Nick Portnell
@nportnell.bsky.social
England seemed to him to be nothing but horrors and misery now. The very shapes of the trees were like frozen screams.
#5debutalbums7074
None of us remembered this album last night, I actually thought it came out in 1969, but no, definitely 1970. You could say that 1971's On The Shore is a better album, but as debut albums go, this is outstanding.
None of us remembered this album last night, I actually thought it came out in 1969, but no, definitely 1970. You could say that 1971's On The Shore is a better album, but as debut albums go, this is outstanding.
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
#5debutalbums7074
None of us remembered this album last night, I actually thought it came out in 1969, but no, definitely 1970. You could say that 1971's On The Shore is a better album, but as debut albums go, this is outstanding.
None of us remembered this album last night, I actually thought it came out in 1969, but no, definitely 1970. You could say that 1971's On The Shore is a better album, but as debut albums go, this is outstanding.
#new2me25
21. Françoise Hardy - Ma Juenesse Fout Le Camp... (1967)
I bought several Françoise albums this year, but I seem to have played this one the most. Released in 1967, it still carries the sound of the mid-60s but the songs are so good. Of course, it contains the breathtaking Voila.
21. Françoise Hardy - Ma Juenesse Fout Le Camp... (1967)
I bought several Françoise albums this year, but I seem to have played this one the most. Released in 1967, it still carries the sound of the mid-60s but the songs are so good. Of course, it contains the breathtaking Voila.
November 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
#new2me25
21. Françoise Hardy - Ma Juenesse Fout Le Camp... (1967)
I bought several Françoise albums this year, but I seem to have played this one the most. Released in 1967, it still carries the sound of the mid-60s but the songs are so good. Of course, it contains the breathtaking Voila.
21. Françoise Hardy - Ma Juenesse Fout Le Camp... (1967)
I bought several Françoise albums this year, but I seem to have played this one the most. Released in 1967, it still carries the sound of the mid-60s but the songs are so good. Of course, it contains the breathtaking Voila.
#5debutalbums7074
My (very) long list. Convinced I've missed some greats and need clarification as to whether or not the first T.Rex album is eligible. Picking 5 from these 68 LPs is just impossible, but I'll enjoy listening to as many as I can.
My (very) long list. Convinced I've missed some greats and need clarification as to whether or not the first T.Rex album is eligible. Picking 5 from these 68 LPs is just impossible, but I'll enjoy listening to as many as I can.
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#5debutalbums7074
My (very) long list. Convinced I've missed some greats and need clarification as to whether or not the first T.Rex album is eligible. Picking 5 from these 68 LPs is just impossible, but I'll enjoy listening to as many as I can.
My (very) long list. Convinced I've missed some greats and need clarification as to whether or not the first T.Rex album is eligible. Picking 5 from these 68 LPs is just impossible, but I'll enjoy listening to as many as I can.
November 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
A movie that takes place where you're from.
November 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
A movie that takes place where you're from.
#NowPlaying One of the most incredible albums that I have ever heard. It's like a time machine that takes you back to the womb. #5debutalbums7074
@sallystardust1.bsky.social
@sallystardust1.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
#NowPlaying One of the most incredible albums that I have ever heard. It's like a time machine that takes you back to the womb. #5debutalbums7074
@sallystardust1.bsky.social
@sallystardust1.bsky.social
#5debutalbums7074 Initial thoughts with much research to be done.
November 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#5debutalbums7074 Initial thoughts with much research to be done.
Snagged the last box of Beaujolais Nouveau at Majestic. It's very nice this year with a slightly unhinged quality to it.
November 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Snagged the last box of Beaujolais Nouveau at Majestic. It's very nice this year with a slightly unhinged quality to it.
#NowPlaying I saw a post by @iammilliam.bsky.social saying how much he liked this album, so I took a chance and ordered a copy. It is just fabulous. 21 beautiful & breezy pop songs in 22 minutes! Beatles, Lemonheads, Big Star, The Byrds & Lilys all popped into my head as I listened.
November 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
#NowPlaying I saw a post by @iammilliam.bsky.social saying how much he liked this album, so I took a chance and ordered a copy. It is just fabulous. 21 beautiful & breezy pop songs in 22 minutes! Beatles, Lemonheads, Big Star, The Byrds & Lilys all popped into my head as I listened.
Evening Rich. My #5debutalbums1014 are;
1. Janelle Monáe - The ArchAndroid
2. Lana Del Rey - Born To Die
3. Parquet Courts - American Specialities
4. Goat - World Music
5. Beth Jeans Houghton - Yours Truly, Cellophane Nose
Cheers!
1. Janelle Monáe - The ArchAndroid
2. Lana Del Rey - Born To Die
3. Parquet Courts - American Specialities
4. Goat - World Music
5. Beth Jeans Houghton - Yours Truly, Cellophane Nose
Cheers!
November 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Evening Rich. My #5debutalbums1014 are;
1. Janelle Monáe - The ArchAndroid
2. Lana Del Rey - Born To Die
3. Parquet Courts - American Specialities
4. Goat - World Music
5. Beth Jeans Houghton - Yours Truly, Cellophane Nose
Cheers!
