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@glenndonaldson.bsky.social

San Francisco musician, writer, photographer, appreciator https://theredspinksandpurples.bandcamp.com/ https://open.substack.com/pub/glenndonaldson?r=1q2gq2&utm_medium=ios

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so good, 90s era lost labels WJB, Dark Beloved Cloud, Drunken Fish, Earworm etc...fun to revisit

29.11.2025 23:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The greatest live tones i have ever seen are Low and David Kilgour, both used just a couple Fender Blues Juniors.

29.11.2025 22:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It would be way more world-destroying if Kevin Shields' stage amp was just a single Fender Blues Junior.

29.11.2025 22:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Light - Plant And The Land
YouTube video by Perfect Sound Forever Light - Plant And The Land

someone needs to issue a Light anthology. The Turning LP has been my morning tea records for years. This single is great too. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_6u...

29.11.2025 15:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

the total atmosphere she creates is astounding

24.11.2025 23:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Nico - Frozen Warnings
YouTube video by Gearbox Records Nico - Frozen Warnings

The post-Velvet Underground solo music by Lou, John, and Moe was great, but was just thinking the most monumental for me is still Nico's. Just listen to the BBC sessions, harmonium and voice, nothing else, overwhelming, brilliant songs. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy5Z...

24.11.2025 23:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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first show back from hermitage

22.11.2025 21:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#cdfriday

21.11.2025 19:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I fully support MBV's evolution into broad brim hat-core. See also The Mission, Sisters of Mercy, The Cult, War-era U2 etc.

20.11.2025 18:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This makes me want to take drugs.

20.11.2025 06:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

...bossy melodramatic baby, threatening suicide and bringing everyone down.

14.11.2025 21:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This Japan (the band) reunion project was fantastic.

11.11.2025 17:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Failure of all Pop Reviews: The Hobknobs, M. Sage, and The Necks

open.substack.com/pub/glenndon...

10.11.2025 19:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Some of the lyrics thoughโ€ฆnot so great. Still a top 3 Neil LP.

10.11.2025 16:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

would like a slice, will dm my address

08.11.2025 15:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#cdfriday post-hardcore and melodic hardcore, as they called it, nostalgia today

07.11.2025 19:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

seriously get me on that too

07.11.2025 18:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

how do i get off the algorithm that wants me to hear about Khruangbin every single day of my life? I just don't want to know anything about them, ever, sorry algo PR gods.

07.11.2025 16:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Going back to sleep..., by A Colourful Storm 12 track album

you can stream this comp in full now, if you enjoy the heartfelt yet damaged thing...on vinyl and cassette too acolourfulstorm.bandcamp.com/album/going-...

07.11.2025 15:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Milton Nascimento e Wagner Tiso  ao vivo 1980 COMPLETO.
YouTube video by Antรดnio Cรฉsar Milton Nascimento e Wagner Tiso ao vivo 1980 COMPLETO.

honestly you need to make time to watch this entire concert. hook up some decent speakers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD0Z...

06.11.2025 19:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Failure of all ECM An extremely controversial list of ECM gemsโ€ฆ

open.substack.com/pub/glenndon...

05.11.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New Necks triple CDโ€ฆ

05.11.2025 15:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

one of my favorite bands, took me a long time to fully appreciate this one, so deep and beautiful, the CD has more songs that you need...

02.11.2025 15:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Have never encountered another Senator Flux fan in real lifeโ€ฆRIYL Blue Aeroplanes and Gray Matter

02.11.2025 15:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I spend a lot of time with the Cure and Christian Death too, now I am curious about Banks.

01.11.2025 17:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This one also recommendedโ€ฆ!

31.10.2025 17:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I saw them live once. They basically played this album, including the 20 min track. It was beautiful.

31.10.2025 15:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#cdfriday no filler

31.10.2025 15:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On the turntable todayโ€ฆ

29.10.2025 19:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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