Richard
@ricrus77.bsky.social
Music obsessive. Gig goer. Disco pickle. Cinephile. Bookworm. Guinness drinker. Red wine drinker. Pizza eater. Cookie monster. Crisp addict. Chocoholic. 🌈
Got back from It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley
A beautiful, intimate documentary principally told through the women he loved
It does bring in his tragic death, which hovers around the film, but it doesn’t focus on that. Instead it celebrates his talent and explores his fractured family relationships
A beautiful, intimate documentary principally told through the women he loved
It does bring in his tragic death, which hovers around the film, but it doesn’t focus on that. Instead it celebrates his talent and explores his fractured family relationships
February 15, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Got back from It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley
A beautiful, intimate documentary principally told through the women he loved
It does bring in his tragic death, which hovers around the film, but it doesn’t focus on that. Instead it celebrates his talent and explores his fractured family relationships
A beautiful, intimate documentary principally told through the women he loved
It does bring in his tragic death, which hovers around the film, but it doesn’t focus on that. Instead it celebrates his talent and explores his fractured family relationships
Off to watch the Jeff Buckley documentary in a bit - giving the glorious “Grace” a blast
February 15, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Off to watch the Jeff Buckley documentary in a bit - giving the glorious “Grace” a blast
#StandaloneSingles
Day 15: Bloc Party - Little Thoughts
Actually a double - released as a double A-side with Tulips. Unfortunately this didn’t make the cut for the work of genius that was Silent Alarm. It’s still a great song though - with that angular post punk urgency and giant chorus!
Day 15: Bloc Party - Little Thoughts
Actually a double - released as a double A-side with Tulips. Unfortunately this didn’t make the cut for the work of genius that was Silent Alarm. It’s still a great song though - with that angular post punk urgency and giant chorus!
February 15, 2026 at 8:21 AM
#StandaloneSingles
Day 15: Bloc Party - Little Thoughts
Actually a double - released as a double A-side with Tulips. Unfortunately this didn’t make the cut for the work of genius that was Silent Alarm. It’s still a great song though - with that angular post punk urgency and giant chorus!
Day 15: Bloc Party - Little Thoughts
Actually a double - released as a double A-side with Tulips. Unfortunately this didn’t make the cut for the work of genius that was Silent Alarm. It’s still a great song though - with that angular post punk urgency and giant chorus!
#Reverberations
Day 15: Pavement - Gold Soundz
They’re coming to the chorus now…
It has an adorable quality with those chiming guitars - underneath, a heartbreaking account of two people falling in love and being too cool to be kind to each other. All dressed like Father Christmas in the video?
Day 15: Pavement - Gold Soundz
They’re coming to the chorus now…
It has an adorable quality with those chiming guitars - underneath, a heartbreaking account of two people falling in love and being too cool to be kind to each other. All dressed like Father Christmas in the video?
February 15, 2026 at 8:17 AM
#Reverberations
Day 15: Pavement - Gold Soundz
They’re coming to the chorus now…
It has an adorable quality with those chiming guitars - underneath, a heartbreaking account of two people falling in love and being too cool to be kind to each other. All dressed like Father Christmas in the video?
Day 15: Pavement - Gold Soundz
They’re coming to the chorus now…
It has an adorable quality with those chiming guitars - underneath, a heartbreaking account of two people falling in love and being too cool to be kind to each other. All dressed like Father Christmas in the video?
#OrchestralManoeuvres
Day 15: Jeff Buckley - Last Goodbye
This is our last embrace, must I dream and always see your face
A song so beautiful and yet so sad and passionate. Strings soar along with Jeff, as he looks at this failed relationship and his futile efforts to restore romantic glory.
Day 15: Jeff Buckley - Last Goodbye
This is our last embrace, must I dream and always see your face
A song so beautiful and yet so sad and passionate. Strings soar along with Jeff, as he looks at this failed relationship and his futile efforts to restore romantic glory.
February 15, 2026 at 8:14 AM
#OrchestralManoeuvres
Day 15: Jeff Buckley - Last Goodbye
This is our last embrace, must I dream and always see your face
A song so beautiful and yet so sad and passionate. Strings soar along with Jeff, as he looks at this failed relationship and his futile efforts to restore romantic glory.
Day 15: Jeff Buckley - Last Goodbye
This is our last embrace, must I dream and always see your face
A song so beautiful and yet so sad and passionate. Strings soar along with Jeff, as he looks at this failed relationship and his futile efforts to restore romantic glory.
