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BIG BLASTS FROM THE PAST – 5 Stunning Singles Turning 25 In 2021

Posted on December 20, 2020 by JL

1. A Design For Life by MANIC STREET PREACHERS

One word: EPIC!

We don’t talk about love
We only wanna get drunk
And we are not allowed to spend
As we are told that this is the end

2. Don’t Look Back In Anger by OASIS

Shivers down your spine, and when thousands
sing along it’s a flabbergasting experience…

And so Sally can wait
She knows it’s too late
As we’re walking on by
Her soul slides away
But don’t look back in anger
I heard you say

3. You’re Gorgeous by BABYBIRD

Not really the love song many thought it was. Anyway
a titanic tune, I and many lovers, never get tired of…

Because you’re gorgeous
I’d do anything for you
Because you’re gorgeous
I know you’ll get me through

4. Firestarter by THE PRODIGY

Inflammable techno stormer. Rest in peace, Keith Flint…

I’m the trouble starter, punkin’ instigator
I’m the fear addicted, a danger illustrated
I’m a firestarter, twisted firestarter
You’re a firestarter, twisted firestarter
I’m a firestarter, twisted firestarter

5. Devils Haircut by BECK

Not a loser at all…

Somethin’s wrong cause my mind is fading,
And everywhere I look there’s a dead end waiting,
Temperature’s dropping at the rotten oasis
Stealing kisses from the leprous faces

Got a devil’s haircut in my mind

18th Solo Longplayer – ‘McCARTNEY III’ Out Now

Posted on December 20, 2020 by JL

20 December 200

Artist: PAUL McCARTNEY

Album: McCARTNEY III – 18th solo LP
Released: 18 December 2020

NME says: “Macca’s been whiling away the hours. The result? A stellar return to his three-decade-spanning series… ‘McCartney III’ arrives with no such musical era to end, but certainly has a new one to start. Recorded solo during lockdown in March, it doesn’t so much reflect a turning tide in McCartney’s life and music, but a wider pandemic-inspired shift.”
Full review: here. Score: 4/5.

Paul McCartney: “Like any bereavement, the only way out is to remember how good it was with John. Because I can’t get over the senseless act. I can’t think about it. I’m sure it’s some
form of denial. But denial is the only way that I can deal with it.”

Full, recent McCartney interview with The New York Times magazine here.

Turn Up The Volume: Macca still has it, still is an inspired songsmith.
But I prefer his previous, near-perfect LP Egypt Station.

Here’s III…

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MACCA: Website

Turn Up The Volume’s 10 MOST GRIPPING BALLADS Of 2020

Posted on December 20, 2020 by JL

1. I’ve Made Up My Mind to Give Myself To You by BOB DYLAN

Talking about growing old in bewitching style. From his
highly praised Rough And Rowdy Ways longplayer.

I’m sitting on my terrace, lost in the stars
Listening to the sounds of the sad guitars
Been thinking it all over and I’ve thought it all through
I’ve made up my mind to give myself to you

2. Hope Hell High by DEAP LIPS

When Deap Vally and The Flaming Lips team up
you get magic. From their self-titled debut LP.

Yeah it’s a long way it’s a long way
My highs are makin me low

3. Sue’s by THROWING MUSES .

Affecting reverie from Kristin Hersh and
her Muses‘ standout LP Sun Racket.

The devil has no soul
Doesn’t love who he fucks
Plays his cards wrong
Down on his luck

4. Lark Song by ANGEL OLSEN

Goosebumps vocals by goosebumps voice.
From the nightingale’s fifth LP Whole New Mess

To forget you is to hide
There is still so much left to recover
If only we could start again
Pretending we don’t know each other

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5. It’s OK To Bleed by HEAVY SALAD

Delirious you’re not alone trip by these starry-eyed Manchester newcomers.
From their notable debut LP Cult Casual

6. No by FONTAINES D.C.

7. It Ain’t Water by ALISON MOSSHART

8. Will You Return / When You Come Down by THE FLAMING LIPS

9. Monster Club by THE SUNCHARMS

10. Hate This Pain by TRICKY

All together on Spotify…

Striking 2020 Album Artwork – WAR ON WOMEN

Posted on December 20, 2020 by JL

20 December 2020

Band: WAR ON WOMEN
Who: Rip-roaring feminist hardcore punk band
from Baltimore, Maryland formed 10 years ago

Album: WONDERFUL HELL
Released: 30 October 2020

Stereogum wrote: “War On Women put their money
where the giant mouth on their album cover is.”

