Eoin D
@eoindempsey.bsky.social
Shoegaze, indie, alternative , britpop, grunge, vinyl records, MUFC, #glazersout
25 best albums of the last 25 years (A-Z, one album per artist)
Alvvays -Blue Rev
Beach Fossils -Somersault
Beach House -7
Diiv -Is The Is Are
Explosions in the Sky -The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place
PJ Harvey -Let England Shake
Richard Hawley -Lady's Bridge
Interpol -Turn On The Bright Lights
Alvvays -Blue Rev
Beach Fossils -Somersault
Beach House -7
Diiv -Is The Is Are
Explosions in the Sky -The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place
PJ Harvey -Let England Shake
Richard Hawley -Lady's Bridge
Interpol -Turn On The Bright Lights
December 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
25 best albums of the last 25 years (A-Z, one album per artist)
Alvvays -Blue Rev
Beach Fossils -Somersault
Beach House -7
Diiv -Is The Is Are
Explosions in the Sky -The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place
PJ Harvey -Let England Shake
Richard Hawley -Lady's Bridge
Interpol -Turn On The Bright Lights
Alvvays -Blue Rev
Beach Fossils -Somersault
Beach House -7
Diiv -Is The Is Are
Explosions in the Sky -The Earth Is Not A Cold Dead Place
PJ Harvey -Let England Shake
Richard Hawley -Lady's Bridge
Interpol -Turn On The Bright Lights
#MusicSky
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
1. Pulp - More
An album I never thought we'd get, and what a pleasant surprise that it's a truly fantastic album, up there with their best work. So good to have them back
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
1. Pulp - More
An album I never thought we'd get, and what a pleasant surprise that it's a truly fantastic album, up there with their best work. So good to have them back
December 28, 2025 at 10:55 AM
#MusicSky
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
1. Pulp - More
An album I never thought we'd get, and what a pleasant surprise that it's a truly fantastic album, up there with their best work. So good to have them back
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
1. Pulp - More
An album I never thought we'd get, and what a pleasant surprise that it's a truly fantastic album, up there with their best work. So good to have them back
#MusicSky
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
2. Mogwai- The Bad Fire
The most consistently brilliant band of the last 30 years? Quiet possibly. They literally never disappointed
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
2. Mogwai- The Bad Fire
The most consistently brilliant band of the last 30 years? Quiet possibly. They literally never disappointed
December 27, 2025 at 7:26 PM
#MusicSky
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
2. Mogwai- The Bad Fire
The most consistently brilliant band of the last 30 years? Quiet possibly. They literally never disappointed
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
2. Mogwai- The Bad Fire
The most consistently brilliant band of the last 30 years? Quiet possibly. They literally never disappointed
#MusicSky
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
3. Deftones - Private Music
Too early to say if it's their best album, but bands on their 10th album aren't supposed to sound this good - a total triumph
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
3. Deftones - Private Music
Too early to say if it's their best album, but bands on their 10th album aren't supposed to sound this good - a total triumph
December 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
#MusicSky
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
3. Deftones - Private Music
Too early to say if it's their best album, but bands on their 10th album aren't supposed to sound this good - a total triumph
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
3. Deftones - Private Music
Too early to say if it's their best album, but bands on their 10th album aren't supposed to sound this good - a total triumph
#MusicSky
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
4. Sharon Van Etten - Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
Her first album where the band played a big part in the writing and recording, and it works so well, almost 80s goth in places. Trouble is my favourite song of the year
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
4. Sharon Van Etten - Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
Her first album where the band played a big part in the writing and recording, and it works so well, almost 80s goth in places. Trouble is my favourite song of the year
December 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
#MusicSky
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
4. Sharon Van Etten - Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
Her first album where the band played a big part in the writing and recording, and it works so well, almost 80s goth in places. Trouble is my favourite song of the year
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
4. Sharon Van Etten - Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
Her first album where the band played a big part in the writing and recording, and it works so well, almost 80s goth in places. Trouble is my favourite song of the year
#MusicSky
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
5. Stereolab - Instant Holograms on Metal Film
An absolutely joyous album, so creative, a phenomenal band that I've only gotten into this year - better late than never!
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
5. Stereolab - Instant Holograms on Metal Film
An absolutely joyous album, so creative, a phenomenal band that I've only gotten into this year - better late than never!
December 24, 2025 at 12:14 PM
#MusicSky
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
5. Stereolab - Instant Holograms on Metal Film
An absolutely joyous album, so creative, a phenomenal band that I've only gotten into this year - better late than never!
#bestof2025 #NowPlaying
5. Stereolab - Instant Holograms on Metal Film
An absolutely joyous album, so creative, a phenomenal band that I've only gotten into this year - better late than never!