Happy Valentine’s Day 🥰❤️
Hope you all have a gorgeous evening whatever you have planned
My plans - wine, chocolate and spending the evening in the company of The Worst Person In The World (she really isn’t) and Amélie (the most charming person in the world!)
I think both films have a similar vibe
Hope you all have a gorgeous evening whatever you have planned
My plans - wine, chocolate and spending the evening in the company of The Worst Person In The World (she really isn’t) and Amélie (the most charming person in the world!)
I think both films have a similar vibe
February 14, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day 🥰❤️
Hope you all have a gorgeous evening whatever you have planned
My plans - wine, chocolate and spending the evening in the company of The Worst Person In The World (she really isn’t) and Amélie (the most charming person in the world!)
I think both films have a similar vibe
Hope you all have a gorgeous evening whatever you have planned
My plans - wine, chocolate and spending the evening in the company of The Worst Person In The World (she really isn’t) and Amélie (the most charming person in the world!)
I think both films have a similar vibe
#StandaloneSingles
Day 14: Spiller - Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love)
Another of those songs that evokes memories of summer - this time summer 2000 and hearing this everywhere on a holiday in Mallorca.
Apparently the first song to be played on an iPod - remember them? I was lost without mine 😂
Day 14: Spiller - Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love)
Another of those songs that evokes memories of summer - this time summer 2000 and hearing this everywhere on a holiday in Mallorca.
Apparently the first song to be played on an iPod - remember them? I was lost without mine 😂
February 14, 2026 at 9:16 AM
#StandaloneSingles
Day 14: Spiller - Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love)
Another of those songs that evokes memories of summer - this time summer 2000 and hearing this everywhere on a holiday in Mallorca.
Apparently the first song to be played on an iPod - remember them? I was lost without mine 😂
Day 14: Spiller - Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love)
Another of those songs that evokes memories of summer - this time summer 2000 and hearing this everywhere on a holiday in Mallorca.
Apparently the first song to be played on an iPod - remember them? I was lost without mine 😂
#Reverberations
Day 14: Teenage Fanclub - Norman 3
Norman is in love with you, just in case you missed it (I lost count!). You can sing it one more time mate - this big, goofy love song is my highlight of “Thirteen” - the divisive album, but laid the foundations for the great works which followed…
Day 14: Teenage Fanclub - Norman 3
Norman is in love with you, just in case you missed it (I lost count!). You can sing it one more time mate - this big, goofy love song is my highlight of “Thirteen” - the divisive album, but laid the foundations for the great works which followed…
February 14, 2026 at 9:14 AM
#Reverberations
Day 14: Teenage Fanclub - Norman 3
Norman is in love with you, just in case you missed it (I lost count!). You can sing it one more time mate - this big, goofy love song is my highlight of “Thirteen” - the divisive album, but laid the foundations for the great works which followed…
Day 14: Teenage Fanclub - Norman 3
Norman is in love with you, just in case you missed it (I lost count!). You can sing it one more time mate - this big, goofy love song is my highlight of “Thirteen” - the divisive album, but laid the foundations for the great works which followed…
#OrchestralManoeuvres
Day 14: Pulp - Something Changed
That old question - what if? An ode to the spontaneity of love and romance - with strings arranged by Anne Dudley - not only a regular collaborator with Pulp but also an Oscar winner for film scoring. Explains the cinematic feel to this song!
Day 14: Pulp - Something Changed
That old question - what if? An ode to the spontaneity of love and romance - with strings arranged by Anne Dudley - not only a regular collaborator with Pulp but also an Oscar winner for film scoring. Explains the cinematic feel to this song!
February 14, 2026 at 9:11 AM
#OrchestralManoeuvres
Day 14: Pulp - Something Changed
That old question - what if? An ode to the spontaneity of love and romance - with strings arranged by Anne Dudley - not only a regular collaborator with Pulp but also an Oscar winner for film scoring. Explains the cinematic feel to this song!
Day 14: Pulp - Something Changed
That old question - what if? An ode to the spontaneity of love and romance - with strings arranged by Anne Dudley - not only a regular collaborator with Pulp but also an Oscar winner for film scoring. Explains the cinematic feel to this song!
Ash - Grand Central Hall, Liverpool
Great night - new songs from Ad Astra as well as some oldies!
My knees will hate me in the morning - but with Angel Interceptor, Kung Fu, Girl From Mars and Burn Baby Burn played - I defy you to stand still 😂
Got more looks for my delivery of Shining Light 🤔
Great night - new songs from Ad Astra as well as some oldies!
