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Proud Walneyite, proud Bluenose. Vinyl collector who likes to go to gigs at small venues. Enthusiastic blogger about life, music and travel

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@MikeTilburn
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3 months
I walked out of work for the last time at 11.0am. I have taken early retirement. I haven't a clue what's next
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4 months
One of the greatest albums ever recorded?
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10 months
My Dad passed away yesterday. He was suffering from Dementia, a cruel illness. My Dad was a Liverpool fan, but it didn't stop him taking me to Goodison Park when I was a young lad. Love you Dad.
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3 months
I think I was 13 when I bought this album. It still sounds awesome today. Does anyone else love The Sparks?
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4 months
I'm giving Animals another try. Much as I love Pink Floyd, I've never really bonded with this album.
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3 months
Staying with Canada. Possibly the best live album of all time?
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5 months
My favourite ZZ Top album. What do other fans think?
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4 months
One of my favourite albums. Listening to it is to appreciate genius.
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11 months
The best post Beatles album from any of the former members, imho. What do others think? I notice I paid £3 for my copy.
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6 months
I love this album. What's your favourite Dylan album?
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4 months
Released 51 years ago today. When asked what my favourite Pink Floyd album is. I generally reply either Wish you were here or The Wall. I usually change my mind when listening to DSOTM. What about other fans?
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15 days
10/10 album. 47 years later, it sounds much more authentic than the Sex Pistols album. Thoughts?
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3 months
What a band!! The title track from this banger is one of my all time favourite songs. Little Feat fans, what's your favourite album?
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6 months
I bought this today. Amazingly, the first Blondie album I have owned
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4 months
This album is so good that it almost defies logic. 50 years on from their heyday. What do other Stones fans think?
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4 months
What's your favourite Neil Young album?
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Rain Dogs is my favourite Tom Waits album, but this one was the game changer. What album do other Waits fans love/recommend?
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2 months
Quite simply, one of the best guitar albums ever released. RIP Tom Verlaine
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3 months
I thought it was time to add this album to my Dylan vinyl collection. What do fans think of this album?
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4 months
Perhaps the greatest album of all time
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8 months
One of my favourite Neil Young albums, I have a soft spot for anything he's done with Crazy Horse. What about other fans?
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3 months
AC/DC is definitely the loudest band I've ever seen live. I bought this album today, bringing back many happy memories. How do fellow fans rate it?
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11 months
The only Bob Dylan studio album that The Band played on. Continuing my tribute to the great Robbie Robertson. What to ther Dylan fans think about this album?
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2 months
I've played Street Legal a lot recently. I really like it. What do other Dylan fans think?
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5 months
I much prefer Gabriel era Genesis. This album marked the debut of Steve Hackett, who played a big part in the bands success. What do other fans think?
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2 months
My favourite Roxy Music album. What about fellow Roxy fans?
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6 months
The perviest Roxy Music album cover imho. Roxy fans, what is your favourite album?
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6 months
This album featured very strongly in responses to my tweet asking fans what their favourite Dylan record. I figure I should give it a spin
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5 months
I watched a documentary about Wilko Johnson earlier. It inspired me to listen to this classic live album
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8 months
One of the all time classic albums. Do others believe it deserves its status of one of the greatest albums if all time?
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4 months
After some helpful listening tips from fellow Floyd fans last week, I finally fell in love with Animals. Thus inspired, I finally bought The Final Cut on vinyl. Giving it a try and hopefully a fair hearing.
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3 months
We saw Robert Plant last night, and he was magnificent. What's your favourite Led Zeppelin album?
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2 years
I love this album. Is it the last classic Stones album? I think so, anybody else?
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7 months
I haven't played this great album in a while. It's the only Traffic album I own. What other of their albums should I buy? I'm hoping fans of the band will help me out.
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6 months
I picked this up today. Billion dollar babies is the only other Alice Cooper album that I own. Any recommendations?
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5 months
One of my favourite guitarists. I picked up this promo only copy in New Orleans last week. Any other fans out there?
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28 days
Hunky Dory is my favourite David Bowie album. Bowie fans, what's your favourite album?
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6 months
The perfect way to start the weekend. Is the best studio album by The Dead?
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2 months
I'm a big Little Feat fan, and I also love live albums. What's your favourite live album?
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1 year
A strong contender for best album ever released
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7 months
Jeff Beck is the greatest ever guitarist imho. If Hendrix had lived longer it may have been a different story. What do others think?
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5 months
One of my favourite Stones albums. How do other fans rate Goats head soup?
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3 months
Faultless! One of the few "must own" albums.
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8 months
It may be mostly outtakes, but I think this is a great album. What do fellow Stones fans think?
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6 months
One of the finest guitar albums ever recorded. RIP Tom Verlaine
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7 months
I've been looking for a copy of this Captain Beefheart album for a while. I love his early, bluesy stuff. What do others think?
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8 months
The Doors final album before Jim Morrison's untimely death. What's your favourite Doors album?
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7 months
I think this is a 10/10 album. I saw them a couple of years ago and they're still a fantastic live act. They play most of this album. What do others think?
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1 year
My favourite Stones album. What about yours?
