Man With A Spleen
@manwithaspleen.bsky.social
"A reluctant, tragic hero for these modern times..."
My musical love letter to The Clash’s 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢!
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Happy 45th birthday, 𝘍𝘚𝘓𝘕1!
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Happy 45th birthday, 𝘍𝘚𝘓𝘕1!
December 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM
My musical love letter to The Clash’s 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢!
on.soundcloud.com/BRlVGfpCH6cI...
Happy 45th birthday, 𝘍𝘚𝘓𝘕1!
on.soundcloud.com/BRlVGfpCH6cI...
Happy 45th birthday, 𝘍𝘚𝘓𝘕1!
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
The Church
“Disenchanted” b/w “Trance Ending”
©️1985 EMI Records
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the criminally underrated 𝘏𝘦𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘺 album.
The Church
“Disenchanted” b/w “Trance Ending”
©️1985 EMI Records
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the criminally underrated 𝘏𝘦𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘺 album.
November 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
The Church
“Disenchanted” b/w “Trance Ending”
©️1985 EMI Records
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the criminally underrated 𝘏𝘦𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘺 album.
The Church
“Disenchanted” b/w “Trance Ending”
©️1985 EMI Records
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the criminally underrated 𝘏𝘦𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘺 album.
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Jimmy Cliff
“Wild World”/“The Harder They Come” b/w “You Can Get It If You Really Want”/“Wonderful World, Beautiful People”
©️1976 Island Records
Requiescat El Hadj Naïm Bachir, a.k.a. Jimmy Cliff.
Jimmy Cliff
“Wild World”/“The Harder They Come” b/w “You Can Get It If You Really Want”/“Wonderful World, Beautiful People”
©️1976 Island Records
Requiescat El Hadj Naïm Bachir, a.k.a. Jimmy Cliff.
November 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Jimmy Cliff
“Wild World”/“The Harder They Come” b/w “You Can Get It If You Really Want”/“Wonderful World, Beautiful People”
©️1976 Island Records
Requiescat El Hadj Naïm Bachir, a.k.a. Jimmy Cliff.
Jimmy Cliff
“Wild World”/“The Harder They Come” b/w “You Can Get It If You Really Want”/“Wonderful World, Beautiful People”
©️1976 Island Records
Requiescat El Hadj Naïm Bachir, a.k.a. Jimmy Cliff.
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Baccara
“Yes Sir, I Can Boogie” b/w “Cara Mia”
©️1977 RCA Records
This one goes out, of course, to the Scottish National Team and that fantastic match yesterday. The hangovers in Glasgow today must be epic.
Baccara
“Yes Sir, I Can Boogie” b/w “Cara Mia”
©️1977 RCA Records
This one goes out, of course, to the Scottish National Team and that fantastic match yesterday. The hangovers in Glasgow today must be epic.
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Baccara
“Yes Sir, I Can Boogie” b/w “Cara Mia”
©️1977 RCA Records
This one goes out, of course, to the Scottish National Team and that fantastic match yesterday. The hangovers in Glasgow today must be epic.
Baccara
“Yes Sir, I Can Boogie” b/w “Cara Mia”
©️1977 RCA Records
This one goes out, of course, to the Scottish National Team and that fantastic match yesterday. The hangovers in Glasgow today must be epic.