#top15albums25 #AOTY25
#5albums25
Albums I've bought in 2025. Bit of a mixed year, some real disappointments (Manics, Wolf Alice, No Joy), but there are about 10 that I absolutely love
#5albums25
Albums I've bought in 2025. Bit of a mixed year, some real disappointments (Manics, Wolf Alice, No Joy), but there are about 10 that I absolutely love
December 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
#top15albums25 #AOTY25
#5albums25
Albums I've bought in 2025. Bit of a mixed year, some real disappointments (Manics, Wolf Alice, No Joy), but there are about 10 that I absolutely love
#5albums25
Albums I've bought in 2025. Bit of a mixed year, some real disappointments (Manics, Wolf Alice, No Joy), but there are about 10 that I absolutely love
#NowPlaying #vinylcommunity
So happy that Chapterhouse are playing their first ever Irish gig next year, tickets secured, can't wait
So happy that Chapterhouse are playing their first ever Irish gig next year, tickets secured, can't wait
December 20, 2025 at 9:58 AM
#NowPlaying #vinylcommunity
So happy that Chapterhouse are playing their first ever Irish gig next year, tickets secured, can't wait
So happy that Chapterhouse are playing their first ever Irish gig next year, tickets secured, can't wait
Great gig last night in Dublin, Drink the Sea - new supergroup featuring Peter Buck, Barrett Martin, Duke Garwood, Alain Johannes, Abbey Blackwell and Lisette Garcia, amazing to see such world class musicians up close
December 15, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Great gig last night in Dublin, Drink the Sea - new supergroup featuring Peter Buck, Barrett Martin, Duke Garwood, Alain Johannes, Abbey Blackwell and Lisette Garcia, amazing to see such world class musicians up close
December 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
1. Manic Street Preachers - Motorcycle Emptiness
Up there with Waterfall, Heart & Soul, and a handful of others as my favourite song of all time. Thanks so much @tansleyjames.bsky.social !
youtu.be/gavcjNniIvk?...
(One entry per artist)
1. Manic Street Preachers - Motorcycle Emptiness
Up there with Waterfall, Heart & Soul, and a handful of others as my favourite song of all time. Thanks so much @tansleyjames.bsky.social !
youtu.be/gavcjNniIvk?...
Manic Street Preachers - Motorcycle Emptiness (Official Video)
YouTube video by ManicStPreachersVEVO
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
1. Manic Street Preachers - Motorcycle Emptiness
Up there with Waterfall, Heart & Soul, and a handful of others as my favourite song of all time. Thanks so much @tansleyjames.bsky.social !
youtu.be/gavcjNniIvk?...
(One entry per artist)
1. Manic Street Preachers - Motorcycle Emptiness
Up there with Waterfall, Heart & Soul, and a handful of others as my favourite song of all time. Thanks so much @tansleyjames.bsky.social !
youtu.be/gavcjNniIvk?...
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
2
R E.M. - Find The River
Such an emotional song, with some of the best lyrics I've ever heard
youtu.be/KIJGlTu5sEI?...
(One entry per artist)
2
R E.M. - Find The River
Such an emotional song, with some of the best lyrics I've ever heard
youtu.be/KIJGlTu5sEI?...
R.E.M. - Find The River (Official Music Video) [Parallel Video Version]
YouTube video by remhq
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
2
R E.M. - Find The River
Such an emotional song, with some of the best lyrics I've ever heard
youtu.be/KIJGlTu5sEI?...
(One entry per artist)
2
R E.M. - Find The River
Such an emotional song, with some of the best lyrics I've ever heard
youtu.be/KIJGlTu5sEI?...
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
3
Lush - Desire Lines
Criminally underrated, I love the way this song builds, the guitars and harmonies are just perfect
youtu.be/1ccElDZUTpQ?...
(One entry per artist)
3
Lush - Desire Lines
Criminally underrated, I love the way this song builds, the guitars and harmonies are just perfect
youtu.be/1ccElDZUTpQ?...
Lush - Desire Lines (Official Video)
YouTube video by 4AD
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 9:22 AM
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
3
Lush - Desire Lines
Criminally underrated, I love the way this song builds, the guitars and harmonies are just perfect
youtu.be/1ccElDZUTpQ?...
(One entry per artist)
3
Lush - Desire Lines
Criminally underrated, I love the way this song builds, the guitars and harmonies are just perfect
youtu.be/1ccElDZUTpQ?...
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
4
Depeche Mode - Barrel of a Gun
The first Depeche Mode song I ever heard, instantly blown away by them. They've remained one of my favourite ever bands since.
youtu.be/V7GCrTFCXYo?...
(One entry per artist)
4
Depeche Mode - Barrel of a Gun
The first Depeche Mode song I ever heard, instantly blown away by them. They've remained one of my favourite ever bands since.
youtu.be/V7GCrTFCXYo?...
