Mike Crowther
@bantammac.bsky.social
Bradford City fan. Love music. Long Covid sufferer since summer 2020.
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pound for pound this might be the funniest thing ever written
December 31, 2025 at 6:15 PM
pound for pound this might be the funniest thing ever written
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December 31, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Here's 25 of my favourite albums in chronological order since the turn of the century. And yes, I know it's really 26 years. Sure I've missed some good ones out.
#musicsky
#musicsky
December 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Here's 25 of my favourite albums in chronological order since the turn of the century. And yes, I know it's really 26 years. Sure I've missed some good ones out.
#musicsky
#musicsky
My #5albums25
1 Blood Orange- Essex Honey
2 Lily Allen- West End Girl
3 Wolf Alice - The Clearing
4 Saint Etienne- International
5 Midlake - Bridge To Far
Many thanks @richards7370.bsky.social
1 Blood Orange- Essex Honey
2 Lily Allen- West End Girl
3 Wolf Alice - The Clearing
4 Saint Etienne- International
5 Midlake - Bridge To Far
Many thanks @richards7370.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
My #5albums25
1 Blood Orange- Essex Honey
2 Lily Allen- West End Girl
3 Wolf Alice - The Clearing
4 Saint Etienne- International
5 Midlake - Bridge To Far
Many thanks @richards7370.bsky.social
1 Blood Orange- Essex Honey
2 Lily Allen- West End Girl
3 Wolf Alice - The Clearing
4 Saint Etienne- International
5 Midlake - Bridge To Far
Many thanks @richards7370.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/album/0TwNjr...
Some gorgeous songs, especially Days Gone By, A Bridge To Far, Make Haste and Within/Without.
#5albums25
Some gorgeous songs, especially Days Gone By, A Bridge To Far, Make Haste and Within/Without.
#5albums25
A Bridge To Far
open.spotify.com
December 28, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Some gorgeous songs, especially Days Gone By, A Bridge To Far, Make Haste and Within/Without.
#5albums25
Some gorgeous songs, especially Days Gone By, A Bridge To Far, Make Haste and Within/Without.
#5albums25
open.spotify.com/album/2kKc3Y...
I've always preferred the poppier side of this band. This was particularly evident on last album Blue Weekend and even more so on this. Brilliant song-writing. For me, Wild Horses, Midnight Song and Just Two Girls stand out.
#5albums25
I've always preferred the poppier side of this band. This was particularly evident on last album Blue Weekend and even more so on this. Brilliant song-writing. For me, Wild Horses, Midnight Song and Just Two Girls stand out.
#5albums25
The Clearing
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December 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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I've always preferred the poppier side of this band. This was particularly evident on last album Blue Weekend and even more so on this. Brilliant song-writing. For me, Wild Horses, Midnight Song and Just Two Girls stand out.
#5albums25
I've always preferred the poppier side of this band. This was particularly evident on last album Blue Weekend and even more so on this. Brilliant song-writing. For me, Wild Horses, Midnight Song and Just Two Girls stand out.
#5albums25
open.spotify.com/album/5WulAO...
Doesn't seem to feature much in #5albums25 but really enjoy this, especially the first half. Songs such as No Reply and Dracula proof that Kevin Parker can still write a banger.
Doesn't seem to feature much in #5albums25 but really enjoy this, especially the first half. Songs such as No Reply and Dracula proof that Kevin Parker can still write a banger.
Deadbeat
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December 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Doesn't seem to feature much in #5albums25 but really enjoy this, especially the first half. Songs such as No Reply and Dracula proof that Kevin Parker can still write a banger.
Doesn't seem to feature much in #5albums25 but really enjoy this, especially the first half. Songs such as No Reply and Dracula proof that Kevin Parker can still write a banger.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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open.spotify.com/album/4w5yIv...
Chuffed to discover this gem thanks to the excellent podcast This Is Not Happening.
Highlights: Puddle (of me), Exhaust the topic
#5albums25
@davidovitch.bsky.social @guyhornsby.bsky.social
Chuffed to discover this gem thanks to the excellent podcast This Is Not Happening.
Highlights: Puddle (of me), Exhaust the topic
#5albums25
@davidovitch.bsky.social @guyhornsby.bsky.social
SAYA
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December 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Chuffed to discover this gem thanks to the excellent podcast This Is Not Happening.
Highlights: Puddle (of me), Exhaust the topic
#5albums25
@davidovitch.bsky.social @guyhornsby.bsky.social
Chuffed to discover this gem thanks to the excellent podcast This Is Not Happening.
