It looks rather lovely doesn't it.
It's currently only £15 here.
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Saturday, 26 January 2019
Gary Numan - I, Assassin
Fans of Gary Numan will be pleased that his 1982 album 'I, Assassin' is being reissued on green vinyl in March.
It looks rather lovely doesn't it.
It's currently only £15 here.
It looks rather lovely doesn't it.
It's currently only £15 here.
Wednesday, 23 January 2019
The great Sainsburys Vinyl debacle
We were all so excited that Vinyl sales were increasing. Hurrah, we cried.... to similarly aged people.
Then we, the oldies, wondered where we could purchase more vinyl - perhaps a place where we could feel and touch the sleeves before we gave up our precious money?
Then the supermarkets got on board - Sainsbury's in particular, showed an interest. They decided to release limited special editions, sometimes in lovely bright colours - and we were so very excited that we all wee'd a bit in our pants.
Then there were problems. Sainsbury’s has a policy of not warning the public of the release dates. Hence a large number of fans ranting and raving at missing out because Sainsbury's idea to generate purchases was an enormous success - so much so, that literally everything sold out in minutes.
The Sainsbury's releases are a mix of really old music and female pop legends like Madonna and Kylie Minogue. Both have enormous fanbases. Those evil bastards.
One wonders if Sainsbury's have got this all wrong. Perhaps instead of releasing albums in 2000 runs, they should double or treble the numbers and reap even further rewards?
I may scream if I have to spend another early morning in a queue, fighting off some tetchy queen who is probably going to sell it for double value on eBay. Frankly, it needs to stop.
Then we, the oldies, wondered where we could purchase more vinyl - perhaps a place where we could feel and touch the sleeves before we gave up our precious money?
Then there were problems. Sainsbury’s has a policy of not warning the public of the release dates. Hence a large number of fans ranting and raving at missing out because Sainsbury's idea to generate purchases was an enormous success - so much so, that literally everything sold out in minutes.
The Sainsbury's releases are a mix of really old music and female pop legends like Madonna and Kylie Minogue. Both have enormous fanbases. Those evil bastards.
One wonders if Sainsbury's have got this all wrong. Perhaps instead of releasing albums in 2000 runs, they should double or treble the numbers and reap even further rewards?
I may scream if I have to spend another early morning in a queue, fighting off some tetchy queen who is probably going to sell it for double value on eBay. Frankly, it needs to stop.
Nerina Pallot: A secret
I'm quite selfish.
Is it bad that I don't want Nerina Pallot to reach the heady heights of uber stardom? I like that she does intimate gigs and I feel superior when I can sing along to the lyrics of my favourite obscure Nerina tracks.
Nerina's released 6 albums in total, but my favourite is her most recent, 'Stay Lucky' with its beautiful title track and the stand out song 'Man Didn't Walk on the Moon'. A song with Fleetwood Mac charm that had me immediately hooked (see video, below).
Nerina's shows are always a fun affair. You get songs, the occasional joke, tales of family life and perhaps bravely, Brexit was even discussed at the last gig I went to.
So, listen to the song, check out Nerina's catalogue covertly and appreciate her fabulous talent - but don't you dare make her a huge star! I realise that sentiment is fucked up.... *looks for emoji of a man shrugging his shoulders*
Is it bad that I don't want Nerina Pallot to reach the heady heights of uber stardom? I like that she does intimate gigs and I feel superior when I can sing along to the lyrics of my favourite obscure Nerina tracks.
Nerina's released 6 albums in total, but my favourite is her most recent, 'Stay Lucky' with its beautiful title track and the stand out song 'Man Didn't Walk on the Moon'. A song with Fleetwood Mac charm that had me immediately hooked (see video, below).
Nerina's shows are always a fun affair. You get songs, the occasional joke, tales of family life and perhaps bravely, Brexit was even discussed at the last gig I went to.
So, listen to the song, check out Nerina's catalogue covertly and appreciate her fabulous talent - but don't you dare make her a huge star! I realise that sentiment is fucked up.... *looks for emoji of a man shrugging his shoulders*
Tuesday, 22 January 2019
Great vinyl picks for all budgets
I've picked out some of the best retro vinyl reissues and you can browse here: VINYL HEAVEN There's vinyl for all budgets - and you may even find a few that you weren't aware were available!
Whilst compiling this, I realised that there are still some major icons that don't have very much new vinyl out, if not any at all. Due to the relatively recent resurgence of the format, I can only imagine that they are on the cards - or at least I hope so anyway. Enjoy!
Whilst compiling this, I realised that there are still some major icons that don't have very much new vinyl out, if not any at all. Due to the relatively recent resurgence of the format, I can only imagine that they are on the cards - or at least I hope so anyway. Enjoy!
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