#MusicChallenge
30
Deacon Blue | Dignity
The cascading & joyous 🎹 is the essence of this hymn to hope. Signing off, nice one @yutzer-futz.bsky.social & great to see everyone’s picks 👍👍
youtu.be/I1g32-9-OG8?...
#MusicChallenge
30
Deacon Blue | Dignity
The cascading & joyous 🎹 is the essence of this hymn to hope. Signing off, nice one @yutzer-futz.bsky.social & great to see everyone’s picks 👍👍
youtu.be/I1g32-9-OG8?...
#MusicChallenge
29
Saint Etienne | Heading For The Fair
Waves of old-school 🇮🇹 🏠 🎹 & a yearning vocal/lyric evoke a deeply nostalgic feel.
youtu.be/g537eSeUj4o?...
#MusicChallenge
29
Saint Etienne | Heading For The Fair
Waves of old-school 🇮🇹 🏠 🎹 & a yearning vocal/lyric evoke a deeply nostalgic feel.
youtu.be/g537eSeUj4o?...
#MusicChallenge
28
Alanis Morissette | Thank U
The luminous electric piano riff echoes throughout this magnificently life-affirming record, which was part of AM’s awe-inspiring Glastonbury ‘25 set.
youtu.be/NwTfBTGXNAM?...
#MusicChallenge
28
Alanis Morissette | Thank U
The luminous electric piano riff echoes throughout this magnificently life-affirming record, which was part of AM’s awe-inspiring Glastonbury ‘25 set.
youtu.be/NwTfBTGXNAM?...
#MusicChallenge
27
Prince | Anna Stesia
A relatively unsung power ballad which was maybe slightly lost in the confusion of the album’s single-track format.
youtu.be/oFHl5dZn0hs?...
#MusicChallenge
27
Prince | Anna Stesia
A relatively unsung power ballad which was maybe slightly lost in the confusion of the album’s single-track format.
youtu.be/oFHl5dZn0hs?...
#MusicChallenge
26
Talk Talk | Living In Another World
Steve Winwood adds a dash of Hammond organ to this potent & exhilarating concoction, taken from the flawless The Colour Of Spring album.
youtu.be/qAlLQaDXc4I?...
#MusicChallenge
26
Talk Talk | Living In Another World
Steve Winwood adds a dash of Hammond organ to this potent & exhilarating concoction, taken from the flawless The Colour Of Spring album.
youtu.be/qAlLQaDXc4I?...
#MusicChallenge
25
Royksopp | You Don’t Have A Clue
Norwegian synth maestros doing what they do.
youtu.be/TCNjMgCHLSE?...
#MusicChallenge
25
Royksopp | You Don’t Have A Clue
Norwegian synth maestros doing what they do.
youtu.be/TCNjMgCHLSE?...
#MusicChallenge
24
Anita Baker | Sweet Love
What a song, and what a voice.
youtu.be/xglqYnJg648?...
#MusicChallenge
24
Anita Baker | Sweet Love
What a song, and what a voice.
youtu.be/xglqYnJg648?...
#MusicChallenge
23
The Smiths | A Rush And A Push And The Land Is Ours
Guitars out, keys in. An audacious move which, of course, invites tantalising thoughts as to how a fifth Smiths album might have sounded.
youtu.be/D1RDbp6sa3A?...
#MusicChallenge
23
The Smiths | A Rush And A Push And The Land Is Ours
Guitars out, keys in. An audacious move which, of course, invites tantalising thoughts as to how a fifth Smiths album might have sounded.
youtu.be/D1RDbp6sa3A?...
#MusicChallenge
22
Girls | Vomit
This kitchen-sink live take of Girls’ gospel-powered magnum opus is real hairs-on-the-back-of-the-neck stuff. It’s not often you see a backing singer get a standing ovation from the band, but it’s certainly deserved! 🔥🔥🔥
youtu.be/sLDk4SxbDRw?...
#MusicChallenge
22
Girls | Vomit
This kitchen-sink live take of Girls’ gospel-powered magnum opus is real hairs-on-the-back-of-the-neck stuff. It’s not often you see a backing singer get a standing ovation from the band, but it’s certainly deserved! 🔥🔥🔥
youtu.be/sLDk4SxbDRw?...
#MusicChallenge
21
Daft Punk ft. Julian Casablancas | Instant Crush
Controversial take: this is the best thing that either Daft Punk or Julian Casablancas have ever done.
youtu.be/a5uQMwRMHcs?...
#MusicChallenge
21
Daft Punk ft. Julian Casablancas | Instant Crush
Controversial take: this is the best thing that either Daft Punk or Julian Casablancas have ever done.
youtu.be/a5uQMwRMHcs?...
