(Read disc 1, disc 2, disc 3 disc 4, disc 5) Stereophonics – Just Enough Education to Perform This was a difficult decision. The Stereophonics are one of my favourite bands, so choosing just one of their albums really made me think about them in depth. This 2001 release was their third studio album and…
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Desert Island Discs – Disc 5
Here we are halfway through my Top Ten! (Find disc 1, disc 2, disc 3 disc 4) Saturday Night Fever – Original Soundtrack Laugh as you might, this is actually a great album. Not only is it a classic that truly defined an era but it has some damn fine songs that stand up in…
Fran Healy – Mr Nice Guy
Fran Healy – The Vogue Theatre – August 17, 2010 Without a doubt this has to be one of the most special shows I’ve ever been fortunate enough to attend (a big thank you to my friend, David). I’ve seen Travis on numerous tours but this was lead singer Fran Healy’s first solo journey into…
Desert Island Disc – Disc 4
The ongoing journey through my TopTen must have discs continues: (Find disc 1, disc 2, disc 3) Scissor Sisters – Scissor Sisters This is probably one of the more recent additions on my list but I think will stand the test of time and still be worth a listen years from now too. In 2004…
Desert Island Discs – Disc 3
Welcome to our next installment of my Top 10 Desert Island Discs again, this is in no particular order. (Find the introduction to disc 1 here, disc 2 here) George Michael – Faith Yes, I will admit to loving this album when it came out…actually it was probably a cassette tape that I wore out in my…
Chromeo – Won Over!
11Aug2010 – Chromeo at Commodore Ballroom (I forgot my camera so you’ll have to get a taste via the Momma’s Boy video instead) One word! Awesome! Such a fun show. I’d heard of and listened to Montreal based Chromeo a bit before and like their blend of retro style dance-pop so thought I’d take the…
Desert Island Discs – Disc 2
Welcome to our second installment of my Top 10 Desert Island Discs again, this is in no particular order. (Find the introduction to disc 1 here) Blur: The Great Escape I don’t know what it is or why but I loved this whole album from the very first listen. This was Blur’s 4th studio album…