Stephen C
@redtopwifi.bsky.social
The Twitter escape tunnel ended with me sticking my head above ground exactly…. here. Now require urgent supplies of music and human decency. London, United Kingdom
#20SongsByYear in my opinion one of the strongest years for lps being released, so i’ll focus on some great album tracks in an attempt to convince the “don’t knows”!
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18. Monday - The Jam
youtu.be/jgHfgXzhSv0?...
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18. Monday - The Jam
youtu.be/jgHfgXzhSv0?...
Monday (Remastered)
YouTube video by The Jam - Topic
youtu.be
February 18, 2026 at 12:27 PM
#20SongsByYear in my opinion one of the strongest years for lps being released, so i’ll focus on some great album tracks in an attempt to convince the “don’t knows”!
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18. Monday - The Jam
youtu.be/jgHfgXzhSv0?...
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18. Monday - The Jam
youtu.be/jgHfgXzhSv0?...
#StrictlyInstrumental
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
youtu.be/EeN_NytxKEc?...
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
youtu.be/EeN_NytxKEc?...
Pet Sounds
YouTube video by The Beach Boys - Topic
youtu.be
February 18, 2026 at 8:38 AM
#StrictlyInstrumental
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
youtu.be/EeN_NytxKEc?...
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
youtu.be/EeN_NytxKEc?...
#StandaloneSingles
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?...
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?...
Japan - I Second That Emotion
YouTube video by JapanVEVO
youtu.be
February 18, 2026 at 8:01 AM
#StandaloneSingles
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?...
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?...
delighted to find @lucyworsley.bsky.social on here. i thought she only lived on BBC iPlayer, in occasional period costume
February 17, 2026 at 11:05 PM
delighted to find @lucyworsley.bsky.social on here. i thought she only lived on BBC iPlayer, in occasional period costume
just finished watching Small Prophets, and enjoyed it rather than be enraptured by it. none of the supporting characters had anything in the way of likeability which was a pity; i simply ended up not caring whether they were in the scenes or not. i think i’m in a minority here, so i’ll get my coat!
February 17, 2026 at 8:20 PM
just finished watching Small Prophets, and enjoyed it rather than be enraptured by it. none of the supporting characters had anything in the way of likeability which was a pity; i simply ended up not caring whether they were in the scenes or not. i think i’m in a minority here, so i’ll get my coat!
#20SongsByYear in my opinion one of the strongest years for lps being released, so i’ll focus on some great album tracks in an attempt to convince the “don’t knows”!
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17. The Infant Kiss - Kate Bush
youtu.be/ORAQITI1Gxw?...
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17. The Infant Kiss - Kate Bush
youtu.be/ORAQITI1Gxw?...
The Infant Kiss
YouTube video by Kate Bush - Topic
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 6:18 PM
#20SongsByYear in my opinion one of the strongest years for lps being released, so i’ll focus on some great album tracks in an attempt to convince the “don’t knows”!
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17. The Infant Kiss - Kate Bush
youtu.be/ORAQITI1Gxw?...
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17. The Infant Kiss - Kate Bush
youtu.be/ORAQITI1Gxw?...
#StrictlyInstrumental
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
youtu.be/5w02O-XdsXE?...
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
youtu.be/5w02O-XdsXE?...
Metal Machine Music, Pt. 1
YouTube video by Lou Reed - Topic
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 12:12 PM
#StrictlyInstrumental
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
youtu.be/5w02O-XdsXE?...
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
youtu.be/5w02O-XdsXE?...
#StandaloneSingles
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
youtu.be/hmr5DLOLNFA?...
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
youtu.be/hmr5DLOLNFA?...
The Seeker (Original Single A-Side Mix)
YouTube video by The Who - Topic
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 9:40 AM
#StandaloneSingles
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
youtu.be/hmr5DLOLNFA?...
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
youtu.be/hmr5DLOLNFA?...
i cannot feel too sad about the passing of Robert Duvall. he was an all time great actor, respected by his peers, honoured by the industry, and lived to the fantastic age of 95. most people would be happy with that, i know i would! #RIP
February 16, 2026 at 7:19 PM
i cannot feel too sad about the passing of Robert Duvall. he was an all time great actor, respected by his peers, honoured by the industry, and lived to the fantastic age of 95. most people would be happy with that, i know i would! #RIP
#20SongsByYear in my opinion one of the strongest years for lps being released, so i’ll focus on some great album tracks in an attempt to convince the “don’t knows”!
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16. I Think I’m Go Go - Squeeze
youtu.be/pJC-CblQn34?...
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16. I Think I’m Go Go - Squeeze
youtu.be/pJC-CblQn34?...
I Think I'm Go Go
YouTube video by Squeeze - Topic
youtu.be
February 16, 2026 at 6:39 PM
#20SongsByYear in my opinion one of the strongest years for lps being released, so i’ll focus on some great album tracks in an attempt to convince the “don’t knows”!
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16. I Think I’m Go Go - Squeeze
youtu.be/pJC-CblQn34?...
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16. I Think I’m Go Go - Squeeze
youtu.be/pJC-CblQn34?...
