JimmyC1968
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JimmyC1968
@jimmyc1968.bsky.social
It is all about the tunes and live gigs. Author of music blog listed under jimmysgigapedia.com
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Husker Du (rated in ascending order)

Extremely tricky but fun list to compile and thought that the top track should have both Grants drumming and Bob’s guitar prominent and their dual harmonies to the fore

1. New Day Rising

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hRC...
Hüsker Dü - New Day Rising
YouTube video by 1985cactus
www.youtube.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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Husker Du (ranked in ascending order)

2. Sorry Somehow

The standout track from Candy Apple Grey and my favourite Grant tune

“Life too can cut you, and I’ve cut you out of mine”

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjZW...
Husker Du - Sorry Somehow
YouTube video by Frane Rogosic
www.youtube.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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Husker Du (ranked in ascending order)

3. Eight Miles High

Feels slightly disingenuous to have this so high on my list with all their stellar self penned tunes, but the passion and fervour imbued in this cover has resulted in its lofty position

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBKy...
Husker Du - Eight Miles High
YouTube video by Drfeesh
www.youtube.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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Husker Du (ranked in ascending order)

Of all Du tunes this one I find myself humming the most and inwardly applauding the sentiment

‘There are things that I’d like to say, but I’m never talking to you again’

4. Never Talking to You Again

www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6CY...
Husker Du -Never talking to you again
YouTube video by ADI KAOS
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Husker Du (ranked in ascending order)

Rather fond of Bob’s chugging guitar riff on this tune

5. Divide and Conquer

www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4Ki...
Husker Du - Divide and Conquer
YouTube video by Brooks Wyrick
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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Another bruising choice from Zen Arcade with Bob’s primal self-cathartic vocal to the fore

Husker Du (ranked in ascending order)

6. I’ll Never Forget You

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogHI...
Hüsker Dü - I'll Never Forget You
YouTube video by taldeital
www.youtube.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Husker Du (ranked in ascending order)

7. The Girl who Lives on Heaven Hill

www.youtube.com/watch?v=82t4...
The Girl Who Lives On Heaven Hill
YouTube video by Husker Du - Topic
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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I have always enjoyed the notion the songs on the final album were recorded in order, so this glorious outro followed by a shake of hands, and all three then walk separate ways home!

Husker Du (ranked in ascending order)

8. You Can Live At Home

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-SA...
Hüsker Dü - You can live at home
YouTube video by martin venator
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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My first exposure to the band which generated a “What is This?” moment when I discovered this as the last track on an NME tape, the rest is history!

Husker Du (ranked in ascending order)

9. Real World

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI6G...
Real World
YouTube video by Husker Du - Topic
www.youtube.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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They had a spate of spectacular intros on Zen Arcade with Bob’s chainsaw guitar turned to 11, and a fine tune to boot

Husker Du (ranked in ascending order)

10. Turn on the News

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbVM...
Turn on the News
YouTube video by Husker Du - Topic
www.youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Reposted by JimmyC1968
The new Sky Patterns album 'Night Call' is finally released tomorrow morning. I have just FORTY copies of the CD for sale on Bandcamp at 8am UK time. Note that there's no vinyl option, due to its long duration.

The CD includes an exclusive 'hidden' bonus track unavailable anywhere else.
February 5, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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The fine opening track on Warehouse Songs and Stories

Husker Du (rated in ascending order)

11. These Important Years

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knjh...
Hüsker Dü - These important years
YouTube video by martin venator
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Another Flip Your Wig track and perhaps their most commercial sounding tune in their lineage, and an absolute belter

Husker Du (ranked in ascending order)

12. Makes No Sense At All

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzQJ...
Makes No Sense At All
YouTube video by Husker Du - Topic
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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I am old enough and lucky enough to see the Du twice at Manchester International back in the mid 80’s. On the first they were touring FYW and played this and I also shook Grants hand!

Husker Du (in ascending order)

13. Green Eyes

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOMq...
Green Eyes
YouTube video by Husker Du - Topic
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February 5, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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Husker Du (in ascending order)

14. Celebrated Summer

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xxR...
Hüsker Dü - Celebrated Summer
YouTube video by 1985cactus
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Inspired by @agarr45.bsky.social I have compiled my alternate list and now playing catch up on the days as I have been a tad tardy!

Husker Du (ranked in ascending order)

15. Tell You Why Tomorrow

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qENx...
Tell You Why Tomorrow
YouTube video by Husker Du - Topic
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Another Jimmy gig landmark tonight. I am on the train heading to Yes to watch Dream Wife who will be tgg the 2000th different act I have seen
January 29, 2026 at 6:52 PM
First visit to the intimate Cafe Blah venue in Withington which is now Manchester venue 234
January 16, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Reposted by JimmyC1968
The first single from my new album is out NOW!

I'm absolutely thrilled with how this album is sounding, and I'm sure a few of you will agree that it's very different to the debut.

Links plus snippet below 👇
I'm thrilled to announce that the first single from my second album 'Night Call' is out TODAY.

3-track 'Night Call' single available to buy from: skypatterns.bandcamp.com/album/night-...

Full 4-min video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEbb...

Stream: ditto.fm/night_call

The album is released Feb 6th
January 16, 2026 at 11:12 AM