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Eric Douglas

@ericdouglas999.bsky.social

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Punk/post-punk, films/movies and the beautiful game. Seeking a fairer society with a democracy that works in the public interest.

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Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 4h

A pointless, performative charade.

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 8h

@olgalovesyuri.bsky.social
@geodrew.bsky.social

Thanks for hosting you two. Impeccable job as always.

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 9h

Yazoo

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 9h

#80sTop30 (unranked)
#MusicChallenge

16. Butthole Surfers - Perry

Perry (2024 Remaster)

YouTube video by Butthole Surfers - Topic

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 19h

#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge

1. Discharge - But After The Gig

From their ‘Realities of War’ EP (1980).

Discharge - But after the gig

YouTube video by Punkforbrains

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 1d

Look forward to seeing your pick. Wonderfully discordant. A top tier live band.

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 1d

#80sTop30 (unranked)
#MusicChallenge

17. Flipper - Love Canal

Has to be this live version from 1983.

YouTube video by Flipper - Topic

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 1d

The answer is yes.

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 1d

Culture Club

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, for 1978 it has to be:

Crass - Feeding of the 5000
Siouxsie & The Banshees - The Scream
Wire - Chairs Missing
Public Image Ltd - First Edition
The Fall - Bingo-Master’s Breakout!

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 1d

#Howl-a-Ween
#MusicChallenge
(14) Creepy

Nirvana - Negative Creep

Negative Creep (Remastered)

YouTube video by Nirvana - Topic

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 1d

#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge

2. Discharge - Why (Reprise)

Got the ‘Why’ 12” secondhand from Goldrush Records in Perth (where I bought almost all of my vinyl and gig tickets - the place is, sadly, no more).

Discharge - Why (Reprise)

YouTube video by Alex Elings

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 2d

It’s a belter right enough

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 2d

Fun Boy Three with Bananarama

Reposted by Eric Douglas

Emma @dtate0007.bsky.social · 2d

#20SongsByYear

1981

Day 13: Dead Kennedys - Nazi Punks Fuck Off!

youtu.be/jYKAQZUAbHU?...

Dead Kennedys Nazi Punks 7 inch single.

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 2d

#80sTop30 (unranked)
#MusicChallenge

18. Happy Mondays - Performance

The Happy Mondays - Performance

YouTube video by sabivarga

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 2d

#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge

3. Discharge - Ain’t No Feeble Bastard

From their 4th EP, ‘Why’ (1981).

Discharge - Ain't No Feeble Bastard

YouTube video by rp61productions

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 3d

The Associates

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 3d

#80sTop30 (unranked)
#MusicChallenge

19. Vice Squad - Summer Fashion

A track from their debut album, ‘No Cause For Concern’ (1981).

YouTube video by Vice Squad - Topic

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 3d

6 Feet Deep is such a good album. Funnily enough, I watched Phantasm (1979) for the first time last week.

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 3d

#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge

4. Discharge - Realities of War

The title track from the band’s first EP (1980).

Discharge - Realities of War

YouTube video by Alex Elings

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 4d

It’s such a good vid.

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 4d

XTC

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 4d

#80sTop30 (unranked)
#MusicChallenge

20. Celtic Frost - Circle of the Tyrants

From the band’s 1985 masterpiece, ‘To Mega Therion’.

Celtic Frost – Circle Of The Tyrants (Official HD Video)

YouTube video by Celtic Frost

Eric Douglas @ericdouglas999.bsky.social · 4d

#Howl-a-Ween
#MusicChallenge
(11) The Colour Black

The Spits - Black Candies

YouTube video by The Spits - Topic