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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Ceiling Unlimited Windows open wide Look and look again Look again Feeling unlimited Eyes on the prize Changes never end Never end Winding like an ancient river The time is now again… Have a great Dirxst Day #RushFamily ☄️🧡☄️

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Richard Shaw @richards7370.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Well, that’s wrap! A huge thank you to everyone who took part in #5DebutAlbumsFinal Around 500 voted, fittingly making it one of the best supported polls for some time. The final top three were:- 1) The Stone Roses - S/T 2) Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures 3) The Velvet Underground & Nico - S/T..

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It's a Far Cry from the world we thought we'd inherit It's a Far Cry from the way we thought we'd share it You can almost feel the current flowing You can almost see the circuits blowing One day I feel I'm on top of the world And the next it's falling in on me… Happy Lifeson Day #RushFamily 🎸💓

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Every day we're standing in a time capsule Racing down a river from the past Every day we're standing in a wind tunnel Facing down the future coming fast It's just the age It's just a stage We disengage We Turn The Page… Happy Pratturday #RushFamily 🔴🔥❣️

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Richard Shaw @richards7370.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Hi folks, for the last time (apart from the year end poll 😉) it’s time to vote, it’s the big one, #5DebutAlbumsFinal We’ve whittled the albums down to a final 100 (see list to follow), a veritable treat to the eardrums each and every one. Your task, pick your top 5 in order of preference, mine are..

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

There are those who think that Life has nothing left to chance A host of holy horrors To direct our aimless dance A planet of playthings We dance on the strings Of powers we cannot perceive The stars aren't aligned Or the gods are malign… #ThankGedItsFriday #RushFamily 🎸❤️‍🔥

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James Cornelius @jcd823.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Van Halen Van Halen (1978) #5DebutAlbumsFinal Getting in one last album and it's a heavy hitter, an all-time great debut with memorable songs and memorable guitar playing from Eddie Van Halen.

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James Cornelius @jcd823.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

R.E.M. Murmur (1983) #5DebutAlbumsFinal Murmur is most often cited as the greatest R.E.M. album, although many say it's Automatic for the People. I tend to gravitate more towards Document or Monster, but there's no wrong answer; their discography is great all the way through.

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Midway hawkers calling "Try your luck with me" Merry-go-round wheezing the same old melody A thousand ten-cent wonders, who could ask for more? A pocketful of silver, the key to heaven's door… Happy Birthday to Caress Of Steel, released September 24, 1975 🔥🙏❤️‍🔥 Happy Triumvirate Thursday #RushFamily

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James Cornelius @jcd823.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Black Sabbath Black Sabbath (1970) #5DebutAlbumsFinal The defining album of the entire genre of heavy metal, I've been able to vote for this numerous times in #5albums polls.

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James Cornelius @jcd823.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Weezer Weezer (1994) #5DebutAlbumsFinal In the mid-90s I was a high school student, and the band that most spoke to me was Weezer. This should have no problem making my top five. A side note: their newest self-titled album isn't too bad either.

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Energy is contagious Enthusiasm spreads Tides respond to lunar gravitation Everything turns in synchronous relation Laughter is infectious Excitement goes to my head Winds are stirred by planets in rotation Sparks ignite and spread new information… Happy Willowdale Wednesday #RushFamily 🐰 ⛓️‍💥⚡️💗

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The glint of iron wheels The bodies spin in a clockwork dance The smell of flint and steel A wheel of fate, a game of chance How I prayed just to get away To carry me anywhere Sometimes the angels punish us By answering our prayers… Happy Dirxst Day #RushFamily 🕰️🎡🎟️🎪

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I rarely wade into political commentary on #The500Blog, but this week's album sent me into the pool. I think I make a good faith arguement. #90 on #The500Blog is "Talking Book" from Stevie Wonder tinyurl.com/500talkingbook

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The 500 - #90 - Talking Book - Stevie Wonder

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James Cornelius @jcd823.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Alanis Morissette Jagged Little Pill (1995) #5DebutAlbumsFinal Another huge record, if I was doing these rankings by how often I played them upon release this would easily be top three.

