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August 12, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 382
Bob Dylan, Another Side of Bob Dylan (1964) I’ve recently decided I am going to try to own everything by Bob Dylan on vinyl – I have a few already, so I’m not starting from zero. But I will be re-buying some of the 80s albums I guess – I had them, gave them away, […]Archive
July 22, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Nathan Salsburg: Third
Nathan Salsburg Third No Quarter Salsburg has proved himself a fine guitarist as sideman and collaborator – working with the likes of Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and Wooden Wand – but here, on his third album (so it’s not just a clever title) he stands musically naked: just him and his acoustic guitar, no guests, no […]Archive
May 25, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 117 – Emily Fairlight
Welcome to episode 117 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. Here’s a chat I had with Emily Fairlight. She’s a Wellington-based singer/songwriter and poet. She’s recently released the fantastic Mother of Gloom album. And before that, a few years ago now, there was a self-titled debut.Archive
January 20, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Richard Thompson: Acoustic Classics II
Richard Thompson Acoustic Classics II BEESWING Yes, sure the very best songs – the “classics” were covered by Thompson on the first volume but in many ways this second volume is a more rewarding listen. His fans love (almost) everything he’s done anyway, and Thompson is making records only for himself and his fans. But […]Archive
December 5, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 462
Neil Young, Hitchhiker (2017) Neil Young – brilliantly annoying, annoyingly brilliant…frustrating at times. Other times there’s nothing better. Sometimes the frustrating stuff is still brilliant, wonderful, weird – sublime. Other times you just don’t know why he’s doing what he’s doing. If he makes a dud album there’s no real concern, another will be along […]Archive
November 28, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Richard Thompson’s Dream Attic: A Firm Favourite
I’ve been a Richard Thompson fan for a while. At first he was someone I read about, and I knew he was revered; I trialled some of his material but struggled to find much that actually matched up with the raves. But in recent years I’ve found the good oil – and there’s plenty. You can take […]Archive
November 25, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 466
Richard Thompson, Small Town Romance – Live/Solo In New York (1984) For all that I love Richard Thompson I don’t own a lot of his material on vinyl – perhaps that’s because I’m still going through his albums (on CD). I don’t know. I should buy more I guess, I really do love his playing, […]Archive
November 20, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 469
Waves, Waves (1975) I hadn’t heard of the band Waves – nor the album Waves until it was reissued a few years ago. But I became a fan as soon as I heard it. In fact Clockhouse Shuffle, the album’s opener, was still playing when I fell in love with the sound. So clean, pure, […]Archive
November 6, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 475
Joe Bonamassa, Live at Carnegie Hall – An Acoustic Evening (2017) I’ve never understood Joe Bonamassa’s popularity. He’s graceless – it’s meat’n’spuds playing. He’s not great – and even though he’s more than competent I spot not an inch of soul nor even grit in his playing. Here’s a triple-LP, an acoustic, 9-piece band (which […]Archive
October 31, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Aimee Mann: Mental Illness
Aimee Mann Mental Illness SuperEgo Records In the world of the Aimee Mann fan – even casual admirers – there is no bad record. Hers is a catalogue of utmost consistency. There have been risks, sure. Concept albums, soundtracks, decisions to not just do the same thing over and again, and yet, also, and quite […]Archive
September 13, 2017 by Simon Sweetman