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March 3, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

Poem: Seven Times More Fun Than Most Parties

It’s one of those parties you never should’ve gone to, you know it, before you go, and that’s why you do, cos these people don’t know you. Like anyone and everyone they have an idea of you, which, admittedly, is a fable you’ve more than likely helped to create… So, tempting fate, you dispose of […]
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November 23, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 12

Phil Collins, In The Air Tonight [Single] (1981) I used to own the reissued 12” single and I regret selling it off. But that’s the nature of record-collecting, of owning, trading and of fading in and out of interest with certain acts. When I bought it Phil Collins was almost entirely thought of as not […]
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April 4, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Robert Plant: Digging Deep (Ltd Ed. 7” Box Set)

Robert Plant Digging Deep (Ltd Ed. 7” Box Set) Es Paranza I’ve loved Robert Plant’s Digging Deep podcast. In (usually) 15-20 minute episodes Plant is guided through his back-catalogue one song at a time, could be a Zeppelin track, is usually a solo one but that’s the surprise. One week it’s one of the lesser […]
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February 7, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

RNZ Pre-Panel: The Story of the Day (Feb 4, 5, 7)

Following on from last week I was on the Pre-Panel on RNZ once again. The Panel runs from 4-5pm but at 3.45pm they have the “Pre-Panel” where Wallace Chapman introduces the guests and the question of the day and they get a producer or a guest (or whatever) to run the story of the day; a […]
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January 4, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

DVD Review: The House With A Clock In Its Walls – Reviewed by Oscar Sweetman (age 7)

The House With A Clock In Its Walls Director: Eli Roth DreamWorks Reviewed by Oscar Sweetman (age 7) Hi guys, it’s me again, Oscar. Happy New Year and I hope you all have a great 2019! I’m going to review the Cate Blanchett and Jack Black movie, The House With A Clock In It Walls. I wrote a […]
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December 3, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 354

Schnell Fenster, Ok Alright A Huh Oh Yeah [Single] (1990) You know you’re in deep with a band when you have multiple copies, when you’re collecting across formats…I didn’t think I was one of those people…and I’m still not sure I am…but I guess I am with Schnell Fenster – I’ve just put a copy […]
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November 20, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Puss in Boots – The Pantomime: Reviewed by Oscar Sweetman (age 7)

Puss in Boots – The Pantomime Direction: Susan Wilson (written by Paul Jenden) Circa Theatre; Circa One (Nov 17 – Dec 23/Jan 2-12) Reviewed by Oscar Sweetman (age 7) Hi guys, do you remember that last year I actually reviewed the Pantomime at Circa called Peter Pan – it’s okay if you don’t remember because my dad […]
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November 12, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

DVD Review: Jumanji Welcome To The Jungle – Reviewed by Oscar Sweetman (age 7)

Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle Director: Jake Kasdan Columbia Pictures Reviewed by Oscar Sweetman (age 7) Hi guys, it’s me – Oscar. I am seven now, and it’s time for a new review. As promised I’m going to talk about Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. On one picture it says 12+ for the age – but […]
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June 28, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 394

Prince & The New Power Generation,  Diamonds and Pearls [Single] (1991) I have mixed feelings about this song, but it arrived at an important time in my near-lifelong Prince obsession; it seemed to bring him back too – one of four big singles from the album at the time. And this song, to me, is […]
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February 19, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 433

The Holy Soul / Bowerbirds, That’s All / Give It [Single] (2009) The 7” single format. A great format. Right? One song to announce an artist, to be defined by, to represent – one song to kick off the party, to kick out the jams. How about the split single? Even better: two chances, technically. […]
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January 28, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 443

Gemma Ray, The Calderas [Single] (2016) Okay, it’s a bonus 7” single/EP that comes with the album, The Exodus Suite which I bought – and got signed – after seeing a really great gig that almost no one else went to. I like the earlier Gemma Ray stuff too. Must get more of it. And […]
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September 9, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

DJ Setlist: The Golden Dawn, 5-8pm Shift, Friday, September 8

It’s always lovely to be back at The Golden Dawn and playing some records – as I was just the other day, on Friday night, early shift – 5pm-8pm, setting up the evening, sending off the afternoon. I decided I’d try to play all 7s. And that was generally what happened. A couple of newer […]
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