#CDinthecar A bit random this week but nice to vary the listening. Sabres of Paradise (you must listen to “Wilmot”) with Mr Weatherall plying his genius. The always brilliant #DIIV (first bought because I loved the artwork). #MylesSmith bought on the back of a wonderful Glaso set. #musicsky

#CDinthecar An oldie (Reverend & the makers overlooked debut album with the bona fide classic “heavyweight champion of the world”& the lyric “free ride on the guilt trip”) & recent album of the year (2023’s False Lankum for fellow folk music fans).

Double bubble post day! #Metronomy greatest hits and, a bit of poignancy,the last ever studio album from #saintetienne (sigh). Both so significant that I have both #vinyl and cd for future #cdinthecar #vinylcommunity #musicsky

#TheSmiths we’re always more than Mozza/Marr. In anticipation of Mike Joyce “The Drums” book release (I have a copy on order) here is the rhythm section of Joyce/Rourke that drove the band forward. #musicsky #booksky youtu.be/peh6JCBoznk?...

#internationaldogday Sweet doggy dreams to all packs out there under the blue sky

#mylifetracks One of those timeless tracks from the mid 90s that sounded like it had been around forever when released &, 31 years later, still sounds fresh and unique. It is the definition of an ear worm song but one that moves your feet. Gold. #musicsky youtu.be/6oqJ0JpMj6I?...

Wembley 3rd August. So was #Oasis as good as people say they were? A resounding yes! Absolutely on top form and everything a fan could want! Cast blasted through 7 great tracks (PP Arnold in cameo) and Richard Ashcroft was worth the ticket value alone. One of the greatest gigs #musicsky

Today’s the day….. #Oasis #musicsky

#CDinthecar Two picks from the past 24 hours. “Help” the 1995 Warchild album remains the #indie #alternative charity album. Oasis, KLF, Boo Radleys, Blur, Orbital, Manics, Radiohead, Suede, Portishead, and more! “Black” with Wonderful Life, Sweetest Smile, Paradise. Timeless. #musicchallenge

#suede with one of the great covers of all time. Little known which is a huge shame but on the wonderful “Help” #warchild album which will get a spin on cd in the car tomorrow. Enjoy #musicsky youtu.be/87cbuR8DG2Q?...

#mylifetracks This is a true classic. The Ronettes with pure musical gold. Yes it is older than me but it will also outlive me. Music is something magical when it touches the heart. If you have ever been in love, this is a track that embraces you. #musicsky youtu.be/e-dr1PZZMds?...

#mylifetracks I was only a kid when this came out but it was like hearing the space age of music. Electronica pioneer that still sounds just as amazing now (and that Glasto performance was a classic). At a time of grim, this track shone. Mr Numan, 🫡 #musicsky youtu.be/7rKJf_DWecU?...

#last4albums #musicchallenge E&Bunnymen: indie heaven Basic: instrumental excellence Corella: indie new rockers (ones very much to watch) Jordan Rakei: sweet soul music #musicsky

Today’s #CDinthecar in 30+degrees was the new album from Barry Can’t Swim (sounds great in the sunshine) and Andy Bell (#Ride #Oasis) latest album which has him on top form with Dot Allison and additional production from Gen Archer. #musicchallenge #musicsky

For any #theweddingpresent fans, the 40th anniversary tour will be a stunner. Crawl/dalliance/kennedy/interstate5/my favourite dress/flying saucer/brassneck a great back catalogue with guitar shredding brilliance. Enjoy! #musicsky

I’m encouraging the use of #CDinthecar for those who still play CDs in the car! Would love to see what people play & why. For the past week, #TheCure mixes and the wonderful #TheMaccabees (just “given to the wild”didn’t make it to the car) post on fire Glasto performance. #musicsky

My club sums up actually the thoughts & feelings 🐺 fans have on hearing the devastating news of Diogo Jota & brother deaths today. Once a 🐺 always a 🐺. RIP. #wwfc #lfc

🚨 The Maccabees on musical fire #Glastonbury so make sure you catch them #musicsky

