• David
• 23 Mar, 2020

Monks - Black Monk Time (1966)

A monumental day today in Godzone as we all prepare to go into lock down. It might be time to trawl through your collection or even, God help us, explore some new music!

• • #monks

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• David
• 19 Mar, 2020

Tears For Fears - The Hurting (1983)

While definitely sounding like it was made in the early 80’s (it was!) this record is testament to good songwriting, not quirky, clever production (which it also has).

• • #tearsforfears

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• David
• 16 Mar, 2020

Supergrass - Diamond Hoo Ha (2008)

Super-G’s very last record continues with the high-calibre, riff-heavy pop-rock they are renowned for. Over their six studio albums they have made consistently great and seemingly effortless records that without failure, completely kick arse.

• • #supergrass

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• David
• 08 Mar, 2020

Various Artists - LateNightTales: Floating Points (2019)

I’ve been really enjoying mix tapes and compilations over the last few years. The best collections tend to expose one to other artists, genres and sometimes entire worm holes for further investigation.

• • #variousartists

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• David
• 07 Mar, 2020

Nadia Reid - Out Of My Province (2020)

Just above the bar code on the back of this new slab of vinyl by Lyttelton’s Nadia Reid it proudly proclaims “Made in New Zealand” in a nice bold font.

• • #nadiareid

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• David
• 06 Mar, 2020

Zed - Silencer (2001)

I took a big punt on this one during my weekly Warehouse bin trawl. Dropping from $49 to $29 and a couple of well known tracks, including the anthemic “Renagade Fighter”, convinced me to part with my cash.

• • #zed

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• David
• 05 Mar, 2020

Jenny Morris - Shiver (1989)

Lovely late-80’s album from Tokoroa-Born Australian citizen, Jennifer Patricia Morris. While it’s got a definite 80’s production vibe, all of songs stand up really well.

• • #jennymorris

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• David
• 03 Mar, 2020

Stereolab - The San Franscisco Bath House, Wellington [Live Event] (2020)

Having spent the last month totally immersed in everything Stereolab, I was hoping that this newly re-formed groop, down in this neck of the woods, would at least meet expectations.

• • #stereolab

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• David
• 01 Mar, 2020

Tame Impala - The Slow Rush (2020)

You know what, I’m getting sick of the same old same old. Three albums in and on the fantastic “Currents” Kevin Parker was getting flogged by the sky’s falling brigade for adding squelchy keyboards and turning his back on his guitar fuelled hazy psych.

• • #tameimpala

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• David
• 26 Feb, 2020

Stereolab - Refried Ectoplasm: Switched On Vol 2 (1995)

Just a couple of albums to go on my Anglo-French band adventures over the last month. They play live on Tuesday night next week!

• • #stereolab

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