My knees will hate me in the morning - but with Angel Interceptor, Kung Fu, Girl From Mars and Burn Baby Burn played - I defy you to stand still 😂
Got more looks for my delivery of Shining Light 🤔
February 13, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Ash - Grand Central Hall, Liverpool
Great night - new songs from Ad Astra as well as some oldies!
My knees will hate me in the morning - but with Angel Interceptor, Kung Fu, Girl From Mars and Burn Baby Burn played - I defy you to stand still 😂
Got more looks for my delivery of Shining Light 🤔
Great night - new songs from Ad Astra as well as some oldies!
My knees will hate me in the morning - but with Angel Interceptor, Kung Fu, Girl From Mars and Burn Baby Burn played - I defy you to stand still 😂
Got more looks for my delivery of Shining Light 🤔
I just bought an Ash tour T-shirt - sold to me by the bass god himself - Mark Hamilton! We shook hands - will spend the rest of the evening swooning…
February 13, 2026 at 8:17 PM
I just bought an Ash tour T-shirt - sold to me by the bass god himself - Mark Hamilton! We shook hands - will spend the rest of the evening swooning…
#StandaloneSingles
Day 13: Ash - Envy
A stomping power pop song with bags of attitude, this is a taste of the seven sins from one of the great singles bands. This was the single released ahead of their brilliant “Intergalactic Sonic 7’s” compilation, probably one of their best albums! Happy music!
Day 13: Ash - Envy
A stomping power pop song with bags of attitude, this is a taste of the seven sins from one of the great singles bands. This was the single released ahead of their brilliant “Intergalactic Sonic 7’s” compilation, probably one of their best albums! Happy music!
February 13, 2026 at 12:20 PM
#StandaloneSingles
Day 13: Ash - Envy
A stomping power pop song with bags of attitude, this is a taste of the seven sins from one of the great singles bands. This was the single released ahead of their brilliant “Intergalactic Sonic 7’s” compilation, probably one of their best albums! Happy music!
Day 13: Ash - Envy
A stomping power pop song with bags of attitude, this is a taste of the seven sins from one of the great singles bands. This was the single released ahead of their brilliant “Intergalactic Sonic 7’s” compilation, probably one of their best albums! Happy music!
#Reverberations
Day 13: Smashing Pumpkins - Bullet With Butterfly Wings
The world is a vampire…
Opening with a sense of dread and quite calm - until that chorus kicks in - the sound of hitting a punch bag repeatedly! The guitars are loud, drums beating with fury and an insanely pissed off singer!
Day 13: Smashing Pumpkins - Bullet With Butterfly Wings
The world is a vampire…
Opening with a sense of dread and quite calm - until that chorus kicks in - the sound of hitting a punch bag repeatedly! The guitars are loud, drums beating with fury and an insanely pissed off singer!
February 13, 2026 at 12:19 PM
#Reverberations
Day 13: Smashing Pumpkins - Bullet With Butterfly Wings
The world is a vampire…
Opening with a sense of dread and quite calm - until that chorus kicks in - the sound of hitting a punch bag repeatedly! The guitars are loud, drums beating with fury and an insanely pissed off singer!
Day 13: Smashing Pumpkins - Bullet With Butterfly Wings
The world is a vampire…
Opening with a sense of dread and quite calm - until that chorus kicks in - the sound of hitting a punch bag repeatedly! The guitars are loud, drums beating with fury and an insanely pissed off singer!
#OrchestralManoeuvres
Day 13: Baccara - Yes Sir, I Can Boogie
You bet I can! If dad dancing is your thing, point me to the nearest mirrorball!
Disco and strings go together like peas in a pod. So why this one? The Cadbury’s Dairy Milk advert - when he mimes the string part! Grin inducing fun!
Day 13: Baccara - Yes Sir, I Can Boogie
You bet I can! If dad dancing is your thing, point me to the nearest mirrorball!
Disco and strings go together like peas in a pod. So why this one? The Cadbury’s Dairy Milk advert - when he mimes the string part! Grin inducing fun!
February 13, 2026 at 12:15 PM
#OrchestralManoeuvres
Day 13: Baccara - Yes Sir, I Can Boogie
You bet I can! If dad dancing is your thing, point me to the nearest mirrorball!
Disco and strings go together like peas in a pod. So why this one? The Cadbury’s Dairy Milk advert - when he mimes the string part! Grin inducing fun!
Day 13: Baccara - Yes Sir, I Can Boogie
You bet I can! If dad dancing is your thing, point me to the nearest mirrorball!
