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7and7is - Best of 2006
Artists mentioned:Its that list time of the year so heres my best of 2006. Its been a pretty good year for new music and both James Yorkston and Joanna Newsom were new to me this year. So in no particular order:Scott Walker - The DriftLambchop - DamagedYo La Tengo - I...(read full post)
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Lloyd Cole and The Commotions - Forest Fire (live in London 1985)
Artists mentioned:I have had a couple of requests to repost this but I had lost my own file and I've had to transfer again from vinyl.Its taken from an old NME free ep "Drastic Plastic" in September 1985.This particular ep featured Prefab Sprout, Style Council, Robert Cray and the Lloyd Cole...(read full post)
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Yo La Tengo want to beat your ass!
Artists mentioned:The great new album from Yo La Tengo is now available from your favourite record shops and at eMusic. "I Am Not Afraid Of You And I Will Beat Your Ass" features some more muscular tracks than the previous "Summer Sun" cd. It starts with the rumbling squalfest of "Pass...(read full post)
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Folk Brittania: Nic Jones
Artists mentioned:Nic Jones was one of a group of musicians who were in the vanguard of the British folk revival in the late 60s and 70s. As his official site says'An untimely car accident in February, 1982 abruptly ended his career and the legacy of the serious injuries he sustained is...(read full post)
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Folk Brittania: James Yorkston
Artists mentioned:The BBC4 series Folk Brittania has showcased old and new 'folk' artists. James Yorkston is originally from Fife and has been/is a part of the Fife based Fence Collective , but now lives in Edinburgh. The Fence Collective also include the increasingly popular King Creosote. His sound is similar to...(read full post)
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Lost Gems: Bridget St John
Artists mentioned:Bridget St John was a stalwart of the John Peel show in the late 60s and early 70s and recorded albums for his short-lived Dandelion Records label.She had a voice that sounded like an english accented Nico, and has recently re-appeared performing with Devendra Banhart.The track I remember most vividly...(read full post)
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Lost Gems: Procul Harum 1967
Artists mentioned:Lost Gems: Procul HarumOne of the first albums I ever bought was Procul Harums 1967 eponymous début.Though the band were best known for the hit “A Whiter Shade of Pale” this didn't appear on the original UK release, but was added to the USA issue.If you have only heard the...(read full post)
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Crackle and Pop 6: Strawberry Switchblade
Artists mentioned:This is one of thebaywindowgirls favourite bits of 12" vinyl. Its pop and its great, and surely you knew that?All you would want to know about the band and more can be found at the excellent Strawberry Switchblade.netPossibly one of the best resources on a single band I've come across,...(read full post)
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Crackle and Pop 5 - Love Song for the Dead Che
Artists mentioned:I bought this single in 1968 after hearing the "A" side "The Garden of Earthly Delights" on the Pete Drummond show. The United States of America were a great psychedelic band who created a unique sound developed by band member Joe Byrd, mixing early electronics and treated vocals with electric...(read full post)
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emusic - 50 free downloads offer
Artists mentioned:There are now many different legal downloads sites available, but eMusic is one of the best. I picked up on this from Canadian Alan Williamsons blog Sixeyes, who you all have subs to anyway? If not go and visit right away!eMusic currently has a offer of 50 free downloads which...(read full post)
