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History? An ex-art student of the 60's, scooter Mod, Notting Hill hippy, music industry ligger/circumstantial album cover & clothing designer, dweller of Middle Earth; the Revolution; Marquee; Tiles; Dingwalls; 100 Club; Roundhouse; Ricky-Tick; The Pheasantry; Villa dei Cesari; et al, ad agency art director, petrol-head & food snob.

Meanwhile, deep in the Batcave of Chateau Swagski...
Packaging, Formats & Terminologies

Religion? Played most of them. Some tracks I like. Best number so far is 'Creeds Divide God's Children'. When I die I shall probably go to Heaven, because I'm already residing on planet Hell, to paraphrase the old Vietnam war motto.

Conflict? Let's make music, not war.

Drugs? Roxy Music - Love Is The Drug- probably, although Don Van Vliet's quote of "Love Over Gold" (Lebanese or otherwise) is more my cup of tea in getting high on life itself.

Music? Food? Sex? Three forms of excellent and interchangeable gratification, preferably with an agreeable partner. See Nelly Furtado (I should be so lucky...)

Records? I tend to hoard them, rather than collect them or sell them. My taste is pretty broad, although some country & western is bottom of the list. It's a bit too predictable.

Ratings? If you wish to put the obvious implications of the 5-star rating to one side for a moment and listen to the recordings I've rated, you may prefer to wear the following clothing whilst so doing;
1. Pants.
2. Brown Corduroys (or Brown Pleated Skirt)
3. Casuals, or Zoot Suit
4. Birthday Suit
5. Holy Vestments (God of your choosing)



My preferred listening probably says more about me than anything else. However, my daily routine is controlled by a flux capacitor, fueled by social deviation in governmental & musical cultures, geared to the Hopituh Shi-nu-mu lunar calendar, so my tastes could go back to the future at a moment's notice:

It's not what I like. It's what you like that counts...

Like food, music needs lots of love, devotion and energy packed into it to taste good to the ears. Many of today's releases do for music what Dr Crippen did for his wife.

"Absolute truth is a very rare and dangerous commodity in the context of professional journalism".
Hunter S. Thompson

