The groundstaff had said the pitch would be like a road, but it turned out that it had a good deal of fire.

Who remembers the FA Cup play offs?

#last4albums Spent this slightly soggy Friday afternoon with And Also The Trees… ‘And Also The Trees’ (1984) ‘Virus Meadow’ (1986) ‘The Millpond Years’ (1988) ‘Farewell To The Shade’ (1989) Dark. Poetic. Magnificent. #vinylcommunity #nowspinning #musicsky pre #totp

Here's a new playlist of Rough Trade singles from 1978-1983. Features Subway Sect, Scritti Politti, The Smiths, Raincoats, Kleenex, Cabaret Voltaire, Swell Maps, Essential Logic, Delta 5, The Slits, The Pop Group, The Fall, Wire, Robert Wyatt, Young Marble Giants etc open.spotify.com/playlist/2l0...

#last4albums Tuesday. Seemed appropriate to spin up some Discharge… ‘Why’ (1981) ‘Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing’ (1982) ‘Grave New World’ (1986) ‘1980-1986’ (1987) ‘War's no fairytale Guns and bombs aren't f%@*ing toys’ #vinylcommunity #nowspinning #musicsky #punk #hardcore

25/2/1975, Hackney Marshes, London. Arsenal legend Charlie George says parents should just let their kids enjoy playing the game. “It’s not the World Cup!” he says, “take a chill pill, man”

#last4albums Monday afternoon. Spring has sprung. Must be time for some Throbbing Gristle… ‘2nd Annual Report’ (1977, 1983 Mute Reissue) ‘D.o.A. The Third And Final Report’ (1978) ‘20 Jazz Funk Greats’ (1979) ‘Heathen Earth’ (1980) #vinylcommunity #nowspinning #musicsky #industrial

We want to everyone on our planet to have peaceful, prosperous lives in flourishing communities where cricket can play a central role. If that is asking for too much, then let's hope you at least have the cricket part.

#Reverberations Here’s the final 40 track playlist compiled from all of the votes cast in February’s music challenge. A big thank you to all who took part. Raise your glasses for the penultimate time to all things indie/alt guitar. Reverberations open.spotify.com/playlist/65s...

#Reverberations #MusicChallenge Just had to finish with this cracker… Day 28 - Lush - ‘Thoughtforms’ …from the 1989 Mini-LP ‘Scar’ youtu.be/t1UCWgw9Ub0 #musicsky #vinylcommunity #nowspinning

In recognition of today, quote post with something #green you've photographed…

Post a pic you took, no context, to bring some zen to the feed…

Hip hiccup hooray it’s FRIDAY! Cheers from Hebden Bridge at the beautiful The Trades Club where we’re playing a sold out show this eve. The beer tastes good up North, bottoms up !!

#last4albums Friday. Pre #totp time. Some classic reggae… Matumbi – ‘Seven Seals’ & ‘Point Of View’ A largely forgotten pop gem from 1986… It's Immaterial – ‘Life's Hard And Then You Die‘ And ‘Ireland's answer to The Byrds’… The Stars Of Heaven – ‘Rain On The Sea’ #vinylcommunity #musicsky

#Reverberations #MusicChallenge Day 27 - Dance Chapter - ‘Demolished Sanctuary’ …from the 1981 EP - ‘Chapter II’ youtu.be/_TT_Z5Sdif8 #musicsky #vinylcommunity #nowspinning

#last4albums #vinylcommunity #musicsky #nwobhm

#Reverberations #MusicChallenge Day 26 - Modern English - ‘Dance of Devotion (A Love Song)’ …from the 1981 LP ‘Mesh & Lace’ youtu.be/U_xCRK6y60Q #musicsky #vinylcommunity #nowspinning

#last4albums Wednesday. Had to be a 4AD day… The Wolfgang Press – The Burden Of Mules (CAD 308) The Happy Family – The Man On Your Street (CAD 214) Mass – Labour Of Love (CAD 107) Pieter Nooten, Michael Brook – Sleeps With The Fishes (CAD 710) Magic! #vinylcommunity #nowspinning #musicsky

