Album of the Day: ABC - The Lexicon of Love
The pinnacle of pop. And intelligent pop, at that. What an outstanding debut. The storytelling, the production, the songs - it’s all there.
I use to listen to this on repeat 40 years ago (!) It transported me as I visualised stories and experiences around the songs. So many memories. It still sounds incredible, four decades on. Lexicon of Love II is half decent as well.
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
BLOGGED: Colchester City Council Scaling Back Amphora Group
“The Council claims it is not abandoning its aspirations for the Northern Gateway, but is considering alternative strategic delivery options”
The accountant for South Lambeth Road got in touch.
“We can file your Confirmation Status. The feee will be £55.”
Cheeky so and so’s.
One tick of a radio box on Companies House and I had it filed. Accountants are rich for a reason.
DT had a great inside story on the Clough / Sirrel mural that appeared overnight back in the Fair City. I wasn’t aware of the original photo taken on Trent Bridge.
I bloody love murals. Brixton has Marvin’s What’s Goin’ On, Street Market Michael and TY. It’s great to see the Fair City getting organised and celebrating its own culture. No surprises that Forza Garibaldi is behind this.
An email dropped saying that Uncle Joe’s Streetcore album from 20 years ago is going to be re-released.
TWNETY years? Blimey. It’s his best.
The SE21 school Ofsted report also appeared.
Oh Gawd. Here we go…
OUSTANDING.
Wow. And well done to all involved.
To Sunny Stockwell! …early evening.
It was pretty grim leaving the Estuary Wilds in the dark. I had to change at Colchester, and then had a train that chugged its way into LS.
In my AirPods was the recent Baxter Dury album. I’m off to see him at The Roundhouse tomorrow evening. It’t not as strong as Night Chancers, but it’s still half decent.