The Replacements were a genuinely innovative band. On a song like this, which doesn’t sound super new 35 years down the line, it can be hard to appreciate how cutting edge they were. The song has a 2kool4skool apathy about it. ‘Quitting school and going to work and never going fishing’. Apparently the song is…
08/03/2021: “Adam Raised A Cain” by Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen is one of the all time great rock stars. His song writing ability is matched by timeless lyricism, and a voice so distinctive…
07/03/2021: “Curious” by Kode9
Laced with dub, yet made of electronic paranoia. Kode9’s 00s productions are in a league of their own. With The Spaceape’s dread poetry and ethereal…
06/03/2021: “Love Buzz” by Shocking Blue
If this was any more psychedelic it would be banned. It’s certainly a Class A rock tune, regardless! The trilling bassline ensures a mystical feeling…
05/03/2021: “You’re The One For Me (Labour Of Love Remix)” by D-Train
The original version of “You’re The One For Me” was D-Train’s first single, released in 1981. Paul Hardcastle released a cover in the same year….
04/03/2021: “Moon Over Marin” by Dead Kennedys
The Dead Kennedys were a crucial part of the original Punk Rock movement. Formed in 1978, the band hails from San Francisco, and Marin is…
03/03/2021: “Prix Choc” by Etienne de Crecy
Apparently, this absolute gem of a track was created in a hurry on anS1000 and Atari 1048 – two quite archaic pieces of kit. Not…
02/03/2021: “There Goes Norman” by The Undertones
There’s a mischievous, youthful joy to The Undertones’ music. It’s often remarked how much this contrasts with their origins in Troubles era Northern Ireland. Perhaps…
01/03/2021: “Shock Me” by KISS
It’s fairly easy to spot a KISS devotee going to a concert. That’s because many of them will sport the band’s trademark face paint. KISS…
28/02/2021: “Caution” by Bob Marley
Released as a single in 1971 with “Stop The Train”, this lesser known cut also appeared on The Best Of The Wailers. Despite the name, that isn’t a compilation,…