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“Undone” by Soft Science

Soft Science. Photo sourced from artist's Facebook.
Today is "Undone" by Soft Science.  This is a great little guitar-infused kick-in-the-ears of shoegaze pop.  It reminds me a lot of Lush, veterans of the genre's golden age, interwoven with all kinds of hallmarks chipped off the wall of sound.It's got a vibe that's totally melodic, yet slightly off-kilter, almost like it's slightly warped …

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Still Corners’ “Don’t Fall in Love”

Still Corners' Tessa Murray & Greg Hughes. Photo sourced from artist's Facebook.
I'm off to a late start this evening.  It's been a busy day full of all types of busy-ness.  So let's see what I can get through, before the witching hour strikes.Tonight's offering is a psychedelic dream-laced slice of melancholia titled "Don't Fall in Love."  It's one of the earlier recordings from London-based duo Still …

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“Drive That Fast” from Kitchens of Distinction

Kitchens of Distinction's Dan Goodwin, Patrick Fitzgerald & Julian Swales pose in this vintage A&M Records press pic from 1982.
I completely forgot about U.K. trio Kitchens of Distinction.  They were a moderate hit in the Brit-pop and alternative scene back in the late '80s - early '90s.  They also suffered a bit of controversy, due to some lyrical content that ruffled a few feathers, mainly political and sexual.  But what else is new?"Drive That …

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