#MusicChallenge
20
Chilly Gonzales & Jarvis Cocker | Tearjerker
CG’s second appearance here & I happen to be in the Steel City today.This is exquisite, with not a note or word out of place.
youtu.be/ohA0PAS1874?...
#MusicChallenge
20
Chilly Gonzales & Jarvis Cocker | Tearjerker
CG’s second appearance here & I happen to be in the Steel City today.This is exquisite, with not a note or word out of place.
youtu.be/ohA0PAS1874?...
#MusicChallenge
19
Air | J’Ai Dormi Sous L’Eau
The Premiers Symptomes EP served notice of the nonchalant brilliance which was to come.
youtu.be/XgB-dbgcYWc?...
#MusicChallenge
19
Air | J’Ai Dormi Sous L’Eau
The Premiers Symptomes EP served notice of the nonchalant brilliance which was to come.
youtu.be/XgB-dbgcYWc?...
#MusicChallenge
18
OMD | Electricity
The first of a sensational run of singles.
youtu.be/Y43XLVqjytQ?...
#MusicChallenge
18
OMD | Electricity
The first of a sensational run of singles.
youtu.be/Y43XLVqjytQ?...
#MusicChallenge
17
Joanna Newsom | Soft As Chalk
La Newsom takes to the piano for this playful highlight of a spectacular triple album.
youtu.be/LM9FjL9wYxQ?...
#MusicChallenge
17
Joanna Newsom | Soft As Chalk
La Newsom takes to the piano for this playful highlight of a spectacular triple album.
youtu.be/LM9FjL9wYxQ?...
#MusicChallenge
17
Depeche Mode | Leave In Silence
Deliciously dark & atmospheric, my #1 DM tune (as promised, @billcanacci.bsky.social 👍).
youtu.be/QE06bCEJd7Y?...
#MusicChallenge
17
Depeche Mode | Leave In Silence
Deliciously dark & atmospheric, my #1 DM tune (as promised, @billcanacci.bsky.social 👍).
youtu.be/QE06bCEJd7Y?...
#MusicChallenge
16
Madness | The Sun & The Rain
The title reflects the light & shade contained within.
youtu.be/T_9FeMMlLZw?...
#MusicChallenge
16
Madness | The Sun & The Rain
The title reflects the light & shade contained within.
youtu.be/T_9FeMMlLZw?...
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
15 - (brackets in the title)
Elliott Smith | Pretty (Ugly Before)
Considering the circumstances, this is an almost unbearably beautiful piece of music. For me, it’s Elliott Smith’s greatest track.
youtu.be/yAf01cef70U?...
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
15 - (brackets in the title)
Elliott Smith | Pretty (Ugly Before)
Considering the circumstances, this is an almost unbearably beautiful piece of music. For me, it’s Elliott Smith’s greatest track.
youtu.be/yAf01cef70U?...
#MusicChallenge
14
The Strokes | At The Door
The atypical, synth-heavy first single from the unexpectedly sensational The New Abnormal.
youtu.be/9CAz_vvsK9M?...
#MusicChallenge
14
The Strokes | At The Door
The atypical, synth-heavy first single from the unexpectedly sensational The New Abnormal.
youtu.be/9CAz_vvsK9M?...
#MusicChallenge
13
Pet Shop Boys | The Theatre
Obviously spoilt for choice with PSB, but gonna shout up this banger with a social conscience.
youtu.be/dARuYgQPJBk?...
#MusicChallenge
13
Pet Shop Boys | The Theatre
Obviously spoilt for choice with PSB, but gonna shout up this banger with a social conscience.
youtu.be/dARuYgQPJBk?...
#MusicChallenge
12
Orbital | Are You Alive?
This deceptively luscious thing carries a darker message & ranks with Orbital’s best work. It sounds great in 🇫🇷 too.
youtu.be/uSmOYCKMwps?...
#MusicChallenge
12
Orbital | Are You Alive?
This deceptively luscious thing carries a darker message & ranks with Orbital’s best work. It sounds great in 🇫🇷 too.
youtu.be/uSmOYCKMwps?...
#MusicChallenge
11
John Phillips | Topanga Canyon
Larry Knechtel of the legendary Wrecking Crew is listed as playing keys on this gorgeous-sounding tale of misdemeanour.
youtu.be/bGUDpZLLO08?...
#MusicChallenge
11
John Phillips | Topanga Canyon
Larry Knechtel of the legendary Wrecking Crew is listed as playing keys on this gorgeous-sounding tale of misdemeanour.
youtu.be/bGUDpZLLO08?...