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20. It’s No Game (Part 2) - David Bowie
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20. It’s No Game (Part 2) - David Bowie
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20. Star Spangled Banner - Jimi Hendrix (1969)
a version exists that he recorded in the studio, but that is pretty limp-wristed compared to this all out assault performed at Woodstock. just as relevant now as it was 57 years ago - ridiculous really
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20. Star Spangled Banner - Jimi Hendrix (1969)
a version exists that he recorded in the studio, but that is pretty limp-wristed compared to this all out assault performed at Woodstock. just as relevant now as it was 57 years ago - ridiculous really
youtu.be/GDd-fPBDsnM?...
20. Never Never - The Assembly (1983)
before Vince Clarke settled down to a long marriage in Erasure, he had flings with Depeche Mode and Yazoo. he also had a one night stand with Feargal Sharkey and Eric Radcliffe that gave birth to this beautiful song
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20. Never Never - The Assembly (1983)
before Vince Clarke settled down to a long marriage in Erasure, he had flings with Depeche Mode and Yazoo. he also had a one night stand with Feargal Sharkey and Eric Radcliffe that gave birth to this beautiful song
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19. One Of These Days - Paul McCartney
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19. One Of These Days - Paul McCartney
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19. Morgenspaziergang - Kraftwerk (1974)
a pretty riff wrapped up in shades of the Orient with a hint of English folk. interestingly what it doesn’t sound much like is a German band reinventing music to soundtrack the future
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19. Morgenspaziergang - Kraftwerk (1974)
a pretty riff wrapped up in shades of the Orient with a hint of English folk. interestingly what it doesn’t sound much like is a German band reinventing music to soundtrack the future
youtu.be/WGxoEfLK3uY?...
19. Shoplifters Of The World Unite - The Smiths (1987)
i remember this one well. my “eureka moment”, the straw that broke the camel’s back, etc. the song that finally made me “get” The Smiths after 4 years of resisting. shame they split later that year!
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19. Shoplifters Of The World Unite - The Smiths (1987)
i remember this one well. my “eureka moment”, the straw that broke the camel’s back, etc. the song that finally made me “get” The Smiths after 4 years of resisting. shame they split later that year!
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18. Monday - The Jam
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18. Monday - The Jam
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18. Pet Sounds - The Beach Boys (1966)
there is a delicious irony that the title track to a masterpiece lp full of innocence and yearning happens to be an instrumental track that wouldn’t seem out of place on a 60s tv spy series. beautifully played
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18. Pet Sounds - The Beach Boys (1966)
there is a delicious irony that the title track to a masterpiece lp full of innocence and yearning happens to be an instrumental track that wouldn’t seem out of place on a 60s tv spy series. beautifully played
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18. I Second That Emotion - Japan (1982)
i’m not the biggest Japan fan in the world; Tin Drum is a fantastic lp, but their very early stuff i find appalling. this is a pretty cool cover version though, adding their personality onto a bonafide classic
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18. I Second That Emotion - Japan (1982)
i’m not the biggest Japan fan in the world; Tin Drum is a fantastic lp, but their very early stuff i find appalling. this is a pretty cool cover version though, adding their personality onto a bonafide classic
youtu.be/yYrKe8K9lEY?...
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17. The Infant Kiss - Kate Bush
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17. The Infant Kiss - Kate Bush
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17. Metal Machine Music Part 1 - Lou Reed (1975)
disclaimer: i have never heard even a single side all the way through, let alone the whole double lp. but this is an important, controversial and ultimately extremely influential release
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17. Metal Machine Music Part 1 - Lou Reed (1975)
disclaimer: i have never heard even a single side all the way through, let alone the whole double lp. but this is an important, controversial and ultimately extremely influential release
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17. The Seeker - The Who (1970)
this is a really great song, framed by some very simple and direct Townshend lyrics. it serves as a reminder they could make superb singles in between the overblown concept lps
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17. The Seeker - The Who (1970)
this is a really great song, framed by some very simple and direct Townshend lyrics. it serves as a reminder they could make superb singles in between the overblown concept lps
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16. I Think I’m Go Go - Squeeze
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16. I Think I’m Go Go - Squeeze
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16. Hallogallo - Neu! (1972)
the subtle changes in hypnotic repetition is where the the sense of wonder exists. almost like staring at a white wall for long enough that different patterns start to emerge. nothing like, but exactly like, Kraftwerk
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16. Hallogallo - Neu! (1972)
the subtle changes in hypnotic repetition is where the the sense of wonder exists. almost like staring at a white wall for long enough that different patterns start to emerge. nothing like, but exactly like, Kraftwerk
youtu.be/zndpi8tNZyQ?...
16. This Is Not A Love Song - Public Image Limited (1983)
not strictly standalone as this song was (badly) re-recorded for an abomination of an lp the following year. however this is the last PiL record featuring Keith Levene on guitar
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16. This Is Not A Love Song - Public Image Limited (1983)
not strictly standalone as this song was (badly) re-recorded for an abomination of an lp the following year. however this is the last PiL record featuring Keith Levene on guitar
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15. Intruder - Peter Gabriel
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15. Intruder - Peter Gabriel
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15. A Carrot Is As Close As A Rabbit Gets To A Diamond - Captain Beefheart And The Magic Band (1980)
probably one of the most conventional pieces from his unique oeuvre, it’s actually very pretty in places but still remains defiantly individual
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15. A Carrot Is As Close As A Rabbit Gets To A Diamond - Captain Beefheart And The Magic Band (1980)
probably one of the most conventional pieces from his unique oeuvre, it’s actually very pretty in places but still remains defiantly individual
youtu.be/HtIQ0oTAtUs?...
15. Torch - Soft Cell (1982)
whenever i listen to this, i hear a band singing and playing like they already know how good this song is and they are celebrating it. in simple terms - it doesn’t put a foot wrong. truly wonderful!
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15. Torch - Soft Cell (1982)
whenever i listen to this, i hear a band singing and playing like they already know how good this song is and they are celebrating it. in simple terms - it doesn’t put a foot wrong. truly wonderful!
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14. I’m An Agent - Gary Numan
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14. I’m An Agent - Gary Numan
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14. Three Variations On The Canon In D Major By Johann Pachelbel (i) Fullness Of Wind - Brian Eno (1975)
Discreet Music was a game changer and this is my favourite piece from the lp. so meditative and peaceful, and perfect for any setting
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14. Three Variations On The Canon In D Major By Johann Pachelbel (i) Fullness Of Wind - Brian Eno (1975)
Discreet Music was a game changer and this is my favourite piece from the lp. so meditative and peaceful, and perfect for any setting
youtu.be/bYCVke7TqlA?...