• David
• 07 May, 2020

Lana Del Rey - Born To Die (The Paradise Edition) (2012)

This “Paradise” edition vinyl was made available in this format several years after the special edition was released on CD in 2012.

• • #lanadelrey

• David
• 06 May, 2020

David Bowie - Tonight (1984)

I’ve taken a BIG gamble of late with the purchase of another big Bowie box which arrived at my door this very morning.

• • #davidbowie

• David
• 03 May, 2020

Fetus Productions - Reproductions (2002)

It’s NZ Music Month so it’s probably apt to play a few of my favourites over the next month. Now this is definitely not your typical 80’s New Zealand band.

• • #fetusproductions

• David
• 02 May, 2020

Built To Spill (2006)

OK, I’ve never been a big fan of Old Cranky throughout his musical lifespan. With the exception of his early days with CSN&Y, “On The Beach” “Zuma” and “Arc-Weld”, I’ve mainly stayed clear of his guitar and song-writing histrionics.

• David
• 29 Apr, 2020

The Beatles - Revolver (1966)

This record seems to get a hell of a lot of hyper-praise. I’ve never really singled out albums in the Beatles catalogue to measure or compare against each other but in the case of this particular record, I really can’t see what all the fuss is about.

• • #thebeatles

• David
• 26 Apr, 2020

Smoke Fairies - Darkness Brings The Wonders Home (2020)

I’m just listening to “Coffee Shop Blues” as I’m hearing this Tidal stream for the 2nd time today. Wouldn’t a proper cup of barista quality coffee and a cheese scone dripping in butter go down well!

• • #smokefairies

• David
• 25 Apr, 2020

Santana - Abraxas (1969)

I really forgot I even had this in my record collection when I went hunting for something substantial today. And this remastered gem on Antarctic Ice Shelf-thick vinyl IS truly substantial.

• • #santana

• David
• 21 Apr, 2020

Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti (Companion) (1975)

Physical Graffiti remains one of my all time “most significant records”. I still remember buying this fucker! I couldn’t breath when I dropped that needle for the first time.

• • #ledzeppelin

• David
• 18 Apr, 2020

Kraftwerk - The Man Machine (1978)

This record feels totally apt for these times. Bland, mechanical and repetitious. In the case of Kraftwerk - being robotic works very well.

• • #kraftwerk

• David
• 16 Apr, 2020

David Bowie - Outside (1995)

I’m actively re-assessing Bowie’s records since 1980’s “Scary Monsters”. I have openly stated my apparent unwillingness to accept there was still genius lurking past “Ashes To Ashes” This isn’t Covid-19 related cabin fever talking either, it’s a genuine regret that I’ve followed the sway of the critics rather than making up my own mind.

• • #davidbowie