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Crimes of Passion by Pat Benatar

Published March 6, 2021

Crimes of Passion by Pat Benatar

I didn’t know that I knew so many of Pat’s songs - mostly I started being aware of her from Pitch Perfect. It surprised me how rocky the whole album is, I really liked it! Although, on the flip side, there’s a cover of Wuthering Heights and it’s fine but I don’t know that anyone should bother doing a cover of that when Kate Bush nailed it first time. Otherwise, though, a really strong rock album!

Making Movies by Dire Straits

Published August 7, 2020

Making Movies by Dire Straits

Obviously, Romeo and Juliet is a ridiculously stand-out song, but the rest of it is pretty good too. It’s so clearly Dire Straits, their individual sound so good from start to finish. There are only seven tracks but it still manages to take you on a bit of a journey. I enjoyed it!

Vienna by Ultravox

Published July 25, 2020

Vienna by Ultravox

This is an interesting one. Obviously Vienna, the title track from this album, is an incredible, classic and long-lasting song that will stand the test of time. Amazing to know that Midge wasn’t that bothered about it and his refrains of ’this means nothing to me’ are more about the song than anything else.

Pretenders by Pretenders

Published April 25, 2016

Pretenders by Pretenders

Love this. I’ve always had a soft spot for Chrissie Hynde, probably starting when she appeared on Friends. Really good album, bouncy and foot-tapping rock with fabulous vocals.