With the stiffest of upper lips, Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds rises up yet again to present this 1950s, penultimate episode of odd (and yet, somehow proudly British) novelty records…
« more...»It may (or may not) be a comfort to know that the US is not a singular source of election season chaos. Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds is here to offer a preview of this week's upcoming referendum mayhem, direct from The Nation of Shopkeepers…
« more...»The Novelty Is Wearing Off, 60s Edition! A Baker’s Dozen +1 of The Oddest Songs In UK Chart History
He listens to this stuff so that we don't have to - but, hey, let's join Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds in solidarity, as he bravely trudges on to present this 60s edition of odd (and yet, somehow proudly British) novelty records…
« more...»The Novelty Is Wearing Off, 70s Edition! Additional Examples of The Oddest Songs In UK Chart History
At this point, we’re going to have to recommend Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds for combat pay, as he soldiers on to compile this 70s edition of odd (and yet, somehow proudly British) novelty records…
« more...»The Novelty Is Wearing Off, 80s Edition! Even More of The Oddest Songs In UK Chart History
With continued noble and unselfish purpose for all: it's Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds, who returns to dutifully suffer through this 80s edition of yet another round of odd (and yet, somehow proudly British) novelty records…
« more...»The Novelty Is Wearing Off, 90s Edition! Still More of The Oddest Songs In UK Chart History
Well, now we're starting to get just a bit worried: Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds continues the self-flagellation in this 1990's edition of odd (and yet, somehow proudly British) novelty records…
« more...»The Novelty Is Wearing Off, Round Three: Eight More of The Oddest Songs In UK Chart History
Talk about taking one (sorry, make that eight) for the team: Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds, returns to dutifully suffer through a another round of odd (and yet, somehow proudly British) novelty records…
« more...»We're all busy. And Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds is no exception. But as a shining example of a steadfast Leodensian, he has soldiered on and provides more options than you could ever possibly use to fill your leisure time…
« more...»How, exactly, does a great record start? Perhaps the better question as posed by Contributing Author and coda-master JJ Live At Leeds is: how do they end ? Here are 20 premature wrap-up examples for your pondering pleasure…
« more...»“A Laboratory Experiment In Popular Art:” A Look At Manchester’s Factory Records Catalogue
"I see my involvement with Factory somewhat as a laboratory experiment in popular art." Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds gifts us with an amazing, detailed, and engaging historical look at the storied Manchester UK record label, Factory Records.…
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