Whilst we all feel that we are savvy enough not to fall for scams there are times when you can get caught off guard. I was almost scammed by ‘Vodafone’; it was quite sophisticated but the key was that I was ver […]

Have owned both – although you never own a cat. They really don’t give a shit and just do their own thing. Dogs are much more demanding but for me give back so much more. Very much like children except that dogs d […]

I feel hugely pissed off that Raynor through either ignorance or arrogance has further damaged the already badly wounded Labour Party. Meanwhile Farage is making hay off the back of it. How on earth has this Govt […]

This period of Joni’s music is for me the high point of her exalted career. That demo of Moon at the Window is just thrilling – she suddenly out of nowhere in the mid late 70s became a fantastic jazz singer. A t […]

1. First Concert: Genesis, Lindisfarne, VDGG (in that order) Sheffield City Hall 1971. The 30p Tour as it was christened at the time 2. Last Concert: Steven Wilson at The Palladium in May 3. Worst Concert: […]

Funnily enough I just started this episode today. It is very very long but agree with Junior that the twists and turns are unexpected and staggeringly well researched. I’m already going to check out Jake Holmes w […]

“ The only words I said today are beer and thank you” The lugubrious Bill Callahan at his finest

Some while ago I posted this playlist on another thread. Contentious choices – absolutely!

Classic Andy Latimer one of the greatest rock guitarists (IMHO). Melody and feel always to the fore although he can also rip it up with the best – check out this joyful solo at the end of the almost disco ‘Summer […]

Thanks Lodey – I wanted to try and capture something of what I was feeling both back then and now. Wasn’t sure if I’d succeeded.

Wonderful song (of many)

I have an image of James Bolam fronting Zep with a lighted fag a pint of bitter and a withering comment about the state of the world.

I have a copy of that and will duly lock it safely away!

Alongside ‘River’ the other album of his worth investigating is ‘Seed of Memory’ produced by Graham Nash. He does seem to have then somewhat squandered his considerable talents and seemingly went under the radar b […]

Well I’ve heard so many versions of this song over the years but this is probably the best. Just spellbinding.

and another. I think TG maybe just shades CC as his best overall album

Loved that – had no idea what he saying technically -Dorian this and Lydian that but the chords are wonderful and his observation on how the melody asks a question and then quietly resolves was spot on.

Lordy it’s a dull old listen isn’t it? Saps much of the lightness and character from the originals without really adding anything new. I like quite a lot of Wellers solo stuff – although tbh I probably […]