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After EPs, a mini album (Scar) and even a compilation album (Gala), Lush finally got round to an actual debut & it didn’t disappoint. “Nothing natural” captures the soundscape they perfected but, to me, I still prefer Gala.
For #shoegaze fans.
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After EPs, a mini album (Scar) and even a compilation album (Gala), Lush finally got round to an actual debut & it didn’t disappoint. “Nothing natural” captures the soundscape they perfected but, to me, I still prefer Gala.
For #shoegaze fans.
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November 19, 2024 at 10:25 AM
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The Sex Pistols with so much energy, creativity & anger in the band made this incredible album. “Pretty Vacant”, “Anarchy in the U.K.”, “God save the Queen” and “Holidays in the sun” all feature on his monster. Social commentary that stands the test of time.
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The Sex Pistols with so much energy, creativity & anger in the band made this incredible album. “Pretty Vacant”, “Anarchy in the U.K.”, “God save the Queen” and “Holidays in the sun” all feature on his monster. Social commentary that stands the test of time.
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November 17, 2024 at 7:59 AM
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Bloc Party debut came very close to meeting the over the top hype around it. At the heights the album boasts classics, “so here we are”, “this modern love”, “plans”, “helicopter”, in fact not a duff track (packed with 13 tracks). A great live band as well.
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Bloc Party debut came very close to meeting the over the top hype around it. At the heights the album boasts classics, “so here we are”, “this modern love”, “plans”, “helicopter”, in fact not a duff track (packed with 13 tracks). A great live band as well.
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November 15, 2024 at 5:34 PM
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The Verve fell apart spectacularly after the epic “A Northern Soul”. Yet they got it together to record this classic. Indie at its finest, “Sonnet” (beauty in song form), “the drugs don’t work” (revered by many), &, of course, “Bitter sweet symphony”. “Space & time” is a 💎.
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The Verve fell apart spectacularly after the epic “A Northern Soul”. Yet they got it together to record this classic. Indie at its finest, “Sonnet” (beauty in song form), “the drugs don’t work” (revered by many), &, of course, “Bitter sweet symphony”. “Space & time” is a 💎.
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November 21, 2024 at 6:18 PM
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Much maligned but history has been fairer on “Thames Valley Scene” (Ride, Slowdive, TYS, Etc).
“Pearl” track is as precious as the title, just musical heaven.
Play “pearl” & then you will appreciate how stunning this track is & then play the album & be in #shoegaze history.
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Much maligned but history has been fairer on “Thames Valley Scene” (Ride, Slowdive, TYS, Etc).
“Pearl” track is as precious as the title, just musical heaven.
Play “pearl” & then you will appreciate how stunning this track is & then play the album & be in #shoegaze history.
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December 30, 2024 at 6:25 PM
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What a debut by #Delays. This year marks its 20th anniversary and it still sounds dreamy. Hits include “Nearer Than Heaven”, “Hey Girl” and “Long Time Coming” (recommend watching the latter video!) though always thought the opening track was overlooked (“wanderlust”). RIP Greg
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What a debut by #Delays. This year marks its 20th anniversary and it still sounds dreamy. Hits include “Nearer Than Heaven”, “Hey Girl” and “Long Time Coming” (recommend watching the latter video!) though always thought the opening track was overlooked (“wanderlust”). RIP Greg
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November 18, 2024 at 9:10 PM
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NFADs glorious debut album….1990…no idea what the lyrics were about but, not unlike Cocteau Twins, it all made sense set against the music….
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NFADs glorious debut album….1990…no idea what the lyrics were about but, not unlike Cocteau Twins, it all made sense set against the music….
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November 18, 2024 at 5:06 PM
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From “just another indie band” to critically adored megastars, #radiohead “The Bends” is one of the best albums of all time. I take this album over anything else they have done (but it’s close). “Street spirit” album closer perhaps the best since “Time it’s time”. Exceptional.
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From “just another indie band” to critically adored megastars, #radiohead “The Bends” is one of the best albums of all time. I take this album over anything else they have done (but it’s close). “Street spirit” album closer perhaps the best since “Time it’s time”. Exceptional.
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November 18, 2024 at 4:33 PM
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I like to call out good music no matter who does (not a music snob). This remains a stunning debt by #sugababes with “overload” a stone boogie classic. Time has been kind (critically) for them along with their own maturity. Give it a try, you’ll be surprised.
