Got the new National album (on white vinyl!) finally.

Daughter and I spent our Friday evening debating which is the best Public Enemy album. I say it’s Nation of Millions, she says Fear of Black Planet. Both are excellent of course. But I’m right.

I think the Bunnymen were my most seen band in the 80s. I love these three albums in particular

A friend was moving house recently so sent me some of their vinyl as a gift, including this Pixies album.

The album on the left is Welsh artist 9Bach, and Carole King on the right obviously. Both feature the artist with what I assume is their pet. I’m now trying to think of other contenders for this niche category

This was the first proper album I ever bought. It hasn’t aged all that well, but still a good listen

Now that we’re into vinyl whole new avenues of gifts have opened up. Daughter got me this Radiohead album for Father’s Day.

I would offer this up as contender for perfect pop album. It’s catchy, witty, soulful and intelligent – ABC often get lumped in with 80s nostalgia but this is a classic. I got it on vinyl and was reminded of how great the lyrics are listening to it today

Daughter and I went to a couple of vinyl shops today – I got this Cure reissue