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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
January 8, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The Albums With Sad Songs ‘Say So Much’: What Are Your Favourite “Sad” Albums?
Last night was the night. I played Neil Young’s Tonight’s The Night album. A brand new, sealed vinyl. Ripped it open. Sat next to the turntable as it played; watching the slight wiggle as the platter rotated. That wobble beneath the surety of the needle. Neil told his stories, eulogising Bruce Berry, the working man, […]Archive
August 18, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Yes, Alan White’s Alright With Yes (Still)
When Yes plays an Auckland show on its current tour in November of this year it will be just the second time the band has played to a New Zealand audience. But Alan White, the band’s drummer since 1972, says they’re “well aware” of a New Zealand audience, of “huge support” for the band from […]Archive
February 17, 2014 by Simon Sweetman
Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band: Take Me To The Land Of Hell
Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band Take Me To The Land Of Hell Chimera Music Her heart is dancing and her mind is bouncing. She’s 80 – but it’s been that way for her entire artistic life, she even says so – literally using those words – on Bad Dancer, one of the 13 excellent tracks […]Archive
August 25, 2011 by Simon Sweetman