Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Album 137. Twin Action- 18 Wheeler
Released 1994
This came out to almost no acclaim on its release, however this Beach Boys influenced album is worth seeking out.
Creation Records
Album 136. Greatest Hits- Sly and the Family Stone
Released 1970, this is a re-issue from 1990
Perfect greatest hits package
Mid-Price release
Epic Records
Monday, 28 August 2017
Album 135. What a Skandal- King Edward the Giant
Released ????
Recorded in Jamaica c1964
Compilation featuring The Skatalites and The Upsetters
King Edwards Label
Sunday, 27 August 2017
Album 134. 801 Live- 801
Released 1976
'Supergroup' of Brian Eno and members of Roxy Music recorded live at Queen Elizabeth Hall
It goes a bit Prog at times, but still has some interesting music on it.
Bought second-hand from Psychotron Records
Island Records
Album 133. No Further Ahead Than Today- Ulrich Schnauss
Released 2016
Missed this when it came out. Glad I caught up with this piece of lush electronica.
Scripted Realities
Album 132. The Modern Lovers- The Modern Lovers
Released 1976, this is a re-issue from 2015.
Debut studio album, its worth buying just for Roadrunner alone.
Purchased from Swordfish Records, Birmingham.
BMG Records
Thursday, 24 August 2017
Album 131. Native Sons- The Long Ryders
Released 1984
The band came out of the LA Paisley Underground scene in the 1980s
Big influence on Alt. Country that was to follow
Zippo Records
Wednesday, 23 August 2017
Album 130. Liquidizer- Jesus Jones
Released 1989
Got this signed by the band at a signing in HMV, Birmingham New Street
Haven't listened to this in a very long time
Food Records
Monday, 21 August 2017
Album 127. Owen- Owen
Released 2001
Owen is a solo project by Mark Kinsella of the band American Football
Bought following a recommendation from Ignite Records, Birmingham
Polyvinyl Records
Friday, 18 August 2017
Album 126. Just For A Day- Slowdive
Released 1991
Debut album from Slowdive following a series of great EPs
Purchased from Swordfish Records
Creation Records
CRELP 094
Thursday, 17 August 2017
Album 125. Mainstream- Lloyd Cole and the Commotions
Released 1987.
Third and final album from Lloyd Cole and the Commotions
Second hand purchase.
Polydor Records
Tuesday, 15 August 2017
Album 124. Green Bay Dub- The Revolutionaries
Released 1979. This is a re-issue from 2017.
Part of Record Store Day 2017.
Produced by Linval Thompson
Burning Sounds Ltd
Monday, 14 August 2017
Album 123. Pelican West- Haircut 100
Released 1982.
Still a great pop album (apart from the sax!)
Cheeky Nick Heyward
Purchased from Woolworths, Erdington
Arista
Album 122. The Way I Feel- Leonard Nimoy
Released 1968
Album number 3 for Leonard Nimoy. Easy listening/ standards.
Charity shop purchase.
DOT Records
Sunday, 13 August 2017
Album 120. Colourbox- Colourbox
Released 1985
Contains free mini album
Only proper album from the band, not sure why this wasn't bigger at the time.
4AD
Contains free mini album
Only proper album from the band, not sure why this wasn't bigger at the time.
4AD
Thursday, 10 August 2017
Album 119. Summer Blonde- Avrocar
Released 2013
Impressive album from Birmingham based band.
Produced by Ben Holton and Ben Glover from Epic 45.
Orre Records
Wednesday, 9 August 2017
Album 118. Copper Blue- Sugar
Released 1992
Debut album following the demise of Bob Mould's first band Husker Du.
Voted NME album of the year
Creation Records
Tuesday, 8 August 2017
Album 116. Dare- The Human League
Released 1981
Gatefold edition
The Human League go full pop on their 3rd album.
Purchased second hand from Swordfish Records, after years of having this on tape.
Virgin Records
Sunday, 6 August 2017
Album 115. Honey Bee- Moose
Released 1993.
Second album from the band.
This cost £2 from Music Exchange in Birmingham
Play It Again Sam Records
Album 114. The Psychedelic Sounds of:- The 13th Floor Elevators
Released 1968, The is a re-issue from 1988.
Debut from Texas based band
I think I bought this for the sleeve alone, designed by John Cleveland
Charly Records Ltd/ Decal.
Wednesday, 2 August 2017
Album 113. Bullet From A Gun- Derek B
Released 1988
Debut and I think only album.
First UK hip hop artist to get chart success.
Sadly died in 2009.
Tuff Audio/ Photogram
Tuesday, 1 August 2017
Album 110. Chorus- Flying Saucer Attack
Released 1995 this is a re-issue from 2016.
Another lovely re-press from Domino
Compilation
Domino Records
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