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Take That - Bob Vylan
I’m managing to get to a few gigs now our daughter does not need a babysitter. I mean, now I’m getting on a bit and have crap hips I’m...
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Nov 4, 20242 min read
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Give the Anarchist a Cigarette - Chumbawamba
I have a chapter in the actual book of Punk Leadership called ‘Bad Dog’ from Chumbawamba’s album ‘Anarchy’ and this is another one. It’s...
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Oct 16, 20243 min read
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I’m Not Down - The Clash
It’s difficult not to think of London Calling as one of the very best albums ever created. Every track is gold. I’ve been listening to...
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Oct 10, 20242 min read
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Take Me I'm Yours - Squeeze
Hywel Roberts is a legend. He's also one of the nicest blokes I've ever met: genuinely clever, thoughtful, reflective and really bloody...
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Sep 22, 20242 min read
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Lust for Life - Iggy Pop
A few of my blog posts will be teasers for Punk Leadership - the book itself - which should be published at the end of September 2024. I...
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Sep 17, 20242 min read
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Oh Bondage! Up Yours! - X-Ray Spex
Today, my professional day was bookended by two perfectly complementary events. It started with an online call with Caroline Barlow my...
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Sep 17, 20242 min read
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I Against I - Bad Brains
Punk or hard rock? Frankly, who cares? Released in 1986 by American band Bad Brains, I Against I is gloriously angry and has been...
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Sep 5, 20243 min read
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