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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · 1d

Great new piece of writing from Brian Davies on The Beatles' influence

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Now And Then…I Miss Them

Now and Then…I Miss Them Brian Davies gives us his own personal view of The Fabs, taking in the Anthology series from the final years of the 2oth century, the Get Back film and Now And Then the &#8…

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · 6d

New John Howard LP alert! For anyone into quality songwriting

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John Howard – Solo

John Howard – Solo DL only Released 3 October 2025 A new collection of songs from singer/songwriter John Howard featuring mainly just voice and piano, plus a few effects. Many of these items …

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · 8d

Roll up, roll up you can now buy yourself a slice of history in the first commercially available recording by Electro Punk outfit bobtodd...

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Wasting My Time demo, by bobtodd

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · 8d

US Underground music 84 to 94 @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Various Artists – You’re No Big Deal – Grunge, The US Underground And Beyond 1984 – 1994

Various Artists – You’re No Big Deal – Grunge, The US Underground And Beyond 1984 – 1994 Cherry Red Records 4CD/DL Out now New boxset that (mainly) catalogues North American…

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · 10d

For fans of Vic Godard and ATV, bot Vic and Mark contribute staticmemories.wordpress.com/2025/09/28/t...

The Long Decline – Moribundiing

The Long Decline – Moribundiing GNU Inc Recorrdings CD/DL Released 3 October 2025 New eleven track album by The Long Decline, the first since 2006’s Decomposure. This Folk/Punk outfit a…

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · 10d

New Long Decline LP! staticmemories.wordpress.com/2025/09/28/t...

The Long Decline – Moribundiing

The Long Decline – Moribundiing GNU Inc Recorrdings CD/DL Released 3 October 2025 New eleven track album by The Long Decline, the first since 2006’s Decomposure. This Folk/Punk outfit a…

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · 14d

I've wanted to write something about this wonderful band for ages @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Fanny – Rock And Roll Survivors

Fanny – Rock And Roll Survivors Cherry Red Records 2CD/DL Out now Expanded reissue of the 1974 album by pioneering all-female band Fanny. The second disc features a “Live Opera” v…

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · 17d

The very enjoyable sound of Reggae Pop in the 1970s @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Various Artists – 50 Reggae Hits

Various Artists – 50 Reggae Hits Doctor Bird Records 2CD/DL Out now Double disc collection of 1970’s more Pop-toned Reggae tunes, with Ken Boothe, Marcia Griffiths and Desmond Dekker al…

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · 20d

Bit of a curate's egg this one - Ray Russell's short-lived band post-Rock Workshop - The Mouse LP is the better of the two @cherryredrecords.bsky.social
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The Running Man/Mouse – Find Yourself The Complete Recordings 1972 – 1973

The Running Man/Mouse – Find Yourself The Complete Recordings 1972 – 1973 Strawberry Records 2CD/DL Out now 2CD collection bringing together a couple of early 1970s LPs plus bonus track…

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · 22d

I think Laurel Aitken was a fabulous talent and this is a welcome glimpse into his 1970s run... @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Laurel Aitken – Reggae Serenade The Singles Collection 1972 to 1979

Laurel Aitken – Reggae Serenade The Singles Collection 1972 to 1979 Pressure Drop Records CD/DL Released Collection of the “Godfather Of Ska” Laurel Aitken’s 45s from the 19…

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · 25d

For anyone into late 60s Heavy Psych, this is an utter bonanza, the incredible Andromeda... @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Andromeda – Turns To Dust The Complete Andromeda

Andromeda – Turns To Dust The Complete Andromeda Grapefruit Records 5CD/DL Released 19 September 2025 Compilation that brings together all the work of Psych/Prog act Andromeda. Also, a disc i…

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · Sep 7

Snips' work deserves the second hearing this set grants it @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Snips – Work The Solo Years 1978 – 1981

Snips – Work The Solo Years 1978 – 1981 Lemon Recordings 3CD/DL Out Now Collection of ex-Sharks singer Steve “Snips” Parsons solo work during the New Wave era, with the two …

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · Sep 4

Late 60s Pop Heaven is somewhere in here @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Various Artists – All Things Bright And Beautiful The UK Pop Explosion 1967 – 1969