Depeche Mode - Barrel of a Gun (Remastered)
YouTube video by DepecheModeVEVO
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
4
Depeche Mode - Barrel of a Gun
The first Depeche Mode song I ever heard, instantly blown away by them. They've remained one of my favourite ever bands since.
youtu.be/V7GCrTFCXYo?...
(One entry per artist)
4
Depeche Mode - Barrel of a Gun
The first Depeche Mode song I ever heard, instantly blown away by them. They've remained one of my favourite ever bands since.
youtu.be/V7GCrTFCXYo?...
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
5
Pulp- This Is Hardcore
My favourite Pulp song, album and video - blown away by it the second I first heard it, still blown away by it all these years later
youtu.be/qUMqXWaF4Ac?...
(One entry per artist)
5
Pulp- This Is Hardcore
My favourite Pulp song, album and video - blown away by it the second I first heard it, still blown away by it all these years later
youtu.be/qUMqXWaF4Ac?...
Pulp - This Is Hardcore (Adult Version)
YouTube video by PulpVEVO
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
5
Pulp- This Is Hardcore
My favourite Pulp song, album and video - blown away by it the second I first heard it, still blown away by it all these years later
youtu.be/qUMqXWaF4Ac?...
(One entry per artist)
5
Pulp- This Is Hardcore
My favourite Pulp song, album and video - blown away by it the second I first heard it, still blown away by it all these years later
youtu.be/qUMqXWaF4Ac?...
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
6
Suede - We Are The Pigs
So many classic 90s singles to choose from with Suede. I've gone for this one, for it's sinister video and Bernard's solo
youtu.be/fxtIwh1Nz0k?...
(One entry per artist)
6
Suede - We Are The Pigs
So many classic 90s singles to choose from with Suede. I've gone for this one, for it's sinister video and Bernard's solo
youtu.be/fxtIwh1Nz0k?...
Suede - We Are The Pigs (Official Video)
YouTube video by Suede HQ
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
6
Suede - We Are The Pigs
So many classic 90s singles to choose from with Suede. I've gone for this one, for it's sinister video and Bernard's solo
youtu.be/fxtIwh1Nz0k?...
(One entry per artist)
6
Suede - We Are The Pigs
So many classic 90s singles to choose from with Suede. I've gone for this one, for it's sinister video and Bernard's solo
youtu.be/fxtIwh1Nz0k?...
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
7
Slowdive - Alison
I could have picked any song from Slowdive really, but I've gone for this genius song
youtu.be/jkM3M3zGcGE?...
(One entry per artist)
7
Slowdive - Alison
I could have picked any song from Slowdive really, but I've gone for this genius song
youtu.be/jkM3M3zGcGE?...
Slowdive - Alison (Video)
YouTube video by SlowdiveVEVO
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
7
Slowdive - Alison
I could have picked any song from Slowdive really, but I've gone for this genius song
youtu.be/jkM3M3zGcGE?...
(One entry per artist)
7
Slowdive - Alison
I could have picked any song from Slowdive really, but I've gone for this genius song
youtu.be/jkM3M3zGcGE?...
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
8
New Order - Regret
An album that I'm not a big fan of, but this is one of the bands very best singles, still one of my favourite songs
youtu.be/71ZHVmSuBJM?...
(One entry per artist)
8
New Order - Regret
An album that I'm not a big fan of, but this is one of the bands very best singles, still one of my favourite songs
youtu.be/71ZHVmSuBJM?...
New Order - Regret (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by New Order
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
8
New Order - Regret
An album that I'm not a big fan of, but this is one of the bands very best singles, still one of my favourite songs
youtu.be/71ZHVmSuBJM?...
(One entry per artist)
8
New Order - Regret
An album that I'm not a big fan of, but this is one of the bands very best singles, still one of my favourite songs
youtu.be/71ZHVmSuBJM?...
My Bloody Valentine tore the roof off the 3arena tonight, amazing gig!
November 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
My Bloody Valentine tore the roof off the 3arena tonight, amazing gig!
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
9
Cocteau Twins - Cherry Coloured Funk
One of the best bands of the 80s released one of the best albums of the 90s. This is an incredible song.
youtu.be/PbbUeLkZt74?...
(One entry per artist)
9
Cocteau Twins - Cherry Coloured Funk
One of the best bands of the 80s released one of the best albums of the 90s. This is an incredible song.
youtu.be/PbbUeLkZt74?...
Cherry-coloured Funk
YouTube video by Cocteau Twins - Topic
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 11:07 AM
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
9
Cocteau Twins - Cherry Coloured Funk
One of the best bands of the 80s released one of the best albums of the 90s. This is an incredible song.
youtu.be/PbbUeLkZt74?...
