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Ned Wood
@nedwood.bsky.social
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Nottingham Forest season ticket holder (K Block). Occasional fanzine contributor (OMRI). Very occasional blogger (//nedwood.uk).
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#5debutalbums1014

1. Palma Violets - 180 (2013)
2. The Vaccines - What Did You Expect From The Vaccines? (2011)
3. Anna Calvi - Anna Calvi (2011)
4. Brody Dalle - Diploid Love (2014)
5. Jake Bugg - Jake Bugg (2012)
Covers of albums listed.
November 23, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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A good place to see a great band!
Banshees ticket, Birmingham Odeon, 19/11/80.
November 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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#5debutalbums1014

Some initial thoughts ...
October 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Laurie Anderson - Big Science (1982)
The The - Soul Mining (1983)
Echo & the Bunnymen - Crocodiles (1980)
Dexy’s Midnight Runners - Searching for the Young Soul Rebels (1980)
The Teardrop Explodes - Kilimanjaro (1980)

#5debutalbums8084
Covers of Laurie Anderson - Big Science The The - Soul Mining Echo & the Bunnymen - Crocodiles Dexy’s Midnight Runners - Searching for the Young Soul Rebels The Teardrop Explodes - Kilimanjaro
October 26, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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Celebrating the return of Ian Woan & Steve Stone...
My article on when the boys of 96 were (almost) the Kings of Europe in Part II of Oh Mist Rolling In's Europe Special.

Get a copy on Trent Bridge, tonight or MSR on Radcliffe Road.

#nffc #OhMistRollingIn
Part of Article "One Team In Europe" from Oh Mist Rolling In, Europe Special (Part 2).
October 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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#5debutalbums0004

The Futureheads - The Futureheads
The Libertines - Up The Bracket
Killers - Hot Fuss
Razorlight - Up All Night
Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand
Covers for Futureheads, Libertines, Killers, Razorlight, & Franz Ferdinand debut albums.
October 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Magnificent show from @edwyncollins.bsky.social at Buxton Opera House last night.

My beloved girl said it was like being back in Edinburgh in 1981.

#edwyncollins
#CampaignforRealRock
@carolinebinnie.bsky.social
@scotspostpunk.bsky.social
Edwyn Collins performing at Buxton Opera House
September 30, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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I was lucky enough to catch the Brum gig. A magnificent band at the top of their game.
Cover of Dr Feelgood's Stupidity plus ticket for Dr Feelgood's Birmingham Odeon gig.
September 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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#5debutalbums0004
Also:
Distillers-Distillers(00)
Von Bondies-Lack of Communication(01)
Darkness-Permission to Land(03)
Jet-Get Born(03)
Kills-Keep on Your Mean Side(03)
Sons & Daughters-Love the Cup(03)
Stellastarr-Stellastarr(03)
Jim Moray-Sweet England(03)
Secret Machines-Now Here Is Nowhere(04)
9 album covers
September 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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#5albums50s60sfinal

1. The Velvet Underground & Nico: The Velvet Underground & Nico
2. Love: Forever Changes
3. Van Morrison: Astral Weeks
4. David Bowie: Space Oddity
5. Beatles: Abbey Road
Album covers, including the Velvet Underground & Nico.
September 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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#5albums50s60s5

1. The Rolling Stones - Beggars Banquet
2. The Beatles - Revolver
3. Them - The ‘Angry’ Young Them!
4. Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen
5. 13th Floor Elevators - The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
Covers of the 5 albums listed.
August 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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You could maybe add this one to that run …
My Life in the Bush of Ghosts - Brian Eno & David Byrne
August 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Trevor Francis memorial, St Andrews, Birmingham.
#nffc #bcfc #TrevorFrancis
August 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Ozzy Osbourne memorial, Birmingham.
#Ozzy
August 2, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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A great mix of albums, but only one winner …

1. Van Morrison: Astral Weeks
2. Scott Walker: Scott
3. David Bowie: Space Oddity
4. Otis Redding: Otis Blue
5. Four Tops: Reach Out

#5albums50s60s3
Various albums covers, including Van Morrison's Astral Weeks.
July 6, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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The campers have gone, the recycling crew have cleaned up, and the sun sets on another wonderful Glastonbury.
Pennard Hill Ground, July 1st 2025
#glastonbury2025 #recyclingcrew
Sunset from Pennard Hill Ground
July 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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That’s Sunday sorted.
Painting of Rod Stewart, labelled “The Rodrigy”.
June 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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There’s plenty of room available!
Have a great time!
Pyramid field.
June 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Yes, summer is officially here.
The Glastonbury sign.
June 23, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Free press of Glastonbury poster: Summer is here.
June 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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It won’t belong now …
Glastonbury Tor
June 23, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Pride flag flying at Open Gardens today in Derbyshire Dales.

This is not Matlock.

#pride
Pride flag in garden
June 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Remembering the immortal Ian Curtis and the music he made with all of his heart and and all of his soul.
Cover of NME with tribute to Ian Curtis.
May 18, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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… and Nick Kent’s review from the NME.
”A largely excellent piece of work” indeed it is.
NME's review of the Only Ones 1st album.
May 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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The final reckoning

1. Patti Smith. Horses
2. Television. Marquee Moon
3. Joy Division. Unknown Pleasures
4. David Bowie. Aladdin Sane
5. Ramones. Ramones

#5albums70sfinal
Horses by Patti Smith
May 3, 2025 at 8:23 PM