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We go out in the world and take our chances Fate is just the weight of circumstances That's the way that lady luck dances 💃 Roll The Bones Roll The Bones 🦴 Why are we here? Because we're here Roll The Bones Roll The Bones… 🦴 Happy Monday #RushFamily 🎲😎💗

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Out of touch With the weather and the wind direction With the sunrise And the phases of the moon Out of touch With life in the land of the loving With the living night And the darkness at high noon… Happy Pratturday #RushFamily ☄️🏍️🥁🥃

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The joy and pain that we receive Each comes with its own cost The price of what we're winning Is the same as what we've lost All is for the best Believe in what we're told Blind men in the market Buying what we're sold… Happy Triumvirate Thursday #RushFamily 💗🎶🕰️😇

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

From the point of conception to the moment of truth At the point of surrender to the burden of proof From the point of ignition to the final drive The point of the journey is not to arrive Anything can happen... Happy Willowdale Wednesday #RushFamily 🔴🔥💗

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James Cornelius @jcd823.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Rage Against the Machine Rage Against the Machine (1992) #5DebutAlbumsFinal This is a powerful album, and I've voted for it in these polls before. I listened to RATM a bit in the 90s, but my copy of this album is the Rage Against The Machine XX [20th Anniversary Edition].

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Remember when the 1950s came to the 1970s? I write about that unusual phenomenon in context of Buddy Holly's "20 Golden Greats". It is #92 on #The500Blog the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/09/the-...

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The 500 - #92 - 20 Golden Greats - Buddy Holly & The Crickets

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

You turn my head I spin my wheels Running on empty You know how that feels I'm on a roll now Or is it a slide? Can't be too careful With that dangerous pride If I could only reach that dial inside If I could only reach that dial inside… Happy Dirxst Day #RushFamily 🎲💗

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James Cornelius @jcd823.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Guns N' Roses Appetite for Destruction (1987) #5DebutAlbumsFinal One of the biggest albums released the year I started collecting albums, and of all the albums I got in that first year or two, it's the one I've heard most consistently in the years since that time.

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Heads and hearts too full Careless of the consequence Of constant push and pull Anger got bare knuckles Anger play the fool Anger wear a crown of thorns Reverse the golden rule Then you learn the lesson That it's tough to be so cool… Happy Lifeson Day #RushFamily 🎸🗜️💕

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James Cornelius @jcd823.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Doors The Doors (1967) #5DebutAlbumsFinal Such an unusual band, there really hasn't been anyone like remotely them in the decades since Morrison died.

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

If the future's looking dark We're the ones who have to shine If there's no one in control We're the ones who draw the line Though we live in trying times We're the ones who have to try Though we know that time has wings We're the ones who have to have to fly … #ThankGedItsFriday #RushFamily 🔩🎸🍷🎤🎹

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James Cornelius @jcd823.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Patti Smith Horses (1975) #5DebutAlbumsFinal This is another album that went into my rotation thanks to #5albums. I knew of its existence for years but never got around to listening to it before that.

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James Cornelius @jcd823.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Television Marquee Moon (1977) #5DebutAlbumsFinal Of all the albums I've discovered through my participation in the #5albums series, this is my favorite. It's adventurous and complex and just fantastic to listen to on many levels.

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Driven up and down in circles Skidding down a road of black ice Staring in and out storm windows Driven to a fool's paradise It's my turn to drive But it's my turn to drive Driven to the margin of error… Happy Birthday Test For Echo, released September 10, 1996 Happy TT #RushFamily 📡🏍️💓

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James Cornelius @jcd823.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin (1969) #5DebutAlbumsFinal I just posted this album a week ago, then voted it #1 in the last semi-final. It will certainly secure a spot in my vote for the Final, the question is where it falls in the ranking.

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James Cornelius @jcd823.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The Jimi Hendrix Experience Are You Experienced (1967) #5DebutAlbumsFinal I went back to Hendrix to start my listening for the Final. In my book, were I to publish a book, this is the greatest debut album in the history of albums. I'll be interested to see where it places in the vote.

