Category Archives: Year in Review
2016 In Review–Part 1, The Gigs
It’s not news that the past year saw me take a massive step back from my (admittedly somewhat minor) involvement in York’s music scene, taking the decision to stop writing up each and every gig I went to. The time … Continue reading
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2015 In Review–Part 2, The CDs
I hit a major milestone in my CD collection in 2015 – breaking through the one thousand album mark (with the slight caveat that that figure includes four duplicates – more on that later). This was achieved through that fact … Continue reading
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2015 In Review–Part 1, The Gigs
2015 saw me fully back in the saddle in terms of attending gigs, although as the year progressed it seemed that I wasn’t getting to as many as I usually did and I fully expected, when putting the final figures … Continue reading
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2014 In Review–Part 2, The CDs
2014 saw me increase my CD collection by 60 albums (down seven from 2013 and not including ten compilation albums that came free with magazines) and 7 EPs (up four from 2013). The latter figure emphasises how much I have … Continue reading
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2014 In Review–Part 1, The Gigs
In some ways my 2014 live music experiences were shaped by the gigs I didn’t attend. It’s no secret that, having lost my job at the beginning of the year, I took the decision to dramatically reduce the number of … Continue reading
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2013 In Review–Part 2, The CDs
I know, it’s March and a bit late for the second part of my review of 2013. To be honest, I had forgotten to write this and so, it’s probably not going to be as detailed as it should be … Continue reading
2013 In Review–Part 1, The Gigs
Towards the end of 2012 and during the beginning of 2013, as I was scanning the various What’s On listings, I was bemoaning the fact that there was very little catching my eye and worrying that 2013 was going to … Continue reading
2012 In Review – Part 2, The Gigs
Last year was by far the best year for live music in York since I belatedly discovered the local scene some six or seven years ago. Well, it was in one respect. For me, one of the joys of going … Continue reading
2012 In Review – Part 1, The Albums
Ignoring compilation albums that came free with Prog magazine, I added fifty-three albums and three EPs to my collection in 2012. With the apparent demise of the three-for-£10 offer from play.com, there was less opportunity for me to buy older … Continue reading
2011 In Review–Part 3, The CDs
Friday 13th January: OK, I’m probably not in the best position to put this part of my year in review together but if I don’t do it now I’m probably never going to get round to it. So, here goes… … Continue reading
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