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February 6, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 1423
V/A, Can You Dig It? The Music And Politics of Black Action Films 1968-75, Volume One (2009) I wouldn’t be without this double LP (and I’m not, obviously). Bought it a couple of years back – it covers some great stuff – big names (James Brown) and perhaps lesser known people (Willie Hutch); or at [...]Archive
January 9, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
Five Albums I’m Loving Right Now: Mark Thomas
Mark Thomas is the co-owner of Vinyl Countdown, the Independent Record Store in New Plymouth. They opened the doors late 2011, and have had tremendous support from the people of Taranaki, and from customers around New Zealand and the World. You can find them on Facebook and Twitter. Here are five albums he’s loving right [...]Archive
November 19, 2012 by Simon Sweetman
Five Albums I’m Loving Right Now: Johnny Andrews
Johnny Andrews is a vinyl-obsessed Englishman. He liked The Vinyl Countdown so much he stole the idea and decided to document his collection too. (Like any decent Englishman, he apologised to Simon for the blatant theft). Here are five albums he’s loving right now… 1 – Wilson Pickett, Wilson Pickett In Philadelphia: In 1970 Pickett moved [...]Archive
March 1, 2012 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 1599
Robert Cray, Strong Persuader (1986) Always thought Robert Cray was a lot better than a lot of people think; including himself. His records, increasingly, under-represent (and under-value) his talents. But the first few still have some soulful vocals and some stinging guitar lines. The soul/R’n’B horn-drenched material of the 1990s became all too interchangeable. I [...]Archive
December 24, 2011 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 1704
She & Him, A Very She & Him Christmas (2011) I liked the first She & Him album; it sounded sweet. It was unnecessary almost but nice enough and the covers were cool. The second album – I could take or leave, more likely leave. But I did buy the Christmas album – on vinyl [...]Archive
November 7, 2011 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 1771
V/A Girl Group Super Hits (1982) Another record – as was the case here - bought mostly for the purpose of DJing. And again (at this stage) I haven’t played a single track from it anywhere apart from in my home. And I’ve really enjoyed running through this – so many gems. The Crystals, The [...]Archive
November 7, 2011 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 1772
Donny Hathaway, Live (1972) Well, all the information is here. I wrote about this album very recently (on Blog On The Tracks – click that link). That link will take you through every track on the album and my relationship with this album. I first heard it as a CD, the vinyl is new. Brand [...]Archive
September 3, 2011 by Simon Sweetman