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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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Lou Donaldson - Say It Loud!
posted a review of Lou Donaldson - Say It Loud!. 28 days ago
Charles Earland absolutely owns this. You'd think he was the band leader. I'll be checking out more of his work
リトルシムズ* - ロータス
submitted リトルシムズ* - ロータス. about 1 month ago
Puma Blue - Antichamber
submitted Puma Blue - Antichamber. about 1 month ago
Chaos In The CBD - A Deeper Life
submitted Chaos In The CBD - A Deeper Life. 2 months ago
Medlar - Islands
submitted Medlar - Islands. 3 months ago
Kaidi Tatham - Miles Away
submitted Kaidi Tatham - Miles Away. 3 months ago
Nina Simone - Little Girl Blue
submitted Nina Simone - Little Girl Blue. 3 months ago
submitted The Clash - (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais. 6 months ago
Mulatu Astatke And Hoodna Orchestra* - Tension
submitted Mulatu Astatke And Hoodna Orchestra* - Tension. 8 months ago
Maceo Plex - High & Sexy EP
submitted Maceo Plex - High & Sexy EP. 9 months ago
submitted Maceo Plex & Jon Dasilva - Love Somebody Else. 9 months ago
Delano Smith & Brian Kage - Keep 'Em Movin' EP
submitted Delano Smith & Brian Kage - Keep 'Em Movin' EP. 9 months ago
Rare Pleasure - Let Me Down Easy
submitted Rare Pleasure - Let Me Down Easy. 9 months ago
Miles Davis - Star People
submitted Miles Davis - Star People. 10 months ago
Marcos Valle - Samba '68
submitted Marcos Valle - Samba '68. 10 months ago
Khruangbin & Toro Y Moi - Live at The Fillmore Miami
posted a review of Khruangbin & Toro Y Moi - Live at The Fillmore Miami. about 1 year ago
For non Reggae / Dancehall fans, on "August 10", Laura and DJ are playing the Stalag rhythm and Mark plays "What a Bam Bam" (Sister Nancy), "Ring The Alarm" (Tenor Saw), "Murder She Wrote" (Chaka Demus and Pliers) and just a hint of "Pass The Kouchie... See full review
Various - Ariwa Sounds: The Early Sessions
submitted Various - Ariwa Sounds: The Early Sessions. about 1 year ago
Dan Shake - Verde
submitted Dan Shake - Verde. about 1 year ago
The White Stripes
posted a review of The White Stripes. about 1 year 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. about 1 year 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. over 2 years ago
Janelle Monáe - The Age Of Pleasure
posted a review of Janelle Monáe - The Age Of Pleasure. over 2 years 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. over 2 years 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. over 2 years 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. over 2 years ago
Overmono - Good Lies
posted a review of Overmono - Good Lies. over 2 years 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. over 2 years 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. over 2 years 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. over 2 years ago
In what way is this an LP? Two remixes of the same soundtrack is an LP? An EP surely?
Apoena - Soul People EP
posted a review of Apoena - Soul People EP. over 2 years 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. over 2 years ago
Stevie Wonder - Songs In The Key Of Life
submitted Stevie Wonder - Songs In The Key Of Life. over 2 years ago
submitted Dr. Feelgood - Stupidity. over 2 years ago
Johnnie Taylor - Eargasm
submitted Johnnie Taylor - Eargasm. over 2 years ago
Grant Green - Nigeria
posted a review of Grant Green - Nigeria. over 2 years 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. over 2 years 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. over 2 years ago
De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising
posted a review of De La Soul - 3 Feet High And Rising. over 2 years ago
You're right there. The photo imagery looks pretty amateurish to me
Viv Albertine
posted a comment on Viv Albertine. over 2 years ago
Indeed it is. Hilarious and it should be read by anyone interested in punk.
Oscar Jerome - The Spoon
submitted Oscar Jerome - The Spoon. over 2 years ago
The Selecter - Too Much Pressure
posted a review of The Selecter - Too Much Pressure. over 2 years 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. over 2 years 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. over 2 years 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. over 2 years 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. over 2 years 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. over 2 years 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. over 3 years ago
Peven Everett - Burning Hot
posted a review of Peven Everett - Burning Hot. over 3 years 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. over 3 years 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. over 3 years ago