Paul D
@initialspd.bsky.social
Music | Culture | Occasional writer and narrator of strange podcasts
Fifth Drawer Down - https://reubenp77.substack.com/
Work in charity/voluntary sector - also charity Chair
Live near Stockport
Fifth Drawer Down - https://reubenp77.substack.com/
Work in charity/voluntary sector - also charity Chair
Live near Stockport
Erasure have always been a singles band for me. Several amazing singles but I've never felt they did a great album. Admittedly I have only heard the few that covered the Pop 20 period, so I'm spending time today to see if I was/am wrong.
#nowplaying
Starting with Wild!
#nowplaying
Starting with Wild!
February 13, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Erasure have always been a singles band for me. Several amazing singles but I've never felt they did a great album. Admittedly I have only heard the few that covered the Pop 20 period, so I'm spending time today to see if I was/am wrong.
#nowplaying
Starting with Wild!
#nowplaying
Starting with Wild!
#Top30FirstAlbumFirstTrack
1. So Young - Suede
Single came out when I was doing my GCSEs and the album soundtracked that year, an amazing time of your life to discover a band and album like this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=twoO...
1. So Young - Suede
Single came out when I was doing my GCSEs and the album soundtracked that year, an amazing time of your life to discover a band and album like this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=twoO...
Suede - So Young (Remastered Official HD Video)
YouTube video by Suede HQ
www.youtube.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:42 AM
#Top30FirstAlbumFirstTrack
1. So Young - Suede
Single came out when I was doing my GCSEs and the album soundtracked that year, an amazing time of your life to discover a band and album like this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=twoO...
1. So Young - Suede
Single came out when I was doing my GCSEs and the album soundtracked that year, an amazing time of your life to discover a band and album like this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=twoO...
#Top30FirstAlbumFirstTrack
I had Autobahn listed as my number 2 but find today that this was Kraftwerk's 4th album! (amateur)
As I had a similar brainmelt with The Cure albums, I'll pick this one which I'd forgotten, although it's more Top 10 for me than Top 2 😔
youtu.be/okiCApJeonQ?...
I had Autobahn listed as my number 2 but find today that this was Kraftwerk's 4th album! (amateur)
As I had a similar brainmelt with The Cure albums, I'll pick this one which I'd forgotten, although it's more Top 10 for me than Top 2 😔
youtu.be/okiCApJeonQ?...
The Cure - "10:15 Saturday Night"
YouTube video by Elmeroxmysox
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 10:29 AM
#Top30FirstAlbumFirstTrack
I had Autobahn listed as my number 2 but find today that this was Kraftwerk's 4th album! (amateur)
As I had a similar brainmelt with The Cure albums, I'll pick this one which I'd forgotten, although it's more Top 10 for me than Top 2 😔
youtu.be/okiCApJeonQ?...
I had Autobahn listed as my number 2 but find today that this was Kraftwerk's 4th album! (amateur)
As I had a similar brainmelt with The Cure albums, I'll pick this one which I'd forgotten, although it's more Top 10 for me than Top 2 😔
youtu.be/okiCApJeonQ?...
#ArtistFaveLP
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
1. Dandy
Any of the top 4 could have been number one but I'll go with this which has a lot of the key Kinks ingredients.
youtu.be/uQChDnW0rFA?...
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
1. Dandy
Any of the top 4 could have been number one but I'll go with this which has a lot of the key Kinks ingredients.
youtu.be/uQChDnW0rFA?...
The Kinks - Dandy (Official Audio)
YouTube video by The Kinks
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 10:09 AM
#ArtistFaveLP
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
1. Dandy
Any of the top 4 could have been number one but I'll go with this which has a lot of the key Kinks ingredients.
youtu.be/uQChDnW0rFA?...
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
1. Dandy
Any of the top 4 could have been number one but I'll go with this which has a lot of the key Kinks ingredients.
youtu.be/uQChDnW0rFA?...
BLACK SABBATH - "Black Sabbath" (Official Video)
YouTube video by Black Sabbath
www.youtube.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:15 AM
#ArtistFaveLP
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
2. Sunny Afternoon
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhjW...
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
2. Sunny Afternoon
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhjW...
Sunny Afternoon
YouTube video by The Kinks - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:13 AM
#ArtistFaveLP
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
2. Sunny Afternoon
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhjW...
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
2. Sunny Afternoon
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhjW...
AIR - La femme d'argent (from Moon Safari - Official Audio)
YouTube video by AIRfrenchbandofficial
youtu.be
January 27, 2026 at 7:34 AM
#ArtistFaveLP
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
3. Rosy, won't you please come home
youtu.be/lrFuuA-Cg8g?...
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
3. Rosy, won't you please come home
youtu.be/lrFuuA-Cg8g?...
