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Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era. Released in…
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era. Released in…
Welcome back for another round of quizzing. It’s a little trickier this week in my opinion. Can you tell the…
Vampire Weekend were formed by students at Columbia University. Frontman Ezra Koenig named the project after a vampire movie he…
Every New Zealand #1 single… 3 Paloma Blanca by George Baker Selection Topped the NZ chart: from 1 August 1975…
You probably know the drill by now – match the artist to the greatest hits album. I found this…
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
In 2021, I assembled a list of my ten favourite Billy Joel songs. It included big hits and deep cuts,…
It’s ANZAC Day here in New Zealand, where we remember the Gallipoli campaign, a disastrous attack on a Turkish peninsula…
Milwaukee-born Julia Holter bridges musical worlds. She is classically trained and merges avant-garde ideas with electronic sounds and indie chamber…
Every New Zealand #1 single… 8 Is It Over Now? Topped the NZ chart: from 6 November 2023 for 1…
Welcome back for another week of quizzing! This week we have yet another collection of greatest hits albums. I…
The jangly guitar rock of Ducks Ltd are back for their second record. So is the ultra-sincere Atlanta-born singer-songwriter Katie…
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
Noone scored 20 in last week’s quiz – congratulations to Tony, EclecticMusicLover, and Rich Kamerman, who all peaked at 19.…
Every New Zealand #1 single… 9 Where Did Our Love Go Topped the NZ chart: for 1 week from 17…
Every New Zealand #1 single… 5 In the Shadows Topped the NZ chart: for 1 week from 23 August 2004.…
It’s that time of the week – identifying more compilations! There are a few compilations in my collection this week.…
Karla Bonoff emerged from the same LA scene as musicians like Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, and the Eagles. She watched…
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era. Released in…
These greatest hits quizzes are fun, so let’s do another one. Identify the greatest hits based on its cover. IMO…
Kacey Musgraves was born in Golden, Texas. She didn’t release her debut album until she was almost 25. Before that,…
Every New Zealand #1 single… 9 Fernando Topped the NZ chart: from 4 June 1976 for 9 weeks 1976 was…
You probably know the drill by now – link the artist to the greatest hits compilation. We’re down to the…
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era. Released in…
As I wrote in Part 1 of this Paul Kelly series, he’s barely known outside of Australia, but he’s one…
Welcome back to another week of quizzing. We’re back for yet another round of identifying greatest hits albums. As with…
Two hyped British releases this week. Both are worthy yet the lead single overshadows the rest of the record both…
Every New Zealand #1 single… 4 Beautiful Liar Topped the NZ chart: from 23 April 2007 for 1 week Beyoncé…
Ariana Grande pivoted to a music career after four seasons on Nickelodeon teen comedy Victorious. She released her debut, Yours…
Welcome back to another week of quizzing. We’re back for yet another round of identifying greatest hits albums. Just like…
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era. Released in…
Singer-songwriter Josh Rouse was born in the small town of Oshkosh, Nebraska. He moved often as a child, due to…
Welcome back to another week of quizzing. We’re back for another round of identifying greatest hits albums. This week’s quiz…
It’s the last batch of 2023 reviews for 2024. There’s a marked contrast between the rough-hewn sounds of Asheville’s Wednesday…
Every New Zealand #1 single… 9 Chains Topped the NZ chart: from 4 August 1996 for 5 weeks ‘Chains’ is…
I was a keen buyer of greatest hits records in my teens. With a limited budget, they were bang for…
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era. Released in…
Singer-songwriter Paul Kelly is barely known outside of Australia, but he’s one of his country’s most beloved musicians. His literate…
Welcome back. If you’re in America or the UK, it’s still probably “Pash Wednesday”. This has happened twice since World…
Every New Zealand #1 single… 3 Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree Topped the NZ chart: from…
Every New Zealand #1 single… 6 I’m Your Man Topped the NZ chart: from 16 February 1986 for 1 week…
Welcome back to another round of quizzing. Last week, a late-ish entry from Tony, replete with coffee, blitzed the field.…
It’s February 2024, and we’re still chewing through 2023 records. Two very different American acts this week. The country and…
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era. Released in…
Welcome back for another week of quizzing. Congratulations to EclecticMusicLover, who won easily with 29 This week’s challenge is relatively…
Every New Zealand #1 single… 8 With You Topped the NZ chart: from 18 February 2008 for 4 weeks Chris…
Vanessa Carlton is largely known as a one-hit wonder. The Pennsylvania-born pianist and singer hit the big time with her…
Last week’s quiz produced a tie between 2loud2oldmusic and Geoff Stephen. This week we’re continuing the theme of less-than-blockbuster hit…
