24-02-2018, 01:39 PM
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No.676: "Reality" by David Bowie (2003)As mentioned earlier on another Bowie showing in the list, The 90's and early 2000's were a lean period for the star as he dabbled and tested out dance music to fit in with the changing times instead of other acts trying to catch up with him for a change. The band Nine Inch Nails did influence him though as he went for their industrial style coupled with a new taut and minimalist beat to produce a series of well-produced but hit-free albums.
24-02-2018, 01:44 PM
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No.675: "The Pretender" by Jackson Browne (1976)
Second appearance of one of America's greatest songwriting legends so far. The Pretender is one of my favourites with some classy tracks such as 'Linda Paloma', 'The Fuse' and the wonderful title track:
24-02-2018, 01:49 PM
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Jackson Browne! Now you're talking my language (not that you weren't earlier).I had a ticket to see him in 2008 but was ill so gave it to an American friend - she went, loved it and bought the Time The Conquerer album from which I ripped a copy.
He's an artist I listen to every week - either an album or he pops up in my playlist du jour.
24-02-2018, 01:51 PM
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No.674: "God Shuffled His Feet" by Crash Test Dummies (1993)
More than just a novelty band, Canadian oddballs Crash Test Dummies were actually a very professional outfit despite their rather obtuse subjects relayed in their songs. Lead vocalist, Brad Roberts has a baritone deeper than that of Leonard Cohen, Johnny Cash and Neil Diamond combined I think!
24-02-2018, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Ffosse
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Jackson Browne! Now you're talking my language (not that you weren't earlier).I had a ticket to see him in 2008 but was ill so gave it to an American friend - she went, loved it and bought the Time The Conquerer album from which I ripped a copy.
He's an artist I listen to every week - either an album or he pops up in my playlist du jour.
Same here, another artist I'd love to see live but his appearances always seem to be a one-off date in the UK, in London and I'd never get a ticket!
Just for you, here's the full album:
24-02-2018, 02:02 PM
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No.673: "Coles Corner" by Richard Hawley (2005)
Richard Hawley was in the list earlier with "Standing At The Sky's Edge" and this album was his debut. Former member of Pulp (before they got big), Hawley has a voice which is reminiscent of that of Roy Orbison's in places and his songs are pure class, often writing about his native hometown, Sheffield.
Claim to fame #2: I was at a Nick Cave & The bad seeds concert in Sheffield around the time of that band's "Dig!!!, Lazarus, Digg!!!" album around ten years ago when I was at the bar buying a pint. Richard Hawley was standing next to me and we had a brief chat (about Nick Cave!) and I ended up leaving the bar with my drinks, plus a signed used Benson & Hedges packet! Nice guy though.
24-02-2018, 02:08 PM
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No.672: "Genesis Revisited II" by Steve Hackett (2012)
Hackett left Genesis at the same time as Peter Gabriel when both went their separate ways solo artists and have been ever since - give or take the odd reunion. I haven't heard much of his solo work but I was given this album a few years ago and the interpretations of his former band's songs are brilliantly done. Here's 'The Musical Box' in a live performance from 2013:
24-02-2018, 02:13 PM
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No.671: "A Night At The Opera" by Queen (1975)
After some mediocre to quite decent earlier albums (some say, including myself, their best years), Queen released this seminal work and really broke through to the masses. Main reason for this is it includes THAT song. Don't worry, I'm not going to play THAT song again, instead we'll have this one:
24-02-2018, 02:21 PM
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Last one from me today, I've really got to hit the gym.No.670: "Aqualung" by Jethro Tull (1971)
Arguably Jethro Tull's greatest album, though Thick As A Brick must come close. Ian Anderson's minstrels carried the progressive rock flag aloft with this classic album full of some stand-out tracks which have featured in their live set ever since. Two tracks for you, the title song and a great version of Locomotive Breath from 1977:
Wish I'd put this further up!
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