#StrictlyInstrumental
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. 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?...
NEU! - Hallogallo
YouTube video by groenlandrecords
youtu.be
February 16, 2026 at 2:41 PM
#StrictlyInstrumental
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. 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?...
#StandaloneSingles
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
youtu.be/Az_GCJnXAI0?...
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
youtu.be/Az_GCJnXAI0?...
Public Image Limited - This Is Not A Love Song
YouTube video by PublicImageLimitVEVO
youtu.be
February 16, 2026 at 2:10 PM
#StandaloneSingles
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
youtu.be/Az_GCJnXAI0?...
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
youtu.be/Az_GCJnXAI0?...
#20SongsByYear in my opinion one of the strongest years for lps being released, so i’ll focus on some great album tracks in an attempt to convince the “don’t knows”!
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15. Intruder - Peter Gabriel
youtu.be/xvAmj3k3Imc?...
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15. Intruder - Peter Gabriel
youtu.be/xvAmj3k3Imc?...
Intruder
YouTube video by Peter Gabriel - Topic
youtu.be
February 15, 2026 at 8:57 PM
#20SongsByYear in my opinion one of the strongest years for lps being released, so i’ll focus on some great album tracks in an attempt to convince the “don’t knows”!
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15. Intruder - Peter Gabriel
youtu.be/xvAmj3k3Imc?...
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15. Intruder - Peter Gabriel
youtu.be/xvAmj3k3Imc?...
#StrictlyInstrumental
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. 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?...
A Carrot Is As Close As A Rabbit Gets To A Diamond (2006 Digital Remaster)
YouTube video by Captain Beefheart - Topic
youtu.be
February 15, 2026 at 8:52 PM
#StrictlyInstrumental
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. 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?...
#StandaloneSingles
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!
youtu.be/AdQpBm03C-c?...
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!
youtu.be/AdQpBm03C-c?...
Soft Cell - Torch
YouTube video by SoftCellVEVO
youtu.be
February 15, 2026 at 8:36 PM
#StandaloneSingles
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!
youtu.be/AdQpBm03C-c?...
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!
youtu.be/AdQpBm03C-c?...
#20SongsByYear in my opinion one of the strongest years for lps being released, so i’ll focus on some great album tracks in an attempt to convince the “don’t knows”!
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14. I’m An Agent - Gary Numan
youtu.be/cg1443ILACY?...
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14. I’m An Agent - Gary Numan
youtu.be/cg1443ILACY?...
I'm an Agent
YouTube video by Gary Numan - Topic
youtu.be
February 14, 2026 at 4:55 PM
#20SongsByYear in my opinion one of the strongest years for lps being released, so i’ll focus on some great album tracks in an attempt to convince the “don’t knows”!
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14. I’m An Agent - Gary Numan
youtu.be/cg1443ILACY?...
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14. I’m An Agent - Gary Numan
youtu.be/cg1443ILACY?...
#StrictlyInstrumental
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?...
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?...
Fullness Of Wind (Variation On 'The Canon In D Major' By Johann Pachelbel) (Remastered 2004)
YouTube video by Brian Eno - Topic
youtu.be
February 14, 2026 at 11:54 AM
#StrictlyInstrumental
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?...
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?...
#StandaloneSingles
14. Itchycoo Park - Small Faces (1967)
i always thought there was a massive difference between British and US psychedelic music. ours seemed more playful with a sense of childlike wonder, all encapsulated here. one of the greatest singles ever released
youtu.be/RKNt3kxnydM?...
14. Itchycoo Park - Small Faces (1967)
i always thought there was a massive difference between British and US psychedelic music. ours seemed more playful with a sense of childlike wonder, all encapsulated here. one of the greatest singles ever released
youtu.be/RKNt3kxnydM?...
Itchycoo Park
YouTube video by Small Faces - Topic
youtu.be
February 14, 2026 at 11:14 AM
#StandaloneSingles
14. Itchycoo Park - Small Faces (1967)
i always thought there was a massive difference between British and US psychedelic music. ours seemed more playful with a sense of childlike wonder, all encapsulated here. one of the greatest singles ever released
youtu.be/RKNt3kxnydM?...
14. Itchycoo Park - Small Faces (1967)
i always thought there was a massive difference between British and US psychedelic music. ours seemed more playful with a sense of childlike wonder, all encapsulated here. one of the greatest singles ever released
youtu.be/RKNt3kxnydM?...
#20SongsByYear in my opinion one of the strongest years for lps being released, so i’ll focus on some great album tracks in an attempt to convince the “don’t knows”!
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13. Travels In Nihilon - XTC
youtu.be/Iuf6VzrpToE?...
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13. Travels In Nihilon - XTC
youtu.be/Iuf6VzrpToE?...
Travels In Nihilon (2001 Remaster)
YouTube video by XTC - Topic
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 3:58 PM
#20SongsByYear in my opinion one of the strongest years for lps being released, so i’ll focus on some great album tracks in an attempt to convince the “don’t knows”!
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13. Travels In Nihilon - XTC
youtu.be/Iuf6VzrpToE?...
