• David
• 25 Oct, 2022

The Shins - Oh Inverted World (2001)

I’m a new convert to James Mercer’s witty, whimsical stories and quirky, off-centre soundtracks. My first real taste of The Shins was a different kettle of fish entirely.

• • #theshins

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• David
• 24 Oct, 2022

Pink Mountaintops - Axis Of Evol (2006)

Stephen McBean, front man and guitarist of the fabulous Black Mountain, takes a trippy diversion with offshoot band, Pink Mountaintops. Fuzzed-out guitars, a wonderfully swampy, lo-fi production and wonky vocals makes for a real treat.

• • #pinkmountaintops

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• David
• 23 Oct, 2022

Dry Cleaning - Stumpwork (2022)

Dry Cleaning’s 2021 debut, “New Long Leg” was up there with my favourite peri-COVID releases. Despite it being a bit more restrained, this new record ups the musical ante significantly.

• • #drycleaning

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• David
• 20 Oct, 2022

The Books - Freedom From Expression [DVD](2012)

I picked this DVD up in Auckland recently at Flying Out Records. It was sitting all alone, on a dusty old shelf, well removed from the tsunami of vinyl.

• • #thebooks

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• David
• 19 Oct, 2022

Cracker - Sunrise In The Land Of Milk And Honey (2009)

I had a bit of a field day in Auckland during the weekend hunting for those (not so elusive) CD bargains.

• • #cracker

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• David
• 18 Oct, 2022

Chris's Session - Oct 22

This session was originally to be hosted by Martin. The fucking COVID unpleasantness put paid to that!

• • #chrisssession
  • #jonimitchell
  • #marlonwilliams
  • #ryanadams

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• David
• 12 Oct, 2022

Jakob - Solace (2006)

I’m just reading a great, totally self-depreciating and honest book about Steven Wilson’s perceived failings as a rock star. Ok, it’s agreed, he’s no rock star but he’s a fantastic musician, producer, band leader (of several ensembles) and a complete music nerd.

• • #jakob

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• David
• 07 Oct, 2022

Tame Impala - Lonerism (2012)

If this record wasn’t so awash with psychedelic goo, it could be a lost Beatles record. The prevalence of ultra-hooky pop hooks is ridiculous.

• • #tameimpala

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• David
• 06 Oct, 2022

Diana Krall - Stepping Out [HiRes](1993)

I actually stepped into “Stepping Out” following a very informative YouTube clip offering a list of the best sounding CDs to listen to.

• • #dianakrall

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• David
• 05 Oct, 2022

Nightmares On Wax - In A Space Outta Sight (2006)

Bulging to the brim full of bangers, this post-rave/downtempo collection requires little listening investment. The fact that it slaps you around the ears and envelopes you with warm syrupy beats and rhythms is enough.

• • #nightmaresonwax

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