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Had some music playing on youtube earlier and few old favourites played. So I thought, if you had any old songs/ albums you would recommend, or songs you haven't heard in a while played on the radio etc... post them here. Anything you want, what you think others would like or just because you think a song is great.

I will start with.

La femme d'argent by Air, In fact the whole album Moon Safari.

Blue Lines by Massive Attack.

New Born by Muse.


 
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LA LA LEEE LA LA LAAAAH!! 👌🏼


 
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Floodland - Sisters of Mercy. All of it.


 
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Cardiacs - 'R.E.S.''


 
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Can’t understand why these guys aren’t on the radio more.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/bfu_gfPBPWc&#8221 [/video ]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jp6j5HJ-Cok&#8221 [/video ]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fw7SBF-35Es&#8221 [/video ]


 
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hols2...

Just copy the .url and paste it into the box,  then submit.  The forum software will do the rest.


 
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LOL at flashy in his black trench coat


 
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Sorry...

'Click on the arrow symbol in the video and copy to clip board', I should have said.  ☺


 
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Excellent choice, I haven't listened to Creedence in a while, CD going in the car for the commute tomorrow.


 
Posted : 03/06/2018 9:50 am
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So any music, as long as it’s not new? Just put any local radio station on. Or one of those Absolute Radio stations.


 
Posted : 03/06/2018 9:54 am
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Could be last year. A retro radio station won't give recommendations, but may give you ideas for this thread.


 
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Posted : 03/06/2018 11:14 am
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I recommend... the stuff I posted here!


 
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Dr Feelgood - original line-up only; Stupidity (live).

Blondie Parallel Lines.

Iggy Pop Lust for Life.

Little Feat.


 
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I know its not quite what you were asking, but I recently found a band called Gunship. It's like finding an 80s Synth album you didn't know about, but its relatively recent...


 
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I suppose as long as the artist has been around for a while. So we don't clash with the other thread, must be a few years old (ignore my above post) and is something that you would like others to check out, because for you it has stood the test of time.

Retro probably has carrying meanings for different age groups anyway - 5 years is retro for a 20 year old but more like 45 for a 60 year old!


 
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Probably not cool enough these days for the music experts that seem to frequent STW but I've listened to The IT Girl by Sleeper quite a bit recently. Great memories. Oh, and Going for Gold by Shed Seven.


 
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I remember those! Nice!

Malver Rider, I like that track too.


 
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Until last week,two that I had not heard in ages ,now added to my play list.

The Elgin's backing singers are rockin my dance moves and The Small Faces remind me of my Dad trying to sing 😉


 
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Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, almost as old as me, but full of classics that still sound great today.


 
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A live version of The Chain came up on that playlist. Timeless.


 
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30 years old this year:


 
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Probably not cool enough these days for the music experts that seem to frequent STW but I’ve listened to The IT Girl by Sleeper quite a bit recently.

Sleeper are doing a few gigs sometime fairly soon. Good band, saw them a few times, I’ve still got my ‘Sleeper bloke’ tee shirt somewhere.


 
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XTC Apple Venus Vol.1


 
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Genesis


 
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A Love Supreme - John Coltrane


 
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Tangerine Dream - Ricochet


 
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I like land of confusion and the cover by disturbed.


 
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Hmmm, not sure what happened to that last post not showing the picture, it won’t allow me to edit, says nothing can be found.

Let’s try it again:


 
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I’ve got the advertising poster for Ricochet hanging on the wall on my landing upstairs, obtained from Virgin Records in Bristol.


 
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One of the great British prog/folk albums:


 
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Some limited edition promo material is always a good talking point.

angeldust by faith no more is epic!


 
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Not so well known today, but I love this band, and I hear their influences all over the place, typical early British prog, with significant jazz influences going on, Gentle Giant formed from Simon Dupree and The Big Sound, which had the three Shulman brothers in it. They came from Glasgow, so I guess Gentle Giant could legitimately be called a Scottish prog band.


 
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I saw Gentle Giant back in the day, Barry Memorial Hall.

Good band, still remember the gig to this day.


 
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I’ve got ricochet on at the moment, although been interrupted by mini telling me to turn it down as he can’t sleep. Likeing it a lot.

i’ll give giant octopus a go tomorrow.


