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Martin S commented on the post, Dolly Parton Special on Another Country with Ricky Ross. A great listen 3 days, 20 hours ago

Really enjoyed this. Thank’s for the nod. passed two long commutes with it yesterday and today!
Ricky Ross is a really good presenter, I’m surprised he’s not more widely known.
Martin S commented on the post, From Tight Fit to The Spirit of Eden… 1 week, 4 days ago

Always love a reference to Tight Fit. Allows me to say…

The bloke out of Tight Fit sadly died at sea yesterday, The poor guy was bitten by a shark. Witnesses say that he “couldn’t wimaway quick enough.”

I thank you
Martin S commented on the post, How On Earth Do They Make A Living? 2 weeks, 3 days ago

I believe that David Longdon, the singer from Big Big Train works three days a week in a supermarket.
It’s a reality in the modern world. You have to pay the rent and put food on the table anyway you can. No harm […]
Martin S commented on the post, Iron Maiden – remasters 2 weeks, 6 days ago

I think older versions disapear from Spotify when they release a new one. Crafty buggers!
Martin S commented on the post, Iron Maiden – remasters 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Genuine question. do these reissues sound any better than the original when using Spotify and the like?
Martin S wrote a new post, Word In Your Ear Podcast 3 weeks, 2 days ago

I’d forgotten how good Mark Ellen and David Hepworth are together when they don’t have the distraction of a guest or visitor. The latest podcast taken from the Foyles event to publicise DH’s new book is a welco […]
Martin S commented on the post, Encounters with Civilian FM 3 weeks, 3 days ago

My take on this is that the charts completely stalled around the time of X Factor / Pop Idol and similar. Not just because these programmes can command a Christmas number one but more because there is a definite […]
Martin S commented on the post, Deep Joy, Deep Joy, New Big Big Train Reckid out in May. Album Of The Year Already!!! 3 weeks, 5 days ago

My GLW will also be a semi reluctant passenger at the Hackney Empire gig in November. I think she tollerates these occasional jaunts but secretly enjoys them. Looking around the audiance it probably makes her feel […]
Martin S commented on the post, Apart from Steve Fenton… 1 month, 1 week ago

I do listen to albums all the way through quite regularly. Mostly on headphones via Spotify, and either in bed or on the train. My one hour each way commute is ideal for such activities.
I still have the […]
Martin S commented on the post, Free Solo (2018) 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is it? Just looked and it doesn’t appear to be on prime. You can pay £9.99 and stream it (but not yet). There’s something with a similar title free on prime.
Martin S commented on the post, Get yer bangers out! 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Just the thing!
Martin S commented on the post, Get yer bangers out! 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Can only help with Harwich. I moved close by about a year ago.
Try the Alma Inn. Fantastic pub.
Martin S commented on the post, Mary Gauthier Rifles album gets awards 1 month, 4 weeks ago

I suspect going down that road wouldn’t have helped with the theraputic nature of the exercise! History is litterred with accounts of the horrors of war and of course all sides of a conflict are equally valid.
I […]
Martin S commented on the post, Genesis – band members you would have a pint with 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Probably the start of his back trouble!
Martin S commented on the post, Mary Gauthier Rifles album gets awards 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Mary Gauthier first came to my attention through the good offices of Word Magazine (some of you might have heard of it). They were big supporters and certainly promoted two great songs “I Drink” and “Mercy Now”. […]
Martin S commented on the post, Genesis – band members you would have a pint with 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Goes to the same barbers as Harry Redknapp
Martin S commented on the post, Genesis – band members you would have a pint with 2 months ago

Steve Hackett everytime. Certainly the most prolific from a recording and live perspective. A very genuine chap who on one hand plays the Genesis back catalogue at most gigs, but his recordings (knocking out an […]
Martin S commented on the post, Town centres –how things have changed 2 months, 2 weeks ago

There are indeed only so many of us to go around with our limited spending powers so any new bar / coffee shop / bakers presumably can only be to the detriment of an existing one.

With most things online these […]
Martin S commented on the post, Blogger Takeover XXXXVIII 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Heard
Listened to two great finds in January. Steve Hacket’s At The Edge Of Light and Origin of Species by a band calling themselves DarWin. Someone in DarWin has a massive budget as the double concept album is r […]
Martin S commented on the post, Blogger Takeover XXXXVIII 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Marvellous Mrs Maisel is ineed excellent. Agree about the scene stealing parents. Beautiful series, so many great performances.
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