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I like to call out good music no matter who does (not a music snob). This remains a stunning debt by #sugababes with “overload” a stone boogie classic. Time has been kind (critically) for them along with their own maturity. Give it a try, you’ll be surprised.
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November 15, 2024 at 5:38 PM
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Frank Turner’s latest went under the radar this year. Contains “never mind the back problems” (when old punks meet age), “girl from the record store” (a nod to Bragg) & his personal song ‘letters”. I enjoyed it & he played it superbly live.
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Frank Turner’s latest went under the radar this year. Contains “never mind the back problems” (when old punks meet age), “girl from the record store” (a nod to Bragg) & his personal song ‘letters”. I enjoyed it & he played it superbly live.
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November 15, 2024 at 6:27 AM
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Got a lot of love for this album & second time I’ve included #weddingpresent on the list. Another truly great indie 80s album. From “brassneck” & “Kennedy” guitar happy singles to the blistering “Granadaland”, if you like lovelorn lyrics matched by guitars - get this!
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Got a lot of love for this album & second time I’ve included #weddingpresent on the list. Another truly great indie 80s album. From “brassneck” & “Kennedy” guitar happy singles to the blistering “Granadaland”, if you like lovelorn lyrics matched by guitars - get this!
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November 23, 2024 at 8:00 PM
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It’s THE album with “Do you realize?” on it, that alone makes it essential. What a piece of profound pop perfection!
If that wasn’t enough, you get “fight test”, “ego tripping..” & the album title tracks.
Oh, it has “do you realize?” on it - go on & play it 💭
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It’s THE album with “Do you realize?” on it, that alone makes it essential. What a piece of profound pop perfection!
If that wasn’t enough, you get “fight test”, “ego tripping..” & the album title tracks.
Oh, it has “do you realize?” on it - go on & play it 💭
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December 11, 2024 at 5:28 PM
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The Upper Room should have been huge. Shockingly ignored especially when you listen to “all over this town” & “black & white”. Go find it on Spotify or YouTube, you won’t regret it.
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The Upper Room should have been huge. Shockingly ignored especially when you listen to “all over this town” & “black & white”. Go find it on Spotify or YouTube, you won’t regret it.
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November 18, 2024 at 4:56 PM
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New Order, The Smiths & a bit of Pet Shop Boys thrown into a melting pot = Electronic.
I felt slightly underwhelmed at the time but their back catalogue was too hard to top.
Still, dodgy rap but with “get the message” in “feel every beat they were “getting away with it”.
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New Order, The Smiths & a bit of Pet Shop Boys thrown into a melting pot = Electronic.
I felt slightly underwhelmed at the time but their back catalogue was too hard to top.
Still, dodgy rap but with “get the message” in “feel every beat they were “getting away with it”.
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December 19, 2024 at 9:50 AM
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The National, a band so great that this still feel under the radar.
Play “slow show”, a song that deserves to be recognised as one of the greatest. Lyrically magnificent, emotionally intense & musically beautiful.
Do yourself a huge favour, get is for Xmas!
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The National, a band so great that this still feel under the radar.
Play “slow show”, a song that deserves to be recognised as one of the greatest. Lyrically magnificent, emotionally intense & musically beautiful.
Do yourself a huge favour, get is for Xmas!
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December 18, 2024 at 11:14 AM
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As #TheCure at Troxy showed, this album was the start of their distinctive sound & still sounds special today. If you love their music but don’t have this in your collection yet then recommend you picking it up for a play for today (😉). Any album with “A Forest” is essential.
As #TheCure at Troxy showed, this album was the start of their distinctive sound & still sounds special today. If you love their music but don’t have this in your collection yet then recommend you picking it up for a play for today (😉). Any album with “A Forest” is essential.
November 15, 2024 at 5:50 AM
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What an album from Sweden’s #theconcretes. Stunning debut with a great standout single “you can’t hurry love” (no not a Phil Collins cover). Jingle jangle early 00’s indie in fine guitar form…lovely stuff..
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What an album from Sweden’s #theconcretes. Stunning debut with a great standout single “you can’t hurry love” (no not a Phil Collins cover). Jingle jangle early 00’s indie in fine guitar form…lovely stuff..