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan
“Tell Me Something Good” b/w “Smokin’ Room”
©️1974 ABC Records
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan
“Tell Me Something Good” b/w “Smokin’ Room”
©️1974 ABC Records
November 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan
“Tell Me Something Good” b/w “Smokin’ Room”
©️1974 ABC Records
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan
“Tell Me Something Good” b/w “Smokin’ Room”
©️1974 ABC Records
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Echo & The Bunnymen
“Bring On The Dancing Horses” b/w “Over Your Shoulder”
©️1985 Korova Records
Released forty years ago today…
Echo & The Bunnymen
“Bring On The Dancing Horses” b/w “Over Your Shoulder”
©️1985 Korova Records
Released forty years ago today…
November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Echo & The Bunnymen
“Bring On The Dancing Horses” b/w “Over Your Shoulder”
©️1985 Korova Records
Released forty years ago today…
Echo & The Bunnymen
“Bring On The Dancing Horses” b/w “Over Your Shoulder”
©️1985 Korova Records
Released forty years ago today…
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Squeeze
“Up The Junction” b/w “It’s So Dirty”
©️1979 A&M Records
Requiescat, Gilson Lavis…
Squeeze
“Up The Junction” b/w “It’s So Dirty”
©️1979 A&M Records
Requiescat, Gilson Lavis…
November 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Squeeze
“Up The Junction” b/w “It’s So Dirty”
©️1979 A&M Records
Requiescat, Gilson Lavis…
Squeeze
“Up The Junction” b/w “It’s So Dirty”
©️1979 A&M Records
Requiescat, Gilson Lavis…
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
G.W. McLennan
“Easy Come Easy Go” b/w “Make It Right For Her”
©️1991 Beggars Banquet Records
G.W. McLennan
“Easy Come Easy Go” b/w “Make It Right For Her”
©️1991 Beggars Banquet Records
November 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
G.W. McLennan
“Easy Come Easy Go” b/w “Make It Right For Her”
©️1991 Beggars Banquet Records
G.W. McLennan
“Easy Come Easy Go” b/w “Make It Right For Her”
©️1991 Beggars Banquet Records
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
The Rakes
“22 Grand Job” b/w “Strasbourg” (Live At Reading)
©️2005 V2 Records
Released twenty years ago this week. My first gig “in the city” was a 24 grand job, but close enough…
The Rakes
“22 Grand Job” b/w “Strasbourg” (Live At Reading)
©️2005 V2 Records
Released twenty years ago this week. My first gig “in the city” was a 24 grand job, but close enough…
November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
The Rakes
“22 Grand Job” b/w “Strasbourg” (Live At Reading)
©️2005 V2 Records
Released twenty years ago this week. My first gig “in the city” was a 24 grand job, but close enough…
The Rakes
“22 Grand Job” b/w “Strasbourg” (Live At Reading)
©️2005 V2 Records
Released twenty years ago this week. My first gig “in the city” was a 24 grand job, but close enough…
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
forty winks
“liadfg”/“commie bf”/Faith” b/w “noise”/“Spurs”
©️2025 Crafted Sounds
forty winks
“liadfg”/“commie bf”/Faith” b/w “noise”/“Spurs”
©️2025 Crafted Sounds
October 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
forty winks
“liadfg”/“commie bf”/Faith” b/w “noise”/“Spurs”
©️2025 Crafted Sounds
forty winks
“liadfg”/“commie bf”/Faith” b/w “noise”/“Spurs”
©️2025 Crafted Sounds
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Davy Graham
“Angi”/“Davy’s Train Blues” b/w “3/4 AD” (with Alexis Korner)
©️1962 Topic Records
Davy Graham
“Angi”/“Davy’s Train Blues” b/w “3/4 AD” (with Alexis Korner)
©️1962 Topic Records
October 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Davy Graham
“Angi”/“Davy’s Train Blues” b/w “3/4 AD” (with Alexis Korner)
©️1962 Topic Records
Davy Graham
“Angi”/“Davy’s Train Blues” b/w “3/4 AD” (with Alexis Korner)
©️1962 Topic Records