Highlights: Puddle (of me), Exhaust the topic
#5albums25
@davidovitch.bsky.social @guyhornsby.bsky.social
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December 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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open.spotify.com/album/5RUma3...
What an utterly brilliant album.
Highlights: The Field, Mind Loaded, The Last of England
#5albums25
What an utterly brilliant album.
Highlights: The Field, Mind Loaded, The Last of England
#5albums25
Essex Honey
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December 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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What an utterly brilliant album.
Highlights: The Field, Mind Loaded, The Last of England
#5albums25
What an utterly brilliant album.
Highlights: The Field, Mind Loaded, The Last of England
#5albums25
open.spotify.com/album/4Dn3Z1...
Despite a Mercury nomination, her last album wrongly went under the radar. Not this time. But forget the celebrity scandal. It's the quality of the songs that make this album so deserving of being a hit.
Highlights: Madeline, Relapse, Dallas Major
#5albums25
Despite a Mercury nomination, her last album wrongly went under the radar. Not this time. But forget the celebrity scandal. It's the quality of the songs that make this album so deserving of being a hit.
Highlights: Madeline, Relapse, Dallas Major
#5albums25
West End Girl
open.spotify.com
December 20, 2025 at 11:51 PM
open.spotify.com/album/4Dn3Z1...
Despite a Mercury nomination, her last album wrongly went under the radar. Not this time. But forget the celebrity scandal. It's the quality of the songs that make this album so deserving of being a hit.
Highlights: Madeline, Relapse, Dallas Major
#5albums25
Despite a Mercury nomination, her last album wrongly went under the radar. Not this time. But forget the celebrity scandal. It's the quality of the songs that make this album so deserving of being a hit.
Highlights: Madeline, Relapse, Dallas Major
#5albums25
open.spotify.com/album/0ofdTv...
Hip hop not my usual cup of tea but this is much more than just a hip hop album
Highlights: Free, Blood, Lonely
#5albums25
Hip hop not my usual cup of tea but this is much more than just a hip hop album
Highlights: Free, Blood, Lonely
#5albums25
Lotus
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December 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Hip hop not my usual cup of tea but this is much more than just a hip hop album
Highlights: Free, Blood, Lonely
#5albums25
Hip hop not my usual cup of tea but this is much more than just a hip hop album
Highlights: Free, Blood, Lonely
#5albums25
open.spotify.com/album/6Abecb...
I love the melancholy in his rousing anthems.
Highlights: Wild long lie, Rein me in
#5albums25
I love the melancholy in his rousing anthems.
Highlights: Wild long lie, Rein me in
#5albums25
People Watching
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December 18, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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I love the melancholy in his rousing anthems.
Highlights: Wild long lie, Rein me in
#5albums25
I love the melancholy in his rousing anthems.
Highlights: Wild long lie, Rein me in
#5albums25
open.spotify.com/album/7C51cb...
Less is more in this minimalist yet melodic album. Enjoyed the frequent "da da dahs"
#5albums25
Less is more in this minimalist yet melodic album. Enjoyed the frequent "da da dahs"
#5albums25
Phonetics On and On
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December 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Less is more in this minimalist yet melodic album. Enjoyed the frequent "da da dahs"
#5albums25
Less is more in this minimalist yet melodic album. Enjoyed the frequent "da da dahs"
#5albums25
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Hello music lovers! I'm 1/4 of an album of the month podcast, and we've just done our Top 10 Albums of 2025 pod, which I hope some might enjoy: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
And here's our top 40 songs of the year, in a handy playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/7w1...
RTs welcome. Thank you!
And here's our top 40 songs of the year, in a handy playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/7w1...
RTs welcome. Thank you!
EP. 63 | Our Top 10 Albums of 2025
Podcast Episode · This Is Not Happening - An Album Of The Month Podcast · 16/12/2025 · 1h 21m
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December 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Hello music lovers! I'm 1/4 of an album of the month podcast, and we've just done our Top 10 Albums of 2025 pod, which I hope some might enjoy: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
And here's our top 40 songs of the year, in a handy playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/7w1...
RTs welcome. Thank you!
And here's our top 40 songs of the year, in a handy playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/7w1...
RTs welcome. Thank you!
open.spotify.com/album/5CEt8p...
Sad that Saint Etienne are bowing out but chuffed they did so in style with this. Can't wait to see them live on their farewell lap next year.