Disco and strings go together like peas in a pod. So why this one? The Cadbury’s Dairy Milk advert - when he mimes the string part! Grin inducing fun!
Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a CAGE!!!
Except today - for it’s Friday…the 13? 😬
Happy Friday 😁👍🏻
Except today - for it’s Friday…the 13? 😬
Happy Friday 😁👍🏻
February 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a CAGE!!!
Except today - for it’s Friday…the 13? 😬
Happy Friday 😁👍🏻
Except today - for it’s Friday…the 13? 😬
Happy Friday 😁👍🏻
Aaah… the holy grail of pints - my beloved Guinness! I’ve been drinking Budweiser all night (when did O2 venues stop serving Carling? Noticed that at Maxïmo Park on Sunday night as well!)
Cheers everyone 😁👍🏻
Cheers everyone 😁👍🏻
February 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Aaah… the holy grail of pints - my beloved Guinness! I’ve been drinking Budweiser all night (when did O2 venues stop serving Carling? Noticed that at Maxïmo Park on Sunday night as well!)
Cheers everyone 😁👍🏻
Cheers everyone 😁👍🏻
Kula Shaker - O2 Ritz, Manchester
Psychedelic vibes courtesy of these groove monsters!
Psychedelic vibes courtesy of these groove monsters!
February 12, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Kula Shaker - O2 Ritz, Manchester
Psychedelic vibes courtesy of these groove monsters!
Psychedelic vibes courtesy of these groove monsters!
#StandaloneSingles
Day 12: The Stone Roses - Fools Gold
Based on a loop lifted from a James Brown track - the difficulty came on how to fit the band on top of it! But the experimentation paid off - this has become an enduring classic!
Was originally going to be a B-side - glad minds were changed!
Day 12: The Stone Roses - Fools Gold
Based on a loop lifted from a James Brown track - the difficulty came on how to fit the band on top of it! But the experimentation paid off - this has become an enduring classic!
Was originally going to be a B-side - glad minds were changed!
February 12, 2026 at 1:13 PM
#StandaloneSingles
Day 12: The Stone Roses - Fools Gold
Based on a loop lifted from a James Brown track - the difficulty came on how to fit the band on top of it! But the experimentation paid off - this has become an enduring classic!
Was originally going to be a B-side - glad minds were changed!
Day 12: The Stone Roses - Fools Gold
Based on a loop lifted from a James Brown track - the difficulty came on how to fit the band on top of it! But the experimentation paid off - this has become an enduring classic!
Was originally going to be a B-side - glad minds were changed!
#Reverberations
Day 12: Rocket - Take Your Aim
Smashing Pumpkins meets Elastica in this grungy power pop song from one of my new favourite bands. Described by the band as an indignant response to feeling misunderstood or taken advantage of by someone but not being able to confront them about it.
Day 12: Rocket - Take Your Aim
Smashing Pumpkins meets Elastica in this grungy power pop song from one of my new favourite bands. Described by the band as an indignant response to feeling misunderstood or taken advantage of by someone but not being able to confront them about it.
February 12, 2026 at 1:12 PM
#Reverberations
Day 12: Rocket - Take Your Aim
Smashing Pumpkins meets Elastica in this grungy power pop song from one of my new favourite bands. Described by the band as an indignant response to feeling misunderstood or taken advantage of by someone but not being able to confront them about it.
Day 12: Rocket - Take Your Aim
Smashing Pumpkins meets Elastica in this grungy power pop song from one of my new favourite bands. Described by the band as an indignant response to feeling misunderstood or taken advantage of by someone but not being able to confront them about it.
#OrchestralManoeuvres
Day 12: Madonna - Frozen
A hill I’m willing to die on is that “Ray Of Light” is Madonna’s best album - this was our introduction to that masterpiece. It may be about a cold and emotionless man, but those dark, luscious strings against that electronic backdrop - just beautiful
Day 12: Madonna - Frozen
A hill I’m willing to die on is that “Ray Of Light” is Madonna’s best album - this was our introduction to that masterpiece. It may be about a cold and emotionless man, but those dark, luscious strings against that electronic backdrop - just beautiful
February 12, 2026 at 1:09 PM
#OrchestralManoeuvres
Day 12: Madonna - Frozen
A hill I’m willing to die on is that “Ray Of Light” is Madonna’s best album - this was our introduction to that masterpiece. It may be about a cold and emotionless man, but those dark, luscious strings against that electronic backdrop - just beautiful
Day 12: Madonna - Frozen
A hill I’m willing to die on is that “Ray Of Light” is Madonna’s best album - this was our introduction to that masterpiece. It may be about a cold and emotionless man, but those dark, luscious strings against that electronic backdrop - just beautiful
Hoorah! Managed to get tickets for Bloc Party/The Horrors and Courtney Barnett 😁👍🏻
February 12, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Hoorah! Managed to get tickets for Bloc Party/The Horrors and Courtney Barnett 😁👍🏻
#TicketStubWed
Seeing them again tomorrow - properly for the first time since this gig. I saw them last year - but was a joint tour with Ocean Colour Scene, but they were only on for about 45 minutes - I forgot how great they are live!
