stomp, razor blade guitars, & Karn's 🔥 Funk. A satirical molotov of colonial critique, both dangerous & dreamy.
🏴
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