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I've a wide taste in music but especially modal jazz, reggae (I do some reggae DJ'ing), drum n bass, British and Australian punk, new wave and indie, soul, funk and lots inbetween

I am a reggae moderator and happy to give any help or advice on reggae submissions - just email me.

Also do some writing about boxing at 15rounds.com

None of my music is for sale. Cheers!

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Dan Shake - Verde
submitted Dan Shake - Verde. about 1 month ago
The White Stripes
posted a review of The White Stripes. 2 months ago
There is more bollocks written about the history of punk than possibly any other topic in the history of popular music largely no thanks to Malcolm. Punk as originated in the UK was borne out of terrible social conditions and utter boredom with glam... See full review
Little Simz - No Thank You
posted a review of Little Simz - No Thank You. 2 months ago
I have the red / yellow split vinyl and it sounds fine to me. Heard plenty worse this year
Roots Hitek, King Alpha - Raw Dub
submitted Roots Hitek, King Alpha - Raw Dub. 3 months ago
Janelle Monáe - The Age Of Pleasure
posted a review of Janelle Monáe - The Age Of Pleasure. 3 months ago
A great record, that is flawless vinyl as well. After the last 3 concept albums, in which she presented as an adrogynous android, this is a straight out summer party album. Admittedly Janelle's tongue appears firmly in her cheek as she voices some of... See full review
Solu Music / Soulsearcher Vs Nelson* - Just Can't Fade Enough
posted a review of Solu Music / Soulsearcher Vs Nelson* - Just Can't Fade Enough. 3 months ago
Just bought a copy of a Big Audio Dynamite 12" single at a second hand store and its this instead. Bizarre
Jocelyn Brown - Somebody Else's Guy
posted a review of Jocelyn Brown - Somebody Else's Guy. 3 months ago
First heard in a club nearly 40 years ago. Still makes the hairs stand to attention on the back of your neck, today
War - All Day Music
submitted War - All Day Music. 3 months ago
Overmono - Good Lies
posted a review of Overmono - Good Lies. 3 months ago
Mine is the splatter vinyl, but the front sticker says "Clear Vinyl" and has the Clear Vinyl barcode. Mispacked I guess. No CD
Sault - 11
posted a review of Sault - 11. 3 months ago
I know its all supposed to be an inpenetrable mystery who plays on these records other than Inflo, but if that's not Cleo Sol on vocals on "Glory", "The Circle" and "Higher" I would be very suprised indeed
Sault
posted a comment on Sault. 4 months ago
They are available now, unless they've sold out already. Looks like Juno still has some for example
Superpitcher - Hollywood
posted a review of Superpitcher - Hollywood. 4 months ago
In what way is this an LP? Two remixes of the same soundtrack is an LP? An EP surely?
Apoena - Soul People Music
posted a review of Apoena - Soul People Music. 5 months ago
Just melting with Soul. Like Trinidadian Deep, its for people...who want to get deep
Maggie Bell - Suicide Sal
submitted Maggie Bell - Suicide Sal. 5 months ago
Stevie Wonder - Songs In The Key Of Life
submitted Stevie Wonder - Songs In The Key Of Life. 5 months ago
submitted Dr. Feelgood - Stupidity. 5 months ago
Johnnie Taylor - Eargasm
submitted Johnnie Taylor - Eargasm. 5 months ago
Grant Green - Nigeria
posted a review of Grant Green - Nigeria. 6 months ago
I agree that Wax Time get a bad press but the reissues I have are fine for mid - price. And this record sounds very good to my ears
The Fall - The Infotainment Scan
posted a review of The Fall - The Infotainment Scan. 6 months ago
I agree - some of the mid period, post Brix fare, passed me by a bit at the time, but this is very solid, and as you say, quite fun (for a Fall record). Recommended.
Archie Shepp - Yasmina, A Black Woman
submitted Archie Shepp - Yasmina, A Black Woman. 6 months ago
De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising
posted a review of De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising. 6 months ago
You're right there. The photo imagery looks pretty amateurish to me
Viv Albertine
posted a comment on Viv Albertine. 6 months ago
Indeed it is. Hilarious and it should be read by anyone interested in punk.
Oscar Jerome - The Spoon
submitted Oscar Jerome - The Spoon. 7 months ago
The Selecter - Too Much Pressure
posted a review of The Selecter - Too Much Pressure. 7 months ago
Didnt realise it at the time, but The Selecter were actually the toughest of the Two Tone roster
Ribbon Stage - Hit With The Most
posted a review of Ribbon Stage - Hit With The Most. 8 months ago
Yes its a homage to Shop Assistants but its a work of genius in its own right
Miles Davis, Bill Evans - Complete Studio Recordings
posted a review of Miles Davis, Bill Evans - Complete Studio Recordings. 8 months ago
