• David
• 20 Nov, 2021

Mantronix - In Full Effect (1988)

After gifting my old turntable to my daughter Imogen and partner Tim in Wellington, they have now been plunged into the world of pain that is collecting and listening to vinyl.

• • #mantronix

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• David
• 18 Nov, 2021

Swans - The Seer (2012)

This is a CD I have always been very reluctant (aka being really frightened) to play. I mean Ray Haliburton’s Allmusic User Review from 2015 proclaims “…if you’re looking for music that is truly horrifying, visceral, epic and absorbing, step right up.

• • #swans

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• David
• 17 Nov, 2021

The liminanas - I’ve Got Trouble In Mind [Vol.2](2018)

Another fabulous compilation from French couple, Marie and Lionel Liminana (with a bit of help from a myriad of others).This is their second collection in two years.

• • #thelimiñanas

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• David
• 16 Nov, 2021

El Michels Affair Meets Liam Bailey - Ekundayo Inversions (2021)

Brilliant remix/dubbed up version of Liam Bailey’s “Ekundayo” album - which I listened to just the other day. Every day I ask the question, “where has all of this wonderful music been all of my life”.

• • #elmichelsaffairmeetsliambailey

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• David
• 14 Nov, 2021

Kimbra - Vows (2011)

Hamilton-born, Kimbra Johnson is really hard to categorise. There’s simply no doubt about it though, she’s one hell of a talent.

• • #kimbra

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• David
• 12 Nov, 2021

Liam Bailey - Ekundayo (2020)

Another deep dive into a rabbit hole for me of late as I take several forays into the world of Jamaican-influenced music.

• • #liambailey

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• David
• 11 Nov, 2021

Mew - Plus Minus (2017)

This Danish band is just extraordinary. Their record, 2005’s “And the Glass Handed Kites” is an epic masterpiece that demands at least a yearly, uninterrupted aural immersion.

• • #mew

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• David
• 09 Nov, 2021

Various Artists - Soul Of A Nation (Vol.1) (2017)

Soul Records Presents: Afro-Centric Visions In The Age Of Black Power. Underground Jazz, Street Funk & The Roots Of Rap (1968-79) I bought a book.

• • #variousartists

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• David
• 06 Nov, 2021

The Black Angels - Clear Lake Forest (2014)

This slightly warped EP (literally and figuratively - physically, its a bit on the bendy side) from Texans “The Black Angels” sounds like it really shouldn’t work at all and at times it’s just way off being pleasant.

• • #theblackangels

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• David
• 04 Nov, 2021

The Whit Boyd Combo - Party Girls Original Soundtrack (2020)

An Organ Grindin’ Funky Good Time soundtrack from 1969’s “Party Girls” a long lost (probably for the best) low budget sleaze fest.

• • #thewhitboydcombo

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