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“I’m Writing Towards…” # 9 — The Breadcrumbing of an Autobiography
A new series where I talk about the things that have influenced me most, that inspire me most, that I aspire to most.
Max Richter: Hamnet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
An album review of Max Richter’s subtle and sublime work providing score for the movie, Hamnet
 • Simon Sweetman
January Number 1 Chart Hits Throughout The Years
Friday is fun because it’s music, so playlists and links. Today, a stroll back through time to this week, at various points…
 • Simon Sweetman
Hildur Guðnadóttir: Where To From
An album review of the cellist and composer’s first non-soundtrack work in a decade
 • Simon Sweetman
TAPE Me Back To The Future — MADE For Tape # 65: The Doors, “The Best of The Doors” (1985)
An occasional series here that celebrates the cassette-tape format in all its glory. Wobbles
 • Simon Sweetman
Poem: America is Now a Third World Country
A poem about how America came third at best.
 • Simon Sweetman
Only CDs Is Sounding Like These # 80: Sacred Spirit, “Chants and Dances of The Native Americans” (1994)
A new occasional series — CDs are coming back baby! And I’m here for it. BIGTIME! Also, some albums just REALLY suit the format, right
 • Simon Sweetman
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