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Toughest Girl In Town · Sparks Guru Joined: 15 Feb 2022 Posts: 5512

I would give MAD! a solid 7/10.
It's such a nice surprise because I confess I was getting prepared to be slightly disappointed after a couple of single releases that I didn't enjoy as much as I expected. I loved "Do Things My Own Way" and "Drowned In A Sea Of Tears", but "Jansport Backpack" and "My Devotion" were definitely not my favourites (they're not bad at all, don't get me wrong, just not their greatest work in my opinion).

Finally, I'm very excited about the result, it's a beautifully produced album with brilliant ideas all along!
My favourite songs are "I-405 Rules" and "Hit Me, Baby", but many others are definitely worth listening again and again: and that's exactly my plan for the next few weeks or so.

Angus_Desire · Posted: Thu May 29, 2025 8:29 pm Post subject:

John Miles - "Music". 10/10 (11/10 for the rock section of it).
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Alex Robertson · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 4:38 pm Post subject:

Loverevolution by Ian Nice a cracking little discovery, less Cockney Rebel (IYKYK) more a bluesy blend of Springsteen, Lou Reed and Iggy Pop ( as shown on the The Passenger cover). One short song called Mum is very simplistically raw in its poignancy, the pain and grief are almost tangible.
Not a bad song on the album I’d be hard pressed to nominate a favourite track!

Buckeye Randy · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2025 2:30 am Post subject:

Hide and Seek by The Sound Minds is a step back in time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEMVdIdlBmw
8/10 solid

I also stumbled across a remake of Starry Eyes. Man, I like this song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29Oa6KYgyIs
6/10 (that's about the top end for a straight cover)

They're baaaack! Faster Pussycat always did sound like Hanoi Rocks...and still do!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3N3YCbvRos
8/10
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Alex Robertson · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2025 7:13 am Post subject:

Just to say I was saddened by the sudden death of Ian Nice, we had some sweet chats over the internet, I’m glad I managed to get hold of at least one album ( see above) of his…
Ronnie, his eldest son, is still very involved in the music industry, I suppose having Steve Harley as an uncle and Ian being an accomplished musician, singer/songwriter as a dad…the talent is in the genes!