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I liked this a lot, despite assuming I wouldn’t. I’ve been gradually releasing that, alongside my experimental listenings becoming increasingly generic, I haven’t exactly been pushing myself recently. So here we go, here’s my take on ‘No More Idols’. The first song, ‘No Problem’ is a really listenable one. Brilliantly put together around the hook [...]

Right then! It’s been a while, then, right? Apologies for the delay, essay deadlines and subsequent messiness slighly impinged on the whole ‘write something every day’ remit. Sorry. Anyway, I thought I’d start with this: i loved the film and this soundtrack when I heard it absolutely blew me away. It’s so modern, but so [...]

The Strokes: Angles

Posted: March 19, 2011 in Uncategorized

This is the new album by the Strokes, due to be released on Tuesday 22nd March – I’m streaming it from new.thestrokes.com. Very kind of them, saves me buying it. I was a bit of a latecomer to the Strokes at the height of their popularity, having only heard single songs by them before, never [...]

I’ve got a week

Posted: March 13, 2011 in Gloating, Uncategorized
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To get 19 more visitors. In which case, I’LL HAVE MADE 500 HITS in a month. Which makes me happy.

I’m…

Posted: February 28, 2011 in Uncategorized

Taking a day off. Two tomorrow. I’m thinking Townes van Zandt and Stone Temple Pilots… I’ve heard individual songs by both of them before but I’ve always wanted to give some full albums a listen!

James Blunt: Back To Bedlam

Posted: February 27, 2011 in Uncategorized

I feel like an idiot, being open-minded. It turns out any moron can put what they want in there! I don’t want to lie. So I won’t. James Blunt is so obviously and blatantly a cunt that this review may be compromised. Onwards! Stupid James Blunt. If he’s not doing a Laura Marling-style ha-ah then [...]

An introduction…

Posted: February 20, 2011 in Uncategorized
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Hi! Over the next year, I will be attempting to review an album a day, every day. This sounds simple – it won’t be. The albums must… 1. Push my musical boundaries. I’m ruling out classical music, however. I don’t have all the time in the world! 2. Be listened to with  my full attention, [...]