Vince Clarke has done some great remixes. His version of Doves by Future Islands is excellent;

Some more I like;

Depeche Mode – Useless (The Kruder & Dorfmeister Session) (Was once on a Word CD […]

I was scrolling down with the hope no one had beaten me to either of these Aeroplane ones. Both sublime.

Their version of the Au Reviour Simone track Another Likely Story takes some beating too

Absolutely adore this remix, it is the track that made me fall in love with all things New Order.

Non-fiction only I am afraid. I have not read a novel for over a year now but not sure why my motivation to do so has gone.

Some books I have enjoyed this year;

Woody Allen – Apropos Of Nothing
I am a fan […]

based on the last one i’d assume so. I loved it so can’t wait for this.

She will never beat 1989 in my eyes though, about as perfect as an album can get IMHO.

I finished it last night & thought the same. He does drop a big hint about this period needing another book to cover it, but i’d be surprised if he did so.

Great read though, we just need a Gillian book now so […]

Just ordered the Blue Monday Diaries. Did not know of it’s existence until your comment so thank you kindly Sir

About half way through this at the moment & really enjoying it. I loved Hookys book(y) about Joy Division but found the New Order one dropped off a little as he did hammer the point about Barney a bit too readily. […]

This is my favourite of his (solo anyways)

I always think that the Charlatans definitely had this on when writing / recording Just Lookin’

Mat Osman writes a lot of theme music for shows too (8 out of 10 cats etc. ) which Richard is often involved with in some capacity too.

This week I discovered……..Hamish Imlach

Never heard of him until this week & he is rather marvellous

I have done my stats earlier today & can report I am a big fan of the genre Chamber Psych. I just need to learn what this is now.

I listened to 2,665 artists over 672 genres & I too want to see a list of […]

I saw Bruce Foxton last year & was blown away with how good he was! I would kill (or at least main) to be able to say I had seen the Jam live!

I am happy to confim you did not imagine The End;

That is some setlist! Much better than when I saw in 2003

a) The first band/artist you paid to see (not including festivals)
Bon Jovi – Tue 9th July 1996 at Maine Road, Manchester. Supported by Skunk Anansie, Ricky Ross & a local band called Alone

b) Who did you go […]

A few I don’t think have been mentioned yet;

Veep – Some of the best dialogue ever written IMHO. Check out the YouTube ‘best veep insults’ for proof

Malcolm In The Middle – It lost it’s way for quite a bit, […]

100%. Rewatching them slowly over lockdown & they are even better 2nd time round. One of the few comedies that gives me a genuine belly laugh every episode

I have been all the way down this thread looking for a mention so chuffed to bits someone beat me to it.
For my money it is pretty much flawless & holds the crown for the best opening scene of any comedy. Ken […]

Me fail English? That’s unpossible

Had totally neglected the Aardman films. Pirates in an adventure with Scientists is superb. Luckily my children love it & despite watching it over & over it still makes me laugh every time