Wow, what an electrifying set by Nile Rodgers & Chic at #Glastonbury. Timeless. #musicsky

Like a mini #britpop 1995 revival. #Oasis hype with the biggest gig/tour of the year almost here. #Shedseven & #supergrass rocking #Glastonbury & #Pulp on the Pyramid stage. #Prodigy tonight. #Sleeper & #StereoMCs at #guilfest next week. #James superb set IoW. Enjoy it! #musicsky

#glastonbury Friday’s must watch: #GlassBeams (unique) #CMAT (perhaps performance of the day) #Shedseven (superb with Elvana a surprise) #mylessmith (high hopes for his debut album) #supergrass (“coco” still sounds great) #franzferdinand with an actual Dr 😉 #EnglishTeacher #musicsky

Just dropped through the letterbox, #Deary latest double a side. Deary are a band I’ve followed for a couple of years now and the musical quality output has remained very high. For #shoegaze fans.. youtu.be/UWuZrZ6LGQc?... #musicsky #vinyl

Absolutely glorious gig by #elbow at #hamptoncourtfestival last night. Elbow are a hugely underrated band, with such a consistent high quality catalogue backed by superb live performances, they should be national treasures. Hampton Court is also a great location to visit. #musicsky

Still love this film…yes it’s full on cheesefest but nice story & top soundtrack, Bowie, Psychedelic Furs, The Cure, New Order, B-52s, The Smiths, Elvis Costello, Thompson Twins… #musicsky #filmsky

#mylifetracks Love this track for three reasons: - memories of catching them doing a dj set in Central Park one glorious summer - it’s a beautiful track - the video (with that ending) would melt any heart (go ahead & watch it, 😢) When music becomes emotion. #musicsky youtu.be/wpqm-05R2Jk?...

#mylifetracks As relevant now and it was on release. So many lyrical highlights from the articulate Scroobpip. “…just a band…” Radiohead allowed a sample of “planet telex” to be used in “letter from god” that I also highly recommend. #musicsky youtu.be/CWrMGXwhFLk?...

I suspect a certain boy duo who liked pets used this as a template for their early success. An 80s synth classic… #musicsky youtu.be/-BesDotlg7c?...

If you like jingle jangle #indie pop heaven then seek out the debut album from Ian McCulloch “candleland”. Originally bought it on cassette but have added cd & vinyl over the years. Simply lovely stuff. #musicsky youtu.be/gr5JldbBNhs?...

So today was the day. The only #TheCure studio album I have never owned on CD (or any other format), 29 years after its release! As “wish” went down in my estimation between 93-96 & the first single didn’t fill me with hope, it just passed me by. It will get aired at the w/end. #musicsky

For fans of #electronica then recommend the English Rivera’s finest #metronomy who will release their “best of” in September. Signed copies on their website (bagged mine already) with vinyl in #Torquay colours of yellow & blue. Check out my fav track “The look” #musicsky youtu.be/sFrNsSnk8GM?...

I’m encouraging the use of #CDinthecar for those who still play CDs in the car! Would love to see what people play & why. #TheCure mixed up/Torn down combo (been awhile & the 2 additional cds are a treat) & #Curve cuckoo expanded version. Which one would you take? #musicchallenge #musicsky

#TheSmithsTop30 Agh! Forgot this one is running so I’ll need to do some catching up!

#mylifetracks The Auteurs…what a great band that unfortunately got pushed aside as Britpop took over. Released at the end of 1993, this blistering track was a tip top hit that flip flopped failing to hit the U.K. top 40. Give it a listen if you like #indie #musicsky youtu.be/0S-xxO11piA?...

Wow. Got tickets for #Oasis from Ticketmaster limited sale and: 1) easy journey 2) no long queue (or queue for queue) 3) normalish seating price A happy dad with one very excited son (what a way to start his school day!). Makes up for that horrendous experience last year! #musicsky

#mylifetracks Before #shoegaze was a thing, the wonderful Kitchens of Distinction were crafting soundscapes & no finer example than ‘Drive that fast’. First heard on ‘Snub TV’ a #indie music prog & I picked up the 12” quickly after. Essential listening. #musicsky youtu.be/9JXk_oV4nbo?...

