Sometimes sport manages to produce stories that are truly special- the Agueroooooo goal, Johnny Wilkinson’s winning kick, Leach and Stokes – and this was another one. Just a wonderful story from every angle

I have precisely 5 Quo songs on my phone – Down Down, Caroline, Rain, Paper Plane, and Mystery Song. All absolutely essential, but equally absolutely nothing else by them is required. I’m sure quite a few p […]

Chocolate no – however chocolate biscuits- specifically chocolate digestives are much better straight from the fridge as are custard creams

I fear you have hit the nail squarely on the head there Moose!!!

Yes I would heartily agree. I think it may very well be his best live album

They’re called The National I believe

Two of my three sons have them and both love them, and are planning further additions. While I have no inclination myself to get one I rather like all of my sons’ artwork although to be fair both sought out the t […]

Seconded regarding Luckenbooth. One of the best books I have read this year. Beautifully written and the stories do inter-connect so definitely worth sticking with

What about Golden Earring – Radar Love?

Thanks for posting – a new name to me – and very excellent it is too

This far in and no mention yet of Aguerooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!

I haven’t bought a lot of new stuff this year so my list is somewhat shorter:
Max Richter – Voices
Nubya Garcia – Source
Moses Boyd – Dark Matter
The Necks – Three
Bob Dylan – Rough & Rowdy ways
Jason Isbell – R […]

Looking forward to this. Over the last few years this has without doubt been the most interesting end of year list for me.

Stands. Applauds.

Seconded on The Queen’s Gambit- thoroughly enjoyed brilliantly done

How many albums have The National actually released then?

Paperback writer
A day in the life

Come on then Jaygee don’t be coy, what are the eight killer tracks?

Absolutely spot on

I concur entirely