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Bruce Foxton – Back in the Room (Absolute/Basstone, 2012) – a writewyattuk review

Posted on May 31, 2013 by writewyattuk

I really didn’t know what to expect with Bruce’s first solo album in more than a quarter of a century, but I’m pleased to say my critical sense was uncompromised by the end result – 12 strong songs ensuring a … Continue reading →

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Record Store Day – beware the corporate take-over

Posted on April 21, 2013 by writewyattuk

I’LL start with an admission. I tend to buy quite a bit of my back-catalogue from charity shops these days. Then there’s a few I borrow from the library, my young, free and single era replaced by an almost-middle-aged, economical … Continue reading →

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Introducing The Sha La La’s

Posted on January 20, 2013 by writewyattuk

HOT on the heels of the year Bradley Wiggins helped put Mod and 6Ts style back on the international stage, it’s nice to know there are a few bands out there determined to add a new spin and twist to … Continue reading →

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Deluxe editions – the bane of a record collector’s life

Posted on May 2, 2012 by writewyattuk

I’m trying my best to streamline my music collection at present. Honest. But in this day and age of ‘listen and rip’, it’s not getting any easier for those of us wanting a little more than a computer file to … Continue reading →

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Super sonik flight with Weller … again

Posted on April 20, 2012 by writewyattuk

In which Malcolm gives his own slant on the latest Paul Weller chart-topper, in a week that saw the Woking wonder back on our screens for a brand new series of  Later with Jools Holland. From the moment thumping bass … Continue reading →

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