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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Ramping it up now and switching to #CD next is Slipknot's eponymous 1999 release, angry as fuck. Caught the 25th anniversary tour of the album... original 1999 digipak release #NowPlaying #Slipknot

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Moving back a couple of years and from MkIII to MkII, "Machine Head" is one of the greatest rock albums ever... #NowPlaying #DeepPurple

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

As I'm home recuperating from an op, I've plenty of time to indulge myself... #NowPlaying Deep Purple "Burn" 1974 1st pressing, David Coverdale's debut. #VinylCommunity #Rega #DeepPurple

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It has been a good time for book finds of my particular nerdisms in charity shops and the local "antiques emporium" (junk warehouse). Don't tell the wife... #milhist #NavalHistory #SciFi #RAFHistory

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Enjoying the early Autumn sun at my local natural harbour

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

AI, please be useful and identify this light fitting..

A photo of a light fitting with an AI generated caption of "Office supply, Chocolate" at the top.

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Busy boat day down on Poole Quay....

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

This evenings entertainment was provided by: a) Beer b) Black Sabbath

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Hey @rivetsandpins.bsky.social I recently picked up this snapshot of an early (1940) production Sd.Kfz.10/4 and have just noticed the gent sitting is wearing a top hat... shades of Obgefr Porta? It's also lost half its windscreen. 1/2

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

I have just had my first religious experience. I have been to a Sunn O))) concert. #livemusic #concertsky #SunnO)))

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Day 1 of the very lovely, very local, #LoveRocks rock and blues festival complete. Day 2 incoming... #Dorset #LiveMusic #Festivalsky The band is #BlueNation

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Random and spontaneous outbreaks of morris dancing all over the place #WimborneFolkFestival

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

It's all kicking off in #Wimborne today. Violent outbursts #shocking

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

This morning's listening is courtesy of Uriah Heep: 1972's majestic Magicians Birthday and the 1973 release Sweet Freedom. My copies are looking a little tired now (Magicians Birthday is a 1979 reissue, Sweet Freedom is an original pressing) but sound great! #VinylSky #VinylCommunity #UriahHeep

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Last night's *immense* pleasure was seeing this iconic band... #Kraftwerk #musicsky #livemusic

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Ventured up north for a party. So having a pint to wind down after a long drive. "Brewed in the shadow of Pendle Hill..."

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

After my son's final recital for his master's, a picnic in lovely Bute Park #MusicSky #Cardiff

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

As it's so warm the back doors are open and I'm treating the neighbours to some early 80's NWOBHM. 1980 Angelwitch's eponymous album 1982 Borrowed Time - Diamond Head #VinylSky #VinylCommunity #NowPlaying #NWOBHM #DiamondHead #Angelwitch

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The best cocktail bar yet. Salut! in Schöneburg, Berlin. Should you happen to pass through.

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The bar we are in allows smoking at the bar. Something I've not come across in 20 years. Kinda wish I hadn't given up now...

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Have to admit I'm feeling very chilled in the centre of this lovely town... #Berlin

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

The new eponymous album by sunn 0))) is a visual and aural work of art, with sleeve notes by @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social that perfectly describe the connection between what you are hearing and feeling. Epic #NowPlaying #VinylSky #VinylCommunity #sunn0))) #drone

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

We need the sensibility of this band and it's stunning debut album more than ever as fascism digs it's claws into society. #NowPlaying Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing - Discharge (2016 Let Them Eat Vinyl reissue of 1982 original) #vinyl #VinylSky #VinylCommunity #Discharge #Punk

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

... the Grateful Dead were on the turntable and we were all talking about music. It was a good feeling. So, if you're looking for justification for #RecordStoreDay look no further than #local and #community

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

...I think he had smelled the alcohol on her breath 😬 anyway, he had a copy of one of the records if she came back soon. So we both went back bought the Cure record and a #Muse one for my son. Back in the bar, it provided a talking point. Another chap had bought a Tom Petty album...

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Ok so #RecordStoreDay #RSD and local businesses. I bought a few records this morning, but this afternoon we stopped at our fave bar for a couple. The bar was playing records.

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Dubbel first or Tripel? Decisions Decisions... Welcome to the #weekend #BeerSky #Trappist

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Sunday vibes while I do the dusting. #Motörhead Kiss of Death 2023 reissue of 2006 original BMG #PlayItLoud #VinylSky #musicsky #VinylCommunity

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Today we purchased books and records. The records were from Square Records in Wimborne (trading since 1974!) and the books from The Mysterious Bookcase in Westbourne (both in Dorset). Both were busy, I'm pleased to say. #shoplocal #shopindependent #WolfAlice

A photo of a wooden cabinet, on which sits a record player. Next to the record player are two books. Leaning on the front of the cabinet are several records.

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Despite obviously using a digital platform and posting on SM, I am enjoying the very analogue times inhabited by McGarrett and Dano in today's charity shop find.

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Just put the shit to one side for a while

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Out on a school night Shock horror. Nice pint of Tribute

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

#SortingSunday just started putting the cd's on @discogsofficial.bsky.social and surprising myself with music I'd forgotten about. Didn't replace my cd player when it broke so using the dvd. Thank goodness for physical media... #NowPlaying Jah Wobble Invaders Of The Heart Take Me To God #MusicSky

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Charlie don't surf! RIP Robert Duvall

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Celebrating the legacy of Richie Blackmore's Rainbow with a listen of their highest charting studio album, Difficult to Cure. The first with latest vocalist Joe Lynn Turner and drummer Bobby Rondinelli, an increasingly commercial path paid off. #Vinyl #VinylSky #VinylCommunity #Rainbow #Rock

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

St Valentines day power cut, so no steak tonight it's KFC and prosecco... ❤️

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

So this arrived from the States today... a wondrous slab of space rock/drone... Gnod - Drop Out with White Hills III. Accompanied by, as I'm a beer snob, St Bernadus Abt 12 #VinylCommunity #VinylSky #NowPlaying #Gnod #SpaceRock #Drone #IndieBeer

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Hello weekend! Felt the urge to listen to some #Blondie this evening, starting with their 4th album Eat To The Beat. I think this album cemented their transition from punk to pop but also showed they could master a whole range of music. Released 1979 on Chrysalis #NowPlaying #MusicSky #VinylSky

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

For a soggy Sunday afternoon, I'm enjoying Hozier's self-titled 2014 album. His clear voice is lifting the spirits for sure. Take Me To Church? Not today, I'll just listen... #NowPlaying #VinylSky #musicsky #VinylCommunity #Hozier

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Sunday vibes from Fred Again and his Actual Life 3 album, which won best Electronic/Dance album at the 2022 Grammy awards. New to me, and my son assures me this is a good entry point to the genre... #NowPlaying #VinylSky #musicsky #electronica #dance #FredAgain

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Ian of Dorzet @grittygroblet.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Happy to report that I successfully patronised my local auction house today, and managed to smuggle it all back without being discovered...

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