Monthly Archives: November 2013

Musical Micropause: S

Posted on November 29, 2013 by westiedad

The Smiths: Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want  (1984) I first became aware of the Smiths in 1985 when a friend who was far cooler than me took to wearing a “Meat Is Murder” t-shirt at every opportunity. … Continue reading →

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Amédée Island, New Caledonia: September 1991

Posted on November 28, 2013 by westiedad

I’m sure I’ve imagined this island, probably at about 3pm on a Friday, when the “to do” list for the afternoon is drifting into the “must do” list for Monday. And it exists – Amédée Island, 24 kilometres due south … Continue reading →

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Musical Micropause: R

Posted on November 20, 2013 by westiedad

Commercially and critically, R surely has to be recognised as one of the most successful letters in the modern musical era. A micropauser is truly spoiled for choice.  Open up and say….R! Lou Reed: Dirty Boulevard (live in New York, … Continue reading →

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Weathering the Burns Day Storm: 25-26 January 1990

Posted on November 18, 2013 by westiedad

Is this really a typical Winter’s day in the UK? I’ve heard bad stories, but this is a bit extreme. It’s been a long day and I’m supposed to be in France by now. I feel the need for a … Continue reading →

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Musical Micropause: Q

Posted on November 5, 2013 by westiedad

There’s no way around it. If you wouldn’t recognise Queens of the Stone Age, and don’t know Q-Tip, then Q is for Queen. Queen: Love of My Life  – Live (1986) I think my main problem with Queen’s music is … Continue reading →

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