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"If we consider books as medicine we understand that it’s good to have many at home rather than a few: when you want to feel better, then you go to the 'medicine closet' and choose a book. Not a random one, but the right book for that moment” - Umberto Eco
Another album I forgot to nominate for #5debutalbums0004 was 1 Giant Leap. Neneh Cherry, Michael Stipe, Horace Andy, Whirimako Black, The Mahatella Queens…ah well
November 8, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Another album I forgot to nominate for #5debutalbums0004 was 1 Giant Leap. Neneh Cherry, Michael Stipe, Horace Andy, Whirimako Black, The Mahatella Queens…ah well
Oh, and she’s a Kiwi
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I’m actually an immigrant and I agree that “Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.”
But when maps often literally leave New Zealand off the edge, and other countries are so quick to claim NZers, I want to proudly shout these great artists’ names from the rooftops
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I’m actually an immigrant and I agree that “Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.”
But when maps often literally leave New Zealand off the edge, and other countries are so quick to claim NZers, I want to proudly shout these great artists’ names from the rooftops
November 7, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Oh, and she’s a Kiwi
🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿
I’m actually an immigrant and I agree that “Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.”
But when maps often literally leave New Zealand off the edge, and other countries are so quick to claim NZers, I want to proudly shout these great artists’ names from the rooftops
🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿
I’m actually an immigrant and I agree that “Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.”
But when maps often literally leave New Zealand off the edge, and other countries are so quick to claim NZers, I want to proudly shout these great artists’ names from the rooftops
#debutalbums1014
Kimbra has a voice to die for. She’s a lot more than “just” the featured singer on Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye.
Vows was released in 2011. The later, US version (2012) has a version of Nina Simone’s Plain Gold Ring which starts a capella.
Kimbra has a voice to die for. She’s a lot more than “just” the featured singer on Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye.
Vows was released in 2011. The later, US version (2012) has a version of Nina Simone’s Plain Gold Ring which starts a capella.
November 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
#debutalbums1014
Kimbra has a voice to die for. She’s a lot more than “just” the featured singer on Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye.
Vows was released in 2011. The later, US version (2012) has a version of Nina Simone’s Plain Gold Ring which starts a capella.
Kimbra has a voice to die for. She’s a lot more than “just” the featured singer on Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye.
Vows was released in 2011. The later, US version (2012) has a version of Nina Simone’s Plain Gold Ring which starts a capella.
November 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I implore you all to listen to this whether you like hip-hop or not. Tom Scott is the genius behind this angry, funny, NZ-flavour #5debutalbums1014 from 2012.
Scott is a youthful polemicist here. He’s become jazzier and more self reflective since then. But this will be my number 1 for sure.
Scott is a youthful polemicist here. He’s become jazzier and more self reflective since then. But this will be my number 1 for sure.
November 1, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I implore you all to listen to this whether you like hip-hop or not. Tom Scott is the genius behind this angry, funny, NZ-flavour #5debutalbums1014 from 2012.
Scott is a youthful polemicist here. He’s become jazzier and more self reflective since then. But this will be my number 1 for sure.
Scott is a youthful polemicist here. He’s become jazzier and more self reflective since then. But this will be my number 1 for sure.
The BBC interviewed an expert about Perry and Trudeau. He’s probably been misquoted or quoted out of context. But this sort of thing makes me regret the time I’ve wasted reading this sort of thing.
Also Private Eye Pseuds’ Corner - are you looking?
Also Private Eye Pseuds’ Corner - are you looking?
November 1, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The BBC interviewed an expert about Perry and Trudeau. He’s probably been misquoted or quoted out of context. But this sort of thing makes me regret the time I’ve wasted reading this sort of thing.
Also Private Eye Pseuds’ Corner - are you looking?
Also Private Eye Pseuds’ Corner - are you looking?
So during the #debutalbums 2000 to 2004 bracket I missed a chance to promote this cracking Kiwi album: Bass Player by Rhombus. Check out Clav Dub.
Pity I forgot. Ah well…
Pity I forgot. Ah well…
October 31, 2025 at 8:11 AM
So during the #debutalbums 2000 to 2004 bracket I missed a chance to promote this cracking Kiwi album: Bass Player by Rhombus. Check out Clav Dub.
Pity I forgot. Ah well…
Pity I forgot. Ah well…
#5debutalbums1014
Hell yeah! I’d forgotten this. Broods sneaking in to this bracket from August 2014. If you get a Lorde feel that’s partly thanks to shared producer Joel Little. Rawe!
Hell yeah! I’d forgotten this. Broods sneaking in to this bracket from August 2014. If you get a Lorde feel that’s partly thanks to shared producer Joel Little. Rawe!
October 31, 2025 at 7:21 AM
#5debutalbums1014
Hell yeah! I’d forgotten this. Broods sneaking in to this bracket from August 2014. If you get a Lorde feel that’s partly thanks to shared producer Joel Little. Rawe!
Hell yeah! I’d forgotten this. Broods sneaking in to this bracket from August 2014. If you get a Lorde feel that’s partly thanks to shared producer Joel Little. Rawe!
Another Kiwi album from 2010 for #5debutalbums1014
tbh I really only know the singles. But Youngblood got traction internationally and the album went straight to No. 1 in Aotearoa. Well worth a listen.
tbh I really only know the singles. But Youngblood got traction internationally and the album went straight to No. 1 in Aotearoa. Well worth a listen.