1. Janelle Monáe - The ArchAndroid
2. Lana Del Rey - Born To Die
3. Parquet Courts - American Specialities
4. Goat - World Music
5. Beth Jeans Houghton - Yours Truly, Cellophane Nose
Cheers!
#new2me25
22. Roberta Flack - First Take (1969)
This album took me completely by surprise. I knew First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, but wasn't expecting such an eclectic mix of styles on a debut album. The opening track, Compared To What is more Nina Simone than Stax or Motown. An essential LP.
22. Roberta Flack - First Take (1969)
This album took me completely by surprise. I knew First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, but wasn't expecting such an eclectic mix of styles on a debut album. The opening track, Compared To What is more Nina Simone than Stax or Motown. An essential LP.
November 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
#new2me25
22. Roberta Flack - First Take (1969)
This album took me completely by surprise. I knew First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, but wasn't expecting such an eclectic mix of styles on a debut album. The opening track, Compared To What is more Nina Simone than Stax or Motown. An essential LP.
22. Roberta Flack - First Take (1969)
This album took me completely by surprise. I knew First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, but wasn't expecting such an eclectic mix of styles on a debut album. The opening track, Compared To What is more Nina Simone than Stax or Motown. An essential LP.
#new2me25
23. The Impressions - This Is My Country (1968)
Man alive, this is so good. Ridiculously short, but full of sweet tunes. It's the lyrics that mark it out. The title track has lyrics of rage, yet is as soft as snow. Fool For You is the track that really shows where Curtis was heading.
23. The Impressions - This Is My Country (1968)
Man alive, this is so good. Ridiculously short, but full of sweet tunes. It's the lyrics that mark it out. The title track has lyrics of rage, yet is as soft as snow. Fool For You is the track that really shows where Curtis was heading.
November 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
#new2me25
23. The Impressions - This Is My Country (1968)
Man alive, this is so good. Ridiculously short, but full of sweet tunes. It's the lyrics that mark it out. The title track has lyrics of rage, yet is as soft as snow. Fool For You is the track that really shows where Curtis was heading.
23. The Impressions - This Is My Country (1968)
Man alive, this is so good. Ridiculously short, but full of sweet tunes. It's the lyrics that mark it out. The title track has lyrics of rage, yet is as soft as snow. Fool For You is the track that really shows where Curtis was heading.
Cate Le Bon was sensational at a sold out Barbican Centre this evening. Her band were like shape-shifters, swapping instruments literally during songs whilst Cate was the glue holding everything together. Fabulous.
November 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Cate Le Bon was sensational at a sold out Barbican Centre this evening. Her band were like shape-shifters, swapping instruments literally during songs whilst Cate was the glue holding everything together. Fabulous.
Why are so many young men in the prime of their lives choosing to look like this in the year of our Lord 2025? Moustaches, mullets & tank tops. Is this just a Reading thing or have they lost all sense of style all across the UK.
PS I liked Steve Wright, I just wouldn't want to look like him.
PS I liked Steve Wright, I just wouldn't want to look like him.
November 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Why are so many young men in the prime of their lives choosing to look like this in the year of our Lord 2025? Moustaches, mullets & tank tops. Is this just a Reading thing or have they lost all sense of style all across the UK.
PS I liked Steve Wright, I just wouldn't want to look like him.
PS I liked Steve Wright, I just wouldn't want to look like him.
#new2me25
24. Sister Nancy - One Two (1982)
One of very few women that were part of the nascent dancehall reggae scene, Sister Nancy is a legend. Featuring Sly & Robbie with Ansel Collins, this is full of sweet grooves with Nancy's funny & clever lyrics. You all know Bam Bam but all tracks great.
24. Sister Nancy - One Two (1982)
One of very few women that were part of the nascent dancehall reggae scene, Sister Nancy is a legend. Featuring Sly & Robbie with Ansel Collins, this is full of sweet grooves with Nancy's funny & clever lyrics. You all know Bam Bam but all tracks great.
November 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
#new2me25
24. Sister Nancy - One Two (1982)
One of very few women that were part of the nascent dancehall reggae scene, Sister Nancy is a legend. Featuring Sly & Robbie with Ansel Collins, this is full of sweet grooves with Nancy's funny & clever lyrics. You all know Bam Bam but all tracks great.
24. Sister Nancy - One Two (1982)
One of very few women that were part of the nascent dancehall reggae scene, Sister Nancy is a legend. Featuring Sly & Robbie with Ansel Collins, this is full of sweet grooves with Nancy's funny & clever lyrics. You all know Bam Bam but all tracks great.
Probably one of these.
November 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Probably one of these.
Today's challenge is get this thing working.
November 17, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Today's challenge is get this thing working.
Delighted to see the Rosalia album at number 4 in the UK album charts. It's not an easy listen. A 2025 version of Scott 4. The kids are alright.