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
KISS
“Detroit Rock City” b/w “Beth”
©️1976 Casablanca Records
Requiescat, Paul “Ace” Frehley…
KISS
“Detroit Rock City” b/w “Beth”
©️1976 Casablanca Records
Requiescat, Paul “Ace” Frehley…
October 17, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
KISS
“Detroit Rock City” b/w “Beth”
©️1976 Casablanca Records
Requiescat, Paul “Ace” Frehley…
KISS
“Detroit Rock City” b/w “Beth”
©️1976 Casablanca Records
Requiescat, Paul “Ace” Frehley…
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Utah Saints
“Something Good” b/w “Trance Atlantic Flight”
©️1992 FFRR Records
Utah Saints
“Something Good” b/w “Trance Atlantic Flight”
©️1992 FFRR Records
October 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Utah Saints
“Something Good” b/w “Trance Atlantic Flight”
©️1992 FFRR Records
Utah Saints
“Something Good” b/w “Trance Atlantic Flight”
©️1992 FFRR Records
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Kate Bush
“Cloudbusting” b/w “Burning Bridge”
©️1985 EMI Records
Released forty years ago today…
Kate Bush
“Cloudbusting” b/w “Burning Bridge”
©️1985 EMI Records
Released forty years ago today…
October 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Kate Bush
“Cloudbusting” b/w “Burning Bridge”
©️1985 EMI Records
Released forty years ago today…
Kate Bush
“Cloudbusting” b/w “Burning Bridge”
©️1985 EMI Records
Released forty years ago today…
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
The Notekillers
“Clock Wise” b/w “The Zipper”
©️1980 American Bushman Records
The Notekillers
“Clock Wise” b/w “The Zipper”
©️1980 American Bushman Records
October 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
The Notekillers
“Clock Wise” b/w “The Zipper”
©️1980 American Bushman Records
The Notekillers
“Clock Wise” b/w “The Zipper”
©️1980 American Bushman Records
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
The Shins
“When I Goose-Step” b/w “The Gloating Sun”
©️2000 Omnibus Records
The Shins
“When I Goose-Step” b/w “The Gloating Sun”
©️2000 Omnibus Records
October 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
The Shins
“When I Goose-Step” b/w “The Gloating Sun”
©️2000 Omnibus Records
The Shins
“When I Goose-Step” b/w “The Gloating Sun”
©️2000 Omnibus Records
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Love Child
“Know It’s Alright”/lThings I Noticed”/“Asking For It” b/w “He’s So Sensitive”/“Crocus Says”/“Soda”
©️1990 Trash Flow Records
Love Child
“Know It’s Alright”/lThings I Noticed”/“Asking For It” b/w “He’s So Sensitive”/“Crocus Says”/“Soda”
©️1990 Trash Flow Records
September 30, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Love Child
“Know It’s Alright”/lThings I Noticed”/“Asking For It” b/w “He’s So Sensitive”/“Crocus Says”/“Soda”
©️1990 Trash Flow Records
Love Child
“Know It’s Alright”/lThings I Noticed”/“Asking For It” b/w “He’s So Sensitive”/“Crocus Says”/“Soda”
©️1990 Trash Flow Records
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Buckingham Nicks
“Crying In The Night” b/w “Stephanie” x “Don’t Let Me Down Again” b/w “Races Are Run” double 45
©️1973/2025 Anthem/Rhino Records
A lost classic… I wonder whatever happened to those kids.
Buckingham Nicks
“Crying In The Night” b/w “Stephanie” x “Don’t Let Me Down Again” b/w “Races Are Run” double 45
©️1973/2025 Anthem/Rhino Records
A lost classic… I wonder whatever happened to those kids.
September 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Buckingham Nicks
“Crying In The Night” b/w “Stephanie” x “Don’t Let Me Down Again” b/w “Races Are Run” double 45
©️1973/2025 Anthem/Rhino Records
A lost classic… I wonder whatever happened to those kids.
Buckingham Nicks
“Crying In The Night” b/w “Stephanie” x “Don’t Let Me Down Again” b/w “Races Are Run” double 45
©️1973/2025 Anthem/Rhino Records
A lost classic… I wonder whatever happened to those kids.
