Off the top of my bonce Grant Green Joni Mitchell Eddie Hazel Phil Manzanera Prince James Honeyman-Scott Jonny Marr Graeme Naysmith Neil Young Tom Verlaine

#5debutalbums9094 Working shortlist. Two or three I’ve not seen posted. 10 number ones there 😩

#NowPlaying #jazz #jazzvinyl #jazzsky #vinylcommunity #musicsky The sales have been good to me. The great pressing it deserves also. #sundaymorningjazz

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#NowPlaying #jazz #jazzsky #jazzvinyl #vinylcommunity #musicsky John Coltrane, Crescent (1964) Comfort jazz in excelsis.

#NowPlaying #jazz #jazzsky #jazzvinyl #musicsky #vinylcommunity Miles Davis, In A Silent Way (1969) “Finding my neutral space” #saturdaymorningjazz

#NowPlaying #cdsky #vinylcommunity #musicsky Spoon, Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga (2007) Three of theirs could have made the 25 best albums this century. Guilt spin.

#NowPlaying #vinylsky #vinyl #vinylcommunity #musicsky New Order, Power, Corruption & Lies (1983)

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#NowPlaying #vinylcommunity #vinyl #vinylsky #musicsky The Kinks, Lola versus Powerman & The Moneygoround 1970)

#NowPlaying #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylsky #musicsky Joni, For The Roses (1972) Coffee, an early fire, the new Uncut and Joni.

What was the last movie you watched in 2025?

#NowPlaying #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylsky #musicsky Blur, Blur (1997) Not the biggest Blur fan by any stretch, but this album is almost perfect. Brilliant pressing, as you would expect for the exorbitant pre sales price.

Best Wishes for 2026 all. After a couple of horrifying omissions, please forgive a remixed and final best 25 albums of this century. Alphabetical order. One album per artist.

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Now the #5albums25 is done, it would be great to see some more top 25 albums this century lists.

#NowPlaying #jazz #jazzsky #jazzvinyl #vinylcommunity #musicsky Joe Henderson, Inner Urge (1965) Next up..

#NowPlaying #jazz #jazzsky #jazzvinyl #vinylcommunity #musicsky Donald Byrd, A New Perspective (1964) First of the Boxing Day sales purchases dropped today. Fantastic.

#NowPlaying #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #vinyl #musicsky Phoebe Bridgers, Stranger In The Alps (2017) Really nothing to choose between her two albums. Both fabulous.

Top 25 albums this century. Alphabetical order. One album per artist. Some painful omissions and no doubt some key ones I’ve forgotten. #musicsky #vinylcommunity

#NowPlaying #vinylcommunity #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky Phoebe Bridgers, Punisher (2020) Morning ☕️

#NowPlaying #musicsky #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #vinyl The Beths, Future Me Hates Me (2017) Because one Beths is never enough. Definitely one of my top 25 of this century 😉

#5albums25 #NowPlaying #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #vinyl #musicsky The Beths, Straight Line Was A Lie My intro to these wonderful Kiwis and we’ve had a whirlwind romance; bought all four albums and saw them live within a fortnight. Turns out this is their best since their knockout debut. A cert.

#NowPlaying #vinyl #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #musicsky U2, Achtung Baby (1991) Four enjoyable days with the In-Laws here, evening with the brother & family in York and I can finally sit down with a single malt and a #vinylsanta pressie. Cheers 🥃

#NowPlaying #jazz #jazzsky #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #musicsky One of last year’s #vinylsanta pressies. A true gem.

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With the in-laws here for another day, they won’t be spun for a day or two. But #vinylsanta did visit me. Three crazily expensive records at bargain prices. Clever Santa. #vinylcommunity #vinylsky #musicsky

#Nowcooking #Xmasday Hours in the making, less than 10 minutes in the destruction. Great to see. Turkey, home made yorkshires & roasties, parsnips, broccoli, peas and carrots. Chin chin 🍷🍷

#NowPlaying #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylsky #musicsky Frank Sinatra, Songs For Swinging Lovers (1956) As traditional for us on Christmas Day as the visit to the pub. Merry Christmas to everyone, I hope you have a great one. Time to get cooking 🧑‍🍳🎄🧑‍🎄

#NowPlaying #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #musicsky Tracey Thorn, Tinsel & Lights (2012) A few hours before the visitors arrive. Always makes me think of absent friends. A beautiful album.

