Spinning Today - What Are You Listening To Right Now? (Part 4)

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Originally Posted by Alex_UK

I think it was Mike Reid who spearheaded the BBC ban on it? Crazy thinking back now that it was thought to be offensive at the time. I too have the 7” single but also the 12” and Two Tribes on 12” - which I remember was epic. I must find time over the weekend to give that a spin on the vinyl rig.

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'Relax' did in fact reach number 1, but I can't remember what the BBC did about it. 'Two Tribes' was another good track.

Depeche Mode - Playing the Angel (2005)

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Pretty much anything DM release I am all over it, but there are a few of the albums I’ve not been mad on - this must be one of them, ‘cos I can’t remember the last time I played it, and apart from a couple of tracks a lot of it is unfamiliar. It’s not bad, but it’s no Violator, although I think that’s what they were trying to do here.

Carla dal Forno - Confession (2026)

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I have played this several times now, and am really liking it, strangely for an album by a female Australian singer-songwriter it does remind me of Depeche Mode and also OMD in places in the instrumentation. Some of the songs are a bit repetitive, but overall a solid album and definitely in my top 10 of the year so far. I can’t imagine it will be anyone else’s cup of char in here, though!

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Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive

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Another new one on me - it’s on Tidal, not sure it will make “Favourite” status, though!

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Originally Posted by Alex_UK

Another new one on me - it’s on Tidal, not sure it will make “Favourite” status, though!

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They can't all mate :) Edit: Although I do really rate it !

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Originally Posted by Barry

Now playing "Magic Reggae".

Thanks to Mike for bringing the LP to my/our attention. I immediately bought a copy from eBay, and it arrived today. In near mint condition , it is the best £6's worth I have had in a long time. :)

Thanks again Mike.

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You did well there Barry - I had a look on Ebay, and even ropey examples were going for a lot more than that.

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Originally Posted by Tim

Purple Rain Deluxe
Prince

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Didn’t spot this last night that you joined in with 1984! Fabulous album, crap (but somehow compelling) film!

Was going to play Erika Badu as Steve & Barry reminded me of her (still might) but hit on another Erika first. (Not “hit on her” as in “hi Erika, do you like baked beans and Kendal Mint Cake?” - you know what I mean! :lol: )

Erika de Casier - Lifetime (2025)

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Described on Tidal as “a sensual mix of pop and R&B” but it’s more than that. One Bandcamp comment is much more accurate - “Erika’s voice purrs and prowls about the mind, slicing through the haze of dreamy downtempo beats and lush, brooding chords.” Nice.

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Originally Posted by Alex_UK

I think it was Mike Reid who spearheaded the BBC ban on it? Crazy thinking back now that it was thought to be offensive at the time. I too have the 7” single but also the 12” and Two Tribes on 12” - which I remember was epic. I must find time over the weekend to give that a spin on the vinyl rig.

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Yes, Trevor Horn has done some amazing stuff in his time. In fact this one is at the top of my 'wants' list (Father's Day coming up!) :D With this tracklisting and artists involved, how could I not?

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