Monthly Archives: November 2011

End Of The World Songs: End Times by Eels (with Free Downloads!)

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Rol

The End Of The Affair Crazy guy with a matted beard Standing on the corner Shouting out “end times are near” Is that crazy guy with a matted beard Eels mainman Mark ‘E’ Everett himself? ‘End Times’, the title track … Continue reading →

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Records Of The Year: The Words That Maketh Murder by PJ Harvey

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Rol

The Winner Takes It All It’s a while since an album deserved the Mercury Music Prize as much as PJ Harvey’s Let England Shake. This record is huge – dramatic, atmospheric, poetic and packed with stories. My favourite is told … Continue reading →

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Records Of The Year: Axl Rose by Art Brut

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Rol

Teenage Kicks The latest Art Brut album, while not quite up to previous offerings, was still a joyous blast of lo-fi indie noise. Eddie Argos continues to perform his vital function in my record collection as the next generation’s Mark … Continue reading →

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End Of The World Songs: Hurry Down Doomsday (The Bugs Are Taking Over) by Elvis Costello

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Rol

Waiting For The End Of The World Yes, there is a more obvious choice for End Of The World song from the former Declan MacManus, and maybe I’ll get to that soon. In the meantime, I wanted to shine a … Continue reading →

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List Songs: Endless Art by A House

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Rol

A House Is Not A Home “All art is quite useless according to Oscar Wilde” begins this infamous, Edwyn Collins produced track from Irish indie might-have-beens A House… and then, as if to dispute Mr. Wilde, lead House-man Dave Couse … Continue reading →

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Records Of The Year: 43 Degrees by Skint & Demoralised

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Rol

My Name Is… Skint & Demoralised? After the year I’ve had – losing my job, writing off my car, etc. etc. etc. – this band could well define my life. But am I downhearted? No. Not as long as there’s … Continue reading →

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End Of The World Songs: It’s The End Of The World As We Know It by R.E.M.

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Rol

Armageddon It! As 2012 is just around the corner, I thought I’d prepare for the coming apocalypse by playing some of my favourite ‘End Of The World’ songs. This is an obvious one to start with, but it seems doubly … Continue reading →

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A Song For Today: In My Defence by Freddie Mercury

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Rol

It Was 20 Years Ago Today… I remember I was at university (the first time). The day Freddie died was a Sunday but I’m not sure if it was announced till late that night or early the next morning. All … Continue reading →

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Songs For Bloggers: Long Time Coming by Delays for The Big Dentist

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Rol

Son, Be A Dentist… This week’s dedication isn’t actually to a blogger (at least, I don’t think he has a blog), but to a talented comic artist and a DJ who’s keeping the spirit of Peel alive with his new … Continue reading →

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New Music: I Want You by The King Blues

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Rol

Woah, Billy! Billy Bragg’s Left Field In Motion tour rolled into Leeds last week and brought with it some of Billy’s favourite young bands, artists who combine the same smart lyrics, political passion and ‘Voice of the Voiceless’ themes that … Continue reading →

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