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12 Albums That Rocked My World

12 Albums That Rocked My World

Posted on29. Aug, 2010 by Mike.

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These twelve ( it was going to be  ten ) albums  had a huge impact on me as a music fan, I found it hard to pick these and probably if you asked me to pick again today it would possibly be a different list.
As you can see from the list I grew up in [...]

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The Mercury Music Awards the Nominees 2010

The Mercury Music Awards the Nominees 2010

Posted on22. Jul, 2010 by Mike.

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The shortlist for this year’s Mercury Music Prize were announced yesterday at The Hospital Club in London. In a ceremony hosted by Lauren Laverne.

Among the 12 nominees for the £20,000 cash prize this year are veteran Paul Weller who was last nominated for his Wild Wood album in 1994, Corinne Bailey Rae, Biffy [...]

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July Album Reviews

July Album Reviews

Posted on07. Jul, 2010 by Mike.

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A fantastic pop filled July with new releases from Kylie, Scissor Sisters, Andy Bell, Sia and some great blues from Tom Petty and good old Rock N Roll from Gaslight Anthem

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Glastonbury 1970- 2010

Glastonbury 1970- 2010

Posted on27. Jun, 2010 by Mike.

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Some of the biggest and brightest stars have played at Glastonbury over its 40 year run and it has become the must see UK music festival.

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June Album Reviews

June Album Reviews

Posted on21. Jun, 2010 by Mike.

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June album reviews, including, LCD Soundsystem, Keane Remix, Eli Paperboy, Jakob Dylan,The National and Tracey Thorn

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May Album Reviews

May Album Reviews

Posted on07. May, 2010 by Mike.

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Sparkle May album reviews include some Rock from Slash, Folk from Turin Brakes, more pomp rock from Meat Loaf, Keane, Babybird, Plan B, Avi Buffalo electronica from Jonsi.

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Sparkle Music Invites You

Sparkle Music Invites You

Posted on16. Apr, 2010 by Mike.

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Sparkle invites you to take part in our music groups, come and join in with the chat about everything that is music.

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April Album Reviews

April Album Reviews

Posted on01. Apr, 2010 by Mike.

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This easter forget the chocolate eggs, buy one of the new albums reviewed by Sparkle; a bumper bunny selection, including the Gorillaz, Groove Armada, New Young Pony Club and my favourite this month, Villa Nah.

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Please Mr. Postman

Please Mr. Postman

Posted on06. Mar, 2010 by Mike.

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God Save The Queen!

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March Album Reviews

March Album Reviews

Posted on04. Mar, 2010 by Mike.

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March album reviews include the second Owl City album which includes their number one single Fireflies, Lonelady with her post punk offering “Nerve Up” and Massive Attack back on form with “Heligoland”

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