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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · 3d

Back from a quick jaunt to Cardiff for @rufus-wainwright.bsky.social. A solo turn as part of the Llais Festival, he packed a lot into 70 minutes. A joy to be in his presence.

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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · 5d

Still smiling about Wednesday night’s performance by @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social at Bath Forum. Neil on very fine form, much of the new album sounding superb and a nimble hop, skip and jump across the catalogue. ‘In Pursuit Of Happiness’ was a glorious start to the encore.

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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · 6d

It’s a fair point. It’s tightly packed and the dustjacket is already wearing thin on the creases.

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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · 8d

He did want it to sound good on vinyl.
Mission accomplished

The black biovinyl edition of ‘Rainy Sunday Afternooh’, the remarkable new album by The Divine Comedy

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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · 9d

Best avoid The Oval in Bath at 10pm tonight.

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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · 13d

The good folk at @bubblewrapcollective.co.uk have re-pressed @ivanmoult.bsky.social’s sublime ‘Songs From Severn Grove’ after WBR listeners and @clashmusic.com readers bought the first pressing:

bubblewrapcollective.co.uk/product/ivan...

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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · 15d

Splendid

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Mark M Smith @markmsmith.bsky.social · 17d

There’s a channel called U&Eden repeating Later… from the start.

Just turned it on and there’s Jellyfish doing the Ghost At Number One. Perfect timing.

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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · 19d

Absolutely delighted about this. Such a good record. And the bonus disc live album is a corker too

The Divine Comedy @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social · 20d

NUMBER 4 IN THE ALBUM CHARTS!
We are thrilled that 'Rainy Sunday Afternoon' has entered the Album Chart at Number 4 & is Number 1 on the Independent Album Chart!
Thanks to everyone who bought the album & for your ongoing support - we could not have done it without you! x
@officialcharts.bsky.social

We are thrilled that Rainy Sunday Afternoon has entered the Album Chart at number four and is number one on the Independent Album Chart. Thanks to everyone who bought the album and for your ongoing support - we could not have done it without you! x

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The Divine Comedy @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social · 24d

NUMBER 3 IN THE MIDWEEK CHART!
Read at: shorturl.at/dJcNe
We are thrilled that 'Rainy Sunday Afternoon' is at #3 in the official midweek album chart. That's the highest independent release this week! Thanks to everyone who has bought or streamed the album, your support means the world to us ❤️

We are thrilled that our new album Rainy Sunday Afternoon is at number three in the official midweek album chart. That's the highest independent release this week! Thanks to everyone who has bought or streamed the album, your support means the world to us.

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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · 25d

Neil is in majestic form on the new album from @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social.
If you need persuading, I’ve had a go at convincing you here for @clashmusic.com:

www.clashmusic.com/reviews/the-...

The Divine Comedy - Rainy Sunday Afternoon | Reviews | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews

There’s a point in ‘All The Pretty Lights’, the bewitching centrepiece of Neil Hannon’s thirteenth album as The Divine Comedy, where he pauses to question

www.clashmusic.com

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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · 26d

Record shopping today?
Need some tips?
Allow me

Clash Magazine @clashmusic.com · Sep 15

@justplayed.bsky.social dives into the record racks for his monthly column - an ever-insightful look at the vinyl marketplace...

Top tips, the best releases + the pressings to avoid...

www.clashmusic.com/features/jus...

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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · 27d

Very enjoyable read from @super-deluxe.bsky.social

superdeluxeedition.com/interview/th...

The Divine Comedy / The SDE Interview – SuperDeluxeEditionHamburger MenuCombined ShapeCombined ShapeGroup 25CommentsCommentsCommentsCommentsCommentsGroup 25Group 25

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Cheap Indie Vinyl @cheapindievinyl.bsky.social · 28d

Friend of the show @justplayed.bsky.social on what new releases and reissues you should spend your money on this month 👇

Clash Magazine @clashmusic.com · Sep 15

@justplayed.bsky.social dives into the record racks for his monthly column - an ever-insightful look at the vinyl marketplace...

