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A definitive ranking of all of Blue’s singles.

Dec 7, 2021Dec 6, 2021 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

20 years ago. That is exactly how long it has been since British boyband Blue released their debut album. When I first learnt of this on Instagram a week ago, I had two immediate reactions.Firstly, I am that mature now (I was 12 in 2001 for reference, date fans). Secondly, after cranking up that album … Continue reading A definitive ranking of all of Blue’s singles.

#ThrowbackTunesday: Episode 39

Oct 23, 2018Oct 30, 2018 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

If you're wondering just exactly what was hitting the top of the UK charts on this week in the last 25 years, then you need our weekly retro pop blog juggernaut that is #ThrowbackTunesday. So without any ado, let's see who we've got on our marvellous playlist this week before we get to our featured … Continue reading #ThrowbackTunesday: Episode 39

Christmas Song Advent Calendar 2017: Day 15

Dec 15, 2017Dec 14, 2017 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

ARTIST: Blue SONG: Lonely This Christmas ALBUM: Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (2002, Innocent/Virgin) Originally recorded for one of the first ever BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge sessions all the way back at the start of their career in 2001, Antony, Duncan, Lee and Simon gave a soulful, stripped back take on Mud's … Continue reading Christmas Song Advent Calendar 2017: Day 15

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