Gary Shiells
@garyshiells.bsky.social
Heathen, gamer, avid reader, old rocker, owned by two cats.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Magicians Birthday by Uriah Heep. Released in 1972, it's very much of it's time, including the Roger Dean cover art, but there's nothing wrong with that.
November 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Magicians Birthday by Uriah Heep. Released in 1972, it's very much of it's time, including the Roger Dean cover art, but there's nothing wrong with that.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Marauder by Blackfoot. A good, energetic, slab of southern rock and an antidote to the dark, cold and wet evening.
It's another one of my 2nd hand buys, couldn't pass it up at that price.
It's another one of my 2nd hand buys, couldn't pass it up at that price.
November 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Marauder by Blackfoot. A good, energetic, slab of southern rock and an antidote to the dark, cold and wet evening.
It's another one of my 2nd hand buys, couldn't pass it up at that price.
It's another one of my 2nd hand buys, couldn't pass it up at that price.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Hawklords by Hawklords. Robert Calverts lyrics make this album stand out for me. This tour was the 1st time that I saw the Hawks, it was at Hammersmith Odeon and Lemmy came on to sing Silver Machine!
November 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Hawklords by Hawklords. Robert Calverts lyrics make this album stand out for me. This tour was the 1st time that I saw the Hawks, it was at Hammersmith Odeon and Lemmy came on to sing Silver Machine!
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Heavy Horses by Jethro Tull. It's probably my fav Tull album, and much needed after a busy day with a lengthy and involved call at the end of it.
Peace out, it's time to chill.
Peace out, it's time to chill.
November 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Heavy Horses by Jethro Tull. It's probably my fav Tull album, and much needed after a busy day with a lengthy and involved call at the end of it.
Peace out, it's time to chill.
Peace out, it's time to chill.
Surreal view through a window moment of the day.
November 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Surreal view through a window moment of the day.
The new Star Wars reboot looks different.
'They smoked Alderaan'
'In a joint or a bong?'
'They smoked Alderaan'
'In a joint or a bong?'
November 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The new Star Wars reboot looks different.
'They smoked Alderaan'
'In a joint or a bong?'
'They smoked Alderaan'
'In a joint or a bong?'
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Rio Grande Mud by ZZ Top. Almost certainly bought from Our Price as it obviously had one of their huge and damaging price stickers on it, which I stupidly removed!
November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Rio Grande Mud by ZZ Top. Almost certainly bought from Our Price as it obviously had one of their huge and damaging price stickers on it, which I stupidly removed!
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is The Blues Brothers soundtrack album. Great film, great music, nothing else to say really.
'Boys, you got to learn not to talk to Nuns that way'
'Boys, you got to learn not to talk to Nuns that way'
November 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is The Blues Brothers soundtrack album. Great film, great music, nothing else to say really.
'Boys, you got to learn not to talk to Nuns that way'
'Boys, you got to learn not to talk to Nuns that way'
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath. Although I definitely bought this 2nd hand, it appears to be the original release as it has the gatefold sleeve with an inverted cross with a poem in it.
November 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath. Although I definitely bought this 2nd hand, it appears to be the original release as it has the gatefold sleeve with an inverted cross with a poem in it.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Walking back to Happiness by John Cooper Clarke. It's 10" of clear vinyl, but played 33 1/3, so it's neither an album or an EP.
November 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Walking back to Happiness by John Cooper Clarke. It's 10" of clear vinyl, but played 33 1/3, so it's neither an album or an EP.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Get Rythym by Ry Cooder. The album isn't a favourite of mine, but the musicianship is outstanding as you would expect from him.
November 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Get Rythym by Ry Cooder. The album isn't a favourite of mine, but the musicianship is outstanding as you would expect from him.
Todays newish addition to whats left of the vinyl is Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd. Newish, because it's the 50th anniversary release. It was an xmas pressie from my Son, John Lewis eat your heart out.
November 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Todays newish addition to whats left of the vinyl is Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd. Newish, because it's the 50th anniversary release. It was an xmas pressie from my Son, John Lewis eat your heart out.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is 'Banana Moon' by Daevid Allen.
Although the cover is the same as the original French release, this is the 1979 re-release on Charly records. So this copy is only 46yrs old!
Although the cover is the same as the original French release, this is the 1979 re-release on Charly records. So this copy is only 46yrs old!
November 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is 'Banana Moon' by Daevid Allen.
Although the cover is the same as the original French release, this is the 1979 re-release on Charly records. So this copy is only 46yrs old!
Although the cover is the same as the original French release, this is the 1979 re-release on Charly records. So this copy is only 46yrs old!
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Rock 'N' Roll by Motörhead. It was the first full album they recorded with two guitarists.
November 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Rock 'N' Roll by Motörhead. It was the first full album they recorded with two guitarists.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Deep Purple in Rock, you can take a wild guess at the artists name.
The price sticker indicates that I bought this second hand, but it is the gatefold sleeve version.
The price sticker indicates that I bought this second hand, but it is the gatefold sleeve version.
November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Deep Purple in Rock, you can take a wild guess at the artists name.
The price sticker indicates that I bought this second hand, but it is the gatefold sleeve version.
The price sticker indicates that I bought this second hand, but it is the gatefold sleeve version.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Replicas by Tubeway Army. It's a bit of a change from my usual, but maybe not so much, you decide.
November 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Replicas by Tubeway Army. It's a bit of a change from my usual, but maybe not so much, you decide.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is In Search of Space by Hawkwind. It starts with nearly 17 minutes of You Shouldn't do that, which for me is peak Hawkwind.
Full fold out sleeve and booklet are still, mostly, intact.
Full fold out sleeve and booklet are still, mostly, intact.
November 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is In Search of Space by Hawkwind. It starts with nearly 17 minutes of You Shouldn't do that, which for me is peak Hawkwind.
Full fold out sleeve and booklet are still, mostly, intact.
Full fold out sleeve and booklet are still, mostly, intact.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Unleashed in the East by Judas Priest. A very good, if not totally live album.
October 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Unleashed in the East by Judas Priest. A very good, if not totally live album.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Perfect Strangers by Deep Purple. Not a lot to say about this album really, except that it still sounds good.
October 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Perfect Strangers by Deep Purple. Not a lot to say about this album really, except that it still sounds good.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is If you want Blood by AC/DC. It's a quiet album by a band dedicated to increasing the number of blood donors.
It includes Riff Raff, which in my opinion is one of the greatest rock tracks ever.
It includes Riff Raff, which in my opinion is one of the greatest rock tracks ever.
October 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is If you want Blood by AC/DC. It's a quiet album by a band dedicated to increasing the number of blood donors.
It includes Riff Raff, which in my opinion is one of the greatest rock tracks ever.
It includes Riff Raff, which in my opinion is one of the greatest rock tracks ever.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Night Air by The Lloyd Langton Group. An underrated musician in my opinion.
Bella seems to approve.
Bella seems to approve.
October 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is Night Air by The Lloyd Langton Group. An underrated musician in my opinion.
Bella seems to approve.
Bella seems to approve.
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is David Gilmour's first solo album. It is supplying much needed chill after a short work week that definitely didn't feel short.
Enjoy your weekend folks.
Enjoy your weekend folks.
October 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Todays choice from what is left of the vinyl is David Gilmour's first solo album. It is supplying much needed chill after a short work week that definitely didn't feel short.
Enjoy your weekend folks.
Enjoy your weekend folks.