1979. Ana De Silva of The Raincoats at work at the Rough Trade Shop. The Undertones "You've Got My Number (Why Don't You Use It?" is on the wall behind her right shoulder

#Reverberations #MusicChallenge Day 25 - A.R. Kane - ‘Lollita’ …from the 1987 ‘Lollita’ EP youtu.be/NauHYsUXxP4 #musicsky #vinylcommunity #nowspinning

A peachy new addition to the punky part of the collection… Passion Killers – ‘They Kill Our Passion With Their Hate And Wars’ A 2010 release chronicling the early 80s output of Barnsley’s Passion Killers. All three members went on to be part of Chumbawamba. #VinylCommunity #nowspinning #musicsky

#Reverberations #MusicChallenge Day 24 - Bang Bang Machine - ‘Geek Love’ …from the 1991 ‘The Geek’ EP youtu.be/nP8bBP37eCc #musicsky #vinylcommunity #nowspinning

#LookAndSee #MusicChallenge The Triffids - ‘Butterflies into Worms’ youtu.be/6I0JMmlNCQQ #musicsky

The most outrageously experimental release on the wonderful On-U Sound label has to be ON-U LP34… The Missing Brazilians - ‘Warzone’ (1984) Distorted electronic sounds, buzzing & screaming, yet the stuttering rhythm prevails & melody emerges from the cacophony. #vinylcommunity #musicsky #vinyl

#last4albums An afternoon with Anglo-Dutch experimental-synth-rockers The Legendary Pink Dots… Curse (1983) Faces In The Fire (1984) The Tower (1984) The Lovers (1985) Impossible to pigeonhole, but if you enjoy all things kosmische, you might enjoy TLPD #vinylcommunity #nowspinning #MusicSky

#Reverberations #MusicChallenge Day 23 - Buffalo Tom - ‘Crawl’ …from the 1990 LP ‘Birdbrain’ youtu.be/MNd9RYJMt6k #musicsky #vinylcommunity #nowspinning

Sunday evening with the New Age Steppers & their 1981 ‘Action Battlefield’ LP Notable not only for being a compelling listen… but also for Adrian Sherwood’s production, Ari-Up’s vocals & Neneh Cherry's recording debut on ‘My Love’ Heartily recommended #vinylcommunity #nowspinning #musicsky

#Reverberations #MusicChallenge Day 22 - Cocteau Twins - ‘Feet-Like Fins’ …from the 1986 LP - ‘Victorialand’ youtu.be/wK193IE1FL8 #musicsky #vinylcommunity #nowspinning

#Reverberations #MusicChallenge Day 21 - Chapterhouse - ‘Something More’ …from the 1990 ‘Sunburst’ EP youtu.be/ibfvXbMspM0 #musicsky #vinylcommunity #nowspinning

Some joyous pre #totp listening courtesy of Mexico 70. The band was led by singer/guitarist Mick Bund, a onetime member of Felt… Here we have: ‘Wonderful Lie E.P.’ (1991) & ‘E.P. Valencia’ (1991) Listen to ‘What’s In Your Mind’ - youtu.be/OeCd3salvwQ #vinylcommunity #nowplaying #musicsky #indie

#last4albums Selected a few I haven’t played for a while… Section Twenty Five - ‘The Key Of Dreams’ Pauline Murray And The Invisible Girls – ‘Pauline Murray And The Invisible Girls’ The Decorators – ‘Tablets’ The Young Gods – ‘The Young Gods’ Cracking. #vinylcommunity #nowspinning #MusicSky

#Reverberations #MusicChallenge Day 20 - Slowdive - ‘Shine’ …from the 1991 ‘Holding Our Breath’ EP youtu.be/m5lztdGOgLg #musicsky #vinylcommunity #nowspinning

#Reverberations #MusicChallenge Day 19 - Cranes - ‘One From The Slum’ …from the 1989 Mini-LP ‘Self-Non-Self’ youtu.be/EVWhEaQViA8 #musicsky #vinylcommunity #nowspinning

