There is software available called Ripx. This uses AI to separate songs into their component instrumental tracks. It is not perfect but enormous fun! I find it very useful for working out and practicing guitar […]

Hi Sorry to be so late to the reveal. I have been distracted by other things and was waiting for a separate reveal thread! 1) Sink to the bottom – Fountains of Wayne 2) Love rears its ugly head – Living […]

Okay. My review for Myoldmans “Desire”. (Lovely cover photo too) 1. It has become clear to me as I was doing the review for Mike Hs cd that the first thing I do with tracks I don’t know is try and date t […]

Mike H Desire CD Very fetching eastern mystical design for the cover. 1. Old style jazz track. Would guess 1940 s. I know the voice I think (a classic crooner?) but not an area of expertise for me. Great […]

I am in! Really enjoyed the last two both in terms of the cds I received and the enormous project that I allowed creating mine to become!!

And that was your winning slogan?

I was in the 6th form at St. John’s between 78 and 80 along with members of The Frames. I remember the excitement when they were played on John Peel!

There is so much to discover!
Can I make some recommendations for 20th century minimalist music

Philip Glass – So much. The early stuff is new and revolutionary but can be challenging. Four hours of Music in […]

Excellent. I shall investigate. Thank you.

I am certainly going to try this. The problem with using a phone is that you cant click on to the next track with it in your pocket like you can with music players. Small things but it is how i use my iPod!

I went through this a year ago ie I have so far relied on iPods and iTunes (including refurbished ones) but they aren’t going to last forever so perhaps I should look at alternatives. So did lots of online r […]

Surely Mr Blue Sky, with its unexpected return of chugging guitars segueing into piano and strings arpeggiated flourishes and ending with an entreaty to turn over, must be a contender!! Disappointingly this is […]

This a much more marimba heavy (ie all marimbas) steve Reich piece.

Another great compilation Rigid. Don’t know how “New Direction” was not a top 10, fondly remembered classic rather than by a band I have never heard of. I think my favourite was probably the Mcartney. I am so […]

Thanks Craig. Compilation still getting a regular outing and plenty to explore further. And the version of “Someday we’ll know” featuring Todd has gone straight into my favourites playlist.

“New” Reveal

1) New Routine – Fountains of Wayne.
Melodic power pop loveliness with kitchen sink lyrics and a smart return to the beginning at the end. The death of founding member Adam Schlesinger last […]

Should be ready to drop my reveal this weekend.

It opens with a few well chosen words from rock dj extraordinaire Brian Matthews and we are off…

1) Addicted to love drum intro, bass AND squelchy synth bass. Has an 80s art rock vibe. I keep getting d […]

Rigid Digits New
1) I know the title (which I think is a reference to a Simon and Garfunkel song) and I am sure I have heard it before but I am not familiar with this song. 90s? Greater starter but don’t know t […]

Glad that some hit the mark. Aimed to mix it up a bit but I do so love power pop! Aiming for my reviews to be out for the weekend. Really enjoyed your review of Craig42s compilation which echoed some of my […]