I went through a phase when I was a music journalist of collecting badges, mostly in the late 90s and early 2000s. Above are a few. Can you name some of the bands? More to come. Meanwhile, a great song with ‘Badge’ in the title!
Badges
Happy for some follows from Indie heroes
Thrilled to bits that some of my Indie music heroes are following me on Twitter. Sad I know. But a follow from Cornershop and Mansun’s lead singer Paul Draper – means the world. Also a ‘like’ from Tim Burgess. Ta – very much.
Who could forget ‘Take It Easy Chicken’ from Mansun and ‘A Brimful of Asha’ from Cornershop back in the day. I salute you!
My top 5 songs from the early 00s
I strongly believe the early 2000s were the “halycon days” of new music, akin to the mid-1990s. So it has been very difficult for me to choose my faves. But here goes!
- Seven Nation Army – White Stripes
- Last Nite – The Strokes
- Mr Brightside – The Killers
- Whatever happened to my rock n’ roll? Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
- This Is Love – PJ Harvey
Music poll
Magic Numbers giveaway!
I am giving away a framed poster of the Magic Numbers (circa 2005 or 2006 after their debut album was released titled The Magic Numbers and/or their follow up Those The Brokes).
For a chance to win the posted please answer the following question. The Magic Numbers consist of family members: Romeo Stodart (lead guitar, vocals), Michele (bass guitar, vocals, glockenspiel), Angela Gannon (melodica, percussion, keyboard, vocals) and Sean (drums).
Are Romeo and Michele:
A. Brother and sister?
B. Husband and wife?
C. Cousins?
Please get in touch if you know the answer @sabuhi_gard or sabuhi.gard@gmail.com. P&P paid!
My top 5 songs from the 1990s
There was such a lot of good music in the 1990s, for me it was my favourite decade. So it is very hard for me to choose my favourite songs, but here goes!
- Acquiesce – Oasis
- Bittersweet Symphony – The Verve
- Unfinished Sympathy – Massive Attack
- Setting Sun – Chemical Brothers
- The Riverboat Song – Ocean Colour Scene
My top 5 songs from the 1980s
- Fool’s Gold – Stone Roses
- When Doves Cry – Prince
- Modern Love – David Bowie
- True Faith – New Order
- Golden Brown – The Stranglers
Tim Burgess’ listening parties
Twitter can sometimes just be a long list of trolls, boasts, announcements and there are rarely any jems. Until the lead singer of the Charlatans created “listening parties”.
Essential for anyone who loves 90s music, or just loves good music. Well done Tim!
My top 5 songs from the 1970s
Still on my nostalgia trip. I am going through the decades, more to come from the 80s (late 80s) rather than full-on capitalist 80s!
- Comfortably Numb – Pink Floyd
- Go Your Own Way – Fleetwood Mac
- Come Together – The Beatles
- Instant Karma – John Lennon
- American Girl – Tom Petty
My top 5 songs from the 1960s
If anyone knows me, I like a bit of nostalgia, particularly when it comes to music. In fact, back in 1996, I managed to impress the then editor of Mojo music magazine Mat Snow with my encyclopedic knowledge of every single band (maybe not every) from 1968-72. Not bad for a 22 year old. Below are some of my faves.
- Who do you love? Quicksilver Messenger Service
- All or Nothing? The Small Faces
- Man of the World – Peter Green
- Sunshine of Your Love – Cream
- Can’t Find My Way Home – Blind Faith
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