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Some music listened to this year

Not quite the golden years of 1994, 1995, or indeed 1997 (showing my age slightly in a quite young way) but still much music to be enjoyed in 2008.
1. Elbow – The Seldom Seen Kid
This album meant a lot to me and some other friends this year. I love this record so much I worry [...]

Farewell to quirky Christmas Number Ones

Here is the list of Christmas number ones from every year of my life:

30
1981
The Human League
Don’t You Want Me
 

31
1982
Renee & Renato
Save Your Love
 

32
1983
The Flying Pickets
Only You
 

33
1984
Band Aid
Do They Know It’s Christmas?
 

34
1985
Shakin’ Stevens
Merry Christmas Everyone
 

35
1986
Jackie Wilson
Reet Petite
 

36
1987
The Pet Shop Boys
Always On My Mind
 

37
1988
Cliff Richard
Mistletoe & Wine
 

38
1989
Band Aid II
Do They Know It’s Christmas?
 

39
1990
Cliff Richard
Saviours’ Day
 

40
1991
Queen
Bohemian Rhapsody / [...]