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Stuart Young
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Music was my first love and it will be my last. Music of the future, and music of the past.
Finally sent off my 45 HMs for #THETWEN2IE5.

While all 45 have at least one pick, I'm not sure that many will change the results as a lot of them don't have much backing.

Anyway, here is a thread with my picks. (1/10)
November 28, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Day 50 / 50 (12 points)

Point and Kill - Little Simz (2021)

Simz gets back to her roots and delivers lyrics about targeting what you want and going out and getting it, over a wonderful arrangement of rubbery bassline, scratchy beats and horn stabs.

youtu.be/tvY31eN3gtE?...
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Day 49 / 50 (11 points)

Sharaf - Sahra Halgan (2024)

Irresistible blend of traditional African stylings with garage rock riffs and keys.

youtu.be/BbuTyMqe4yU?...
November 24, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Day 48 / 50 (11 points)

Cosmosis - Tony Allen ft. Ben Okri, Skepta (2021)

An anthem for troubled times, calling for peace and unity through generational collaboration.

youtu.be/hnM8foG4Vuc?...
November 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Day 47 / 50 (11 points)

Ceci n'est pas un cliché - Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul (2022)

Magritte musical satire from Belgian kaleidoscopic electro-pop provocateurs.

youtu.be/37eaA3aWYtM?...
November 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Day 46 / 50 (11 points)

Si Te Portas Bonito - Sofia Kourtesis (2023)

It's bonus time, so let's all act beautifully with a breezy and blissful Balearic banger.

youtu.be/Uj1m7s6TRNk?...
November 21, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Day 45 / 50

LUNCH - Billie Eilish (2024)

So many great moments in this song, probably my favourite is when the squelchy beat drops at 2:23.

youtu.be/MB3VkzPdgLA?...
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Day 44 / 50

ABC - Polyphia ft. Sophia Black (2022)

Someone call a paramedic I'm hyperventilating.

youtu.be/Mtd24QIBJ5Y?...
November 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Day 43 / 50

Genesis. - RAYE (2024)

God bless the NHS

youtu.be/aOX8gyc27K4?...
November 18, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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Day 42 / 50

Bunny Is A Rider - Caroline Polachek (2021)

Great arrangement with lolloping beats and baby noises coupled with a rabbit hole of inscrutable lyrics.

youtu.be/h_V2ccs_Urk?...
November 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Day 41 / 50

New York Transit Queen - Corinne Bailey Rae (2023)

Raucous and passionate tribute to a black beauty queen with playful hellraiser eyes.

youtu.be/WyVyV44EujE?...
November 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Day 40 / 50

Just Cool - Obongjayar (2023)

Smooth, funky and fun bass-heavy plea for unity by ignoring the bloodsuckers who incite division.

youtu.be/XW-liIG6qvs?...
November 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Day 39 / 50

God Gave Me Feet For Dancing - Ezra Collective ft Yazmin Lacey (2024)

A vibrant and intoxicating soul-jazz track about getting drunk and dancing.

youtu.be/5JUjFN9AuFU?...
November 14, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Day 38 / 50

Rainforest - Noname (2021)

Warm and jazzy instrumental coupled with acerbic anti-capitalist lyrics.

youtu.be/4a9mXpKn924?...
November 13, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Day 37 / 50

Cinderella - Remi Wolf (2024)

A fizzy pop-funk party in the hotel lobby.

youtu.be/_3pEI2k7BZ0?...
November 12, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Day 36 / 50

JUICY - INSTASAMKA (2021)

Bouncy.

youtu.be/DOzZd13UQ7o?...
November 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Day 35 / 50

Guess featuring billie eilish - Charli xcx (2024)

Umm ... sticking with a track with a prominent guest vocal?

youtu.be/huGd4efgdPA?...
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Day 34 / 50

Mork n Mindy - Sleaford Mods ft. Billy Nomates (2020)

Well it's the guest vocal that makes this.

youtu.be/iKcbSOjIzjQ?...
November 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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Day 33 / 50

Chaise Longue - Wet Leg (2021)

Sticking with distinctive indie-pop with odd food-related lyrics.

youtu.be/Zd9jeJk2UHQ?...
November 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Day 32 / 50

Scratchcard Lanyard - Dry Cleaning (2020)

I have a tendency to quote song lyrics when something in everyday life prompts and this song has been responsible for a great many examples. Why don't you want oven chips, now.

youtu.be/6PuqlOTyJt0?...
November 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Day 31 / 50

Simulation Swarm - Big Thief (2022)

Crisp and vivid indie-folk with inscrutable lyrics that are open to many interpretations.

youtu.be/RnatkV_92Bw?...
November 6, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Day 30 / 50

Witches - Alice Phoebe Lou (2020)

Sparkling and catchy with a message of female empowerment. She's one of those witches babe, but she don't wanna be saved. Another one that my kids introduced me to.

youtu.be/JuklRMZj7CA?...
November 5, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Day 29 / 50

Kiss Ur Face Forever - Orla Gartland (2023)

Energetic indie-pop with vocal hooks. Lyrics that balance the excitement of a new relationship with cautious cynicism.

youtu.be/I7G_nk7zb0k?...
November 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Day 28 / 50

breaking news - flowerovlove (2024)

Sometimes all you want is a sweet love song and this is a doozy, bottling that special feeling of the first days of a new relationship.

youtu.be/zB5gEp2ly8A?...
November 3, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Day 27 / 50

Stuck In The Middle - Greentea Peng (2022)

Smooth and soulful jam about letting go of your negative vibes.

youtu.be/rIG0MabnOaM?...
November 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM