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Making molecules - trying to explain chemistry one page at a time.
Synthetic chemist and avid music fan.
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Synthetic chemist and avid music fan.
For chemists (or educators) interested in chemistry only:
https://bsky.app/profile/makingmolecules.com
Album of the Day 978
Roedelius - Selbstporträt Wahre Liebe
A peaceful & reflective record. A beautiful way to unwind at the end of the week.
Roedelius - Selbstporträt Wahre Liebe
A peaceful & reflective record. A beautiful way to unwind at the end of the week.
January 23, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Album of the Day 978
Roedelius - Selbstporträt Wahre Liebe
A peaceful & reflective record. A beautiful way to unwind at the end of the week.
Roedelius - Selbstporträt Wahre Liebe
A peaceful & reflective record. A beautiful way to unwind at the end of the week.
Album of the Day 977
Kraftwerk - The Man-Machine
An appropriate soundtrack to reading Karl Bartos' autobiography. I enjoy the pop sensibility of this album. The songs are still amazing a mere 37 years after their initial release. It's clear that they impacted so much of the music I love.
Kraftwerk - The Man-Machine
An appropriate soundtrack to reading Karl Bartos' autobiography. I enjoy the pop sensibility of this album. The songs are still amazing a mere 37 years after their initial release. It's clear that they impacted so much of the music I love.
January 22, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Album of the Day 977
Kraftwerk - The Man-Machine
An appropriate soundtrack to reading Karl Bartos' autobiography. I enjoy the pop sensibility of this album. The songs are still amazing a mere 37 years after their initial release. It's clear that they impacted so much of the music I love.
Kraftwerk - The Man-Machine
An appropriate soundtrack to reading Karl Bartos' autobiography. I enjoy the pop sensibility of this album. The songs are still amazing a mere 37 years after their initial release. It's clear that they impacted so much of the music I love.
Album of the Day 976
Tindersticks - The Bloomsbury Theatre 12.3.95
I love the early Tindersticks albums & this live version is a good intro to 1 & 2. Lush & with more emphasis on lyrics (I like Staples' voice but sometimes it is hard to understand!). I'd forgotten how much I love this.
Tindersticks - The Bloomsbury Theatre 12.3.95
I love the early Tindersticks albums & this live version is a good intro to 1 & 2. Lush & with more emphasis on lyrics (I like Staples' voice but sometimes it is hard to understand!). I'd forgotten how much I love this.
January 21, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Album of the Day 976
Tindersticks - The Bloomsbury Theatre 12.3.95
I love the early Tindersticks albums & this live version is a good intro to 1 & 2. Lush & with more emphasis on lyrics (I like Staples' voice but sometimes it is hard to understand!). I'd forgotten how much I love this.
Tindersticks - The Bloomsbury Theatre 12.3.95
I love the early Tindersticks albums & this live version is a good intro to 1 & 2. Lush & with more emphasis on lyrics (I like Staples' voice but sometimes it is hard to understand!). I'd forgotten how much I love this.
Album of the Day 975
Barry Adamson - Scala!!!
If this album doesn't put a smile on your face I have no idea what will. A riotous run through B-movie & genre tropes. I remember attending a few of the all-nighters (most memorably the Evil Dead/Reanimator films) when I was a student. Nothing like it.
Barry Adamson - Scala!!!
If this album doesn't put a smile on your face I have no idea what will. A riotous run through B-movie & genre tropes. I remember attending a few of the all-nighters (most memorably the Evil Dead/Reanimator films) when I was a student. Nothing like it.
January 20, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Album of the Day 975
Barry Adamson - Scala!!!
If this album doesn't put a smile on your face I have no idea what will. A riotous run through B-movie & genre tropes. I remember attending a few of the all-nighters (most memorably the Evil Dead/Reanimator films) when I was a student. Nothing like it.
Barry Adamson - Scala!!!
If this album doesn't put a smile on your face I have no idea what will. A riotous run through B-movie & genre tropes. I remember attending a few of the all-nighters (most memorably the Evil Dead/Reanimator films) when I was a student. Nothing like it.
Album of the Day 974
Galya Bisengalieva - Polygon Reflections
The original album was beautiful & haunting. This reimagining is stunning. Even with a number of different artists reworking the music, it flows like an album. Each artist adds another dimension & I could happily listen to this all day.
