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March 13, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Revisiting Live at Knebworth (1990)
The grounds of Knebworth House have played host to some huge rock concerts over the years. This British venue was where the re-formed Deep Purple first played in 1985. A year later it was where Queen played its final live show (with Freddie Mercury). In 1979 it was the scene for two Led Zeppelin shows, the band’s return to the UK stage after […]Archive
February 3, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Playlist: Paul on Drums – Big Macca Attack
“Ringo! The best drummer in the world? He’s not even”, so the famous quip goes, “the best drummer in The Beatles”. Attributed to John Lennon, it’s actually a clever piece of satire by the comedian Jasper Carrott. Not only is it the funniest thing he said it has a deadly accuracy – John Lennon might […]Archive
March 30, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Five Songs For Friday: # 10 – Remembering Old Favourite albums
I guess I do this most weeks – occupational hazard or whatever – but this week in particular I’ve been revisiting old favourites, thinking about albums I liked a lot 5 and 10 years ago, and 20 years ago…and in some cases just 2-3 years ago… I’ll also give an early mention of Goose Snow […]Archive
March 23, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Take Your Pick: Paul OR John
Every time I write anything about The Beatles someone tries to pull out the “overrated” card. It’s null/void here sorry, calling the Beatles overrated is just stupid. You might not personally enjoy their music – or maybe you’ve just not heard very much of it (I don’t know you and already I feel sorry for […]Archive
February 16, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
On Ram: Ram On
I’ve been enjoying the reissue of Ram, part of the current crop of Paul McCartney reissues that has recently served up lovely new extended versions of McCartney, McCartney II and Band On The Run as well as other Wings records like – Venus and Mars, At The Speed of Sound and Wings Over America. But […]Archive
January 18, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Field Music (Measure): A Work of Genius
Field Music (Measure) is the third album by British band Field Music. The band is basically brothers David and Peter Brewis (with some occasional outside help). Have you heard it? Do you know about them? I’d heard the name before but I hadn’t heard the band’s 2005 debut Field Music, nor the follow-up from 2007, […]Archive
October 21, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 612
Paul McCartney, Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984) A silly little thing this – but not without its charms. Specifically the song No More Lonely Nights, written at the last minute (apparently) and in not much more than a few minutes as the vital new song to complete the film. Featuring a killer David […]Archive
October 5, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
McCartney II: Paul McCartney’s Solo Masterpiece
I was obsessed with the Paul McCartney album McCartney II when I was a youngster. My dad had the LP and told me how much he liked the song Waterfalls – telling me it “was as good as a Beatles song”. (His measure of its worth.) It is a remarkable song, so sparse, stripped back […]Archive
June 1, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 688
Elvis Costello, Spike (1989) I was pleased to have arrived at Elvis Costello without any baggage. I don’t even know how I found him – reading about him I guess. I couldn’t have spotted an Elvis Costello song on the radio as a wee kid, and no one in my family was actively listening to […]Archive
April 14, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Phil Collins: Face Value (Deluxe Edition)
Phil Collins Face Value (Deluxe Edition) – Take A Look At Me Now: Reissue Series Rhino Records/Warners I still think Face Value – here reissued, as part of a thoughtful career-overview/overhaul reissue campaign – is a classic album. I’m sure of it. I’ve always liked it. I’ve had a couple of goes at defending/appraising the […]Archive
March 20, 2016 by Simon Sweetman