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13. Travels In Nihilon - XTC
youtu.be/Iuf6VzrpToE?...
#StrictlyInstrumental
13. Obscured By Clouds - Pink Floyd (1972)
close your eyes and focus on the first 45 seconds, before David Gilmour takes over with pristine moment of soloing - it sounds like The Human League from 1979, not Pink Floyd from 7 years earlier
youtu.be/bnSneLtVfnc?...
13. Obscured By Clouds - Pink Floyd (1972)
close your eyes and focus on the first 45 seconds, before David Gilmour takes over with pristine moment of soloing - it sounds like The Human League from 1979, not Pink Floyd from 7 years earlier
youtu.be/bnSneLtVfnc?...
Obscured by Clouds
YouTube video by Pink Floyd - Topic
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
#StrictlyInstrumental
13. Obscured By Clouds - Pink Floyd (1972)
close your eyes and focus on the first 45 seconds, before David Gilmour takes over with pristine moment of soloing - it sounds like The Human League from 1979, not Pink Floyd from 7 years earlier
youtu.be/bnSneLtVfnc?...
13. Obscured By Clouds - Pink Floyd (1972)
close your eyes and focus on the first 45 seconds, before David Gilmour takes over with pristine moment of soloing - it sounds like The Human League from 1979, not Pink Floyd from 7 years earlier
youtu.be/bnSneLtVfnc?...
so happy in fact, i forget to add “be” in all this excitement….
Sidewalking by Jesus & Mary Chain playing on the radio on the way to my swim session and i couldn’t happier!
February 13, 2026 at 9:16 AM
so happy in fact, i forget to add “be” in all this excitement….
Sidewalking by Jesus & Mary Chain playing on the radio on the way to my swim session and i couldn’t happier!
February 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Sidewalking by Jesus & Mary Chain playing on the radio on the way to my swim session and i couldn’t happier!
#StandaloneSingles
13. Don’t Look Back Into The Sun - The Libertines (2003)
with the tabloid attention that followed, it becomes hard to remember what an exciting band this lot were at the time. and this song really is a superb single that you just want to listen to again
youtu.be/jLYsIESNtUc?...
13. Don’t Look Back Into The Sun - The Libertines (2003)
with the tabloid attention that followed, it becomes hard to remember what an exciting band this lot were at the time. and this song really is a superb single that you just want to listen to again
youtu.be/jLYsIESNtUc?...
The Libertines - Don't Look Back Into The Sun (Official Video)
YouTube video by Rough Trade Records
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 7:46 AM
#StandaloneSingles
13. Don’t Look Back Into The Sun - The Libertines (2003)
with the tabloid attention that followed, it becomes hard to remember what an exciting band this lot were at the time. and this song really is a superb single that you just want to listen to again
youtu.be/jLYsIESNtUc?...
13. Don’t Look Back Into The Sun - The Libertines (2003)
with the tabloid attention that followed, it becomes hard to remember what an exciting band this lot were at the time. and this song really is a superb single that you just want to listen to again
youtu.be/jLYsIESNtUc?...
#20SongsByYear in my opinion one of the strongest years for lps being released, so i’ll focus on some great album tracks in an attempt to convince the “don’t knows”!
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12. Red Light - Siouxsie And The Banshees
youtu.be/m1W0bm_MbyU?...
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12. Red Light - Siouxsie And The Banshees
youtu.be/m1W0bm_MbyU?...
Siouxsie And The Banshees - Red Light (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by SiouxsieBansheesVEVO
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 6:48 PM
#20SongsByYear in my opinion one of the strongest years for lps being released, so i’ll focus on some great album tracks in an attempt to convince the “don’t knows”!
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12. Red Light - Siouxsie And The Banshees
youtu.be/m1W0bm_MbyU?...
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12. Red Light - Siouxsie And The Banshees
youtu.be/m1W0bm_MbyU?...
#StrictlyInstrumental
12. Overture From “I Am Curious, Orange” - The Fall (1988)
the escape hatch from Fall to Adult Net. song sounds dated now with the big drums, but i loved the extra textures Brix brought to the the band and was sorry when she (inevitably) departed
youtu.be/XoeACMTqRYA?...
12. Overture From “I Am Curious, Orange” - The Fall (1988)
the escape hatch from Fall to Adult Net. song sounds dated now with the big drums, but i loved the extra textures Brix brought to the the band and was sorry when she (inevitably) departed
youtu.be/XoeACMTqRYA?...
Overture From 'I Am Curious, Orange'
YouTube video by The Fall - Topic
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
#StrictlyInstrumental
12. Overture From “I Am Curious, Orange” - The Fall (1988)
the escape hatch from Fall to Adult Net. song sounds dated now with the big drums, but i loved the extra textures Brix brought to the the band and was sorry when she (inevitably) departed
youtu.be/XoeACMTqRYA?...
12. Overture From “I Am Curious, Orange” - The Fall (1988)
the escape hatch from Fall to Adult Net. song sounds dated now with the big drums, but i loved the extra textures Brix brought to the the band and was sorry when she (inevitably) departed
youtu.be/XoeACMTqRYA?...