So excited to share this release with you. Pre order out Friday x

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Thanks again for all who've followed these posts throughout the year.

Now reaching the final ten with thoughts on what I really feel about Duran Duran 🖤x

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Hugely enjoyable blog Paul. Excellent stuff! x

He certainly is Paul. You've met once before as Andy Moorhouse has too. Top man! Saw them in Birmingham in 1990 or 91. Really looking forward to it. x

Great album Paul. My good friend Michael got some tickets yesterday so Wolverhampton here we come!

Don't know the first album but the second one is a firm favourite of mine.

Yes it certainly does. Ah ok. Never mind. Yes we'll be up there.

Loads of good ales about especially in Manchester. Hope it goes well. It's a year since Bedford Beer Festival and Levitation too.

Hopefully you'll find some Andy. 🍻🍺

It was ok but it was the end of the barrel. Not long after it was finished. Not a great deal to it really. Hopefully it was because it was nearly finished.

Sampling a few ales in the Brew Tavern on Nottingham railway station.

Glad you had a good day Andy. I'm ok thanks. Looking forward to Nottingham Beer festival coming up this week. 🍻🍺

Sounds brilliant Andy.

You're very welcome Paul. I remember first hearing The National Anthem on Mary Anne Hobbs's show at night and couldn't get that bassline out of my head. x

Tremendous blog again Paul. An outstanding album indeed. Another one I need to revisit. x

Nice looking porter there Paul. Enjoy. x

Thanks Paul. x

Yeah it's a wonderful place Andy. Not used as a church at the moment. Great venue for the festival. Running out of beer! All the dark beers have gone. Roll on Nottingham next month.

Imbibing for the second time this week at @shrewsalefest.bsky.social at St Mary's Church.

Congratulations to you and Chris.

You're welcome Paul. Have a good week too. 👍 x

I did enjoy your blog as usual. Forgot to mention that! Sorry Paul! My brain again! x

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Thanks as always to anyone taking time to continue following these musical connections...

Continuing my blog with thoughts on the continually enduring appeal of musical lore

52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 40

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Excellent album Paul. Another one I need to revisit. x

I'll have to give it another listen. Totally get what you mean about the hazy start to tracks and then they start to take shape. x

Compro is a brilliant album. Cheers Paul. x

You're welcome Kate. Enjoy your weekend too. I'm ok thanks. I hope you're good too. 👍🍻☔

Sounds wonderful Paul. Lots of places visited. I'm ok Paul thanks. Very glad it's Friday. x

Where did your travels take you this time Paul?

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