Highlights: Glad, Fade, Brand new me
#5albums25
Sad that Saint Etienne are bowing out but chuffed they did so in style with this. Can't wait to see them live on their farewell lap next year.
Highlights: Glad, Fade, Brand new me
#5albums25
International
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December 16, 2025 at 10:42 PM
open.spotify.com/album/5CEt8p...
Sad that Saint Etienne are bowing out but chuffed they did so in style with this. Can't wait to see them live on their farewell lap next year.
Highlights: Glad, Fade, Brand new me
#5albums25
Sad that Saint Etienne are bowing out but chuffed they did so in style with this. Can't wait to see them live on their farewell lap next year.
Highlights: Glad, Fade, Brand new me
#5albums25
open.spotify.com/album/1oFMLV...
Typically lovely album in swansong from husband and wife duo.
Highlight: At the apartment
#5albums25
Typically lovely album in swansong from husband and wife duo.
Highlight: At the apartment
#5albums25
Face Down In The Garden
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December 15, 2025 at 10:26 PM
open.spotify.com/album/1oFMLV...
Typically lovely album in swansong from husband and wife duo.
Highlight: At the apartment
#5albums25
Typically lovely album in swansong from husband and wife duo.
Highlight: At the apartment
#5albums25
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My #5debutalbums7074
1 Curtis Mayfield- Curtis
2 Big Star - #1 Record
3 Paul McCartney- McCartney
4 Steely Dan - Can't buy a thrill
5 Neu! - Neu!
Many thanks @richards7370.bsky.social
1 Curtis Mayfield- Curtis
2 Big Star - #1 Record
3 Paul McCartney- McCartney
4 Steely Dan - Can't buy a thrill
5 Neu! - Neu!
Many thanks @richards7370.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
My #5debutalbums7074
1 Curtis Mayfield- Curtis
2 Big Star - #1 Record
3 Paul McCartney- McCartney
4 Steely Dan - Can't buy a thrill
5 Neu! - Neu!
Many thanks @richards7370.bsky.social
1 Curtis Mayfield- Curtis
2 Big Star - #1 Record
3 Paul McCartney- McCartney
4 Steely Dan - Can't buy a thrill
5 Neu! - Neu!
Many thanks @richards7370.bsky.social
My #5debutalbums1014
1 Lana del Rey - Born to die
2 Haim - Days are gone
3 London Grammar- If you wait
4 Everything Everything- Man alive
5 Lorde - Pure Heroine
Many thanks
@richards7370.bsky.social
1 Lana del Rey - Born to die
2 Haim - Days are gone
3 London Grammar- If you wait
4 Everything Everything- Man alive
5 Lorde - Pure Heroine
Many thanks
@richards7370.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
My #5debutalbums1014
1 Lana del Rey - Born to die
2 Haim - Days are gone
3 London Grammar- If you wait
4 Everything Everything- Man alive
5 Lorde - Pure Heroine
Many thanks
@richards7370.bsky.social
1 Lana del Rey - Born to die
2 Haim - Days are gone
3 London Grammar- If you wait
4 Everything Everything- Man alive
5 Lorde - Pure Heroine
Many thanks
@richards7370.bsky.social
My #5debutalbums8084
1 Wham! Fantastic
2 REM- Murmur
3 U2 - Boy
4 The Smiths - The Smiths
5 Tears for Fears - The Hurting
Many thanks @richards7370.bsky.social
1 Wham! Fantastic
2 REM- Murmur
3 U2 - Boy
4 The Smiths - The Smiths
5 Tears for Fears - The Hurting
Many thanks @richards7370.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
My #5debutalbums8084
1 Wham! Fantastic
2 REM- Murmur
3 U2 - Boy
4 The Smiths - The Smiths
5 Tears for Fears - The Hurting
Many thanks @richards7370.bsky.social
1 Wham! Fantastic
2 REM- Murmur
3 U2 - Boy
4 The Smiths - The Smiths
5 Tears for Fears - The Hurting
Many thanks @richards7370.bsky.social
Guess this won't be on many lists. The first album I ever bought and, nostalgia aside, still sounds great. A pop gem that will make my #5debutalbums8084
open.spotify.com/album/6vihnc...
open.spotify.com/album/6vihnc...
Fantastic
open.spotify.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Guess this won't be on many lists. The first album I ever bought and, nostalgia aside, still sounds great. A pop gem that will make my #5debutalbums8084
open.spotify.com/album/6vihnc...
open.spotify.com/album/6vihnc...