… to discover the National. In terms of the wider picture, this will undoubtedly be one of the most pointless postings I’ve done (so far)! but since MPT is about me and music, I’m still going for it.
Month: December 2007
Phil O’Donnell (1972-2007)
MPT’s brief over the last 12 months has been to cover predominantly music and books but every now and then I feel compelled to chuck something else in. This morning I want to put on record my sadness at the death yesterday of Motherwell captain Phil O’Donnell at the age of 35.
Almost Human
I’d planned to post again yesterday but was so choked with the cold I pretty much spent the day in bed. On the positive side that means I feel almost human today and can resume some sort of existence. But it’s fair to say that yesterday I was as far removed as possible from the…
We’re All Going To Die (Anyway)
The Triffids – Early Singles (Domino Records, Boxset) The latest instalment of the Triffids’ reissue programme hit the doormat the other day and, for me, the ‘Early Singles’ boxset is by far the most exciting release of the series. The boxset comprises the band’s first five 7” singles in their original sleeves and for me…
Baaaaa! Humbug (31 with a bullet)
I like to think of myself as an optimist and certainly the notion that ‘We’re All Going to Die’ could be Christmas Number One was being optimistic in extremis. When you pay not the slightest attention to the charts it’s easy to forget that, at this time of year, one record is going to have…
Santa’s Polaroid
I’m going to resist the end of year lists for wee while yet as I endeavour to catch up on some other stuff. One of which is “Scottish Fiction” by Idlewild. Now Idlewild have featured a lot on MPT this year, in no small part due to their busy schedule which has included a new…
Manic Pop Thrills 