(One entry per artist)
9
Cocteau Twins - Cherry Coloured Funk
One of the best bands of the 80s released one of the best albums of the 90s. This is an incredible song.
youtu.be/PbbUeLkZt74?...
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
10
Elastica - Waking Up
One of my all time favourite albums, it's just perfect. This is my favourite from it. "Make a cup of tea, put a record on" - pretty much describes my ideal day off!
youtu.be/WlOje4ly4hg?...
(One entry per artist)
10
Elastica - Waking Up
One of my all time favourite albums, it's just perfect. This is my favourite from it. "Make a cup of tea, put a record on" - pretty much describes my ideal day off!
youtu.be/WlOje4ly4hg?...
Elastica - Waking Up
YouTube video by ElasticaVEVO
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 9:24 AM
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
10
Elastica - Waking Up
One of my all time favourite albums, it's just perfect. This is my favourite from it. "Make a cup of tea, put a record on" - pretty much describes my ideal day off!
youtu.be/WlOje4ly4hg?...
(One entry per artist)
10
Elastica - Waking Up
One of my all time favourite albums, it's just perfect. This is my favourite from it. "Make a cup of tea, put a record on" - pretty much describes my ideal day off!
youtu.be/WlOje4ly4hg?...
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
11
Smashing Pumpkins - Soma
A band with an epic amount of brilliant tunes in the 90s, but this has long been my favourite song of theirs, sensational
youtu.be/GHLDcJ7dVSQ?...
(One entry per artist)
11
Smashing Pumpkins - Soma
A band with an epic amount of brilliant tunes in the 90s, but this has long been my favourite song of theirs, sensational
youtu.be/GHLDcJ7dVSQ?...
Soma (2011 Remaster)
YouTube video by The Smashing Pumpkins - Topic
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 9:14 AM
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
11
Smashing Pumpkins - Soma
A band with an epic amount of brilliant tunes in the 90s, but this has long been my favourite song of theirs, sensational
youtu.be/GHLDcJ7dVSQ?...
(One entry per artist)
11
Smashing Pumpkins - Soma
A band with an epic amount of brilliant tunes in the 90s, but this has long been my favourite song of theirs, sensational
youtu.be/GHLDcJ7dVSQ?...
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
12
Ride - Leave Them All Behind
Over 8 minutes of ear splitting brilliance, it's got it all
youtu.be/gIsnb1TKYjE?...
(One entry per artist)
12
Ride - Leave Them All Behind
Over 8 minutes of ear splitting brilliance, it's got it all
youtu.be/gIsnb1TKYjE?...
Ride - Leave Them All Behind
YouTube video by RideOfficial
youtu.be
November 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
12
Ride - Leave Them All Behind
Over 8 minutes of ear splitting brilliance, it's got it all
youtu.be/gIsnb1TKYjE?...
(One entry per artist)
12
Ride - Leave Them All Behind
Over 8 minutes of ear splitting brilliance, it's got it all
youtu.be/gIsnb1TKYjE?...
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
13
PJ Harvey - 50ft Queenie
Another artist with tonnes of choice for the 90s, but I just love the attitude of this song and video
youtu.be/jKLiU7Hq93w?...
(One entry per artist)
13
PJ Harvey - 50ft Queenie
Another artist with tonnes of choice for the 90s, but I just love the attitude of this song and video
youtu.be/jKLiU7Hq93w?...
PJ Harvey - 50 Ft Queenie
YouTube video by PJHarveyVEVO
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 8:57 AM
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
13
PJ Harvey - 50ft Queenie
Another artist with tonnes of choice for the 90s, but I just love the attitude of this song and video
youtu.be/jKLiU7Hq93w?...
(One entry per artist)
13
PJ Harvey - 50ft Queenie
Another artist with tonnes of choice for the 90s, but I just love the attitude of this song and video
youtu.be/jKLiU7Hq93w?...
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
14
Spiritualized - Shine A Light
My favourite of theirs,that outro is just hypnotic, I could listen to it all day
youtu.be/3Qv2HhmHW2U?...
(One entry per artist)
14
Spiritualized - Shine A Light
My favourite of theirs,that outro is just hypnotic, I could listen to it all day
youtu.be/3Qv2HhmHW2U?...
Shine a Light
YouTube video by Spiritualized - Topic
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 9:11 AM
#90sTop30
(One entry per artist)
14
Spiritualized - Shine A Light
My favourite of theirs,that outro is just hypnotic, I could listen to it all day
youtu.be/3Qv2HhmHW2U?...
(One entry per artist)
14
Spiritualized - Shine A Light
My favourite of theirs,that outro is just hypnotic, I could listen to it all day
youtu.be/3Qv2HhmHW2U?...