The Kinks - Rosy Won't You Please Come Home (Official Audio)
YouTube video by The Kinks
youtu.be
January 27, 2026 at 7:32 AM
#ArtistFaveLP
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
3. Rosy, won't you please come home
youtu.be/lrFuuA-Cg8g?...
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
3. Rosy, won't you please come home
youtu.be/lrFuuA-Cg8g?...
#ArtistFaveLP
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
4. Most Exclusive Residence For Sale
youtu.be/MNsa7wB8Oy4?...
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
4. Most Exclusive Residence For Sale
youtu.be/MNsa7wB8Oy4?...
The Kinks - Most Exclusive Residence for Sale (Official Audio)
YouTube video by The Kinks
youtu.be
January 26, 2026 at 10:10 AM
#ArtistFaveLP
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
4. Most Exclusive Residence For Sale
youtu.be/MNsa7wB8Oy4?...
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
4. Most Exclusive Residence For Sale
youtu.be/MNsa7wB8Oy4?...
Reuters (2006 Remastered Version)
YouTube video by Wire - Topic
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 7:56 AM
#ArtistFaveLP
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
6. Rainy Day in June
youtu.be/iipphuwlphI?...
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
6. Rainy Day in June
youtu.be/iipphuwlphI?...
Rainy Day in June
YouTube video by The Kinks - Topic
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 7:53 AM
#ArtistFaveLP
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
6. Rainy Day in June
youtu.be/iipphuwlphI?...
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
6. Rainy Day in June
youtu.be/iipphuwlphI?...
Francoise Hardy, 1963
Three different French pressings.
#vinyl
Trying to explain to my partner that - Yes, they are all the same songs but they are different...
Three different French pressings.
#vinyl
Trying to explain to my partner that - Yes, they are all the same songs but they are different...
January 23, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Francoise Hardy, 1963
Three different French pressings.
#vinyl
Trying to explain to my partner that - Yes, they are all the same songs but they are different...
Three different French pressings.
#vinyl
Trying to explain to my partner that - Yes, they are all the same songs but they are different...
Sex Pistols - Holidays In The Sun
YouTube video by SexPistolsVEVO
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 8:01 AM
#ArtistFaveLP
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
7. Session Man
youtu.be/8wyvPbwCk5E?...
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
7. Session Man
youtu.be/8wyvPbwCk5E?...
The Kinks - Session Man (Official Audio)
YouTube video by The Kinks
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 7:57 AM
#ArtistFaveLP
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
7. Session Man
youtu.be/8wyvPbwCk5E?...
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
7. Session Man
youtu.be/8wyvPbwCk5E?...
#Top30FirstAlbumFirstTrack
9. Human Behaviour - Björk
I might be one of the few people who prefers Debut to Post
youtu.be/p0mRIhK9seg?...
9. Human Behaviour - Björk
I might be one of the few people who prefers Debut to Post
youtu.be/p0mRIhK9seg?...
björk : human behaviour (HD)
YouTube video by björk
youtu.be
January 22, 2026 at 7:21 AM
#Top30FirstAlbumFirstTrack
9. Human Behaviour - Björk
I might be one of the few people who prefers Debut to Post
youtu.be/p0mRIhK9seg?...
9. Human Behaviour - Björk
I might be one of the few people who prefers Debut to Post
youtu.be/p0mRIhK9seg?...
#ArtistFaveLP
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
8. Holiday in Waikiki
youtu.be/0MQhUZHV0ZI?...
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
8. Holiday in Waikiki
youtu.be/0MQhUZHV0ZI?...
The Kinks - Holiday in Waikiki (Official Audio)
YouTube video by The Kinks
youtu.be
January 22, 2026 at 7:18 AM
#ArtistFaveLP
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
8. Holiday in Waikiki
youtu.be/0MQhUZHV0ZI?...
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
8. Holiday in Waikiki
youtu.be/0MQhUZHV0ZI?...
Exit, pursued by bear
January 21, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Exit, pursued by bear
#ArtistFaveLP
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
9. House in the Country
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWBl...
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
9. House in the Country
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWBl...
The Kinks - House in the Country (Official Audio)
YouTube video by The Kinks
www.youtube.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:12 AM
#ArtistFaveLP
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
9. House in the Country
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWBl...
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
9. House in the Country
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWBl...
Lana Del Rey - Born To Die
YouTube video by LanaDelReyVEVO
www.youtube.com
January 21, 2026 at 9:10 AM
#ArtistFaveLP
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
10. Too Much On My Mind
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7JN...
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
10. Too Much On My Mind
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7JN...
January 20, 2026 at 2:49 PM
#ArtistFaveLP
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
10. Too Much On My Mind
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7JN...
#MusicChallenge
Top 10
Face to Face - The Kinks (1966)
10. Too Much On My Mind
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7JN...
January 20, 2026 at 2:46 PM