Seeing them again tomorrow - properly for the first time since this gig. I saw them last year - but was a joint tour with Ocean Colour Scene, but they were only on for about 45 minutes - I forgot how great they are live!
February 11, 2026 at 1:19 PM
#TicketStubWed
Seeing them again tomorrow - properly for the first time since this gig. I saw them last year - but was a joint tour with Ocean Colour Scene, but they were only on for about 45 minutes - I forgot how great they are live!
Seeing them again tomorrow - properly for the first time since this gig. I saw them last year - but was a joint tour with Ocean Colour Scene, but they were only on for about 45 minutes - I forgot how great they are live!
#StandaloneSingles
Day 11: The Charlatans - Indian Rope
Inspired by “Indian Rope Man” by Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger and the Trinity, and with lyrics written by Tim Burgess during his lunch break, this was their first single - Indian Rope was only a working title. A swirling organ indie classic!
Day 11: The Charlatans - Indian Rope
Inspired by “Indian Rope Man” by Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger and the Trinity, and with lyrics written by Tim Burgess during his lunch break, this was their first single - Indian Rope was only a working title. A swirling organ indie classic!
February 11, 2026 at 1:12 PM
#StandaloneSingles
Day 11: The Charlatans - Indian Rope
Inspired by “Indian Rope Man” by Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger and the Trinity, and with lyrics written by Tim Burgess during his lunch break, this was their first single - Indian Rope was only a working title. A swirling organ indie classic!
Day 11: The Charlatans - Indian Rope
Inspired by “Indian Rope Man” by Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger and the Trinity, and with lyrics written by Tim Burgess during his lunch break, this was their first single - Indian Rope was only a working title. A swirling organ indie classic!
#Reverberations
Day 11: Courtney Barmett - Pedestrian At Best
Anxiety surfaces as she questions her ability not to mess up her newfound fame. For all its self-deprecation, this darkly funny and deeply revealing song is an absolute blast and proof that guitar music was alive and well in the 2010s!
Day 11: Courtney Barmett - Pedestrian At Best
Anxiety surfaces as she questions her ability not to mess up her newfound fame. For all its self-deprecation, this darkly funny and deeply revealing song is an absolute blast and proof that guitar music was alive and well in the 2010s!
February 11, 2026 at 1:11 PM
#Reverberations
Day 11: Courtney Barmett - Pedestrian At Best
Anxiety surfaces as she questions her ability not to mess up her newfound fame. For all its self-deprecation, this darkly funny and deeply revealing song is an absolute blast and proof that guitar music was alive and well in the 2010s!
Day 11: Courtney Barmett - Pedestrian At Best
Anxiety surfaces as she questions her ability not to mess up her newfound fame. For all its self-deprecation, this darkly funny and deeply revealing song is an absolute blast and proof that guitar music was alive and well in the 2010s!
#OrchestralManoeuvres
Day 11: Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy
Cool, classy soul meets the chilled beats of trip-hop. Shara’s vocals pleading to know much more - this is the definition of lush and still sounds as fresh today. They had to sell a car to pay for the orchestra - worth every penny!
Day 11: Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy
Cool, classy soul meets the chilled beats of trip-hop. Shara’s vocals pleading to know much more - this is the definition of lush and still sounds as fresh today. They had to sell a car to pay for the orchestra - worth every penny!
February 11, 2026 at 1:09 PM
#OrchestralManoeuvres
Day 11: Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy
Cool, classy soul meets the chilled beats of trip-hop. Shara’s vocals pleading to know much more - this is the definition of lush and still sounds as fresh today. They had to sell a car to pay for the orchestra - worth every penny!
Day 11: Massive Attack - Unfinished Sympathy
Cool, classy soul meets the chilled beats of trip-hop. Shara’s vocals pleading to know much more - this is the definition of lush and still sounds as fresh today. They had to sell a car to pay for the orchestra - worth every penny!