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Elvis Costello and the Attractions – “Good Year for the Roses”

Posted on October 6, 2013 by

From Costello’s album of country covers came this single, which seemed to me at the time almost a novelty record, with a video pre-dating Awkward Family Photos. I couldn’t imagine who bought it, but someone must have as it got … Continue reading →

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Half Man Half Biscuit – “Trumpton Riots”

Posted on June 16, 2013 by

As one of only two girls at school who admitted listening to John Peel (we never actually discussed it, but I knew her by sight) I suppose that’s where I must have heard this. A group of geeky lads in … Continue reading →

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Faith No More – “We Care A Lot”

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

He’d played this often when I first got to know him, a few months earlier. Sprung from a sheltered upbringing impossibly innocent, and with a yearning for excitement, I suppose I was something of a mark. I was so beguiled … Continue reading →

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New Order – “Blue Monday”

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

Unusually topical for 80s45s; today is supposedly Blue Monday, the bleakest day of the year. It was invented to give newspapers something to report at this time (as opposed to actual news) either by identifying non-existent trends (The Nation’s Favourite … Continue reading →

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The Lotus Eaters – “The First Picture of You”

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

This post is a bit out of synch, and should have appeared no later than July. I’m blaming the season; high summer is the lowest point of the year for me, and if I could hibernate through sweaty August and … Continue reading →

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Billy Bragg – “Life’s A Riot with Spy vs Spy”

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

Apparently we are (politically and culturally) in the new 1980s so it seems appropriate to mention an overtly political artist from the time. I am mightily pleased to have found a getaround that enabled me to include this 1983 mini-album. … Continue reading →

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Band Aid – “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

Wendy: In the spirit of the season, I was keen to do a joint post. Obviously Another Rock n Roll Christmas is off limits, I’m not sure we could adequately honour Shaky’s contribution to our collective Christmas tradition and nothing … Continue reading →

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