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March 28, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 143
Schnell Fenster, The Sound of Trees (1988) Do you own more than one copy of any album in your collection? I got rid of most of my double-ups recently. Didn’t feel the need to keep more than one copy of any album in my collection – apart from the first Schnell Fenster record. I now […]Archive
March 14, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 151
Mark Williams, Greatest Hits (1977) I missed the Mark Williams buzz – the first time around at least. I was there for the “comeback” – Show No Mercy and then fronting Dragon (he does a good job, it’s a tired old act now though, they’re a Tribute Act to Themselves, nothing more). I did catch […]Archive
March 14, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
V/A: Songs For Australia
Various Artists: Songs For Australia BMG Australian musician Julia Stone had the idea – create a tribute album with all proceeds going to the bushfire appeal; she called on international acts as well as plenty of her countrymen and women – the songs were all originally by Australian artists, and it will be released soon […]Archive
February 10, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets: Walkabout
Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets Walkabout Yep Roc With Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets heading to NZ and Aussie the good folk at Yep Rock put together this compilation which showcases some of the tunes from them collaborative EPs and some of Los Straitjackets’ instrumental takes on Nick Lowe classics from their album.Archive
January 12, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Variety For Fierys: Charity Fundraiser (Jan 23, 2019), Meow, Wellington
In an effort to help raise funds for the Red Cross for the Australian Bushfire Appeal Variety for Fierys is a charity fundraising night of poetry, stories, comedy and song that will take place at Meow in Wellington on January 23. Click on the link above for more information – and if you’re outside of […]Archive
December 18, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Deep Purple: Live in Newcastle 2001
Deep Purple Live in Newcastle 2001 EARMUSIC Deep Purple has readied a brand new album for 2020, apparently. So, either beware or be excited. At any rate, to get us to that date the band has started to pour out a few archival sound-desk recordings; you know the thing – “authorised bootlegs” – a clearing […]Archive
September 25, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 246
Eric Jupp, The Rockin’ Strings (1960) I have just found this in my record collection – no idea how long I’ve had it or where it came from (well, I can guess it belonged to a grandparent, not sure which set though; could easily go either way with easy listening gems like this). Eric Jupp […]Archive
September 22, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 248
Peter Fonda, Peter Fonda (2018) I have a very kind friend based in Australia who has hooked me up with some interesting vinyl from talented, if lesser known players. His philosophy is simple: connecting people with music, sharing his tastes, helping out his mates – his mates in bands and his mates that like music. […]Archive
September 19, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 249
Darren Cross, Peacer (2018) I had best intentions about reviewing this – I really like it – but time has gathered up around me and surged everything forward. Darren Cross already has another new album – all instrumental too – so I’ll review that. And soon. But meanwhile I’ll give it a wee plug here. […]Archive
August 31, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Paul Kelly: Live at Sydney Opera House
Paul Kelly Live at Sydney Opera House Universal Import I realise now that my ‘break’ from listening to Paul Kelly came about due to the embarrassment of once trying to jump on stage with him once, of nearly wrestling a guitar from his hands, of all the silliness of youth… I was – and am […]Archive
July 25, 2019 by Simon Sweetman