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November 18, 2024 at 8:54 PM
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#REM with a true great all time album. I went back to this on news of my father’s death to find some small comfort, it is close to my heart. The final tracks closes out an album packed with emotion, with hope, with dreams, with love. For the people.
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#REM with a true great all time album. I went back to this on news of my father’s death to find some small comfort, it is close to my heart. The final tracks closes out an album packed with emotion, with hope, with dreams, with love. For the people.
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November 18, 2024 at 6:28 PM
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Only the SoP with their stunning second album. This is worth it alone for the brilliant “wilmot” which deserves so much love (one of the funkiest songs you will hear today). Andy Weatherall on fine form here and, for Portishead fans, there is something for you as well.
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Only the SoP with their stunning second album. This is worth it alone for the brilliant “wilmot” which deserves so much love (one of the funkiest songs you will hear today). Andy Weatherall on fine form here and, for Portishead fans, there is something for you as well.
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November 26, 2024 at 7:14 PM
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Another cracking debut this time #JakeBugg with some stunning tracks. Would happy valley be the same without “trouble town” being its theme?
From the heartbreak of “broken” to the upbeat “lightning bolt” it’s an album packed with emotion, great melodies & songwriting craft.
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Another cracking debut this time #JakeBugg with some stunning tracks. Would happy valley be the same without “trouble town” being its theme?
From the heartbreak of “broken” to the upbeat “lightning bolt” it’s an album packed with emotion, great melodies & songwriting craft.
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November 18, 2024 at 9:13 PM
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PJHarvey debut is a stunner and a must for any record collection. Hard to recall the early 90s was a tough time for solo female artists to breakthrough to the mainstream with an indie background but “Sheela-na-gig” & “dress” kicked down the door and “oh my lover” is superb.
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PJHarvey debut is a stunner and a must for any record collection. Hard to recall the early 90s was a tough time for solo female artists to breakthrough to the mainstream with an indie background but “Sheela-na-gig” & “dress” kicked down the door and “oh my lover” is superb.
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November 17, 2024 at 2:46 PM
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Pick number 350 had to be special & “Interpol”’s debut is certainly that.
Joy Division fans rejoiced, here is a band that sounds like JD could have been in the early 80’s.
“Obstacle 1”, “hands away”, “PDA” & “NYC” standout but it’s an album to indulge your darkness with.
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Pick number 350 had to be special & “Interpol”’s debut is certainly that.
Joy Division fans rejoiced, here is a band that sounds like JD could have been in the early 80’s.
“Obstacle 1”, “hands away”, “PDA” & “NYC” standout but it’s an album to indulge your darkness with.
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December 20, 2024 at 1:57 PM
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Public Enemy at their best with powerful songs that provoke & challenge.
Chuck D deserves credit for his lyrics &, on this album, they are, perhaps, at their peak in “Black steel in the hour of chaos” (later covered by Tricky), “Rebel without a pause” & “don’t believe the hype”.
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Public Enemy at their best with powerful songs that provoke & challenge.
Chuck D deserves credit for his lyrics &, on this album, they are, perhaps, at their peak in “Black steel in the hour of chaos” (later covered by Tricky), “Rebel without a pause” & “don’t believe the hype”.
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December 20, 2024 at 9:57 AM
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Rage against the machine with an album full of anger &, of course, rage.
I would be surprised if it needed any introduction but, just in case, try “killing in the name”, “bomb track” or “bullet in the head”.
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Rage against the machine with an album full of anger &, of course, rage.
I would be surprised if it needed any introduction but, just in case, try “killing in the name”, “bomb track” or “bullet in the head”.
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December 16, 2024 at 6:56 PM
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Revolver could have been big. Great voice, great guitars, great melodies with an emotional punch. #shoegaze being hated by the press certainly played a part here. A real shame as the first 3 singles captured here are terrific. “Venice” or “Heaven sent an angel” for a sample. #musicsky
Revolver could have been big. Great voice, great guitars, great melodies with an emotional punch. #shoegaze being hated by the press certainly played a part here. A real shame as the first 3 singles captured here are terrific. “Venice” or “Heaven sent an angel” for a sample. #musicsky
November 14, 2024 at 9:46 PM
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