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The Rugs – Blame It On Me/Voice of a Generation

Tom

Two sides of very strong indiepop which sounds like it has taken a few years to mature by Cambridge (UK) based The Rugs judging by their bandcamp page. But is it worth the wait? Well yes! Blame It On Me immediately grabs your attention with its catchy opening lyrics supported by strong vocals and jangling guitars. Flip side Voice of a Generation jangles up those guitars even further as they gain pace whilst the vocals just about keep up as the track jams it’s way through to it’s ending. Pretty absorbing stuff and well worth a listen. Or two. Or … Continue reading The Rugs – Blame It On Me/Voice of a Generation

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Strange Passage – Shouldn’t Be Too Long

Tom

Has it really been two and a bit years since Strange Passage released their brilliant debut EP Shine and Scatter? Flip me! Anyway what a great new year present it is to hear this brand new song which is the title track from their forthcoming new LP due out later this month on Syncro System Records – I hope that title is tongue in cheek! Thankfully they have not changed their sound in that time and this is a full on jangling guitar track complete with deadpan vocals a bit more cheerful than say David Gedge. A brilliant return. Pre-order … Continue reading Strange Passage – Shouldn’t Be Too Long

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Klackers – Klackers

Tom

Well this is an enjoyable romp by Canadian band Klackers on their self titled debut. There are nine songs here which also includes covers of tracks by The Adicts and Bratmobile. Musically it’s garage rock with punk influences – think early Detroit Cobras with original material – whilst the vocals are a mix of shouty garage and tinged with the blues. The whole EP (album?) is loud, brassy, sarky, angry or fun but most important of all it’s a blast. Highlights are Womb Buddy (especially the young child singing along at the end), Ride or Die and closer No Means … Continue reading Klackers – Klackers

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Black Sand – Endless Blue

Tom

Do you remember Spacemen 3? Black Sand do right down to the reverb drenched music, the song titles and the lyrics that refer to religion and other pursuits. Even his profile pic reminds me of Pete Kember! And do you know what else Black Sand has in common with Spacemen 3? They (well he) also make bloody fantastic spaced out and trippy psychedelic tunes that could drone on and on as far as I am concerned. To say I am impressed is an understatement and it’s another one of those complete discography purchases for me! Lie down, relax and take … Continue reading Black Sand – Endless Blue

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The Cut-Outs – Noise in Melody EP

Tom

The first track on this EP, Comatose, is a short and noisy but powerful driving jangle pop song. It’s way too frantic and attention grabbing to be it’s title! To be honest it’s the only reason I have given this EP a mention. Maybe the other songs will grow on me (Blossoms isn’t to far off to be fair) but in the main I find them a bit long and drawn out for my liking. Only if they were as short as that opening track! Get it from here. Continue reading The Cut-Outs – Noise in Melody EP

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Beauty Parlour – Fall In Love

Tom

Fall In Love is the debut EP from the band that features ex members of the Fungi Girls and Vacations. The EP contains four slices of dreamy indiepop that will warm the cockles of any indiepop and C86 fan’s heart. Jangling guitars and boy/girl vocals rule the roost here and both Chance On You and Jamais Vu would have made my end of 2018 lists if I had heard it the EP in time. Exceptional. Continue reading Beauty Parlour – Fall In Love

Alt Rock, C86, Coldwave, Darkwave, Dream Pop, Dreampop, Electronica, Garage, Goth, indiepop, Jangle Pop, Noise Pop, Pop, Post Punk, Powerpop, Punk, Riot Grrrl, Shoegaze, Synth pop, TweeLeave a comment

Records I Like 2018 – The Capsule!

Tom

If the 55 tracks in the Best of 2018 mixes/playlists were not enough I have compiled a track each from most of the releases featured on Records I Like in 2018 in a handy Spotify playlist. If you use Deezer don’t worry as here is a link to an almost identical playlist on that service. Have a great new year and I will “see” you all in 2019! Continue reading Records I Like 2018 – The Capsule!

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Records I Like Podcast December – Best of 2018

Tom

55 tracks in my best of this year. Were they the best tracks in 2018? For me yes as they gave me plenty of plays, thoughts, meaning and enjoyment. Looking at the 55 choices my tastes have certainly changed this year. I have listened to Techno a lot more this year. Almost as much since I started listening to it 25 years plus ago and I was amazed that artists from then are still making some amazing tunes. Coldwave influenced post-punk gets stronger or maybe it’s because I am listening to and discovering more. Epic Shoegaze has also featured highly … Continue reading Records I Like Podcast December – Best of 2018