Slowdive - Ranking the Albums

Slowdive -  we're ranking the 5 studio albums (Just for a Day, Souvlaki, Pygmalion, Slowdive, Everything is Alive) and their 5 best non-album tracks.

Joining me is writer/curator Greg Fasolino (Creem, Fangoria, Trouser Press, Guitar for the Practicing Musician, The Harrow), Frank Deserto (Post-Punk.com, Systems of Romance Blog, The Harrow) and Kevin Larkin-Angioli.

Let us know your Slowdive ranking in the comments!

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Vinyl Finds: February 2024 - Last Dinner Party, Veldt, X Mal Deutschland, Whitelands, Modern English, Anja Huwe, Virgin Prunes

Here are 7 highlights from February's vinyl finds. Featuring new releases from Modern English, The Last Dinner Party, Whitelands, Anja Huwe and The Veldt (2023); with new reissues from X Mal Deutschland and Virgin Prunes.

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Record Store Day 2024: My Picks / Interesting Titles from US/UK Lists

The Record Store Day 2024 list is now out! Check out the rundown of my picks, along with other interesting titles, from the US & UK lists. And of course, let us know which releases you're most excited about.

BAUHAUS - Ranking the Albums ('In the Flat Field' through 'Go Away White') & 5 Best Non-Album Tracks

We're back with our first album ranking of 2024. This time around.... BAUHAUS -  ranking not only the 5 studio albums (In the Flat Field, Mask, The Sky's Gone Out, Burning from the Inside, Go Away White) but also their 5 best non-album tracks.

Joining me once again is writer/curator Greg Fasolino (Creem, Fangoria, Trouser Press, Guitar for the Practicing Musician, Faces, The Harrow) and Frank Deserto (Post-Punk, Systems of Romance Blog, The Harrow).

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10 MORE of the Best Post-Punk / Alternative Rock Instrumentals - Part II

Part 2 is here! 10 more of my favorite instrumentals that come from artists generally not known to make instrumental music. I'm talking post-punk, alternative rock, goth, art rock and synthpop bands. These are fully-developed, non-segue tracks that just happen to not feature vocals / words. Be sure to let me know some of your favorites using the above parameters!

Artists featured: Shelleyan Orphan, Blind Mr. Jones, David Bowie, Cocteau Twins, The Smiths, New Order, Pieter Nooten & Michael Brook, The Associates, Pixies and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Make sure to check out Part 1 - in case you missed it.

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