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Eclection
“Please” b/w “St. Georg And The Dragon”
©️1968 Elektra Records
Eclection
“Please” b/w “St. Georg And The Dragon”
©️1968 Elektra Records
September 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Eclection
“Please” b/w “St. Georg And The Dragon”
©️1968 Elektra Records
Eclection
“Please” b/w “St. Georg And The Dragon”
©️1968 Elektra Records
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Blondie
“Rapture” b/w “Walk Like Me”
©️1981 Chrysalis Records
Here’s to hoping they get their wish…
Blondie
“Rapture” b/w “Walk Like Me”
©️1981 Chrysalis Records
Here’s to hoping they get their wish…
September 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Blondie
“Rapture” b/w “Walk Like Me”
©️1981 Chrysalis Records
Here’s to hoping they get their wish…
Blondie
“Rapture” b/w “Walk Like Me”
©️1981 Chrysalis Records
Here’s to hoping they get their wish…
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Powerplant
“Crashing Cars” b/w “Never Smile”
©️2025 Arcane Dynamics Records
Powerplant
“Crashing Cars” b/w “Never Smile”
©️2025 Arcane Dynamics Records
September 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Powerplant
“Crashing Cars” b/w “Never Smile”
©️2025 Arcane Dynamics Records
Powerplant
“Crashing Cars” b/w “Never Smile”
©️2025 Arcane Dynamics Records
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Focus
“Hocus Pocus” b/w “Hocus Pocus II”
©️1971 Sire Records
Sire’s very first hit record…
Focus
“Hocus Pocus” b/w “Hocus Pocus II”
©️1971 Sire Records
Sire’s very first hit record…
September 18, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Focus
“Hocus Pocus” b/w “Hocus Pocus II”
©️1971 Sire Records
Sire’s very first hit record…
Focus
“Hocus Pocus” b/w “Hocus Pocus II”
©️1971 Sire Records
Sire’s very first hit record…
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Godstar
“The Brightest Star”/“Valentine Tour” b/w “Kitchen”/“Every Now And Then”
©️1993 Half A Cow/The Bus Stop Label
Godstar
“The Brightest Star”/“Valentine Tour” b/w “Kitchen”/“Every Now And Then”
©️1993 Half A Cow/The Bus Stop Label
September 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Godstar
“The Brightest Star”/“Valentine Tour” b/w “Kitchen”/“Every Now And Then”
©️1993 Half A Cow/The Bus Stop Label
Godstar
“The Brightest Star”/“Valentine Tour” b/w “Kitchen”/“Every Now And Then”
©️1993 Half A Cow/The Bus Stop Label
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Prefab Sprout
“Appetite” b/w “Heaven Can Wait”
©️1985 Kitchenware/CBS Records
Released forty years ago today… and the one that got me begrudgingly hooked on what is now my favorite album of all-time.
Prefab Sprout
“Appetite” b/w “Heaven Can Wait”
©️1985 Kitchenware/CBS Records
Released forty years ago today… and the one that got me begrudgingly hooked on what is now my favorite album of all-time.
September 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
Prefab Sprout
“Appetite” b/w “Heaven Can Wait”
©️1985 Kitchenware/CBS Records
Released forty years ago today… and the one that got me begrudgingly hooked on what is now my favorite album of all-time.
Prefab Sprout
“Appetite” b/w “Heaven Can Wait”
©️1985 Kitchenware/CBS Records
Released forty years ago today… and the one that got me begrudgingly hooked on what is now my favorite album of all-time.
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
The Vogues
“Five O’Clock World” b/w “Nothing To Offer You”
©️1965 Co & Ce Records
The Vogues
“Five O’Clock World” b/w “Nothing To Offer You”
©️1965 Co & Ce Records
August 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Le quarante-cinq du jour:
The Vogues
“Five O’Clock World” b/w “Nothing To Offer You”
©️1965 Co & Ce Records
The Vogues
“Five O’Clock World” b/w “Nothing To Offer You”
©️1965 Co & Ce Records