Top tips, the best releases + the pressings to avoid...

www.clashmusic.com/features/jus...

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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · 29d

If you’d rather some extended thoughts on the magnificent new @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social album, look no further

The Divine Comedy @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social · 29d

"It is one of The Divine Comedy’s finest records and it draws from many of the most powerful elements of his musical instincts" - @justplayed.bsky.social
Read in full: www.clashmusic.com/reviews/the-...
#TheDivineComedy #RainySundayAfternoon @clashmusic.com

Clash Magazine reviews our new album 'Rainy Sunday Afternoon': "It is one of The Divine Comedy’s finest records and it draws from many of the most powerful elements of his musical instincts". Read the full review by clicking on the link in our post.

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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · 29d

If you want my vinyl thoughts in written form, look no further

Clash Magazine @clashmusic.com · Sep 15

@justplayed.bsky.social dives into the record racks for his monthly column - an ever-insightful look at the vinyl marketplace...

Top tips, the best releases + the pressings to avoid...

www.clashmusic.com/features/jus...

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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · 29d

If you want my vinyl thoughts in an audio form, look no further

We Buy Records Podcast @webuyrecords.bsky.social · Sep 14

Ep 70. We get to grips with more pricing lunacy. Tim sets the quiz. There's news, readers letters and @justplayed.bsky.social reviews the new vinyl releases.
link.chtbl.com/_MA6rrYD
If you want to chuck a few quid to the Ukraine shopping adventure, you can here. paypal.me/webuyrecords

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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · Sep 15

Need some tips for your next vinyl purchase? Allow me to help you with the latest edition of my column for @clashmusic.com

Clash Magazine @clashmusic.com · Sep 15

@justplayed.bsky.social dives into the record racks for his monthly column - an ever-insightful look at the vinyl marketplace...

Top tips, the best releases + the pressings to avoid...

www.clashmusic.com/features/jus...

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The Divine Comedy @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social · 29d

"It is one of The Divine Comedy’s finest records and it draws from many of the most powerful elements of his musical instincts" - @justplayed.bsky.social
Read in full: www.clashmusic.com/reviews/the-...
#TheDivineComedy #RainySundayAfternoon @clashmusic.com

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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · 29d

I reviewed the magnificent new @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social album for @clashmusic.com

www.clashmusic.com/reviews/the-...

The Divine Comedy - Rainy Sunday Afternoon | Reviews | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews

There’s a point in ‘All The Pretty Lights’, the bewitching centrepiece of Neil Hannon’s thirteenth album as The Divine Comedy, where he pauses to question

www.clashmusic.com

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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · Sep 16

Enjoy the bonus!

That’s the ideal version of vicarious enjoyment, if it has to be that way.

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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · Sep 16

To each their own. Apart from Kaiser Chiefs, perhaps?

I feel like Raise The Pressure had a decent presence in Woolies for a while upon release. Suppose that doesn’t mean anyone actually bought it

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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · Sep 15

Need some tips for your next vinyl purchase? Allow me to help you with the latest edition of my column for @clashmusic.com

Clash Magazine @clashmusic.com · Sep 15

@justplayed.bsky.social dives into the record racks for his monthly column - an ever-insightful look at the vinyl marketplace...

Top tips, the best releases + the pressings to avoid...

www.clashmusic.com/features/jus...

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Gareth @justplayed.bsky.social · Sep 14

Always a pleasure to do this. Have a listen!

We Buy Records Podcast @webuyrecords.bsky.social · Sep 14

Ep 70. We get to grips with more pricing lunacy. Tim sets the quiz. There's news, readers letters and @justplayed.bsky.social reviews the new vinyl releases.
link.chtbl.com/_MA6rrYD
If you want to chuck a few quid to the Ukraine shopping adventure, you can here. paypal.me/webuyrecords

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