• David
• 27 May, 2020

Gregg Allman - Laid Back (1973)

I think my life is now complete! I now have this absolute peach of a record on beautifully remastered and totally rejuvenated pitch black vinyl.

• • #greggallman

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• David
• 26 May, 2020

Various - Tea & Symphony: The English Baroque Sound 1968-1974 (2020)

This is another impeccable and VERY English compilation from Mr. Bob Stanley and ACE Records. Originally released some 15 years ago, this is an updated version and covers English potty post-pyschedelic music from the late 60’s to mid 70’s.

• • #various

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• David
• 24 May, 2020

Television Personalities - ... And Don't The Kids Just Love It (1980)

I didn’t quite get this record on first listen but subsequently it’s now a thing of great beauty. This is despite sounding like it’s been taped directly off a transitor radio.

• • #televisionpersonalities

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• David
• 23 May, 2020

Van Morrison - Common One (1980)

This morning I discovered a wonderful new podcast for the proper music nerd. It’s called “ The Album Years ” and is presented by one of my familiars - Steven Wilson and his close buddy Tim Bowness.

• • #vanmorrison

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• David
• 21 May, 2020

Gomez - Liquid Dust (1999)

I can just about tolerate going grocery shopping at Fresh Choice supermarket when they play some classy tunes over the PA system.

• • #gomez

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• David
• 20 May, 2020

Sampa The Great - Birds And The Bee9 (2017)

Another impulse buy from “Family Jewels”. I mainly bought this for the beautiful crystal clear coloured splattered vinyl but as a secondary bonus the music is a complete breath of fresh air.

• • #sampathegreat

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• David
• 18 May, 2020

The Who - Who’s Next (1971)

I’ve always wanted to re-get this on vinyl (I gave my first LP away in the early 2000s) and was seething with jealousy when fellow shut up and listener, brother Ricardo showed me his big blue.

• • #thewho

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• David
• 17 May, 2020

Califone - Echo Mine (2020)

Aside from a resurgence of vinyl in my world, I’m tending more and more towards playing music via a streaming service or off ripped files on network attached storage devices.

• • #califone

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• David
• 16 May, 2020

Julia Jacklin - Crushing (2019)

Since coming out of lockdown, I’ve decided to take a few punts and purchase a bit of vinyl from my local “Family Jewels” record shop on the strength of reputation and Smithies recommendations.

• • #juliajacklin

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• David
• 13 May, 2020

T.Rex - The Slider (1972)

This is another one of my big influential records I listened to as a bored, shy and self-absorbed 12 year old at my uncle’s house in Palmerston North.

• • #trex

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