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Unfortunately they aren’t the same band now Steven, the last 2 albums were ostensibly Will Sheff solo albums, which he is now doing seemingly exclusively. The last OR album was hugely disappointing but they had a spectacular run from Black Sheep Boy through to Silver Gymnasium.

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 23h

Good to meet another fan. Not a band I hear mentioned too often on here 😊

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It’s an absolute masterpiece Tom. Those two albums you have fit together as a pair so well.

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

So jealous that you have Vivadixie on wax Carl…what an album!

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

One of the artists owed an apology Carl…it would have been Wonderful Life for me though. Vivadixie on wax…you lucky, lucky man😂

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#My9Albums Seems to be doing the rounds, so thought I’d play. Only in a rough order. With apologies to unfairly left out albums.

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#last4albums #MusicSky Weekend edition. - Chapterhouse | Whirlpool - Beach House | Once Twice Melody - The Beths | Expert in a Dying Field - Yo La Tengo | And Then Nothing…

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#NowPlaying Expert in a Dying Field | The Beths One of my favourite albums of recent years, courtesy of (IMHO) 1 of the best bands around these days. They have a way with hooks & self-deprecating lyrics that sucks me in every time. Their high-water mark to date is a masterclass front to back.

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Not sure I’ve ever dared sample something made by a pupil😂

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Even a discussion about a Christmas Chip makes me want to vomit. Last Christmas I had my first ever Christmas chip with the senior department in my school. It wiped out 23 staff members with food poisoning, carpet bombed an entire department of the school out. Brutal.

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Something exhilarating about that kind of communal experience

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Still remember watching Calvary in QFT Colin. Went in totally blind, stunning film. Even more memorable was the entire cinema filing out in total silence, following the shattering, astonishing final scenes. Such a tangible impact on everyone in the cinema.

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

5 favourite Irish films…as of right now: Garage (Abrahamson) Once (Carney) Calvary (McDonagh) The Quiet Girl (Bairéad) The Secret of Kells (Moore/Twomey) #FilmSky

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

He sure did Chris…some run during the 80s and early 90s

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

One of those bands like Cellar Doors & East Village where you wonder what happened? 1 superb album and they call it a day

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

5 favourite British films…as of right now: The Hit (Frears) Withnail & I (Robinson) A Room for Romeo Brass (Meadows) The Third Man (Reed) Brazil (Gilliam)

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Stuttgart in particular is a stunning track Richie…the standout on a fine album for me. Actually reminds of Radiohead, the sort of thing they might have put together during the Ok Computer/Kid A era. No higher compliment from me!

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#NowPlaying To The Black Sea | Portrayal Totally new to me, thanks to @richierouse.bsky.social. Indiebeat named them the ‘Best kept secret in the indie/alt world’ in 2013. Hear Victories at Sea, Editors & even Interpol at times. Atmospheric, brooding & very good. Well worth checking out.

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Great story! Epic45 & Radio Dept at the same festival…ain’t that something👌😊

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Out of interest, which albums should I go to?

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Mine too Vincent. Breathtakingly lovely.

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In my view yes. I like Takk well enough, but it sits outside my top 5. To my ears, ( ) is the definitive statement of their signature sound/style, but Valtari is their most hauntingly beautiful and emotional album, and still my favourite. As the critic says, “enough emotion to fill an ocean”.

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I’ll say this quietly Vincent, but I have only listened to Ocean Rain & Crocodiles as they are the only albums I own. Imagine this confession will appall you😁

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#NowPlaying Valtari | Sigur Ros So much of this album is breathtakingly beautiful & not sure Jonsi’s falsetto has ever sounded better. Interesting that Georg Holm remarked “it's the only Sigur Rós record I have listened to for pleasure in my own house after we've finished it.”. Stunning.

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Seems to be going down a treat with the critics and the fans Vincent. Read a review that said it is their strongest album in 20 years

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It’s what is great about this place…just passing it along 😊 Nothing beats the thrill of discovering a new artist/band 👍

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I’ve downloaded it for the commute tomorrow Richie…it’s also available on Bandcamp for future reference. Which no doubt I’ll be calling on!

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Brilliant Richie. Late is one of my favourite songs this century, but that run of tracks from 1-5 is stunningly good.

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Thanks Richie. Totally new to me👍🙌

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#last4albums #MusicSky Monday edition. - Victories at Sea | Everbody’s Lost - Bon Iver | Sable, Fable - Stereolab | Sound-Dust - Sigur Ros | Valtari

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Great to hear…so pleased you are enjoying it👍🙌😊

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Would love to know what you think 🙌👍

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hope you enjoy it. Side A in particular is pretty flawless.

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I always liked it Chris…it was good to see Philip Baker Hall with a meaty central role for once. Found it to be a (unsurprisingly) well written & tightly wound neo-noir character piece, without his later visual pizazz 😊

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Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Hard Eight…it’s been a while Chris, but remember thinking the evolution from that to Boogie Nights is quite something. Don’t know the other two however…

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