Galya Bisengalieva - Polygon Reflections
The original album was beautiful & haunting. This reimagining is stunning. Even with a number of different artists reworking the music, it flows like an album. Each artist adds another dimension & I could happily listen to this all day.
January 19, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Album of the Day 974
Galya Bisengalieva - Polygon Reflections
The original album was beautiful & haunting. This reimagining is stunning. Even with a number of different artists reworking the music, it flows like an album. Each artist adds another dimension & I could happily listen to this all day.
Galya Bisengalieva - Polygon Reflections
The original album was beautiful & haunting. This reimagining is stunning. Even with a number of different artists reworking the music, it flows like an album. Each artist adds another dimension & I could happily listen to this all day.
Album of the Day 973
Quantic - The 5th Exotic
Another summery album from my time in Brighton. Fun blend of downtempo, jazz & beats. Don't listen to it as much as I should anymore, but it was a big one for me when I was at UoS.
Quantic - The 5th Exotic
Another summery album from my time in Brighton. Fun blend of downtempo, jazz & beats. Don't listen to it as much as I should anymore, but it was a big one for me when I was at UoS.
January 17, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Album of the Day 973
Quantic - The 5th Exotic
Another summery album from my time in Brighton. Fun blend of downtempo, jazz & beats. Don't listen to it as much as I should anymore, but it was a big one for me when I was at UoS.
Quantic - The 5th Exotic
Another summery album from my time in Brighton. Fun blend of downtempo, jazz & beats. Don't listen to it as much as I should anymore, but it was a big one for me when I was at UoS.
Album of the Day 972
Franck Vigroux & Matthew Bourne - Radioland: Radio-Activity Revisited
A gorgeous reimagining of Kraftwerk. What KW might have sounded like if they signed to Raster-Noton. The sound is crystalline & brittle. There is a love of the glitch. This is how you do a cover.
Franck Vigroux & Matthew Bourne - Radioland: Radio-Activity Revisited
A gorgeous reimagining of Kraftwerk. What KW might have sounded like if they signed to Raster-Noton. The sound is crystalline & brittle. There is a love of the glitch. This is how you do a cover.
January 16, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Album of the Day 972
Franck Vigroux & Matthew Bourne - Radioland: Radio-Activity Revisited
A gorgeous reimagining of Kraftwerk. What KW might have sounded like if they signed to Raster-Noton. The sound is crystalline & brittle. There is a love of the glitch. This is how you do a cover.
Franck Vigroux & Matthew Bourne - Radioland: Radio-Activity Revisited
A gorgeous reimagining of Kraftwerk. What KW might have sounded like if they signed to Raster-Noton. The sound is crystalline & brittle. There is a love of the glitch. This is how you do a cover.
Album of the Day 971
The Future Sound of London - Dead Cities
Not my favourite FSOL album but still a cracking listen. The collage-like approach to music/sound leads to some interesting results & rewards repeated listens.
The Future Sound of London - Dead Cities
Not my favourite FSOL album but still a cracking listen. The collage-like approach to music/sound leads to some interesting results & rewards repeated listens.
January 15, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Album of the Day 971
The Future Sound of London - Dead Cities
Not my favourite FSOL album but still a cracking listen. The collage-like approach to music/sound leads to some interesting results & rewards repeated listens.
The Future Sound of London - Dead Cities
Not my favourite FSOL album but still a cracking listen. The collage-like approach to music/sound leads to some interesting results & rewards repeated listens.
Album of the Day 970
The Trip Created by Saint Etienne
I can't put into words how much I love this mix. It is simply joyous from start to finish. No need to say anymore really ...
The Trip Created by Saint Etienne
I can't put into words how much I love this mix. It is simply joyous from start to finish. No need to say anymore really ...
January 14, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Album of the Day 970
The Trip Created by Saint Etienne
I can't put into words how much I love this mix. It is simply joyous from start to finish. No need to say anymore really ...
The Trip Created by Saint Etienne
I can't put into words how much I love this mix. It is simply joyous from start to finish. No need to say anymore really ...
Album of the Day 969
UNKLE - Rōnin II
I've got a soft spot for UNKLE & the Rōnin releases have seemed like a return to form to me. Made a lovely soundtrack to the walk in this morning with sun over the hills/mountains reflecting in the river (what hasn't dried up).