Translucent purple, so looks nice. What "virgin vinyl" is supposed to be, I have no idea. And the sound quality is dire - the Kind of Blue sides in particular don't so much pop and click as hiss and bang. Plus it sounds like it was recorded in a... See full review
Miles Davis, Bill Evans - Complete Studio Recordings
posted a review of Miles Davis, Bill Evans - Complete Studio Recordings. 8 months ago
Yes mine is terrible too. Especially the Kind of Blue sides. I mean, its Kind of Blue, its not hard to do right
Miles Davis, Bill Evans - Complete Studio Recordings
posted a review of Miles Davis, Bill Evans - Complete Studio Recordings. 8 months ago
Yes - mine is translucent purple as well. Not sure if all versions are
The Motors - Tenement Steps
posted a review of The Motors - Tenement Steps. 8 months ago
Although I remember the Motors first two albums well, I had no memory at all of this being released. A local record shop had it in the selection of "free records for people who spend more than $ xxx ". So I got it. And what a strange record it is; I... See full review
Soccer96 - Inner Worlds
submitted Soccer96 - Inner Worlds. 10 months ago
posted a review of Peven Everett - Burning Hot. 12 months ago
Seems not all versions are red vinyl (mine isn't) and I am not sure that is a reissue either. Reissue of what?
The Stranglers - Black And White
posted a comment on The Stranglers - Black And White. about 1 year ago
Just bought a copy of the 7" EP (Free 9) that has turned an attractive mauve over time. I did buy it at a record shop; do you think the Rosslyn Park address will still want to "deal with them"?
Jitwam - Third
submitted Jitwam - Third. about 1 year ago
submitted Mall Grab - What I Breathe. about 1 year ago
Raven (5) Featuring Jocelyn Brown - So In Love
posted a comment on Raven (5) Featuring Jocelyn Brown - So In Love. about 1 year ago
Mine sounds fine to be fair. Perhaps a little flat but I am happy enough
Anthony Joseph (2) - The Rich Are Only Defeated When Running For Their Lives
posted a comment on Anthony Joseph (2) - The Rich Are Only Defeated When Running For Their Lives. about 1 year ago
What a backing band! Quite Stupendous. A really great record
Gui Boratto - Chromophobia
posted a comment on Gui Boratto - Chromophobia. about 1 year ago
I mean .. you can't go past "Beautiful Life" can you" Should have been global #1. Maybe it was?
The Art Of Noise
posted a comment on The Art Of Noise. about 1 year ago
Well... Paul Morley wasn't. He was an NME journalist and married to Claudia, the singer in Propaganda. He was brought in specifically to create an image for the group / project. Anne Dudley did most of the work its true - and also was responsible for... See full review
posted a comment on Yellow Jackets. about 1 year ago
oh my, after two releases I really like this series
Robert Rental & The Normal - Live At West Runton Pavilion, 6-3-79
posted a comment on Robert Rental & The Normal - Live At West Runton Pavilion, 6-3-79. about 1 year ago
I saw Robert Rental and The Normal on their 1979 tour with Stiff Little Fingers and I could have sworn there was more than two of them. Funny thing memory. Remember they were interesting though
K-Lone - Cape Cira
posted a comment on K-Lone - Cape Cira. about 1 year ago
a work of genius the more i play it the more i love it
Houeida Hedfi = هويدة هادفي* - Fleuves De L'âme
submitted Houeida Hedfi = هويدة هادفي* - Fleuves De L'âme. about 1 year ago
Donald Byrd
posted a comment on Donald Byrd. about 1 year ago
That run of albums between 1972 - 74 Ethiopian Knights, Black Byrd, Street Lady, Places and Spaces - all are basically perfect
Chez Damier Featuring Leroy Burgess - Your Love
submitted Chez Damier Featuring Leroy Burgess - Your Love. over 2 years ago
posted a comment that has since been deleted. over 2 years ago
Jimpster - Anthology Volume 1
posted a comment on Jimpster - Anthology Volume 1. over 2 years ago
ok so i know all tracks have been released before but this is actually a very well sequenced record. It made me smile. Not much to smile about these days so that's a win
Rebecca Vasmant - With Love, From Glasgow
posted a comment on Rebecca Vasmant - With Love, From Glasgow. over 2 years ago
Very big fan of this. It has a dreamy, ethereal quality. God there's some good British jazz about...
Rebecca Vasmant - With Love, From Glasgow
posted a comment on Rebecca Vasmant - With Love, From Glasgow. over 2 years ago
Rebecca Vasmant isn't the vocalist. There are 4 vocalists on this, none of whom are her. For the record, I really liked the record
Etienne De Crecy* - Commercial EP1
posted a comment on Etienne De Crecy* - Commercial EP1. over 2 years ago
Wow. More than 30 skips and clicks over both sides. Astonishingly shit repress
Huerta* - Junipero
posted a comment on Huerta* - Junipero. over 2 years ago
This is what you call a grower. Late night, a bit chill, a bit dreamy, a bit pensive, a bit reflective. I've liked it better each time I've played it