Author Archives: Rol

The Mixtape Lives On… Elsewhere

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Rol

I’m putting this blog on hold indefinitely. Much as I enjoy writing about music, I can’t maintain the daily posting – it’s a hell of a lot of effort for three readers and I don’t have the time I once … Continue reading →

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Random Acts of Genius: Thinking of You by The Colourfield

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Rol

In The Bleak Midwinter …what better to warm our cockles than a slice of classic sunshiney pop from Terry Hall and chums? I stumbled across this in my library the other night and I’ve been listening to it ever since. … Continue reading →

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End of the World Songs: Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Rol

There Will Be Blood It begins with Mick’s siren-like “ooo-oohs” and proceeds to document the atrocities of 1969, when, at the height of the Vietnam War, “rape and murder” were “just a shot away”. Featuring guest vocals from Merry Clayton, … Continue reading →

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List Songs: Song For Whoever by The Beautiful South

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Rol

I Write The Songs The debut single for Paul Heaton’s Beautiful South (though it’s co-singer Dave who handles the lion’s share of the vocals on this track) took a cynical swipe at songwriters who love ‘em and leave ‘em… then … Continue reading →

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A Song For Today: Because You’re Young by David Bowie

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Rol

Never Get Old Happy birthday, David Bowie – 65 today. You don’t look it, sir, but then… you never looked quite human anyway. If anyone asks you for proof that the moon landing actually happened in 1969, refer them to … Continue reading →

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Songs About Actors: Kurt Russell by Ultrasound

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Rol

Ultravox Ah, Ultrasound – where are you now? (Answer to follow.) Hailing from just down the road in Wakefield, songwriter/guitarist Richard Green and singer Andrew “Tiny” Wood were at the forefront of an exceptional debut album and a raft of … Continue reading →

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End of the World Songs: End of the World News (Dose Me Up) by Tom McRae

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Rol

Bad Medicine Feeling the January blues? Dose yourself up with Tom McRae’s End of the World News (sponsored by God). You wake up to the sound of alarms and you’re Driving your fabulous car Listening to the music that reminds … Continue reading →

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Free Download: Let’s Be Frank by The Give It Ups

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Rol

Our Frank First freebie of 2012, a double A side download from lo-fi noseniks The Give It Ups. I know very little about this band, but I like what I hear. Download both tracks free here.

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End of the World Songs: Red Rain by Peter Gabriel

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Rol

Life’s What You Make It …and so are lyrics. Peter Gabriel never suggested this was an End of the World song, that’s just my interpretation. Largely based on DC’s original Crisis On Infinite Earths in which red rain signalled the … Continue reading →

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New Music: I Need A Dollar by Aloe Blacc

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Rol

Brother, Can You Spare A Dime? I remember when musical beggars were much less demanding. That’s inflation for you. Aloe Blacc’s album Good Things is my first musical purchase of 2012. ‘I Need A Dollar’ has quietly wormed its way … Continue reading →

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