Music was my first love…
This is the soundtrack to a life well travelled — classic albums, deep cuts, backstories, playlists and concert memories that deserve a place on your turntable or in your headphones.
You’ll find first-hand reviews of landmark albums, reflections on unforgettable live shows, and playlists to match a mood, a moment, or a destination. Some of the records here are well known. Others might just surprise you.
What Does Hotel California Really Mean? Unlocking the Eagles’ Dark Allegory
Hotel California isn’t just a song—it’s the overture to an album that unravels the excesses, illusions, and ultimate disillusionment of rock stardom. By starting at The Last Resort and working backwards, we see how the Eagles crafted a thematic journey akin to a rock opera, where the title track sets the stage for the rise and fall that follows.
Hard Times are Over
In November 1980, John Lennon and Yoko Ono released Double Fantasy, their collaborative album that would tragically become John’s last. Its closing track, “Hard Times Are Over,” feels particularly poignant—a hopeful message at the end of a turbulent decade. Let's take a look and listen this heartbreaking final song.
From Animals to Zabriskie Point - an ever growing A-Z of Pink Floyd
I set myself the challenge of making an A-Z of Pink Floyd and it's wider universe. From Animals to Zabriskie, this is an ever growing list of Floyd. There will be key figures I miss, albums I overlook and so much more I could add! Let's call this an ever growing A-Z of Pink Floyd and see where we get to!
The Best Record Shops in Felixstowe
Felixstowe is one of my favourite Suffolk towns. A place that is 'on the up' it has to offer the music lover. In this article I share details of the best record shops in Felixstowe. Dig in!
Tumbleweed Connection - Elton’s Americana
Released in 1970, Elton John's 'Tumbleweed Connection' is a seminal album that has stood the test of time. With its blend of country, rock, and folk influences, the album showcases John's talent for storytelling and his ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing.
Finding Elton's Honky Chateau: A Musical Escape in the French Countryside
Before the rocket launched, Elton John retreated to a quiet château near Paris. Here he recorded Honky Château, surrounded by artists like Bowie, Pink Floyd, and the Bee Gees. Explore the story of this hidden studio — and start your own musical pilgrimage.
Happiness is Easy
Happiness Is Easy by Talk Talk isn’t as straightforward as its title suggests. With haunting melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, the song explores themes of war, religion, and innocence—wrapped in the atmospheric brilliance of The Colour of Spring. But is Mark Hollis being ironic, or is there something deeper beneath the surface? Let’s take a closer listen