Richard Watterson
@richardwatterson.bsky.social
On here, music mainly and a bit of sport. In real life I have a lovely wife and two great children to fit in too.
#5debutalbums9094
A good rather than great album overall so won't be making my top 5. An interesting blast from the past though and definitely worth the play, even if just for Perfume, which is always an absolute joy.
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A good rather than great album overall so won't be making my top 5. An interesting blast from the past though and definitely worth the play, even if just for Perfume, which is always an absolute joy.
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Sundew
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January 6, 2026 at 10:33 PM
#5debutalbums9094
A good rather than great album overall so won't be making my top 5. An interesting blast from the past though and definitely worth the play, even if just for Perfume, which is always an absolute joy.
open.spotify.com/album/1GLAeP...
A good rather than great album overall so won't be making my top 5. An interesting blast from the past though and definitely worth the play, even if just for Perfume, which is always an absolute joy.
open.spotify.com/album/1GLAeP...
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P6eobably won't make my top 5 but something about this album intrigues me and I always enjoy it. Often described as filling the gap between Madchester and Britpop but I think it's more original than that.
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P6eobably won't make my top 5 but something about this album intrigues me and I always enjoy it. Often described as filling the gap between Madchester and Britpop but I think it's more original than that.
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Quality Street
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January 4, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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P6eobably won't make my top 5 but something about this album intrigues me and I always enjoy it. Often described as filling the gap between Madchester and Britpop but I think it's more original than that.
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P6eobably won't make my top 5 but something about this album intrigues me and I always enjoy it. Often described as filling the gap between Madchester and Britpop but I think it's more original than that.
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Debut by Scott Miller's second band, The Loud Family. It's one of my top 5 albums of the 90s so an absolute certainty to make my top 5 in this. One of the greatest albums that hardly anyone has ever heard.
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Debut by Scott Miller's second band, The Loud Family. It's one of my top 5 albums of the 90s so an absolute certainty to make my top 5 in this. One of the greatest albums that hardly anyone has ever heard.
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Plants and Birds and Rocks and Things
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January 4, 2026 at 9:37 PM
#5debutalbums9094
Debut by Scott Miller's second band, The Loud Family. It's one of my top 5 albums of the 90s so an absolute certainty to make my top 5 in this. One of the greatest albums that hardly anyone has ever heard.
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Debut by Scott Miller's second band, The Loud Family. It's one of my top 5 albums of the 90s so an absolute certainty to make my top 5 in this. One of the greatest albums that hardly anyone has ever heard.
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Too many options to start #5debutalbum9094 with but decided on this one. Bursting on the scene with their best album and a unique sound (ok, maybe a bit like The Fall but I think that comparison is overplayed). Strong contender for my top 5.
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Slanted & Enchanted
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January 4, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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A continuation from the final Husker Du album with no let up in quality. Easily the best album by Sugar or Bob Mould solo and a strong contender for my top 5.
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A continuation from the final Husker Du album with no let up in quality. Easily the best album by Sugar or Bob Mould solo and a strong contender for my top 5.
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Copper Blue (2012 Remastered)
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January 3, 2026 at 11:06 PM
#5debutalbums9094
A continuation from the final Husker Du album with no let up in quality. Easily the best album by Sugar or Bob Mould solo and a strong contender for my top 5.
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A continuation from the final Husker Du album with no let up in quality. Easily the best album by Sugar or Bob Mould solo and a strong contender for my top 5.
open.spotify.com/album/7ndxJR...
Too many options to start #5debutalbum9094 with but decided on this one. Bursting on the scene with their best album and a unique sound (ok, maybe a bit like The Fall but I think that comparison is overplayed). Strong contender for my top 5.
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Slanted & Enchanted
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January 3, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Too many options to start #5debutalbum9094 with but decided on this one. Bursting on the scene with their best album and a unique sound (ok, maybe a bit like The Fall but I think that comparison is overplayed). Strong contender for my top 5.
