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March 20, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Skinny Hobos: Lucifer (ep)
Skinny Hobos Lucifer (ep) Skinny Hobos I really liked the band’s debut self-titled album – and that was despite not liking the band-name or cover-image. That’s good though, it meant the music cut through; it’s the music that matters after all… And I said somewhere near the end of that review that when the dust settled the band’s […]Archive
March 5, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Fearless Flyers: The Fearless Flyers (ep)
The Fearless Flyers The Fearless Flyers (ep) Vulf Records An off-shoot of Vulfpeck, The Fearless Flyers features guitarist Cory Wong and bassist Joe Dart along with friends of that band and collaborators Nate Smith (master session drummer) and Mark Lettieri (Snarky Puppy). The onus is on fun on this brief, fast and funky workout of an EP where “The Fearless Flyers” tear […]Archive
February 27, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Anxiety Club: Black Heart [EP]
Anxiety Club Black Heart (ep) (Independent/Bandcamp) Wellington’s Anxiety Club has built a following, a reputation across the last couple of years – meaning there was actual anticipation for this, their debut EP. And it’s a wise move too, an EP, just five tracks, a toe in the water, so to speak. There’s some lovely shades and textures here, horns on […]Archive
February 20, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Pet Shop Boys: Agenda [EP]
Pet Shop Boys Agenda [EP] x2 Recordings Ltd A ‘surprise’ new Pet Shop Boys EP? Yes, please! Apparently it’s a standalone release…which is to say these four songs won’t appear on the next new album (which is – or rather will be – a thing). So for now we have a set of political songs. Now Pet Shop Boys has always included anthems with […]Archive
February 19, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 333
Sheena Easton, Sugar Walls [Single] (1984) I was pretty into Sheena Easton across the 1980s. First off she had the Bond theme from the first James Bond movie I ever saw, then she had this association with Prince. She had a few big hits on the charts too, anyway, but the Prine-thing was a deal-sealer for me. I can’t remember not being […]Archive
February 12, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 336
Don Henley, The Boys of Summer [Single] (1984) Confession time – all this “I hate the fuckin’ Eagles shit” (and I mean that by the way, always!) – but I have a soft spot for some of the solo stuff. And I include amongst that not very much by Don Henley but most certainly this song. A banger. A gem. I dunno. […]Archive
December 7, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 352
Phil Judd, The Swinger (1983) I just recently found this mini-LP, or EP – a 12”er that collects half of the Private Lives album and one extra track; a US release, as I understand it. It’s worth it for the cover alone really. And because it’s Phil Judd. I already have the Rendezvous single (which […]Archive
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 […]Archive
November 22, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sandy Mill: A Piece of Me (ep)
Sandy Mill A Piece of Me (ep) She’s Boss Music Sandy Mill has spent almost her entire career to date working with others – from sessions to live dates, special guest moments, or part of the full-time band…it’s seen her recording or performing with local and international artists from the big names (Placebo, Neil Finn) […]Archive
November 18, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The 1001 Albums Challenge # 101: Minor Threat – “Out of Step”
Almost everything I know about Minor Threat is due to listening to and reading Henry Rollins. And being a fan of Ian MacKaye’s approach, agenda and ethos. By which I mean I’m more of a Fugazi fan but Minor Threat has been on the radar for me for a while as a direct result. I’m […]Archive
November 2, 2018 by Simon Sweetman