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The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland
posted a comment on The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland. over 5 years ago
Hi, not been around a while since my ‘1st press post’ - I’m not entirely convinced regarding the UK blue sleeve print scenario, as outlined here: BLUE TEXT... See full review
The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland
posted a comment on The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland. over 5 years ago
Hi, not been around a while since my ‘1st press post’ - I’m not entirely convinced regarding the UK blue sleeve print scenario, as outlined here: BLUE TEXT... See full review
The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland
posted a comment on The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland. over 5 years ago
Hi, not been around a while since my ‘1st press post’ - I’m not entirely convinced regarding the UK blue sleeve print scenario, as outlined here: BLUE TEXT... See full review
Portishead - Dummy
submitted Portishead - Dummy. over 9 years ago
Buddy Holly - Buddy Holly's Greatest Hits
submitted Buddy Holly - Buddy Holly's Greatest Hits. over 9 years ago
John Mayall
posted a review of John Mayall. over 11 years ago
For me, having grown up in the heady early days of the British Blues scene, a Mayall gig poster was always a reliable compass to a great evening. Although I never rated his musical ability that highly, other than his blues-harp virtuosity, his sheer... See full review
Boz Scaggs - Silk Degrees
submitted Boz Scaggs - Silk Degrees. over 11 years ago
Technotronic Featuring Ya Kid K - Get Up (Before The Night Is Over)
submitted Technotronic Featuring Ya Kid K - Get Up (Before The Night Is Over). over 11 years ago
Frank Zappa - Apostrophe'
submitted Frank Zappa - Apostrophe'. over 11 years ago
Captain Beefheart And Magic Band, The - Bluejeans & Moonbeams
submitted Captain Beefheart And Magic Band, The - Bluejeans & Moonbeams. over 11 years ago
Soundgarden - Badmotorfinger
submitted Soundgarden - Badmotorfinger. over 11 years ago
Lyle Lovett - Natural Forces
submitted Lyle Lovett - Natural Forces. over 11 years ago
Korn - Take A Look In The Mirror
submitted Korn - Take A Look In The Mirror. over 11 years ago
Rage Against The Machine - Rage Against The Machine
submitted Rage Against The Machine - Rage Against The Machine. over 11 years ago
Various - Anarchy In The UK - 30 Years Of Punk - Volume 1
submitted Various - Anarchy In The UK - 30 Years Of Punk - Volume 1. over 11 years ago
The Prodigy - Invaders Must Die
submitted The Prodigy - Invaders Must Die. over 11 years ago
Rod Stewart - Gasoline Alley
submitted Rod Stewart - Gasoline Alley. over 11 years ago
Dr John* - Desitively Bonnaroo
submitted Dr John* - Desitively Bonnaroo. over 11 years ago
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band* - Trout Mask Replica
submitted Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band* - Trout Mask Replica. over 11 years ago
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band* - Trout Mask Replica
submitted Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band* - Trout Mask Replica. over 11 years ago
Sherrick - Just Call
submitted Sherrick - Just Call. over 11 years ago
Limp Bizkit - Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water
submitted Limp Bizkit - Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water. over 11 years ago
Limp Bizkit - Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water
submitted Limp Bizkit - Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water. over 11 years ago
Derek And The Dominos* - Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
submitted Derek And The Dominos* - Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs. over 11 years ago
Lalo Schifrin - Jaws
submitted Lalo Schifrin - Jaws. over 11 years ago
The Cars - My Best Friend's Girl
submitted The Cars - My Best Friend's Girl. over 11 years ago
The Intruders - I Bet He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)
submitted The Intruders - I Bet He Don't Love You (Like I Love You). over 11 years ago
Frankie Valli / Gary Brown (2) - Grease
submitted Frankie Valli / Gary Brown (2) - Grease. over 11 years ago
Herb Alpert - Keep Your Eye On Me
submitted Herb Alpert - Keep Your Eye On Me. over 11 years ago
ABBA - Take A Chance On Me
submitted ABBA - Take A Chance On Me. over 11 years ago
Shakin' Stevens - I'll Be Satisfied
submitted Shakin' Stevens - I'll Be Satisfied. over 11 years ago
Various - The Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2004 - The Album
submitted Various - The Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2004 - The Album. over 11 years ago
Prince And The Revolution - Girls & Boys
submitted Prince And The Revolution - Girls & Boys. over 11 years ago
Freddie James - Get Up And Boogie (Edit.)
submitted Freddie James - Get Up And Boogie (Edit.). over 11 years ago
Raffaella Carra* - Do It, Do It Again
submitted Raffaella Carra* - Do It, Do It Again. over 11 years ago
Matthew Wilder - Break My Stride
submitted Matthew Wilder - Break My Stride. over 11 years ago
Starlight - Numero Uno
submitted Starlight - Numero Uno. over 11 years ago
Zappa* - Joe's Garage Acts I, II & III
submitted Zappa* - Joe's Garage Acts I, II & III. over 11 years ago
Prodigy* - Breathe
submitted Prodigy* - Breathe. over 12 years ago
Derek And The Dominos* - Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs
submitted Derek And The Dominos* - Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs. over 12 years ago
Tommy James & The Shondells - The Best Of Tommy James & The Shondells
submitted Tommy James & The Shondells - The Best Of Tommy James & The Shondells. over 12 years ago
Captain Beefheart And The Magic Band / Zappa* - Commemorative Set 1972 - 1975 [With Bonus]
posted a comment on Captain Beefheart And The Magic Band / Zappa* - Commemorative Set 1972 - 1975 [With Bonus]. over 12 years ago
In response to "I think it should be noted that these Box-Sets also include an Official reproduced 'Knebworth Festival 1975 Programme, Flyer & Ticket" - 2 repro programmes are included, as per images of this '25' set, along with a T-shirt. However, no... See full review
Captain Beefheart - The File Series
submitted Captain Beefheart - The File Series. over 12 years ago
Bangles - Walk Like An Egyptian
submitted Bangles - Walk Like An Egyptian. over 12 years ago
Sheep On Drugs - From A To H And Back Again
submitted Sheep On Drugs - From A To H And Back Again. over 12 years ago
Various - Razor: Music From The Cutting Edge (Vol. 4)
submitted Various - Razor: Music From The Cutting Edge (Vol. 4). over 12 years ago
Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass* - This Guy's In Love With You
submitted Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass* - This Guy's In Love With You. over 12 years ago
David Essex - Rolling Stone
submitted David Essex - Rolling Stone. over 12 years ago
Wizzard (2) - Are You Ready To Rock
submitted Wizzard (2) - Are You Ready To Rock. over 12 years ago
Wizzard (2) - This Is The Story Of My Love (Baby)
submitted Wizzard (2) - This Is The Story Of My Love (Baby). over 12 years ago