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October 5, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Villain: DVD

Villain Director: Philip Barantini Vertigo Releasing / Saban Films Craig Fairbrass is a good actor – dependable. He does the British tough guy thing well; baddie or heart of gold gangster, the villain with no soul or the villain trying to go straight. He’s done a bunch of direct to video things in the later […]

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January 31, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

The 1001 Albums Challenge # 120: Barry Adamson – “Moss Side Story”

I already know I’ll be listening to this a lot more – I love it. Instantly. Which is no great surprise. I used to have a few Barry Adamson solo albums – and have followed most of his work and appearances. Anyone that can play with the range of artists and engage with a range of audience such as he […]

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May 25, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 64 – Patrick Gower

Welcome to episode 64 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys and our brand new sponsor, Le Petite Chocolat – organic and fairtrade craft chocolate from Hastings. Delicious. Check them out…

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April 19, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

V/A: Inner City Beat!

Various Artists: Inner City Beat: Detective Themes, Spy Music and Imaginary Thrillers 1967-1975 Soul Jazz Records Remember that UltraLounge series – strange and wonderful fringe-jazz, exotica, esoterica…well this is like one of those if David Holmes had compiled it; the latest from the ever-reliable Soul Jazz label shines the torch down on these leftover crumbs […]

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August 21, 2013 by Simon Sweetman

R.I.P. Elmore Leonard

Elmore Leonard has died. A legend. He’s currently being celebrated – and introduced to many no doubt – via the very fine work that is the TV show Justified. Based on a small handful of Leonard’s short stories Justified is a mighty good show, and it’s benefited of course from having Elmore’s blessing. He declared […]