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August 16, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Charles Bukowski: On Drinking
On Drinking Charles Bukowski Ecco Charles Bukowski would have been 100 if he was still alive today – and of course making it to his 70s was, for him, the equivalent of living to nearly 200. He was all but dead in his 20s. And 30s. And 50s. And drinking was his thing. The hard […]Archive
January 14, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
John O’Connell: Bowie’s Books – The Hundred Literary Heroes Who Changed His Life
Bowie’s Books: The Hundred Literary Heroes Who Changed His Life John O’Connell Bloomsbury Publishing Much was made of the fact that David Bowie liked to read – he had a list of his favourite books, and it included so many classics. Outside of that there were interesting choices including journalism, memoir, contemporary novels… John O’Connell […]Archive
November 14, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The 1001 Albums Challenge # 100: Cocteau Twins – “Treasure”
Another one here, a common theme in the early 80s material of this book, where I’ll tell you I’m a bit of a fan of the band – in this case Cocteau Twins. And yet I’ve never owned any of the original albums; haven’t even heard that many… But I do know their music. And […]Archive
January 25, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 100 – The 100th Episode
Welcome to episode 100 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. I had a conversation with myself. That is to say – the podcast has reached episode 100 and it was time to look back. I turned on the tape recorder and captured some thoughts about the evolution of the […]Archive
February 28, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
The Ghost of Electricity: War Stories by Jon McLeary # 100 Birth
It was meant to be a home-birth. 1984 and Michelle was pregnant – we moved into the top floor of this huge old warehouse space on Wakefield Street that was impossible to heat. They were strange days – the Spines was on hold while Wendy and Ross went off to other bands for a time […]Archive
July 5, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
Billie Holiday: The Centennial Collection
Billie Holiday The Centennial Collection Sony Legacy This year, 2015, marks the 100-year anniversary of Billie Holiday’s birth. And major labels being what they are, beyond a shadow of their former selves, there will always be an occasion for an attempt at the cash-grab. Sony Legacy is of course one of the worst here – […]Archive
April 17, 2015 by Simon Sweetman