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The Best of 2011

Posted on December 8, 2011 by haymoncollins

I still know its a bit naff but I am still going to do it – here, in strictly alphabetical order, are my albums of 2011 (followed by my favourite gigs his year) I will instantly regret not including a … Continue reading →

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Okkervil River – Bristol Trinity

Posted on November 22, 2011 by haymoncollins

Towards the end of slog around Europe the six members of  Okkervil River must be feeling like going home and having a break. They admitted to having been a while without a shower and their clothes had a distinct air of being … Continue reading →

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Okkervil River – I am Very Far

Posted on May 12, 2011 by haymoncollins

   Some albums poke you in the eye from the outset; you know what  you are getting, and others  reveal their beauties only with time and attention. I am Very Far, released through Jagjaguwar Records,  does that irritating thing of doing both simultaneously … Continue reading →

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Roky Erickson – True Love Cast Out all Evil

Posted on May 14, 2010 by haymoncollins

Once again I owe thanks to NPR for letting me stumble across this in one of their podcasts. Roky Erickson was a new name to me but Okkervil Riverwho provide the backing band on this remarkable album was not. The … Continue reading →

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