Various Artists – All Things Bright And Beautiful The UK Pop Explosion 1967 – 1969 Grapefruit Records 3CD/DL Out now New three disc set focussing on Post Psychedelic UK Pop Music, with …

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · Aug 31

Want to escape 2025 for a sun-soaked LA of 1967? Me too @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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The Peanut Butter Conspiracy – The Most Up Till Now A History 1966 – 1970

The Peanut Butter Conspiracy – The Most Up Till Now A History 1966 – 1970 Strawberry Records 5CD/DL Out now Anthology of US Psych/Folk Rock band The Peanut Butter Conspiracy, with their…

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · Aug 28

Joe Meek setting his odd obsessions to music @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Joe Meek – A Curious Mind

Joe Meek – A Curious Mind Cherry Red Records 3CD/DL Released 29 August 2025 A three disc collection of Joe Meek productions that dig into his more “out there” leanings. Contributi…

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · Aug 24

In 1971 many were forecasting Reggae's downfall, but this is ace @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Lee “Scratch” Perry – Better Times The Jamaican Upsetter Singles 1971 Chapter II

Lee “Scratch” Perry – Better Times The Jamaican Upsetter Singles 1971 Chapter II Doctor Bird Records 2CD/DL Out Now The second part in the Lee Perry singles series from 1971, foll…

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · Aug 20

The In Crowd's very Pop take on Roots Regge @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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In Crowd – Natural Rock ‘n’ Reggae

In Crowd – Natural Rock ‘n’ Reggae Doctor Bird Records 3CD/DL Out now Three disc set that compiles the work of top Reggae band In Crowd from 1977 to 1984, including many of their …

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · Aug 14

Joe Gibbs making the move to Dancehall-themed Dub @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Jam Down Rock

Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Jam Down Rock Doctor Bird Records CD/DL Released 15 August 2025 Collection of 23 Dancehall-era Dub recordings carried out under Joe Gibbs’ auspices w…

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · Aug 8

Leeds' The Outer Limits journey from Mod Soul to Mainstream Pop... @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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The Outer Limits – Just One More Chance The Anthology 1965 – 1968

The Outer Limits – Just One More Chance The Anthology 1965 – 1968 Strawberry Records 2CD/DL Out now New twofer that compiles the work undertaken by Leeds Mod-ish band The Outer Limits d…

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · Aug 6

US Power Pop that won't stop @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Various Artists – I Wanna Be Teen Again North American Power Pop Of The ’80s

Various Artists – I Wanna Be Teen Again North American Power Pop Of The ’80s Cherry Red Records 3CD/DL Out now Compilation of New Wave Power Pop from the USA, including contributions fr…

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · Jul 31

New bobtodd demo vid for your delectation! Primitive beat bonanza ahoy!

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Playing On Your Prejudices (Cynical)

YouTube video by Ian Canty

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · Jul 31

Pete Brown's Psych and Prog years @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Pete Brown – Can’t Get Off The Planet The Recordings 1968 – 1973

Pete Brown – Can’t Get Off The Planet The Recordings 1968 – 1973 Esoteric Recordings 6CD/DL Out Now Boxset compiling the recordings made by poet/singer Pete Brown with backing out…

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · Jul 27

1974 might not have been Reggae's halcyon days, but a listen to this Phil Pratt-produced set might make one think again @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Various Artists – Party Time The Sunshot Singles 1974

Various Artists – Party Time The Sunshot Singles 1974 Doctor Bird Records 2CD/DL Out now A further delve into singer/producer Phil Pratt’s archives, with Delroy Wilson, U Roy, The Hepto…

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · Jul 24

Progressive/Psych Blues anyone? @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Various Artists – Rollin’ And Tumblin’ American Electric Blues 1965 – 1971

Various Artists – Rollin’ And Tumblin’ American Electric Blues 1965 – 1971 Strawberry Records 3CD/DL Out now New 3CD set exploring Blues in the US during the latter part of …

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slicingstatic.bsky.social @slicingstatic.bsky.social · Jul 21

Judy Dyble incredible 21st century comeback @cherryredrecords.bsky.social

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Judy Dyble – Darkness To Light The Recordings 2004 – 2006

Judy Dyble – Darkness To Light The Recordings 2004 – 2006 Esoteric Records 3CD/DL Out now The three comeback albums that ex-Fairport Convention singer Judy Dyble made with Marc Swordfis…

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