Share an iconic album cover… #MusicSky #vinylcommunity

Here’s some brilliant live footage of Shop Assistants performing ‘Caledonian Road’ at the University of London Union in 1986. Went to many gigs at ULU in the 80s.. and this is one them… youtu.be/k-8z6kr8TSk #reverberations #musicsky

One of the great delights of punk LPs is the inclusion of various inserts, booklets and lyric sheets. Here are some from yesterday’s selection… #vinylcommmunity #punk #hardcore #musicsky

#last4albums “What are you all listening to?” Had to be The Sound today… plus a spot of Adrian Borland’s Second Layer project… Second Layer – ‘World Of Rubber’ (1982) The Sound - ‘Jeopardy‘ (1980), ‘From The Lions Mouth‘ (1981) & ‘All Fall Down’ (1982) #vinylcommunity #nowspinning #MusicSky

#Reverberations #MusicChallenge Day 18 - Shop Assistants - ‘Caledonian Road’ …from the 1986 LP ‘Shop Assistants’ youtu.be/j0J7QZxF6rE #musicsky #vinylcommunity #nowspinning

#last4albums From the delights of dub to some punky goodness on this Wednesday afternoon… The Depraved - ‘Come On Down’ A.O.A / Oi Polloi – ‘Unlimited Genocide’ Cowboy Killers – ‘Koyaanisqatsi’ Capitol Punishment – ‘When "Putsch" Comes To Shove’ #vinylcommunity #musicsky #vinyl #hardcore

#Reverberations #MusicChallenge Day 17 - The Belltower - ‘Outshine The Sun’ …from the 1991 ‘Exploration Day’ EP youtu.be/tmbj7QzaWXA #musicsky #vinylcommunity #nowspinning

Only Subbuteo fans will understand how cool it is that Mansfield Town drew Arsenal in the FA Cup. It’s the ref 47 derby! Made even better by the fact it’s Mansfield Home 47 vs Arsenal Away 47

#last4albums Spin some On-U Sound LPs & you just need to hear more On-U Sound LPs… Doctor Pablo & Dub Syndicate - North Of The River Thames London Underground – Current Affairs Session The Dub Syndicate - The Pounding System New Age Steppers – Foundation Steppers #vinylcommunity #musicsky #vinyl

#Reverberations #MusicChallenge Day 16 - Curve - ‘Think And Act’ …from the 1992 LP ‘Doppelgänger’ youtu.be/L6YTLz8eqxI #musicsky #vinylcommunity #nowspinning

#last4albums A sublime Adrian Sherwood produced Sunday afternoon selection. Delightfully dubby… New Age Steppers – ‘The New Age Steppers’ Singers & Players – ‘Vacuum Pumping’ Creation Rebel – ‘Lows & Highs’ Playgroup – ‘Epic Sound Battles Chapter One’ #vinylcommunity #musicsky #vinyl #dub

#Reverberations #MusicChallenge Day 15 - Ride - ‘Vapour Trail’ …from the 1990 LP ‘Nowhere’ youtu.be/pVhNi5cU8mo #musicsky #vinylcommunity #nowspinning

#musicsky Only seems right to post this stunning live footage of ‘Hate My Way’ from ‘87… youtu.be/uz5wLTFETZc?... #throwingmuses

Drop an album that was important to you when you were nineteen…

Here's a Lovers Rock playlist for this sunny Valentine's Day ❤️🇯🇲🇬🇧❤️▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/1ql...

#Reverberations #MusicChallenge Day 14 - Dif Juz - ‘Cs’ …from the 1981 EP ‘Huremics - ‘Four Pieces’ youtu.be/o3FzmVmDpHQ #musicsky #vinylcommunity #nowspinning

#last4albums Back to 1980 for me and peak New Wave. The ‘Dalek I’ record is one of the lost gems of synth-pop (IMHO)… The Passions – Michael & Miranda Dalek I – Compass Kum'pas, Shoes For Industry – Talk Like A Whelk The Gadgets – Love, Curiosity, Freckles & Doubt #vinycommunity #musicsky #vinyl