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#5albums25
Doesn't match up to Trials, very few albums do, but possibly comes as close to it as any of their other albums.
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Doesn't match up to Trials, very few albums do, but possibly comes as close to it as any of their other albums.
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A Bridge To Far
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December 26, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Doesn't match up to Trials, very few albums do, but possibly comes as close to it as any of their other albums.
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Doesn't match up to Trials, very few albums do, but possibly comes as close to it as any of their other albums.
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One of my favourite "new to me" albums of the year by, according to Spotify Wrapped, my most listened to artist of the year. Recorded in 1957 it's way ahead of it's time.
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Tijuana Moods
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December 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
One of my favourite "new to me" albums of the year by, according to Spotify Wrapped, my most listened to artist of the year. Recorded in 1957 it's way ahead of it's time.
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Thinking about the best albums of 2025 and this definitely one of my favourite jazz contenders.
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Strange Heavens
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December 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Thinking about the best albums of 2025 and this definitely one of my favourite jazz contenders.
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Final audition for #5debutalbums7074. Won't make my top 5 but great that this album is now available again.
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Spotify – Web Player
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December 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Final audition for #5debutalbums7074. Won't make my top 5 but great that this album is now available again.
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#5debutalbums7074
Not played this for years, won't be making my top 5 but very enjoyable and some great guitar playing. Interesting Beatles covers too.
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Not played this for years, won't be making my top 5 but very enjoyable and some great guitar playing. Interesting Beatles covers too.
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Kaptain Kopter and the (Fabulous) Twirly Birds
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December 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Not played this for years, won't be making my top 5 but very enjoyable and some great guitar playing. Interesting Beatles covers too.
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Not played this for years, won't be making my top 5 but very enjoyable and some great guitar playing. Interesting Beatles covers too.
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Loved Chris Spedding's playing on Nucleus's debut so thought I'd give his own debut a spin. Another superb slice of jazz fusion. That he's best known for Motorbikin' is even more ridiculous than Jeff Beck being best known for Hi Ho Silver Lining.
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Loved Chris Spedding's playing on Nucleus's debut so thought I'd give his own debut a spin. Another superb slice of jazz fusion. That he's best known for Motorbikin' is even more ridiculous than Jeff Beck being best known for Hi Ho Silver Lining.
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Songs Without Words
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November 30, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Loved Chris Spedding's playing on Nucleus's debut so thought I'd give his own debut a spin. Another superb slice of jazz fusion. That he's best known for Motorbikin' is even more ridiculous than Jeff Beck being best known for Hi Ho Silver Lining.
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Loved Chris Spedding's playing on Nucleus's debut so thought I'd give his own debut a spin. Another superb slice of jazz fusion. That he's best known for Motorbikin' is even more ridiculous than Jeff Beck being best known for Hi Ho Silver Lining.
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By UK band Nucleus this is my favourite of the jazz contenders. Truly superb, recommended to anyone who's a fan of In A Silent Way, and in the mix for my top 5.
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By UK band Nucleus this is my favourite of the jazz contenders. Truly superb, recommended to anyone who's a fan of In A Silent Way, and in the mix for my top 5.
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Elastic Rock
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November 29, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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By UK band Nucleus this is my favourite of the jazz contenders. Truly superb, recommended to anyone who's a fan of In A Silent Way, and in the mix for my top 5.
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By UK band Nucleus this is my favourite of the jazz contenders. Truly superb, recommended to anyone who's a fan of In A Silent Way, and in the mix for my top 5.
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Retro leaning at the time but now one of the least dated albums from that era. An incredible debut and a strong contender for my top 5.
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Retro leaning at the time but now one of the least dated albums from that era. An incredible debut and a strong contender for my top 5.
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Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Retro leaning at the time but now one of the least dated albums from that era. An incredible debut and a strong contender for my top 5.