October 31, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Another Kiwi album from 2010 for #5debutalbums1014
tbh I really only know the singles. But Youngblood got traction internationally and the album went straight to No. 1 in Aotearoa. Well worth a listen.
tbh I really only know the singles. But Youngblood got traction internationally and the album went straight to No. 1 in Aotearoa. Well worth a listen.
October 31, 2025 at 6:56 AM
At the bottom of whose world?
October 29, 2025 at 4:40 AM
At the bottom of whose world?
Much in Seymour’s statement to feel 🤢 about. This bit’s a real giveaway
October 28, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Much in Seymour’s statement to feel 🤢 about. This bit’s a real giveaway
I found a nook, a cranny, a happy place in a second hand shop today. Smell it?
October 25, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I found a nook, a cranny, a happy place in a second hand shop today. Smell it?
"Friends" is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, following six young adults—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe—living in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, and personal growth over ten seasons.
October 23, 2025 at 8:29 AM
"Friends" is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, following six young adults—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe—living in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, and personal growth over ten seasons.
"Friends" is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, following six young adults—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe—living in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, and personal growth over ten seasons.
October 23, 2025 at 8:27 AM
"Friends" is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, following six young adults—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe—living in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, and personal growth over ten seasons.
Peter Linnell protesting at the KDC emergency meeting. Hero. First time protestor at 76.
Blustering, loud Mayor Craig Jepson was yelling at him to sit down.
Cllr. Eryn Wilson-Collins has fought a lonely battle (alongside Cllr. Ihapera Paniora and, often, Cllr Mark Vincent) smiles at Mr Linnell 🧵
Blustering, loud Mayor Craig Jepson was yelling at him to sit down.
Cllr. Eryn Wilson-Collins has fought a lonely battle (alongside Cllr. Ihapera Paniora and, often, Cllr Mark Vincent) smiles at Mr Linnell 🧵
October 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Peter Linnell protesting at the KDC emergency meeting. Hero. First time protestor at 76.
Blustering, loud Mayor Craig Jepson was yelling at him to sit down.
Cllr. Eryn Wilson-Collins has fought a lonely battle (alongside Cllr. Ihapera Paniora and, often, Cllr Mark Vincent) smiles at Mr Linnell 🧵
Blustering, loud Mayor Craig Jepson was yelling at him to sit down.
Cllr. Eryn Wilson-Collins has fought a lonely battle (alongside Cllr. Ihapera Paniora and, often, Cllr Mark Vincent) smiles at Mr Linnell 🧵
I don’t pretend to be a massive Chris Knox fan. But he’s important to NZ music and I love a lot of stuff I’ve heard randomly. But Tall Dwarfs only released EPs from 1981 - 1990. So their #5debutalbums came 8 years into the bands career. Remind me when that bracket comes up!
October 13, 2025 at 9:29 AM
I don’t pretend to be a massive Chris Knox fan. But he’s important to NZ music and I love a lot of stuff I’ve heard randomly. But Tall Dwarfs only released EPs from 1981 - 1990. So their #5debutalbums came 8 years into the bands career. Remind me when that bracket comes up!
Infected was my entry into The The but Soul Mining was a cracking debut worthy of inclusion in #5debutalbums8084
October 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Infected was my entry into The The but Soul Mining was a cracking debut worthy of inclusion in #5debutalbums8084
#5debutalbums8084
Hear me out…they were such a teen-pop band when they appeared. I was snobby about them. Have to admit now these’re some bangin tunes, well-played. And full of joy - which feels good these days
Hear me out…they were such a teen-pop band when they appeared. I was snobby about them. Have to admit now these’re some bangin tunes, well-played. And full of joy - which feels good these days
October 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
#5debutalbums8084
Hear me out…they were such a teen-pop band when they appeared. I was snobby about them. Have to admit now these’re some bangin tunes, well-played. And full of joy - which feels good these days
Hear me out…they were such a teen-pop band when they appeared. I was snobby about them. Have to admit now these’re some bangin tunes, well-played. And full of joy - which feels good these days
#5debutalbums8084
I once saw The Blue Nile’s album Hats in a remainder bin in Auckland for $3. I wanted to upend the table and curse these people for ignorance and complete absence of taste. But I just bought the CD to replace my cassette.
This is their debut of course, but every note’s a winner
I once saw The Blue Nile’s album Hats in a remainder bin in Auckland for $3. I wanted to upend the table and curse these people for ignorance and complete absence of taste. But I just bought the CD to replace my cassette.
This is their debut of course, but every note’s a winner
October 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
#5debutalbums8084
I once saw The Blue Nile’s album Hats in a remainder bin in Auckland for $3. I wanted to upend the table and curse these people for ignorance and complete absence of taste. But I just bought the CD to replace my cassette.
This is their debut of course, but every note’s a winner
I once saw The Blue Nile’s album Hats in a remainder bin in Auckland for $3. I wanted to upend the table and curse these people for ignorance and complete absence of taste. But I just bought the CD to replace my cassette.
This is their debut of course, but every note’s a winner
“There is no Chicago urban blues
More heartfelt than my lament for you”
As others have said, they got better. But what a debut!
More heartfelt than my lament for you”
As others have said, they got better. But what a debut!
October 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
“There is no Chicago urban blues
More heartfelt than my lament for you”
As others have said, they got better. But what a debut!
More heartfelt than my lament for you”
As others have said, they got better. But what a debut!