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My Top Ten Albums Of 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by emptywordsarenotenough

10/ Coldplay ‘Mylo Xyloto’ Back in 2008 Coldplay surprised everyone with ‘Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends’ – an album that finally showcased a fresh energy and enthusiam rarely associated with themselves. Thankfully the somewhat oddly titled … Continue reading →

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The 30 Day Song Challenge

Posted on June 28, 2011 by emptywordsarenotenough

Here’s the second part of my 30 Day Song Challenge I started a few posts back. Keep ’em: peeled for the third and final part which will appear sometime in the next month. Part 2 – Day 11 – 20 … Continue reading →

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2009: My Top Ten Albums

Posted on December 17, 2009 by emptywordsarenotenough

10/ The Cribs – Ignore The Ignorant Thought you knew The Cribs? That outspoken Wakefield trio who regularly dish up indie pop. Well revolution was afoot with album number four. Thanks to the help of the legendary Johnny Marr, the … Continue reading →

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2009: My Top 10 Singles

Posted on December 17, 2009 by emptywordsarenotenough

10/ ‘Ignorance’ – Paramore: ‘Misery Business’ with different lyrics. Good harmless fun. 9/ ‘Sweet Disposition’ – The Temper Trap: The best U2 song in years. 8/ ‘Juggernauts’ – Enter Shikari:  Best Mike Skinner impression of 2009. 7/ ‘Daniel’ – Bat … Continue reading →

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Leeds Festival 2009 @ Bramham Park 28 / 29 / 30th August 2009

Posted on September 2, 2009 by emptywordsarenotenough

Let’s be honest, Leeds 2008, as good as it was musically, weather-wise was a complete washout. After so many years of glorious sun and more importantly, dry camping, the streak was ended with horrible downpours that inevitably saw me on … Continue reading →

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Manchester Orchestra @ Manchester Academy 3 16/07/09

Posted on July 19, 2009 by emptywordsarenotenough

Support: Kevin Devine Having already delivered one of the year’s best records so far, in the shape of Mean Everything To Nothing, there’s no wonder tonight’s gig had not only sold out, but had also been upgraded from the Night … Continue reading →

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Manchester Orchestra ‘Mean Everything To Nothing’

Posted on June 4, 2009 by emptywordsarenotenough

Following up acclaimed debut I’m Like A Virgin Losing A Child was never going to be an easy task for Manchester Orchestra, with the album offering a triumphant mix of heartbreaking sensitivity and all out American rock. Only three songs … Continue reading →

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