#5albums25 #NowPlaying #cdsky #musicsky #vinylcommunity Pale Blue Eyes, New Place Third album of dream pop/gaze set to motorik beats. Their best for me; flows perfectly with plenty of standout moments. Right in the mix for my five, a shame it seems like it’s flown completely under the radar.

#NowPlaying #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylsky #musicsky Ride, Carnival of Light (1994) Crazily underrated.

#5debuts25 #NiwPlaying #vinyl #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #musicsky Cate Le Bon, Michelangelo Dying I love Cate. A singular, uncompromising, enormous talent. I currently prefer her previous two albums (an extremely high bar), but this is still a hot favourite for my five. Phenomenal live too.

#NowPlaying #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #musicsky #vinyl Lightships, Electric Cables (2012) Another spin. A beautiful thing.

#5albums25 #NowPlaying #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #musicsky Bdrmm, Microtonic After 2 fair shoegazey albums, a left turn into dark electronica was the welcome surprise of the year. Mood and dynamics mastered, hooks aplenty: a cohesive and immersive whole. Has felt like an AOTY contender all year.

Nice to score 4 inspite of the worst imaginable non penalty decision at 0-0. Onwards and upwards. #LEEvPAL

#NowPlaying #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #vinyl #musicsky Now the little one has finally finished school it’s beginning to feel a bit more like Christmas.

#NowPlaying #musicsky #vinylcommunity Melody’ Echo Chamber, Unclouded (2025) Second consecutive play of this new release. Suspect it’s going to be a very late contender for #AOTY25. Thanks to @vgbpw1.bsky.social for the early mention of this one.

#NowPlaying #jazz #jazzsky #jazzvinyl #musicsky Hank Mobley, Workout (1962) Working off some cobwebs with some overdue hardbop.

The number 1 movie when you were ten years old will define your 2026 ….

#5albums25 #NowPlaying #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #vinyl #musicsky Noisy, addictive indie pop. On the fringes of my five.

#gigsky #gigsof25 A better year for gigs than albums for me. Leading the way for the second year in succession was Waxahatchee, somehow improving on ‘24’s incredible Leeds show. 2. Shack, Brudenell 3. MBV, M’cr 4. Edwyn Collins, Brudenell 5. Cate Le Bon, York 6. The Beths, Leeds. All ace.

#gigsky #gigsof25 A better year for gigs than albums for me. Leading the way for the second year in succession was Waxahatchee, somehow improving on ‘24’s incredible Leeds show. 2. Shack, Brudenell 3. MBV, M’cr 4. Edwyn Collins, Brudenell 5. Cate Le Bon, York 6. The Beths, Leeds. All ace.

#NowPlaying #vinylcommunity #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky Waxahatchee, Tigers Blood (2024) Last year’s AOTY.

#NowPlaying #vinylcommunity #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky The Shop Window, Daysdream (2024) Self released, self produced double album with no filler. Amazing sound, enduring songs and a genuinely uplifting listen.

#NowPlaying #vinylcommunity #vinyl #vinylsky #musicsky Camera Obscura, Look To The East, Look To The West (2024) Their comeback after a decade long hiatus seemed to be rather overlooked, even by fans. A great shame; it’s a stunning album which is ageing superbly.

#NowPlaying #vinylcommunity #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky Bill Ryder-Jones, Ieychd Da (2024) An afternoon by the fire tucking into a few more of last year’s great albums.

Not a favourite genre but as good as it gets. I’ll never, ever tire of it. RIP Rob and thanks for so many all time greats. 🙏

#NowPlaying #vinylcommunity #vinylsky #musicsky This Is The Kit, Off Off On (2020) The delightful Kate Stables and friends.