Released : 1983 There are cult record labels, and then there is 4AD, the London based imprint who became so … More
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50 Best Songs of 2020 #22 Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – Cars In Space
From the excellent album Sideways to New Italy
50 Best Songs of 2020 #23 Arrested Development – Same People
The White Stripes – Greatest Hits review
There was always something very primal about The White Stripes, whether it was black/red, brother/sister, man/wife, spark/flame, or whatever. It’s … More
50 Best Songs of 2020 #24 Protomartyr – Michigan Hammers
Everyone’s favourite American punk band.
The Best Albums of 2020 – #12 Other Lives – For Their Love
Bucolic inspired Americana at it’s best. Read about it here. Key Tracks: Who’s Gonna Love Us, Hey Hey I, We … More
100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s #15 Joy Division – Isolation
Released : 1980 Almost every book you read about Joy Division or Ian Curtis seems to have the same remarkable … More
50 Best Songs of 2020 #25 Sufjan Stevens – America
The Best Albums of 2020 #13 Bambara – Stray
Helter skelter Gothic indie rock from America’s Bible Belt. As good as that sounds. Read about it here. Key Tracks … More
50 Best Songs of 2020 #26 Death Valley Girls – Under The Spell of Joy
From the half mad but great album of the same name.