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

You move me, you move me With your buildings and your eyes Autumn woods and winter skies You move me, you move me Open sea and city lights Busy streets and dizzy heights You call me, you call me… Happy Birthday ‘Signals’, released September 9, 1982 ❣️🎊🎂🐶🧪🔭🚀 Happy Willowdale Wednesday #RushFamily

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Summer's going fast, nights growing colder Children growing up, old friends growing older Freeze this moment a little bit longer Make each sensation a little bit stronger Experience slips away… Happy Hold Your Fire Day, released September 8, 1987 #RushFamily 🔴🔴🔴🔥

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James Cornelius @jcd823.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I joined in the #5albums polls four years ago with #5albums77. Appropriately, my first #1 vote was for a Rush album. Nine of my picks from the SF round made the #5DebutAlbumsFinal. My vote will come from those, but I'll highlight some other favorites and albums I've discovered through these polls.

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Driving down the razor's edge between the past and the future Turn up the music and smile Get carried away on the songs and stories of vanished times Memory drumming at the heart of an English winter Memories beating at the heart of an African village… Happy Monday #RushFamily 🐍❣️🏹

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Can a teacher have a perfect year? I delve into that perpetual pursuit in context of "Sign O' The Times" from Prince. It is #93 on #The500Blog the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...

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The 500 - #93 - Sign O' The Times - Prince

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Wrote this in September, 2022 on #The500Blog Is Dolly Parton the greatest artist I will write about on The 500 list? Short answer - Yup the50-20.blogspot.com/2022/09/the-...

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The 500 - #301 - Coat Of Many Colors - Dolly Parton

I was inspired by a podcast called The 500 hosted by Los Angeles-based comedian Josh Adam Meyers. His goal, and mine, is to explore Rollin...

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Marc Hodgkinson @hodgatola.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

#94 on #The500Blog is "40 Greatest Hits" by Hank Williams. I talk about the late Reverend Freddie Johnston who helped me "See The Light" with Hank's music. the50-20.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...

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The 500 - #94 - 40 Greatest Hits - Hank Williams

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Richard Shaw @richards7370.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

After 8 wonderful years, the time has come to bring the music polls to a close. So, with that in mind, #5DebutAlbumsFinal will begin on Friday 25 September (see album list at the end of the post) and will be the last poll in the 5 albums series, it’s time to close my spreadsheet for good…

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Richard Shaw @richards7370.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Hi folks, thanks to everyone who took the time to vote in #5DebutAlbumsSF4 where The Stone Roses came out on top and might well start the final as favourites for the title. Please find to the follow the full chart, where the top 25 albums will be heading to the final in 3 weeks time.

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

How many times do you hear it? It goes on all day long Everyone knows everything And no one's ever wrong Until later... Who can you believe? It's hard to play it safe But apart from a few good friends We don't take anything on faith Until later!… Happy Lifeson Day #RushFamily 🐰💛⚖️

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I believe in what I see I believe in what I hear I believe that what I'm feeling Changes how the world appears Angels and demons dancing in my head Lunatics and monsters underneath my bed Media messiahs preying on my fears Pop culture prophets playing in my ears… Happy Pratturday #RushFamily 🥃🥁📚💕📡

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Richard Shaw @richards7370.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Hi folks, hoping everyone is well, it’s time for #5DebutAlbumsSF4 the last of our semi finals to ultimately determine the greatest debut album of all time. 75 albums are through to the final, it’s now time to decide which 25 join them. Pick your top 5 in order from the list that follows, mine are…

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A phosphorescent wave on a tropical sea is a Cold Fire The pattern of moonlight on the bedroom floor is a Cold Fire The flame at the heart of a pawnbroker's diamond is a Cold Fire The look in your eyes as you head for the door is a Cold Fire… #ThankGedItsFriday #RushFamily 🥶🔥🎸🔩🍷

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Time is a gypsy caravan Steals away in the night To leave you stranded in Dreamland Distance is a long-range filter Memory a flickering light Left behind in the heartland… Happy Birthday Roll The Bones, released September 3, 1991 Happy Willowdale Wednesday #RushFamily 🎲💀💓

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James Cornelius @jcd823.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Boston Boston (1976) #5debutalbumsSF4 I voted Boston the #1 debut for 1975-79

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James Cornelius @jcd823.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Rage Against the Machine Rage Against the Machine (1992) #5debutalbumsSF4 I voted RATM the #1 debut for 1990-94

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Vivien @vivien2112.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

High above the city square Globes of light float in mid-air Higher still, against the night Clockwork angels bathed in light You promise every treasure, to the foolish and the wise Goddesses of mystery, spirits in disguise… Happy Willowdale Wednesday #RushFamily 🎶💗😇

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