• David
• 10 Jul, 2019

Stereolab - Transient Random-Noise Bursts With Announcements (1993)

On pristine clear vinyl Another big slab of early Stereolab. Unrefined and noisy, it’s a fantastic and very unsettling journey.

• • #stereolab

• David
• 09 Jul, 2019

Low - Drums And Guns (2007)

This record just shouldn’t work. News Flash: Low, the protagonists of slowcore, embrace abrasive percussive elements and discordant organ textures. What it does uphold though, is the wonderful solo and harmonised voices of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker.

• • #low

• David
• 07 Jul, 2019

Hot Chip - A Bath Full Of Ecstasy [Tidal] (2019)

Sunday afternoon is not a time to get the heavies out. Something soft and bouncy is called for. Hot Chip is a London band reportedly on the fringes of dance music and whatever the fuck “alternative” music is?

• • #hotchip

• David
• 05 Jul, 2019

Stereolab - Mars Audiac Quintet (1994)

One of my newly acquired possessions appropriated during a recent raid of “The Family Jewels”. Who could resist the Stereolabs on 6 sides of see through, clear vinyl?

• • #stereolab

• David
• 03 Jul, 2019

Dimmer - I Believer You Are A Star (2001)

My top NZ Desert Island disc. Definitely my most played NZ record of all time and finally purchased on vinyl. It’s big, it’s bold, it’s brilliant!

• • #dimmer

• David
• 02 Jul, 2019

Talk Talk - The Colour Of Spring [DVD-A] (1986)

One of my all time favorites, this record just oozes class. Buying this on vinyl was a no-brainer. Getting a free copy of this astounding album on hi-res DVD-A along with the vinyl copy was the icing on top.

• • #talktalk

• David
• 29 Jun, 2019

The Modern Lovers (1976)

I made the big mistake of popping in to see Smithies at “Family Jewels Records” at the Freehouse this afternoon. Hey, we were just going for a pint, chunky sandwich and some of Steve’s famous chips.

• David
• 28 Jun, 2019

Led Zeppelin - Presence (1976)

With Robert Plant confined to a wheel chair recuperating from a serious motor accident, and John Paul not tickling the ivories so much, it’s the Bonham and Page show.

• • #ledzeppelin

• David
• 27 Jun, 2019

Lana Del Rey - Ultraviolence (2014)

I’m surprised Lana Del Rey has never performed at the Roadhouse in Twin Peaks. She’s just made for such a venue.

• • #lanadelrey

• David
• 22 Jun, 2019

Blam Blam Blam - The Complete Blam Blam Blam (2003)

I remember exactly the moment I bought this from Everyman Records. It was in 2003 and it was such a surprise to see this 20 year old relic compiled onto one collection.

• • #blamblamblam