Fragmented Flâneur

My Top 6 Albums of the Year

1. Triptych (Parts 1-3) by Harvestman

2. Spot Land by Gnod

3. Absolute Everywhere by Blood Incantation

4. Langt, Langt Vekk by Kanaan/ Ævestaden

5. Small Changes by Michael Kiwanuka

6. Muuntautuja by Oranssi Pazuzu

These were above the many others that I loved

There are two main food groups:

Food that goes with gravy
Food that goes with custard

I am willing to admit that the majority of the former can see gravy replaced by ketchup. I’ve always been sceptical on the use of both together.

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Album of the Day

Into the Pandemonium by Celtic Frost

This is getting a lot of plays at Flaneur Towers at the moment. Just an amazing melange of extreme metal and other genres, even after all these years you’re never quite certain what comes next. Unfortunately what did come next was…

From the best Madonna album

You won’t get any from me

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Yes, I’m religious. I believe in the Holy Trinity.

Album of the Day

One by Bob James

Worth it for the track Nautilus alone, this first solo smooth jazz offering from James is a lovely mixture of classical takes & steps forward. Considered influential in the later Hip Hop scene this is a great record from 1974 which deserves to be better known.

Album of the Day

Hypocrisy is the Greatest Luxury by The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy

Incredible album that basically shows that we have learned nothing over the past decades, quite the opposite.

Album of the Day

The Scream by Siouxsie & the Banshees

One of my absolute favourite albums. It’s amazing how this debut came fully formed adding new dimensions to the punk sound. I love how it’s both veiled & experimental while also being laden with lovely melodies & great arrangements.

Album of the Day

The Stooges by The Stooges

It consistently does my head in that this album came out in 1969. It still feels like a total outlier to me that was somehow projected into the past. I guess that underlines its huge influence, although perhaps only really years afterwards.

Have you seen this cat?

Album of the Day

Gentlemen Take Polaroids by Japan

Really I could have chosen any Japan album as the band never put out one gram of filler. I picked this one for its diversity & the particular presence of ‘Nightporter’ which, for me, is one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded.

I have the M3s… if I didn’t I’d probably go for the M4s mainly because the M5s seem to be a bit of a step back in design (they don’t fold and feel a bit cheaper). However, any in the range will not let you down.

Album of the Day

Good Morning Spider by Sparklehorse

Written on the back of a life-altering accident while taking an overdose, Mark Linkous reflects on the complex emotions that grew from this. The result is a stark, angry & beautiful album which stands as a highlight in his far too short life.

Aye

I think you are right, at least that’s what my Guattari is telling me.

I’m not Saussure that is correct!

The Cure: Go into the twilit woods, alone This week's newsletter was inspired by a spiritual experience.

An evocative essay on listening to Songs Of A Lost World by The Cure. Appreciation to Sean Adams of Drowned In Sound (@drownedinsound.bsky.social) from me, and on behalf of my bandmates. ☆ www.drownedinsound.org/the-cure-go-...

Album of the Day

Pleasure to Kill by Kreator

Off to see these lot with Testament and Anthrax in Manchester tonight. Definitely my favourite Kreator album full of ace riffs and an almost claustrophobic intensity.

Album of the Day

Sound on Sound by Bill Nelson’s Red Noise

One of my all time favourite albums. An early 1979 release, it both stands apart from what was going on at the time, while drawing on so much of it. It still sounds fresh & vibrant today though… the very definition of a one-off gem!

Album of the Day

I See A Darkness by Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy (Domino)

Probably my favourite Will Oldham record. A beautifully bleak and stripped back set in absolute terms, although some of his other works are perhaps even more so. A great place to start if you want to hear more of his music.

Album of the Day

I’m Stranded by The Saints

It seems a good time to share this, with the 4 LP vinyl box set coming out this weekend. Arguably a band who were underrated at the time but have come to be seen as very influential over the year. A great garage band who deserve the recognition.

Album of the Day

Medicine by Goat (Rocket Recordings)

As I saw them at Rock City in Nottingham last night I thought I would post my favourite Goat album. I find it far more in the Swedish earthy progg vibe than the rest of their output… tending more towards spiritual introspection.

Ace photo of an ace night!