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Retro leaning at the time but now one of the least dated albums from that era. An incredible debut and a strong contender for my top 5.
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Excellent jazz rock album by UK band If. Probably won't make my top 5 but well worth a spin.
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Excellent jazz rock album by UK band If. Probably won't make my top 5 but well worth a spin.
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If
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November 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Excellent jazz rock album by UK band If. Probably won't make my top 5 but well worth a spin.
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Excellent jazz rock album by UK band If. Probably won't make my top 5 but well worth a spin.
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Always a pleasure to listen to this superbly innovative mix of Irish folk and rock. Extra points too for it being a true debut by previously unknown artists. The Hall of Mirrors alone is worth the price if entry.
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Always a pleasure to listen to this superbly innovative mix of Irish folk and rock. Extra points too for it being a true debut by previously unknown artists. The Hall of Mirrors alone is worth the price if entry.
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Happy to Meet, Sorry to Part (Bonus Track Version)
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November 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Always a pleasure to listen to this superbly innovative mix of Irish folk and rock. Extra points too for it being a true debut by previously unknown artists. The Hall of Mirrors alone is worth the price if entry.
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Always a pleasure to listen to this superbly innovative mix of Irish folk and rock. Extra points too for it being a true debut by previously unknown artists. The Hall of Mirrors alone is worth the price if entry.
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There aren't many bands from Wakefield so this was always going to get a spin. Very good album but in this heat that won't be enough for my top 5.
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There aren't many bands from Wakefield so this was always going to get a spin. Very good album but in this heat that won't be enough for my top 5.
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Axe Victim (Deluxe Edition)
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November 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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There aren't many bands from Wakefield so this was always going to get a spin. Very good album but in this heat that won't be enough for my top 5.
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There aren't many bands from Wakefield so this was always going to get a spin. Very good album but in this heat that won't be enough for my top 5.
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#5debutalbums7074
Perhaps better known as the father to his namesake in The Strokes but very enjoyable in a Cat Stevens sort of way. Not quite competing for my top 5 but testament to just how many excellent singer-songwriters this era produced.
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Perhaps better known as the father to his namesake in The Strokes but very enjoyable in a Cat Stevens sort of way. Not quite competing for my top 5 but testament to just how many excellent singer-songwriters this era produced.
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It Never Rains In Southern California
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November 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Perhaps better known as the father to his namesake in The Strokes but very enjoyable in a Cat Stevens sort of way. Not quite competing for my top 5 but testament to just how many excellent singer-songwriters this era produced.
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Perhaps better known as the father to his namesake in The Strokes but very enjoyable in a Cat Stevens sort of way. Not quite competing for my top 5 but testament to just how many excellent singer-songwriters this era produced.
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Not the coolest of soul groups but an album chock full of great songs, and all brilliantly arranged too. My favourite, Country Living, wasn't even one of the 5 singles. Easy listening maybe but still an absolute joy.
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Not the coolest of soul groups but an album chock full of great songs, and all brilliantly arranged too. My favourite, Country Living, wasn't even one of the 5 singles. Easy listening maybe but still an absolute joy.
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The Stylistics - The Original Debut Album
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November 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Not the coolest of soul groups but an album chock full of great songs, and all brilliantly arranged too. My favourite, Country Living, wasn't even one of the 5 singles. Easy listening maybe but still an absolute joy.
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Not the coolest of soul groups but an album chock full of great songs, and all brilliantly arranged too. My favourite, Country Living, wasn't even one of the 5 singles. Easy listening maybe but still an absolute joy.
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Different sources have this as either 69 or 70 but I certainly remember it qualifying for the 1970 poll. Southern soul as its best so a contender for me if it's allowed in.
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Different sources have this as either 69 or 70 but I certainly remember it qualifying for the 1970 poll. Southern soul as its best so a contender for me if it's allowed in.