Still working through a few more records from 2023 that I hadn’t got to yet. This week we feature two…
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era. Released in…
Welcome back. Kingclover won last week’s quiz, a tough challenge of 1980s small hits. This week, we’re dealing with more…
Cleveland, Ohio, has a rich musical history. It has a celebrated orchestra and it hosts the Rock and Roll Hall…
Every New Zealand #1 single… 1 Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!! Topped the NZ chart: from 8 August 1999 for 1…
Congratulations to Rich Kamerman, who schooled the rest of us on famous drummers. Although Deke also scored a credible 27…
It’s my fifth year of ranking albums annually on this site. It feels like the weakest year to date. The…
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era. Released in…
I still have a few 2023 releases to get through, but I’m hoping to get my 10 Best Albums of…
Congratulations to Geoff Stephen, who took Canada to a glorious win in last week’s Bands that should play together II…
Every New Zealand #1 single… 3 Star Crossed Lovers Topped the NZ chart: from 12 June 1970 for 4 weeks…
It’s unusual for a solo artist’s work to overshadow their work with their previous band. But there’s a strong argument…
Congratulations to Jim, who won for the second consecutive week, narrowly in front of a few other contestants. This week,…
Every New Zealand #1 single… 9 Joanne Topped the NZ chart: from 25 December 1970 for 1 week. One of…
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
I’m on holiday, so I’m drafting this up slightly early. Congratulations to Jim, Music Enthusiast, who scored full marks with…
Chappell Roan and Corinne Bailey Rae have the same initials, but little else in common. One makes provocative, easily digestible…
Every New Zealand #1 single… 6 The Last Waltz Topped the NZ chart: from 10 November 2015 for 2 weeks.…
It’s time for another quiz. Both John and Tony managed 15/15 in last week’s tough “A” album quiz. Tony recorded…
Two solidly enjoyable albums this week. Twenty years after his breakthrough album, Greetings from Michigan, The Great Lake State, Sufjan…
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
Congratulations to last week’s contestants. It looks like the fastest time came from Jamie from The Music In My Ears…
Musicians used synthesizers before Kraftwerk. Karlheinz Stockhausen experimented with them in the 1950s, while Switched-On Bach reached the top ten…
Every New Zealand #1 single… 5 Love Yourself by Justin Bieber Topped the NZ chart: from 7 December 2015 for…
Congratulations to Tony, who joined me on 18/20 in last week’s Album Covers III quiz. This week your challenge is…
Two female solo artists this week. But they’re drastically different. Kara Jackson is a bluesy singer-songwriter, brutally honest on her…
Every New Zealand #1 single… 8 End of the Road by BOYZ II MEN Topped the NZ chart: from 18…
Welcome back to another week of quizzing. Tony just pipped James Kalyn for bragging rights in last week’s 2000s adjectives…
Acts from both sides of this pond this week. It’s easy to tell which artist is from which side. Blake…
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
Welcome back for another exciting season of quizzing. Last week’s title was shared by Tony and Jim. Both scored 22/22…
Every New Zealand #1 single… 1 Axel F by Crazy Frog Topped the NZ chart: from 18 July 2005 for…
Every New Zealand #1 single… Lovesick Blues by Frank Ifield Topped the NZ chart: 10 January 1963 for 1 week.…
Welcome back for another music quiz. Last week Heavy Metal Overlord was the most adept at telling the difference between…
Two very different artists this week. London band The Clientele dip into 1960s chamber-pop with their seventh studio album. Chicago’s…
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
Congratulations to Tony, the fastest contestant to score 24/24 in last week’s 1990s quiz. This week, your challenge is distinguishing…
Burna Boy’s seventh album, I Told Them…, recently topped the UK charts. It feels symbolic, with the Nigerian-born artist the…
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
NostalgicItalian finished a few seconds ahead of EclecticMusicLover in last week’s music quiz, demonstrating fast recall at 1980s song titles.…
Two sequels from very different artists this week, following up their 2020 records. English art-rocker Westerman releases his second record,…
Crowded House’s Woodface was released in 1991. It marked a turning point in their commercial fortunes in pop music’s major…
Welcome back for another music quiz. Last week’s results were tight – lots of people clocked in around 2:50, but…
Two critically revered female acts this week – Dorset’s PJ Harvey and Japanese-born Mitski. They both feature unwieldy album titles,…
Japanese-American indie-rock musician Mitski is one of the most interesting figures currently working in popular music – Iggy Pop famously…
Before he became Patti Smith’s lead guitarist, Lenny Kaye compiled the 2 album set, Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First…
There were a lot of 18/20s in last week’s quiz, but a couple of contestants made it to 20/20 –…
Elton John became a superstar in the early 1970s. But to my mind, he was more of a singles artist…