UNKLE - Rōnin II
I've got a soft spot for UNKLE & the Rōnin releases have seemed like a return to form to me. Made a lovely soundtrack to the walk in this morning with sun over the hills/mountains reflecting in the river (what hasn't dried up).
January 13, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Album of the Day 969
UNKLE - Rōnin II
I've got a soft spot for UNKLE & the Rōnin releases have seemed like a return to form to me. Made a lovely soundtrack to the walk in this morning with sun over the hills/mountains reflecting in the river (what hasn't dried up).
UNKLE - Rōnin II
I've got a soft spot for UNKLE & the Rōnin releases have seemed like a return to form to me. Made a lovely soundtrack to the walk in this morning with sun over the hills/mountains reflecting in the river (what hasn't dried up).
Album of the Day 968
The Chemical Brothers - Exit Planet Dust
Such a wonderfully joyous album. Just makes me smile both because of the music and the memories. It came out during my PhD and soundtracked many a messy weekend.
The Chemical Brothers - Exit Planet Dust
Such a wonderfully joyous album. Just makes me smile both because of the music and the memories. It came out during my PhD and soundtracked many a messy weekend.
January 12, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Album of the Day 968
The Chemical Brothers - Exit Planet Dust
Such a wonderfully joyous album. Just makes me smile both because of the music and the memories. It came out during my PhD and soundtracked many a messy weekend.
The Chemical Brothers - Exit Planet Dust
Such a wonderfully joyous album. Just makes me smile both because of the music and the memories. It came out during my PhD and soundtracked many a messy weekend.
Just finished listening to The Furies by John Connolly. There are 2 authors who I both read & listen to (normally a couple of months later), JC & Jasper Fforde (yeah, slightly different). The JC books are so good, a mixture of supernatural & mystery & often very poetic writing. Can't get enough.
January 11, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Just finished listening to The Furies by John Connolly. There are 2 authors who I both read & listen to (normally a couple of months later), JC & Jasper Fforde (yeah, slightly different). The JC books are so good, a mixture of supernatural & mystery & often very poetic writing. Can't get enough.
Album of the Day 967
Gas - Rausch
I know it is a cliché but I love the journey this album takes you on. Easy to get lost in it for almost an hour. It is a beautiful album.
Gas - Rausch
I know it is a cliché but I love the journey this album takes you on. Easy to get lost in it for almost an hour. It is a beautiful album.
January 11, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Album of the Day 967
Gas - Rausch
I know it is a cliché but I love the journey this album takes you on. Easy to get lost in it for almost an hour. It is a beautiful album.
Gas - Rausch
I know it is a cliché but I love the journey this album takes you on. Easy to get lost in it for almost an hour. It is a beautiful album.
Album of the Day 966
Amon Tobin - Out from Out Where
I love AT's music (9th time on this list). His music is complex, melodic, organic yet mechanical, listenable yet experimental. This is 1 of my favorites. Unfair to highlight any songs but Triple Science & Mighty Micro People are top notch.
Amon Tobin - Out from Out Where
I love AT's music (9th time on this list). His music is complex, melodic, organic yet mechanical, listenable yet experimental. This is 1 of my favorites. Unfair to highlight any songs but Triple Science & Mighty Micro People are top notch.
January 10, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Album of the Day 966
Amon Tobin - Out from Out Where
I love AT's music (9th time on this list). His music is complex, melodic, organic yet mechanical, listenable yet experimental. This is 1 of my favorites. Unfair to highlight any songs but Triple Science & Mighty Micro People are top notch.
Amon Tobin - Out from Out Where
I love AT's music (9th time on this list). His music is complex, melodic, organic yet mechanical, listenable yet experimental. This is 1 of my favorites. Unfair to highlight any songs but Triple Science & Mighty Micro People are top notch.
Album of the Day 965
Kraftwerk - The Mix
Obviously, after reading a book on Kraftwerk, I've been revisiting their albums. This one doesn't get the love it deserves, it is both a good introduction to Kw & a good album in its own right (but yeah, I prefer the original album versions for some reason).
Kraftwerk - The Mix
Obviously, after reading a book on Kraftwerk, I've been revisiting their albums. This one doesn't get the love it deserves, it is both a good introduction to Kw & a good album in its own right (but yeah, I prefer the original album versions for some reason).
