Richard Watterson
@richardwatterson.bsky.social
On here, music mainly and a bit of sport. In real life I have a lovely wife and two great children to fit in too.
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Retro leaning at the time but now one of the least dated albums from that era. An incredible debut and a strong contender for my top 5.
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Retro leaning at the time but now one of the least dated albums from that era. An incredible debut and a strong contender for my top 5.
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Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
#5debutalbums7074
Retro leaning at the time but now one of the least dated albums from that era. An incredible debut and a strong contender for my top 5.
open.spotify.com/album/4hQ5Rf...
Retro leaning at the time but now one of the least dated albums from that era. An incredible debut and a strong contender for my top 5.
open.spotify.com/album/4hQ5Rf...
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Excellent jazz rock album by UK band If. Probably won't make my top 5 but well worth a spin.
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Excellent jazz rock album by UK band If. Probably won't make my top 5 but well worth a spin.
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If
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November 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Excellent jazz rock album by UK band If. Probably won't make my top 5 but well worth a spin.
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Excellent jazz rock album by UK band If. Probably won't make my top 5 but well worth a spin.
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Always a pleasure to listen to this superbly innovative mix of Irish folk and rock. Extra points too for it being a true debut by previously unknown artists. The Hall of Mirrors alone is worth the price if entry.
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Always a pleasure to listen to this superbly innovative mix of Irish folk and rock. Extra points too for it being a true debut by previously unknown artists. The Hall of Mirrors alone is worth the price if entry.
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Happy to Meet, Sorry to Part (Bonus Track Version)
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November 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Always a pleasure to listen to this superbly innovative mix of Irish folk and rock. Extra points too for it being a true debut by previously unknown artists. The Hall of Mirrors alone is worth the price if entry.
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Always a pleasure to listen to this superbly innovative mix of Irish folk and rock. Extra points too for it being a true debut by previously unknown artists. The Hall of Mirrors alone is worth the price if entry.
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There aren't many bands from Wakefield so this was always going to get a spin. Very good album but in this heat that won't be enough for my top 5.
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There aren't many bands from Wakefield so this was always going to get a spin. Very good album but in this heat that won't be enough for my top 5.
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Axe Victim (Deluxe Edition)
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November 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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There aren't many bands from Wakefield so this was always going to get a spin. Very good album but in this heat that won't be enough for my top 5.
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There aren't many bands from Wakefield so this was always going to get a spin. Very good album but in this heat that won't be enough for my top 5.
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Perhaps better known as the father to his namesake in The Strokes but very enjoyable in a Cat Stevens sort of way. Not quite competing for my top 5 but testament to just how many excellent singer-songwriters this era produced.
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Perhaps better known as the father to his namesake in The Strokes but very enjoyable in a Cat Stevens sort of way. Not quite competing for my top 5 but testament to just how many excellent singer-songwriters this era produced.
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It Never Rains In Southern California
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November 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Perhaps better known as the father to his namesake in The Strokes but very enjoyable in a Cat Stevens sort of way. Not quite competing for my top 5 but testament to just how many excellent singer-songwriters this era produced.
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Perhaps better known as the father to his namesake in The Strokes but very enjoyable in a Cat Stevens sort of way. Not quite competing for my top 5 but testament to just how many excellent singer-songwriters this era produced.
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Not the coolest of soul groups but an album chock full of great songs, and all brilliantly arranged too. My favourite, Country Living, wasn't even one of the 5 singles. Easy listening maybe but still an absolute joy.
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Not the coolest of soul groups but an album chock full of great songs, and all brilliantly arranged too. My favourite, Country Living, wasn't even one of the 5 singles. Easy listening maybe but still an absolute joy.
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The Stylistics - The Original Debut Album
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November 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Not the coolest of soul groups but an album chock full of great songs, and all brilliantly arranged too. My favourite, Country Living, wasn't even one of the 5 singles. Easy listening maybe but still an absolute joy.
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Not the coolest of soul groups but an album chock full of great songs, and all brilliantly arranged too. My favourite, Country Living, wasn't even one of the 5 singles. Easy listening maybe but still an absolute joy.
