Adam Hammond
@adthedoor.bsky.social
Editor and writer for the alternative music site Isolation, www.isolationrecords.co.uk
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The Human Menagerie is the November 1973 debut album by Cockney Rebel. Written by Steve Harley when he was on the dole after quitting his career in journalism, he created an art-glam masterpiece featuring electric violin and Fender Rhodes piano instead of electric guitars.
The Human Menagerie is the November 1973 debut album by Cockney Rebel. Written by Steve Harley when he was on the dole after quitting his career in journalism, he created an art-glam masterpiece featuring electric violin and Fender Rhodes piano instead of electric guitars.
November 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
#5debutalbums7074
The Human Menagerie is the November 1973 debut album by Cockney Rebel. Written by Steve Harley when he was on the dole after quitting his career in journalism, he created an art-glam masterpiece featuring electric violin and Fender Rhodes piano instead of electric guitars.
The Human Menagerie is the November 1973 debut album by Cockney Rebel. Written by Steve Harley when he was on the dole after quitting his career in journalism, he created an art-glam masterpiece featuring electric violin and Fender Rhodes piano instead of electric guitars.
Three years gone, the man who changed the world. Proud of you mate.
November 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Three years gone, the man who changed the world. Proud of you mate.
46 years ago. Smashing down the walls. Changing every preconception. Opening every door....
November 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
46 years ago. Smashing down the walls. Changing every preconception. Opening every door....
43 years ago today, one of the greatest singles of all time was released. Alice and Floorshow were full of razor guitars, storming rhythms and cuttingly brilliant lyrics. Seldom matched.
November 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
43 years ago today, one of the greatest singles of all time was released. Alice and Floorshow were full of razor guitars, storming rhythms and cuttingly brilliant lyrics. Seldom matched.
Picked up the anniversary edition of Lush's Gala this week. I've got the original and all of the original records it features, but buying these beautifully packaged reissues is the only way of reviving the excitement I used to feel on buying a new 4AD record back in the days when it was my religion.
November 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Picked up the anniversary edition of Lush's Gala this week. I've got the original and all of the original records it features, but buying these beautifully packaged reissues is the only way of reviving the excitement I used to feel on buying a new 4AD record back in the days when it was my religion.
Snow on the mountains today...
November 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Snow on the mountains today...
Morgan Fisher of Mott the Hoople playing a rare solo gig in Leamington Spa tonight. Both songs and tales of a fascinating life in music.
October 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Morgan Fisher of Mott the Hoople playing a rare solo gig in Leamington Spa tonight. Both songs and tales of a fascinating life in music.
LIVE REVIEW - THE LOFT
Gulliver's, Manchester - 13 March 2025
Their first gig in Manchester for forty years and the first date of their UK tour in support of 'Everything Changes, Everything Stays The Same'.
www.isolationrecords.co.uk/theloftlive....
Gulliver's, Manchester - 13 March 2025
Their first gig in Manchester for forty years and the first date of their UK tour in support of 'Everything Changes, Everything Stays The Same'.
www.isolationrecords.co.uk/theloftlive....
March 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
LIVE REVIEW - THE LOFT
Gulliver's, Manchester - 13 March 2025
Their first gig in Manchester for forty years and the first date of their UK tour in support of 'Everything Changes, Everything Stays The Same'.
www.isolationrecords.co.uk/theloftlive....
Gulliver's, Manchester - 13 March 2025
Their first gig in Manchester for forty years and the first date of their UK tour in support of 'Everything Changes, Everything Stays The Same'.
www.isolationrecords.co.uk/theloftlive....
Just the bloody Loft. First date on their UK tour at Gulliver's, Manchester...
March 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Just the bloody Loft. First date on their UK tour at Gulliver's, Manchester...
ALBUM REVIEWS
Some of the lost reviews of 2025 have been recovered, including albums by Ist Ist, The Telescopes, Three Quarter Skies and The March Violets...
www.isolationrecords.co.uk/2024%20revie...
Some of the lost reviews of 2025 have been recovered, including albums by Ist Ist, The Telescopes, Three Quarter Skies and The March Violets...
www.isolationrecords.co.uk/2024%20revie...
February 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
ALBUM REVIEWS
Some of the lost reviews of 2025 have been recovered, including albums by Ist Ist, The Telescopes, Three Quarter Skies and The March Violets...
www.isolationrecords.co.uk/2024%20revie...
Some of the lost reviews of 2025 have been recovered, including albums by Ist Ist, The Telescopes, Three Quarter Skies and The March Violets...
www.isolationrecords.co.uk/2024%20revie...
Ist Ist live at Night & Day, Manchester, tenth anniversary show and my birthday. Successful evening. Different class.
January 16, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Ist Ist live at Night & Day, Manchester, tenth anniversary show and my birthday. Successful evening. Different class.
ISOLATION REVIEW OF THE YEAR 2024
Thought you had read all of them in November? Some of us wait until the year is actually over to work things out. Includes the top 50 albums of the year.
www.isolationrecords.co.uk/2024.html
Thought you had read all of them in November? Some of us wait until the year is actually over to work things out. Includes the top 50 albums of the year.
www.isolationrecords.co.uk/2024.html
January 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
ISOLATION REVIEW OF THE YEAR 2024
Thought you had read all of them in November? Some of us wait until the year is actually over to work things out. Includes the top 50 albums of the year.
www.isolationrecords.co.uk/2024.html
Thought you had read all of them in November? Some of us wait until the year is actually over to work things out. Includes the top 50 albums of the year.
www.isolationrecords.co.uk/2024.html
Miki Berenyi Trio at Rockaway Beach, Bognor.
January 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Miki Berenyi Trio at Rockaway Beach, Bognor.
I managed to get three photos of Ride before my phone died! Rockaway Beach, Bognor.
January 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I managed to get three photos of Ride before my phone died! Rockaway Beach, Bognor.
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
20 | 20
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December 16, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
20 | 20
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Waiting for Macca, Co-op, Manchester...
December 15, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Waiting for Macca, Co-op, Manchester...
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
19 | 20
19 | 20
December 15, 2024 at 8:44 AM
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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December 13, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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December 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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December 11, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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December 10, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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December 9, 2024 at 9:32 AM
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Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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December 8, 2024 at 9:13 AM
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Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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December 7, 2024 at 7:53 AM
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