• David
• 03 Jun, 2017

My Morning Jacket - Z (2005)

Aside from John Grant, try and find a more pure voice in rock than Jim James. As with John Grant’s band, the Czars, it’s really all about the front guy.

• • #mymorningjacket

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• David
• 01 Jun, 2017

Arab Strap - The Week Never Starts Around Here (1996)

Brilliantly murky and minimal, this is the wonderfully named Scottish duo’s first record. The largely spoken vocals (with the broadest Scottish accent you’ve ever heard) and slightly out of sync and meandering instrumentation reminds me of Slint or The For Carnation.

• • #arabstrap

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• David
• 30 May, 2017

Beulah - When Your Heartstrings Break (1999)

Wonderful, but short lived, indie alt-country rockers from San Francisco. This record, their second, is just full of magical hooks and glorious melodies.

• • #beulah

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• David
• 29 May, 2017

Greg Allman - Laidback (1973)

This gem is definitely one of my desert island discs. Without a doubt this masterpiece holds so much significance in my musical journey.

• • #greggallman

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• David
• 25 May, 2017

The Who - Tommy (1969)

Bought the magnificent Tommy Deluxe box while in Wellington recently. I’d skipped it on several occasions as it was just too expensive.

• • #thewho

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