I’ll probably be shot down in flames here, but always liked the opening paragraph of Morrissey’s autobiography. Granted, it soon goes downhill and heads into gibberish nonsense, but still: My childhood is […]

Looks an interesting read. What amazed me recently was when I was the victim of some strange activity on my Credit Card, to the tune of £660, was the matter-of-fact, relaxed approach of the CC company. “Yes, […]

I plugged loads of gaps in my collection when they used to do the two records for £30 (including free delivery). Under the current pricing structure, you struggle to get that even with 50% off – which is […]

The decade of the cd – had so many of those albums. Also, the decade that rap and US R ‘n B became mainstream.

There’s a tag line on one of their album’s (Playing The Angel, possibly?) that says something like; ‘Pain and suffering in various tempos’ and that is an example of AI before AI!

I have a friend who has seen her in a small theatre and he said the audience were mesmerised throughout the entire show and the sound was great. Think it is just that large, outdoor environment that isn’t suited […]

I saw Lana live a few years ago at a music festival in Budapest. I think she’s great, but her music doesn’t work live in front of large outdoor audiences. The music isn’t loud enough. I was fairly near the front […]

I just don’t think they’re clever enough to even come up with imploding intentionally. Politics has become business. And in business, we see inapt individuals, with unwavering confidence, work together to reach […]

Well, having finished watching it last night – not sure it fulfilled the promise of the early episodes. I think I preferred it when nothing much was happening – felt slightly rushed and cluttered towards the end.

Watched Ep1 to 3. Very much enjoying it. Don’t know anything of the books, so watching with no pre-perception. Pace and photography reminds me greatly of the George Clooney film, ‘The American’.

Yes, agree on Ep3. Some brilliantly shot scenes.

Yes, seen a few people calling out some of the historical representation – even down to the bus stops showing the current transport logo, rather than the 80s version.

One of my favourites of his. Still find ‘Release the Stars’ and ‘Want One’ astonishing records.

The solid orange ‘nobbly’ box for Pet Shop Boys’ ‘Very’ album. “Tactile for the 90s.”

Sad news – his Radio 1 show in the late 80s was a pivotal part of growing up. And in those days, his show was genuinely comical. And he introduced me to the Jerky Boys…

Unbelievable from Maxwell today – got a funny feeling Australia are gonna win this World Cup. Hoping we can at the very least beat the Dutch tomorrow!

Not sure what is in the current setlist, but I’d include the below in any Sparks playlist: Veronica Lake Piss Off (FFS) Edith Piaf (Said It Better Than Me) Good Morning Dick Around Suburban Homeboy (When […]

Not quite as old as some of the artist mentioned, but I do think Depeche Mode and Pet Shop Boys have kept their artist dignity intact over the last 40 years or so. Always kept a fairly forward-looking […]