November 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Delighted to see the Rosalia album at number 4 in the UK album charts. It's not an easy listen. A 2025 version of Scott 4. The kids are alright.
#new2me25
25. Necronomicon - Tips Zum Selbstmord (1972)
A German album released in 1972, the title translates to 'How To Commit Suicide'. Recorded on a two-track recorder, this an absolutely brutal slab of psych/proto-metal. Ambitious but completely mental. For fans of Hawkwind, Dark & Groundhogs.
25. Necronomicon - Tips Zum Selbstmord (1972)
A German album released in 1972, the title translates to 'How To Commit Suicide'. Recorded on a two-track recorder, this an absolutely brutal slab of psych/proto-metal. Ambitious but completely mental. For fans of Hawkwind, Dark & Groundhogs.
November 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
#new2me25
25. Necronomicon - Tips Zum Selbstmord (1972)
A German album released in 1972, the title translates to 'How To Commit Suicide'. Recorded on a two-track recorder, this an absolutely brutal slab of psych/proto-metal. Ambitious but completely mental. For fans of Hawkwind, Dark & Groundhogs.
25. Necronomicon - Tips Zum Selbstmord (1972)
A German album released in 1972, the title translates to 'How To Commit Suicide'. Recorded on a two-track recorder, this an absolutely brutal slab of psych/proto-metal. Ambitious but completely mental. For fans of Hawkwind, Dark & Groundhogs.
I've changed the water filter on my record cleaner. This is how much yuck comes out of about 25 LPs, some of which were brand new.
November 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I've changed the water filter on my record cleaner. This is how much yuck comes out of about 25 LPs, some of which were brand new.
I've been listening to this yet again. It's a perfect comfort blanket. I love that so many well-known actors are involved.
Mark Bonnar
Kevin Whately
Stephen Tompkinson
George Cole
Imogen Stubbs
Joan Sims
Peter Vaughan
Loads more
I doubt that they needed the money, just loved the work.
Mark Bonnar
Kevin Whately
Stephen Tompkinson
George Cole
Imogen Stubbs
Joan Sims
Peter Vaughan
Loads more
I doubt that they needed the money, just loved the work.
November 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I've been listening to this yet again. It's a perfect comfort blanket. I love that so many well-known actors are involved.
Mark Bonnar
Kevin Whately
Stephen Tompkinson
George Cole
Imogen Stubbs
Joan Sims
Peter Vaughan
Loads more
I doubt that they needed the money, just loved the work.
Mark Bonnar
Kevin Whately
Stephen Tompkinson
George Cole
Imogen Stubbs
Joan Sims
Peter Vaughan
Loads more
I doubt that they needed the money, just loved the work.
#NowPlaying I was alerted to the existence of this album only last week by @maryepworth.bsky.social It is a beast of a record. Released in Czechoslovakia in 1972 and immediately banned by the authorities, it is a lost masterpiece. Think King Crimson or Gong but far, far funkier. Please listen.
November 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
#NowPlaying I was alerted to the existence of this album only last week by @maryepworth.bsky.social It is a beast of a record. Released in Czechoslovakia in 1972 and immediately banned by the authorities, it is a lost masterpiece. Think King Crimson or Gong but far, far funkier. Please listen.
#new2me25
26. Kathy McCord - Kathy McCord (1970)
Recorded while she was still in her teens, this is an amazing album. Folky but fried in places. Her voice is absolutely divine & the songs are very good indeed. She even manages to pull off a cover of She's Leaving Home sung in the first person.
26. Kathy McCord - Kathy McCord (1970)
Recorded while she was still in her teens, this is an amazing album. Folky but fried in places. Her voice is absolutely divine & the songs are very good indeed. She even manages to pull off a cover of She's Leaving Home sung in the first person.
November 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
#new2me25
26. Kathy McCord - Kathy McCord (1970)
Recorded while she was still in her teens, this is an amazing album. Folky but fried in places. Her voice is absolutely divine & the songs are very good indeed. She even manages to pull off a cover of She's Leaving Home sung in the first person.
26. Kathy McCord - Kathy McCord (1970)
Recorded while she was still in her teens, this is an amazing album. Folky but fried in places. Her voice is absolutely divine & the songs are very good indeed. She even manages to pull off a cover of She's Leaving Home sung in the first person.
#NowPlaying A lovely recommendation from @andrewmale.bsky.social arrived today from @lookingforthemagic.bsky.social via @brighterdayvinyl.bsky.social
A 1972 German prog-folk album that just floats along beautifully. Some primitive synth action & a woman with a great voice top things off nicely.
A 1972 German prog-folk album that just floats along beautifully. Some primitive synth action & a woman with a great voice top things off nicely.
November 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
#NowPlaying A lovely recommendation from @andrewmale.bsky.social arrived today from @lookingforthemagic.bsky.social via @brighterdayvinyl.bsky.social
A 1972 German prog-folk album that just floats along beautifully. Some primitive synth action & a woman with a great voice top things off nicely.
A 1972 German prog-folk album that just floats along beautifully. Some primitive synth action & a woman with a great voice top things off nicely.