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3 months
Not my favourite Stones album, although Dance little sister is an absolute banger. How do other fans rate this album?
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2 years
The last truly great Stones album?
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7 months
McCartneys finest, imho. A 10/10 album. Do others agree?
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11 months
One of their most underrated albums imho. What do other Stones fans think?
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1 month
Happy birthday to Bob Dylan. I imagine most Dylan fans will listen to his music today. What will be your 'go to' album?
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8 months
Right up there with Some Girls as the Best Stonds album. What do others feel?
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8 months
One of the best guitar albums. I think this was Thin Lizzy's best album. What do others think? RIP Philo
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6 months
A solid 10/10. What do others think?
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3 months
Celebrating retirement
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5 months
I never really connected with this album. I picked up a decent copy on vinyl last week and am giving it another shot. What do fellow Tull fans 🤔
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How do Yes fans rate this album? I rank it 3rd behind; The Yes album Going for the one
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What do fellow Zeppelin fans think of this album?
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4 months
The greatest Folk/Rock album ever made
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11 months
I really like this album. What do other Dylan fans think?
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5 months
I love this live album. Van fans, what is your favourite album of his? Mine is Moondance
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5 months
Another album I picked up on our recent trip to New Orleans. In addition to Emmylou, you get both Albert Lee and Rodney Crowell. Her version of Poncho and Lefty is sublime. Any other fans?
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1 year
Peter Gabriel era Genesis is the best imho. Favourite album?
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11 months
A welcome reminder of when Rod Stewart was a brilliant singer
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7 months
Today would have been Frank Zappa's 83rd birthday. Which album is Zappa fans favourite? Mine is either Overnite sensation or Bongo Fury
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7 months
Saw a tweet about The Wall earlier, so couldn't resist giving it a listen. I love this album, what do other Floyd fans think?
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2 months
I'm not a great fan of Bob Dylan live albums as a general rule. Giving this one a spin to see if I can change my own mind.
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4 months
Wishing a Happy 77th birthday to Ry Cooder. Boomer's story is my favourite album of his. What about other fans?
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6 months
I love this album. Eagles fans would love it.
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11 months
A strong contender for the best live album ever released. What are other people's favourite live albums?
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2 months
My favourite album by The Who. I own Quadrophenia, Tommy, Who's Next, Who are you but this one really dies it for me. What do other fans think?
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Over the past two days, I have listened to three Bob Dylan live albums At Budokan Hard Rain Before the flood. The last was by far the best imho. Thanks to all who have offered advice. Back to studio stuff for me now.
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Anyone in the mood for some Bob Dylan? How do fellow fans rate this album?
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Relaxing start to the evening. This album or Deja Vu?
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4 months
It's been a while since I listened to this belter. My favourite Who album is probably Who by numbers. What about other fans?
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2 months
One of the finest examples of Folk music. A who's who of English Folk music royalty play on this album. Are there any Folk music albums others would recommend?
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4 months
BB King said Peter Green was the only guy to give him the cold sweats "because his tone is so sweet" I know what he means
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3 months
As debut albums go, this one is pretty damn good! What's your favourite Tom Petty album?
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What do Zep fans think about this album, and where do you rate it?
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This is the first Nick Drake album I have owned on vinyl. I had to buy it new as a good quality original copy is out of my price range. Which album should I buy next?
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The last album tonight. Like a rolling stone is one of the finest songs ever written. How do fellow Dylan fans rate this album?
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7 months
One of the best bands from Great Britain. Ian Hunter is a true star. How do Mott fans rate this album?
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2 years
Looking forward to seeing Bob Dylan for the first time next month. I don't care how good or bad the show is. I just feel the need to pay homage to a guy who has brought me much joy.
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1 year
The ultimate chill out album. The Grateful Dead's best studio album imho. Any other recommendations Deadheads?
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10 months
For me, it's a close call between Aqualung and Minstrel in the gallery for Tull's best album. What do others think?
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2 years
First album played on my new turntable. Good choice?
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His best imho
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In a recent tweet I posted regarding The Lamb lies down on Broadway, I asked fellow Genesis fans what their favourite album was. A good few replied with this one. I'm a Gabriel era man so I didn't own TOTT. I bought it today to see what the fuss is about. Thoughts fellow fans?
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This was the first Tull album I bought. One of my 3 favourite studio albums along with Aqualung and Songs from the wood. What are other Tull fan favourites?
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Yesterday, I played Live at Anvers by Alex Chilton which was a RSD 2023 release. It was OK but it left me craving to hear Alex at his peak. Any other fans out there?
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I saw George Thorogood when he opened for the Stones at Maine Road, Manchester. I think it was 1982 but I may be wrong?
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10 months
Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood were some partnership. Personally, I don't think that Rod has ever come close to the music he made with the Faces. What do others think?
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My favourite ZZ Top album. What about anyone else?
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I love to listen to Bob Dylan when it's just him with an acoustic guitar and a harmonica. What do other Dylan fans think of the early stuff?
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1 year
Keeping the Canadian theme going. This album or Harvest?
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Is this the best Rush live album? How do Rush fans rate this album?
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16 days
If you like your music laid back, then check out this classic album by Cowboy Junkies. Are there any other fans out there?
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