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Different sources have this as either 69 or 70 but I certainly remember it qualifying for the 1970 poll. Southern soul as its best so a contender for me if it's allowed in.
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Different sources have this as either 69 or 70 but I certainly remember it qualifying for the 1970 poll. Southern soul as its best so a contender for me if it's allowed in.
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I'm a Loser (Digitally Remastered)
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November 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Different sources have this as either 69 or 70 but I certainly remember it qualifying for the 1970 poll. Southern soul as its best so a contender for me if it's allowed in.
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Different sources have this as either 69 or 70 but I certainly remember it qualifying for the 1970 poll. Southern soul as its best so a contender for me if it's allowed in.
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I'll start #5debutalbums7074 with something off the beaten track. Lots of established 60s artists going solo in the 70s but this is one of the more understated efforts, which is what gives it the charm that captivated me from first play.
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Who Came First (Deluxe)
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November 23, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I'll start #5debutalbums7074 with something off the beaten track. Lots of established 60s artists going solo in the 70s but this is one of the more understated efforts, which is what gives it the charm that captivated me from first play.
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Had the pleasure of watching Bob Mould on his solo tour last night. 40 years after this yet the intensity of his playing haven't diminished one bit.
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New Day Rising
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November 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Had the pleasure of watching Bob Mould on his solo tour last night. 40 years after this yet the intensity of his playing haven't diminished one bit.
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A superb recommendation by Earl. Undeniable Smiths influence but draws from a broader jangle pop palette too, which gives it its own sound. New to me this week but already played it a few times. In the mix for my top 5.
A superb recommendation by Earl. Undeniable Smiths influence but draws from a broader jangle pop palette too, which gives it its own sound. New to me this week but already played it a few times. In the mix for my top 5.
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Northern Portrait 🇩🇰 Criminal Art Lovers (2010).
A great first effort. It’s easy to hear that they were heavily influenced by The Smiths. Worth a listen, especially if you like The Smiths. Here is a live version of New Favourite Moment from @YouTube youtu.be/Cp59AuUOF8E?...
Northern Portrait 🇩🇰 Criminal Art Lovers (2010).
A great first effort. It’s easy to hear that they were heavily influenced by The Smiths. Worth a listen, especially if you like The Smiths. Here is a live version of New Favourite Moment from @YouTube youtu.be/Cp59AuUOF8E?...
November 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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A superb recommendation by Earl. Undeniable Smiths influence but draws from a broader jangle pop palette too, which gives it its own sound. New to me this week but already played it a few times. In the mix for my top 5.
A superb recommendation by Earl. Undeniable Smiths influence but draws from a broader jangle pop palette too, which gives it its own sound. New to me this week but already played it a few times. In the mix for my top 5.
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Obviously not the first album by either artist but their first as a duet so I guess this qualifies. Probably won't make my top 5 but the brass arrangements make it interesting and well worth a listen.
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Obviously not the first album by either artist but their first as a duet so I guess this qualifies. Probably won't make my top 5 but the brass arrangements make it interesting and well worth a listen.
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Love This Giant
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November 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Obviously not the first album by either artist but their first as a duet so I guess this qualifies. Probably won't make my top 5 but the brass arrangements make it interesting and well worth a listen.
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Obviously not the first album by either artist but their first as a duet so I guess this qualifies. Probably won't make my top 5 but the brass arrangements make it interesting and well worth a listen.
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Absolutely loved this at the time and played it loads but then really went off it. Maybe too cloying in some places and too precious in others. Playing it after a long absence though it sounds fantastic. A surprise strong contender for my top 5.
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Absolutely loved this at the time and played it loads but then really went off it. Maybe too cloying in some places and too precious in others. Playing it after a long absence though it sounds fantastic. A surprise strong contender for my top 5.
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Queen of Denmark
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November 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Absolutely loved this at the time and played it loads but then really went off it. Maybe too cloying in some places and too precious in others. Playing it after a long absence though it sounds fantastic. A surprise strong contender for my top 5.
