Geoff Topley
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Geoff Topley
@teamhorse.bsky.social
Former musician responsible for Team Horse, Shadow Valley, Cruz and The Foamboy Deluxe Arkestra. Reviewer for EchoesandDust website.
So many great grooves from a legendary bass player. Rest in peace Mani.

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The Stone Roses - I Wanna Be Adored (Official Video)
YouTube video by StoneRosesVEVO
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November 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Review | Hilary Woods - Night Criú by @teamhorse.bsky.social

"Every now and then a record like this comes along to completely stop you in your tracks and it’s impossible not to fall in love with such enchanting music."

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@sacredbones.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Review | Psychonaut - World Maker by @teamhorse.bsky.social

"The musicianship is incredible and every song is a journey traversing a multitude of styles, there is much to enjoy."

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October 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Review | @theantlers.bsky.social - Blight by @teamhorse.bsky.social

"Blight is another little gem to add to the treasure box of music from The Antlers. A perfect companion to a warm fire on a cold winter’s evening."

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October 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Review | Agriculture - The Spiritual Sound by @teamhorse.bsky.social

"The Spiritual Sound finds this most curious of bands push boundaries with vibrant ideas, a penchant for extreme noise and sublime melodies. Dig in."

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@theflenser.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Aerosmith and Yungblud ripping it up on this glorious tune.

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Aerosmith, YUNGBLUD - My Only Angel (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Aerosmith
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September 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Review | Paradise Lost - Ascension by @teamhorse.bsky.social

"Even after all these years Paradise Lost sound vital, and the playing and songwriting on this album shows a band still creating mighty fine metal."

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@nuclearblast.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
This is quite special. A bit of Rage Against The Machine and Colin Stetson style sax.

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Maruja - Look Down On Us (Official Video)
YouTube video by MarujaVEVO
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September 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Review | @ho99o9.bsky.social - Tomorrow We Escape by @teamhorse.bsky.social

"Mixing up a multitude of styles and genres, this album is ten raucous blasts of punk n' rap n' metal, and one dreamy Chelsea Wolfe duet."

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September 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Review | @slomatics.bsky.social - Atomicult by @teamhorse.bsky.social

"Atomicult is a no messin’ superheavy blast of big filthy riffs and quality tunes."

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@majesticmountain.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Review | Helloween - Giants & Monsters by @teamhorse.bsky.social

"Giants & Monsters is a cracking metal album bursting with big tunes that transported me back to better times."

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August 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Melodic atmospheric black metal from Wisconsin.

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Abandon, by Corridoré
5 track album
corridore.bandcamp.com
August 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
New Anna von Hausswolff, stunning. Cannot wait for the new album.
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Anna von Hausswolff — Stardust
YouTube video by AnnavonHausswolff
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August 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Absolutely gutted at hearing the news about Brent Hinds. Him leaving Mastodon was already difficult to process. I've read a lot of harsh comments about Brent's ability, but this song is a powerful and brilliant piece, the guy was unique. Rest in peace Brent.

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Mastodon - Cold Dark Place [Official Audio]
YouTube video by Mastodon
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August 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Review | Various Artists - Stay by @teamhorse.bsky.social

"Stay is one-part curiosity piece, one-part essential art, and it makes perfect sense to me."

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August 15, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Review | @alisongoldfrapp.music-social.com - Flux by @teamhorse.bsky.social

"Flux is another set of glorious pop songs to add to her wonderful back catalogue."

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August 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I've also been listening to this album since I was 16, no other album had such a massive impact in terms of new sounds to my ears.
"I’ve been listening to it since I was 16. I remember thinking, ‘there are other people out there who have these strange ideas, but it makes total sense.’ That was refreshing because it made me realise that you can do what you want in songs."

#NilüferYanya on #Pixies - Doolittle

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August 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
My latest review is the debut album from Lurgan metallers Machina Kore. It's an excelent album. Out today.
Review | Machina Kore - Ghosts Of Everest by @teamhorse.bsky.social

"Machina Kore have created an impressive debut album that is full of melodic hooks, intelligent song writing and technical musicianship."

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July 25, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Review | Boneflower - Reveries by @teamhorse.bsky.social

"Reveries is an outstanding collection that will be revered in years to come. A contender for album of the year."

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@deathwishinc.bsky.social
July 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Rest in peace Ozzy.

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OZZY OSBOURNE - "Mama, I'm Coming Home" (Official Video)
YouTube video by Ozzy Osbourne
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July 22, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Introducing Bluesky to some music I created 16 years ago. Oddly, I find myself listening to music like this these days despite not having exposure to much noise rock when I made this. The video was created by Mr Tristan Crowe, who I have never actually met.
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Team Horse - Mustang
YouTube video by Negative Waves
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July 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Review | @rivalconsoles.bsky.social - Landscape From Memory by @teamhorse.bsky.social

"Overall, Landscape From Memory is a lush sounding album carefully constructed and highly polished."

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@erasedtapes.com
July 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
@deathwishinc.bsky.social do it again with this brilliant band, new to me. Looking forward to hearing the album.

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Boneflower "Anniversary" Official Music Video
YouTube video by Deathwishinc
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July 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Review | @bccamplight.bsky.social - A Sober Conversation by @teamhorse.bsky.social

"Despite the tragic circumstances, once again BC Camplight has created an extravagant and utterly enchanting suite of songs."

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@bellaunion.bsky.social
June 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
This is a superb album from Philadelphia rapper Ghais Guevara. His second album of 2025.

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The Other 2/5ths or: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Trench Baby, by Ghais Guevara
12 track album
ghais.bandcamp.com
June 21, 2025 at 1:12 PM