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John Logsdon

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I study sex, evolution & genes. Frequently all three. I also love music, food & dogs. Other interests include bikes (pedals & motors), books & travel. I’m paleo-adjacent. See #johnsvinyl @discogs: john-logsdon **ALL OPINIONS STATED ARE MINE ALONE**

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John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 4h

Next up for #5debutalbums8084 is this one-off record from 1981. I don’t know much about Delta 5, but this record is pretty good. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Delta 5 “See the Whirl”

John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 4h

Lyric insert

John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 4h

Giving this 1984 “debut” a spin for #5debutalbums8084 Wikipedia says it “is often considered to be a Squeeze album in all but name”. But I needed a good excuse to listen to it. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Difford & Tilbrook s/t

John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 5h

Next up for #5debutalbums8084 is this 1980 slab. Early Dexys were not big in the US, so I missed this record in the day. But I’m glad I have it now. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Dexys Midnight Runners “Searching for the Young Soul Rebels”

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John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 5h

Great track!

John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 9h

My wife and I are always in discussion about space issues! 😜

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John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 9h

“About” 10,000 records. 😆
My collection #johnlogsdon is visible on @discogsofficial.bsky.social if you want to see it. About equal numbers of tapes and CDs.

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John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 9h

I added this to #johnsvinyl yesterday for #5debutalbums8084. Glad to finally have the 1982 punk classic in my collection. The 2025 remaster sounds great. #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Descendents “Milo Goes To College”

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John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 9h

Love is a masterpiece IMO. And come to think of it, it’s in the right spot between goth and hard rock.

John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 10h

A definite contender for #5debutalbums8084 The Vince Dmode although brief is still so good and this 1981 slab is the only record of that. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Depeche Mode “Speak & Spell”

John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 11h

Yeah. I can see that comparison.

John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 11h

Another C for #5debutalbums8084 that needed a deep clean before spinning. This disco/funk/r&b fusion group was prolific in the 80s, starting with this 1980 debut. It features Luther Vandross on two tracks. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Change “The Glow of Love”

John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 11h

To be sure. I love that track, gated drums and all! I actually played it twice.

John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 11h

Back to the Cs in #5debutalbums8084 with this 1983 slab that needed to be cleaned before playing. I love Clarence (RIP), and this record features his amazing tenor sax, but it’s very 80s pop and didn’t age well #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Clarence Clemons & the Red Bank Rockers “Rescue”

John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 12h

This one is a recent repress. But most of my collection is early/original pressings #johnsvinyl.

John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 12h

I give Reckoning the slightest of edges.

John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 12h

Top 5 lock for me. I think of the early REM lyrics like I think of Rothko. It’s a feeling. Not a cogent analytical thought.

John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 12h

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John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 12h

Next up in the Ds for #5debutalbums8084. This ‘84 slab introduced this short-lived, jangle rockin’ group led by the brothers Zanes. Warren Zanes later got a PhD and wrote the definitive Tom Petty biography (it’s good!). #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. The Del Fuegos “The Longest Day”

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John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 12h

Crashing loudly into the Ds for #5debutalbums8084 with this truly iconic 1980 punk debut. So many great tracks here. And so relevant 45 years later! #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Dead Kennedys “Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables”

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John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 14h

My fave inxs

John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 14h

This 1982 reggae-infused poptastic record is fun to play for #5debutalbums8084 #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Culture Club “Kissing to be Clever”

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John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 15h

I have seen them a few times and their shows are always good. I think they have turned the volume down in recent years.
Ps: Bob Mould is still playing very loud.

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John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 15h

Next up in the Cs for #5debutalbums8084. This 1984 slab gives us a great idea of what’s to come, but pales in comparison to their next record (Love), so doesn’t get much play from me. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. The Cult “Dreamtime”

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John Logsdon @johnlogsdon.bsky.social · 16h

Yes and maybe better.