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Absolutely loved this at the time and played it loads but then really went off it. Maybe too cloying in some places and too precious in others. Playing it after a long absence though it sounds fantastic. A surprise strong contender for my top 5.
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I'd forgotten just how great this is. Incredibly inventive and unique mix of styles. An absolute certainty for my top 5.
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I'd forgotten just how great this is. Incredibly inventive and unique mix of styles. An absolute certainty for my top 5.
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An Awesome Wave
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October 31, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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I'd forgotten just how great this is. Incredibly inventive and unique mix of styles. An absolute certainty for my top 5.
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I'd forgotten just how great this is. Incredibly inventive and unique mix of styles. An absolute certainty for my top 5.
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Huge at the time, I'm surprised I haven't seen this mentioned more. Their next album even bettered it but after that they sullied my relationship with them. Even so, still in the mix for my top 5.
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Huge at the time, I'm surprised I haven't seen this mentioned more. Their next album even bettered it but after that they sullied my relationship with them. Even so, still in the mix for my top 5.
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InnerSpeaker
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October 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Huge at the time, I'm surprised I haven't seen this mentioned more. Their next album even bettered it but after that they sullied my relationship with them. Even so, still in the mix for my top 5.
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Huge at the time, I'm surprised I haven't seen this mentioned more. Their next album even bettered it but after that they sullied my relationship with them. Even so, still in the mix for my top 5.
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First ever play of this. Much more pure folk than her later albums. Good but probably not making my top 5.
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First ever play of this. Much more pure folk than her later albums. Good but probably not making my top 5.
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Jessica Pratt
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October 29, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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First ever play of this. Much more pure folk than her later albums. Good but probably not making my top 5.
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First ever play of this. Much more pure folk than her later albums. Good but probably not making my top 5.
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Tuneful indie-pop with breathy vocals. Reminds me a bit of Alvvays but more lo-fi. In the mix for my top 5.
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Tuneful indie-pop with breathy vocals. Reminds me a bit of Alvvays but more lo-fi. In the mix for my top 5.
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Crazy for You
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October 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Tuneful indie-pop with breathy vocals. Reminds me a bit of Alvvays but more lo-fi. In the mix for my top 5.
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Tuneful indie-pop with breathy vocals. Reminds me a bit of Alvvays but more lo-fi. In the mix for my top 5.
open.spotify.com/album/38NEzy...
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Could easily have been dismissed as a novelty album but so well conceived and played they totally pull it off. More albums in play than I'd initially realised but this is definitely in the mix for my top 5.
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Could easily have been dismissed as a novelty album but so well conceived and played they totally pull it off. More albums in play than I'd initially realised but this is definitely in the mix for my top 5.
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Inform - Educate - Entertain
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October 27, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Could easily have been dismissed as a novelty album but so well conceived and played they totally pull it off. More albums in play than I'd initially realised but this is definitely in the mix for my top 5.
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Could easily have been dismissed as a novelty album but so well conceived and played they totally pull it off. More albums in play than I'd initially realised but this is definitely in the mix for my top 5.
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An album that was highly rated at the time, including by me, but seems to have been forgotten since. In the mix for my top 5 but, based on albums I know, it's very slim pickings compared to 8084.
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An album that was highly rated at the time, including by me, but seems to have been forgotten since. In the mix for my top 5 but, based on albums I know, it's very slim pickings compared to 8084.
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Django Django
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October 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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An album that was highly rated at the time, including by me, but seems to have been forgotten since. In the mix for my top 5 but, based on albums I know, it's very slim pickings compared to 8084.
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An album that was highly rated at the time, including by me, but seems to have been forgotten since. In the mix for my top 5 but, based on albums I know, it's very slim pickings compared to 8084.
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My two favourite Australian bands going head to head in this heat. Whilst I prefer The Go-Betweens overall when it comes to their debuts The Triffids take it.
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My two favourite Australian bands going head to head in this heat. Whilst I prefer The Go-Betweens overall when it comes to their debuts The Triffids take it.