January 7, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Album of the Day 965
Kraftwerk - The Mix
Obviously, after reading a book on Kraftwerk, I've been revisiting their albums. This one doesn't get the love it deserves, it is both a good introduction to Kw & a good album in its own right (but yeah, I prefer the original album versions for some reason).
Kraftwerk - The Mix
Obviously, after reading a book on Kraftwerk, I've been revisiting their albums. This one doesn't get the love it deserves, it is both a good introduction to Kw & a good album in its own right (but yeah, I prefer the original album versions for some reason).
Album of the Day 964
Air - Talkie Walkie
Perfect album for a beautiful summer's morning walk to work. Light, cool pop songs that hook you in. Something quite beautiful about some of the melodies.
Air - Talkie Walkie
Perfect album for a beautiful summer's morning walk to work. Light, cool pop songs that hook you in. Something quite beautiful about some of the melodies.
January 6, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Album of the Day 964
Air - Talkie Walkie
Perfect album for a beautiful summer's morning walk to work. Light, cool pop songs that hook you in. Something quite beautiful about some of the melodies.
Air - Talkie Walkie
Perfect album for a beautiful summer's morning walk to work. Light, cool pop songs that hook you in. Something quite beautiful about some of the melodies.
Over the summer break I finished "Kraftwerk: Future Music from Germany" by Uwe Schütte.
Interesting & enjoyable read but the scientist/ex-academic in me would have preferred a more balanced/unbiased look at Kraftwerk. Still would recommend it for those interested.
Interesting & enjoyable read but the scientist/ex-academic in me would have preferred a more balanced/unbiased look at Kraftwerk. Still would recommend it for those interested.
January 5, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Over the summer break I finished "Kraftwerk: Future Music from Germany" by Uwe Schütte.
Interesting & enjoyable read but the scientist/ex-academic in me would have preferred a more balanced/unbiased look at Kraftwerk. Still would recommend it for those interested.
Interesting & enjoyable read but the scientist/ex-academic in me would have preferred a more balanced/unbiased look at Kraftwerk. Still would recommend it for those interested.
Album of the Day 964
Audio Obscura - As Long as Gravity Persists On Holding Me to this Earth
This is a bit special. Beautiful melancholy mixing piano, electronics & field recordings. Reminds me of a more approachable Raster/Alva Noton album (a good thing, as I love AN) but has character of its own.
Audio Obscura - As Long as Gravity Persists On Holding Me to this Earth
This is a bit special. Beautiful melancholy mixing piano, electronics & field recordings. Reminds me of a more approachable Raster/Alva Noton album (a good thing, as I love AN) but has character of its own.
January 5, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Album of the Day 964
Audio Obscura - As Long as Gravity Persists On Holding Me to this Earth
This is a bit special. Beautiful melancholy mixing piano, electronics & field recordings. Reminds me of a more approachable Raster/Alva Noton album (a good thing, as I love AN) but has character of its own.
Audio Obscura - As Long as Gravity Persists On Holding Me to this Earth
This is a bit special. Beautiful melancholy mixing piano, electronics & field recordings. Reminds me of a more approachable Raster/Alva Noton album (a good thing, as I love AN) but has character of its own.
Album of the Day 962
Kosmischer Läufer - Volume 5
Another fantastic addition to this series. Perfect for a relaxed summer's morning.
Kosmischer Läufer - Volume 5
Another fantastic addition to this series. Perfect for a relaxed summer's morning.
December 23, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Album of the Day 962
Kosmischer Läufer - Volume 5
Another fantastic addition to this series. Perfect for a relaxed summer's morning.
Kosmischer Läufer - Volume 5
Another fantastic addition to this series. Perfect for a relaxed summer's morning.
I can't believe Ken Downie of The Black Dog has passed away. The Black Dog have sound tracked my life since the 90s. There is at least 56 albums, eps & downloads by tBD on my shelf (or equivalent). That far surpasses any other artists in my collection. Each brings back memories from different times.
December 22, 2025 at 7:29 AM
I can't believe Ken Downie of The Black Dog has passed away. The Black Dog have sound tracked my life since the 90s. There is at least 56 albums, eps & downloads by tBD on my shelf (or equivalent). That far surpasses any other artists in my collection. Each brings back memories from different times.
Album of the Day 961
Neu! - Neu!