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I'm a Loser (Digitally Remastered)
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November 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Different sources have this as either 69 or 70 but I certainly remember it qualifying for the 1970 poll. Southern soul as its best so a contender for me if it's allowed in.
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Different sources have this as either 69 or 70 but I certainly remember it qualifying for the 1970 poll. Southern soul as its best so a contender for me if it's allowed in.
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I'll start #5debutalbums7074 with something off the beaten track. Lots of established 60s artists going solo in the 70s but this is one of the more understated efforts, which is what gives it the charm that captivated me from first play.
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Who Came First (Deluxe)
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November 23, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I'll start #5debutalbums7074 with something off the beaten track. Lots of established 60s artists going solo in the 70s but this is one of the more understated efforts, which is what gives it the charm that captivated me from first play.
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Had the pleasure of watching Bob Mould on his solo tour last night. 40 years after this yet the intensity of his playing haven't diminished one bit.
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New Day Rising
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November 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Had the pleasure of watching Bob Mould on his solo tour last night. 40 years after this yet the intensity of his playing haven't diminished one bit.
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#5debutalbums1014
A superb recommendation by Earl. Undeniable Smiths influence but draws from a broader jangle pop palette too, which gives it its own sound. New to me this week but already played it a few times. In the mix for my top 5.
A superb recommendation by Earl. Undeniable Smiths influence but draws from a broader jangle pop palette too, which gives it its own sound. New to me this week but already played it a few times. In the mix for my top 5.
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Northern Portrait 🇩🇰 Criminal Art Lovers (2010).
A great first effort. It’s easy to hear that they were heavily influenced by The Smiths. Worth a listen, especially if you like The Smiths. Here is a live version of New Favourite Moment from @YouTube youtu.be/Cp59AuUOF8E?...
Northern Portrait 🇩🇰 Criminal Art Lovers (2010).
A great first effort. It’s easy to hear that they were heavily influenced by The Smiths. Worth a listen, especially if you like The Smiths. Here is a live version of New Favourite Moment from @YouTube youtu.be/Cp59AuUOF8E?...
November 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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A superb recommendation by Earl. Undeniable Smiths influence but draws from a broader jangle pop palette too, which gives it its own sound. New to me this week but already played it a few times. In the mix for my top 5.
A superb recommendation by Earl. Undeniable Smiths influence but draws from a broader jangle pop palette too, which gives it its own sound. New to me this week but already played it a few times. In the mix for my top 5.
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Obviously not the first album by either artist but their first as a duet so I guess this qualifies. Probably won't make my top 5 but the brass arrangements make it interesting and well worth a listen.
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Obviously not the first album by either artist but their first as a duet so I guess this qualifies. Probably won't make my top 5 but the brass arrangements make it interesting and well worth a listen.
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Love This Giant
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November 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Obviously not the first album by either artist but their first as a duet so I guess this qualifies. Probably won't make my top 5 but the brass arrangements make it interesting and well worth a listen.
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Obviously not the first album by either artist but their first as a duet so I guess this qualifies. Probably won't make my top 5 but the brass arrangements make it interesting and well worth a listen.
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Absolutely loved this at the time and played it loads but then really went off it. Maybe too cloying in some places and too precious in others. Playing it after a long absence though it sounds fantastic. A surprise strong contender for my top 5.
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Absolutely loved this at the time and played it loads but then really went off it. Maybe too cloying in some places and too precious in others. Playing it after a long absence though it sounds fantastic. A surprise strong contender for my top 5.
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Queen of Denmark
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November 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Absolutely loved this at the time and played it loads but then really went off it. Maybe too cloying in some places and too precious in others. Playing it after a long absence though it sounds fantastic. A surprise strong contender for my top 5.
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Absolutely loved this at the time and played it loads but then really went off it. Maybe too cloying in some places and too precious in others. Playing it after a long absence though it sounds fantastic. A surprise strong contender for my top 5.
open.spotify.com/album/4odAbJ...