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Treeless Plain
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October 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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My two favourite Australian bands going head to head in this heat. Whilst I prefer The Go-Betweens overall when it comes to their debuts The Triffids take it.
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My two favourite Australian bands going head to head in this heat. Whilst I prefer The Go-Betweens overall when it comes to their debuts The Triffids take it.
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First heard this when it was released on CD with great reviews in iirc the late 90s. Mildly blown away at the time but revisited it now expecting to be underwhelmed. Totally wrong, still sounds fantastic.
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First heard this when it was released on CD with great reviews in iirc the late 90s. Mildly blown away at the time but revisited it now expecting to be underwhelmed. Totally wrong, still sounds fantastic.
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Colossal Youth (40th Anniversary Edition)
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October 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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First heard this when it was released on CD with great reviews in iirc the late 90s. Mildly blown away at the time but revisited it now expecting to be underwhelmed. Totally wrong, still sounds fantastic.
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First heard this when it was released on CD with great reviews in iirc the late 90s. Mildly blown away at the time but revisited it now expecting to be underwhelmed. Totally wrong, still sounds fantastic.
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Unbelievably accomplished for a debut album both in terms of songwriting and production. Such a brutal heat though this may well miss out on my top 5.
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Unbelievably accomplished for a debut album both in terms of songwriting and production. Such a brutal heat though this may well miss out on my top 5.
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The Hurting
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October 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Unbelievably accomplished for a debut album both in terms of songwriting and production. Such a brutal heat though this may well miss out on my top 5.
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Unbelievably accomplished for a debut album both in terms of songwriting and production. Such a brutal heat though this may well miss out on my top 5.
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A truly incredible album, pushing the band's limits to breaking point but because of their love for the music and the absolute joyfulness of it they somehow carry it off. A certainty for my top 5.
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A truly incredible album, pushing the band's limits to breaking point but because of their love for the music and the absolute joyfulness of it they somehow carry it off. A certainty for my top 5.
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You Can't Hide Your Love Forever
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October 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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A truly incredible album, pushing the band's limits to breaking point but because of their love for the music and the absolute joyfulness of it they somehow carry it off. A certainty for my top 5.
open.spotify.com/album/6yZwWe...
A truly incredible album, pushing the band's limits to breaking point but because of their love for the music and the absolute joyfulness of it they somehow carry it off. A certainty for my top 5.
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Sounded like nothing else at the time and arguably their best album too. Despite my contrarian tendencies I can't see this not making my top 5.
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Sounded like nothing else at the time and arguably their best album too. Despite my contrarian tendencies I can't see this not making my top 5.
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The Smiths
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October 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Sounded like nothing else at the time and arguably their best album too. Despite my contrarian tendencies I can't see this not making my top 5.
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Sounded like nothing else at the time and arguably their best album too. Despite my contrarian tendencies I can't see this not making my top 5.
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Incredibly inventive and accomplished debut. Such is the quality of this heat though that's no guarantee of a place in my top 5.
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Incredibly inventive and accomplished debut. Such is the quality of this heat though that's no guarantee of a place in my top 5.
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October 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Incredibly inventive and accomplished debut. Such is the quality of this heat though that's no guarantee of a place in my top 5.
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Incredibly inventive and accomplished debut. Such is the quality of this heat though that's no guarantee of a place in my top 5.
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Edges it as my pick of the Vince Clarke albums. Both superb but neither will quite make my top 5. As opening tracks on debut albums go though, New Life takes some beating.
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Edges it as my pick of the Vince Clarke albums. Both superb but neither will quite make my top 5. As opening tracks on debut albums go though, New Life takes some beating.
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Speak & Spell
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October 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Edges it as my pick of the Vince Clarke albums. Both superb but neither will quite make my top 5. As opening tracks on debut albums go though, New Life takes some beating.
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Edges it as my pick of the Vince Clarke albums. Both superb but neither will quite make my top 5. As opening tracks on debut albums go though, New Life takes some beating.
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