• David
• 15 Mar, 2018

SZA - CTRL (2017)

Got this big chunk of glorious translucent green vinyl via courier yesterday from Real Groovy in Auckland. I’ve been streaming this beauty for the last couple of months and simply can’t get enough of it.

• • #sza

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• David
• 13 Mar, 2018

Mansun - Legacy: The Best Of (2006)

One of the most overlooked British bands ever, Mansun completely piss all over the best of them - especially the god-awful shite pushers, Oasis.

• • #mansun

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• David
• 12 Mar, 2018

Kraftwerk - Techno Pop (AKA Electric Cafe) (1986)

While not held in the same regard as an “Autobahn” or “The Man Machine”, this mid-80’s effort remains one of my favourite Kraftwerk records.

• • #kraftwerk
  • #youtube

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• David
• 11 Mar, 2018

Marlon Williams - Marlon Williams (2016)

There’s a real glut of Kiwi talent at the moment but fortunately this doesn’t dilute the quality of what’s on offer.

• • #marlonwilliams

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• David
• 09 Mar, 2018

Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene (1976)

Right time, right place! I popped into the big red shed this afternoon in mild anticipation (as is always the case) looking for that not-so-elusive bargain.

• • #jeanmicheljarre

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• David
• 06 Mar, 2018

Japan - Tin Drum (1981)

An extraordinary record that never fails to confound me. Japan wasn’t really a band that fitted in at the time (or at any time for that matter!

• • #japan

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• David
• 05 Mar, 2018

The Cure - Trilogy [DVD] (2005)

I’m not sure why a fat, mascara-dripping, lipstick-smeared, aging gothic clown with big hair playing the most maudlin dirge on the world’s ugliest guitar is so engaging.

• • #thecure

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• David
• 02 Mar, 2018

Suede - Suede (1993)

It’s goose bumps time again! One of the best British bands in recent history, lead singer Brett Anderson takes a big dollop of Bowie’s glam and mixes it with Morrisey’s glum.

• • #suede

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• David
• 26 Feb, 2018

Tracey Thorn - Out Of The Woods (2007)

I threw a “T” and reached into my alphabetised “T” section for this little gem. And it really is a wee gem.

• • #traceythorn

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• David
• 23 Feb, 2018

Soft Cell - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret (1981)

This is such a great snapshot of sleazy 80’s English disco delivered effortlessly by a brilliantly deviant “chatty man” Marc Almond and electronic knob twiddler David Ball.

• • #softcell

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