 
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I find it hard to believe this song is around 32 years old! Sadly never got to see them, never get tired of listening to them, and I really hope they’ll reform one day and start recording again.

Talk Talk


 
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I went to a wedding reception in Barry memorial hall. True story. The band was excellent, but I can’t remember their name.


 
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Bit of a change, Kenickie on Later... Featuring the lovely Miss Laverne


 
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Sheriff Fatman - Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine


 
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Smashing pumpkins siamese dream


 
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I’ve got Carters greatest hits!

what about this

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NhjSzjoU7OQ


 
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Knickie and Smashing Pumpkins are good shouts.

PUNKA!


 
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It's new retro sounds but I'm loving Send Me an Omen by the Magpie Salute.  Just pre ordered the album on vinyl.


 
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I recently hit on Big Country again. Quite phenomenal how many outstanding tracks they put together, so many that it's hard to choose just one.


 
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Rolling Stones at Old Trafford tonight!


 
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Currently having a 'trip' down memory lane with the Incredible String Band.


 
Posted : 05/06/2018 2:26 pm
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Some re-issues have nudged these into the forefront of my mind

from 2010

from 2003

https://youtu.be/G1QkpGMN_C4


 
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Was listening to this on the Friday commute. Individual tracks are a bit dated but it works as an album.


 
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Mini Sims seems to have become a big fan of the Police, so Mrs Sims got their greatest hits. I'm finding it quite agreeable in my middle age with some flash backs to the early 80s with them on the radio.


 
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A bit OTT theatrical but brilliant none the less.


 
Posted : 25/11/2018 8:47 pm
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An excellent track off an underrated album.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hccoMDQ1YDQ


 
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wp43OdtAAkM

People should always make time for Kate bush.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d-mYX0qKkB8

The placebo version is on is quite also


 
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Short but sweet.


 
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I shall have an examination of Brian Ferry over the coming weeks, ta Eddie.


 
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=biB4gPfsQpg


 
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A bit OTT theatrical but brilliant none the less.

Now vaguely wondering what "a completely OTT" (as opposed to a "a bit OTT") video would be like 🙂


 
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completely OTT

Beyond the remit of the thread but one of DezB's holiday VHS recordings.


 
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Posted : 26/11/2018 8:52 am
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Beyond the remit of the thread but one of DezB’s holiday VHS recordings.

WTF are you on about? For one thing "OTT" means Over the Top. But I guess if you amuse yourself it's all good.


 
Posted : 26/11/2018 9:20 am
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Here's my "retro" (old) music for today, something I listened to over the weekend, cos I found a vinyl album for £1 in a charity shop - and it is mint, not a pop or crackle anywhere. A rare thing. 🙂


 
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I love the fact that it claims to be the original when in fact the whole album is just cover versions.


 
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I love this https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aLExozlYhtUI

Edit; it's Caramel, by Cluster. Dunno why linking only works sporadically for me, maybe it's the forum, maybe it's my browser.


 
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Bit of Major Tom.


 
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The old man's back again.


 
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Not sure if its old enough to be classed as retro, but I am loving listening to these lot again.


 
Posted : 26/11/2018 10:30 am
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I love the fact that it claims to be the original when in fact the whole album is just cover versions.

Oh shit! Yeah fooled me that. HATE covers albums with a passion!

@Mods: Please delete my offensive previous post 😆

forgot, Dylan's a twonk who has not allowed his actual recordings on Youtube, ah, sod 'im.

Also listened to this as it was reiussued (IS the original)


 
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Oh shit! Yeah fooled me that. HATE covers albums with a passion!

My mate's daughter made a decent covers album (in my view anyway):

https://youtu.be/BUPBWukslgg


 
Posted : 26/11/2018 11:13 am
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Jolly good for her, not something I'll be plugging my headphones in for though.


 
Posted : 26/11/2018 11:16 am
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Diffren' strokes bro..


 
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This thread has the morning at work flying by...  😎


 
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Get an earful of these:

Soul Mining and Infected by The The.

World Without End by The Mighty Lemon Drops.


 
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Of possible interest to some on this thread:

Senser, Credit to the Nation and Collapsed Lung triple bill in London next May!


 
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If i only had one record, it would be this..


 
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