Stream the screams…

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WAR ON WOMEN: Facebook

Picture This! BOB DYLAN

Posted on December 19, 2020 by JL

Great magazine covers from the past…

BOB DYLAN
Rolling Stone
26th January 1978

10 Best Tracks Of 2020 According To LOUDER THAN WAR – Hells Bells!

Posted on December 19, 2020 by JL

Very popular British music website LOUDER THAN WAR revealed its list of
Best 2020 Tracks. This one is definitely my cup of tea. Here’s the top 10…

1. ‘We Live Here’ by BOB VYLAN (Sandtown, San Jose, US)
Metallic rap rant. Gangbuster slam…

2. ‘Excellent Public Speaker’ by THE BATTERY FARM (Manchester, UK)
Bam clash bam clash bam clash bam…

3. ‘Psychedelic Shirt‘ by MICKO & THE MELLOTRONICS (Leeds, UK)
Riff crazy jim-dandy…

4. ‘Long Stem Carnation’ by THE LOVELY EGGS (UK)
Amplified fast-slow-fast-slow-fast pop punch…

5. ‘Wildfires’ by SAULT (UK)
Haunting pop-noir for the twilight hours…

6. ‘A Hero’s Death’ by FONTAINES D.C. (Ireland)
Dublin misfits on a roll again…

7. Aries by GORILLAZ (UK)
Damon Albarn & Co and Peter Hook…

8. Automation by KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD
Prog rock psychedelia from down under…

9. Flytippin’ by DEAD SHEERAN (UK)
Street-punk-rap sneer…

10. ‘I Am The Weapon’ by THE COOL GREENHOUSE (UK)
Symphony in motion. Weird and cool at the same time…

The full 2020 list here.

Also on Spotify…

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LOUDER THAN WAR: Website

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BIG BLASTS FROM THE PAST – 5 Standout Albums Turning 20 In 2021

Posted on December 19, 2020 by JL

These five standout albums celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2021…

1. All Is Dream by MERCURY REV

Released: 28 August 2001 – fifth LP
Pitchfork wrote: “Mercury Rev’s All Is Dream claims its share of pop brilliance by
taking up this position with enormous reserves of intelligence, grace, and emotion.”

Stream here…

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2. Is This It? by THE STROKES

Released: 30 July 2001 – debut LLP
NME wrote: “One of the best and most characterful debut albums of the last 20 years.
If ‘it’ is touching, soulful, funny, tuneful and well-written songs played by people in great clothing, then yes, it is. It is ‘it’.”

Stream here…

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3. Let It Come Down by SPIRITUALIZED

Released: 17 September 2001 – fourth LP
AllMusic wrote: “Jason Pierce has never shied away from changes in pursuit of his artistic goals…. it’s another masterfully made Spiritualized album, but its very ambitions sometimes overwhelm it.”

Stream here…

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4. White Blood Cells by THE WHITE STRIPES

Released: 3 July 2001 – third LP
Pitchfork wrote: “There’s no denying that the White Stripes fall within the confines of the garage rock band. Their music is simple, stripped down and it howls the blues. But despite
its simplicity, there’s something here that goes so much deeper.”

Stream here…

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5. It’s A Wonderful Life by SPARKLEHORSE

Released: 8 August 2001 – third LP
AllMusic wrote: “Along with the Flaming Lips and Mercury Rev, Sparklehorse crafts strangely beautiful — and beautifully strange — music inspired by down-to-earth sounds as well as spacey experimentalism… Even at its weirdest, just being alive is pretty wonderful. Needless
to say, so is the album.”