I’m encouraging the use of #CDinthecar for those who still play CDs in the car! Would love to see what people play & why. Yesterday I played ‘Barry can’t swim’ & S&Banshees ‘Peepshow’ (previously shown these) so posting today’s pick from The Lottery Winners (a great album for indie music fans).

The pack enjoyed a trip out in the car yesterday to run round the open fields & take advantage of the beautiful weather. Anyone got pics of their #dogs going on a car journey? Love to see them #dogsinacar #blueskydogs #dogsofbluesky

#mylifetracks I love a well structured story set to song & this is at the high end of that genre. A stunning mid90s gem from the maker of “my lovely horse” (the best Eurovision non-Eurovision song ever) & Father Ted’s theme tune (“songs of love” which is 🔥). #musicsky youtu.be/ZFjfa_RB6Pc?...

#mylifetracks This hidden & little known #elbow track is deliciously delightful & plays beautifully on a sun kissed start to the U.K. bank hols. The film ‘man up’ is also a guilty pleasure with a scene stealing cameo from Rory Kinnear. #musicsky #filmsky youtu.be/SPVjY34uwuY?...

#mylifetracks Happy ‘Disintegration’ day for those you celebrate the release date of #TheCure masterpiece. Untitled, the closing track, had to be a great track to close out such an immense experience & it is. It takes a mellow & whimsical tone & the album ends. #musicsky youtu.be/YpxREVEFza0?...

#mylifetracks What a banger this track is. Just Jack providing social commentary on the rush for celebrity and being chewed up & spat out by it. Nothing changes hey. The album version is the key one here, glorious. #musicsky youtu.be/TAjVnq9xtEU?...

#mylifetracks Think you know Siouxsie & the Banshees? You really think? This jewel of track from the ‘Peepshow’ album is essential listening to challenge any preconceived ideas you may have. Not just a “goth” band, this is heartbreakingly beautiful. #musicsky youtu.be/yXDkbDxbcxU?...

#NewOrderTop30 @paulba31.bsky.social reminded me of New Order performing True Faith live on #totp when it was rare for any band to do so (see vid). Happily, it was a lot more successful than the challenging Blue Monday performance! youtu.be/KzKRyDu1RnM?...

#NewOrderTop30 #MusicChallenge #MusicSky Ranked 1. True Faith (1987 single) The song that had the biggest influence on me and that’s why it is my top pick. Not just my fav New Order song but my all time fav song. “I feel so extraordinary…” youtu.be/mfI1S0PKJR8?...

#NewOrderTop30 #MusicChallenge #MusicSky Ranked 2. Blue Monday (1983 single) My biggest write up and a track this special deserves it. Lots of facts for those interested as well as the reason why it isn’t my top pick. youtu.be/9GMjH1nR0ds?...

#mylifetracks #musicsky The Maccabees: Precious Time The Maccabees land a stunning album in 2007 & this track is jingle jangle indie pop heaven. “We'll need heart and we'll need courage In these times 'Cause time can mean so much Are you still mine?” youtu.be/0629SPfofVI?...

#NewOrderTop30 #MusicChallenge #MusicSky Ranked 3. Temptation (1982 single & reimagined on Substance in 1987) Glorious. Pop perfection. New Order become New Order & this is the song that moved them forward. youtu.be/xxDv_RTdLQo?...

#mylifetracks Jah Wobble & Sinead O’Connor Visions of you Sinead’s glorious vocals, Jah blending eastern vibes with a hypnotic bass line - just a divine track that was overlooked in the 90s. #musicsky youtu.be/AuG1JN_pIUU?...

NewOrderTop30 #MusicChallenge #MusicSky Ranked 4. Bizarre Love Triangle (1986, single taken from Brotherhood album) Into the “big 4” & (spoiler alert) I have all of them in mine. BLT became a huge hit casting the album in shadow (shame as the album is underrated). youtu.be/tkOr12AQpnU?...