I thought I'd already put this on the AotD list! I certainly play it enough (along with Harmonia). I've loved this since I 1st heard it (thanks to Julian Cope & the krautrocksampler). More varied than some reviews suggest & just wonderful. I love it.
Neu! - Neu!
I thought I'd already put this on the AotD list! I certainly play it enough (along with Harmonia). I've loved this since I 1st heard it (thanks to Julian Cope & the krautrocksampler). More varied than some reviews suggest & just wonderful. I love it.
December 22, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Album of the Day 961
Neu! - Neu!
I thought I'd already put this on the AotD list! I certainly play it enough (along with Harmonia). I've loved this since I 1st heard it (thanks to Julian Cope & the krautrocksampler). More varied than some reviews suggest & just wonderful. I love it.
Neu! - Neu!
I thought I'd already put this on the AotD list! I certainly play it enough (along with Harmonia). I've loved this since I 1st heard it (thanks to Julian Cope & the krautrocksampler). More varied than some reviews suggest & just wonderful. I love it.
Album of the Day 960
epic45 - Reckless Engineers
Gentle, almost ambient melancholy. A pastoral sound that perfectly fits a slightly windy summer's day. Recommend.
epic45 - Reckless Engineers
Gentle, almost ambient melancholy. A pastoral sound that perfectly fits a slightly windy summer's day. Recommend.
December 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Album of the Day 960
epic45 - Reckless Engineers
Gentle, almost ambient melancholy. A pastoral sound that perfectly fits a slightly windy summer's day. Recommend.
epic45 - Reckless Engineers
Gentle, almost ambient melancholy. A pastoral sound that perfectly fits a slightly windy summer's day. Recommend.
Just finished "Clown Town" by Mick Herron. Another great addition to the Slough House books. Starts slowly but ramps up big time. What makes these books are the amusing observations & asides that just seem to resonate (with me anyway). Interesting to see where it goes next.
December 18, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Just finished "Clown Town" by Mick Herron. Another great addition to the Slough House books. Starts slowly but ramps up big time. What makes these books are the amusing observations & asides that just seem to resonate (with me anyway). Interesting to see where it goes next.
Album of the Day 959
Harold Budd/Elizabeth Fraser/Robin Guthrie/Simon Raymonde - The Moon and the Melodies
Lovely laid back record. First half is more Budd & piano while the second half has more of a Cocteau's feel. It's a sparse, minimal album but I could listen to it for hours.
Harold Budd/Elizabeth Fraser/Robin Guthrie/Simon Raymonde - The Moon and the Melodies
Lovely laid back record. First half is more Budd & piano while the second half has more of a Cocteau's feel. It's a sparse, minimal album but I could listen to it for hours.
December 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Album of the Day 959
Harold Budd/Elizabeth Fraser/Robin Guthrie/Simon Raymonde - The Moon and the Melodies
Lovely laid back record. First half is more Budd & piano while the second half has more of a Cocteau's feel. It's a sparse, minimal album but I could listen to it for hours.
Harold Budd/Elizabeth Fraser/Robin Guthrie/Simon Raymonde - The Moon and the Melodies
Lovely laid back record. First half is more Budd & piano while the second half has more of a Cocteau's feel. It's a sparse, minimal album but I could listen to it for hours.
Album of the Day 958
Stereolab - Transient Random-Noise Bursts With Announcements
Another great album. You know it's going to be a mixture of krautrock, pop, lounge, & repetition/the groove. Heavier/rawer than later albums but has the same knack of being both backward & forward looking. Love it
Stereolab - Transient Random-Noise Bursts With Announcements
Another great album. You know it's going to be a mixture of krautrock, pop, lounge, & repetition/the groove. Heavier/rawer than later albums but has the same knack of being both backward & forward looking. Love it
December 17, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Album of the Day 958
Stereolab - Transient Random-Noise Bursts With Announcements
Another great album. You know it's going to be a mixture of krautrock, pop, lounge, & repetition/the groove. Heavier/rawer than later albums but has the same knack of being both backward & forward looking. Love it
Stereolab - Transient Random-Noise Bursts With Announcements
Another great album. You know it's going to be a mixture of krautrock, pop, lounge, & repetition/the groove. Heavier/rawer than later albums but has the same knack of being both backward & forward looking. Love it