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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Got the new album from Aussie instrumental soul band Karate Boogaloo today. I’m really digging this album, I recommend it if you’re into laid-back organ/guitar heavy soul grooves.

Karate Boogaloo - Access All Areas
album cover

Karate Boogaloo - Access All Areas
on pastel pink vinyl

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

got some great new indie soul records from one of my locals last weekend! @coleminerecords.bsky.social

Thee Sinseers’ “Love Stories” LP with the Doctor Bionic “Expert Witness” 45 in the die-cut sleeve

Thee Sinseers - Love Stories
on green vinyl

Doctor Bionic - “Expert Witness”
on blackberry vinyl

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I love how glittery this record is, it’s beautiful

orange glitter vinyl of “The Life of a Showgirl” by Taylor Swift

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

finally got a copy of The Life Of A Showgirl this weekend bcuz one of my locals had a copy in their 50% off overflow bins! #vinyl

Taylor Swift - The Life of a Showgirl
on glitter orange vinyl

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

One of my locals, Listen Records, had an anniversary sale just over a week ago and my dad & I got some good albums (and a cool new tote) out of it!

clockwise from top left:

Les Imprimés - Fading Forward
Etta James - At Last
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - You’re Gonna Get It!
Listen Records tote bag

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Playing all the Dolly Parton-related records I have in my collection …which at the moment is limited to her Jolene album, Whitney’s IWALY cover on the Bodyguard CD and a couple of recent covers of Jolene. Nobody could do that song like Dolly tho. May she rest in peace and may her music live on!

GA-20 - “Jolene” / “Still As the Night”
on dark brown vinyl

Parlor Greens - Emeralds
featuring a cover of “Jolene” on side B
on gold vinyl

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Finally picked up the Womack Sisters’ album today along with their new “Chauffeur” 45 (and a reissue of an obscure Curtis Mayfield cover). Also got the new Kelly Finnigan compilation two weeks ago and forgot to post it. @daptonerecords.bsky.social @coleminerecords.bsky.social #vinyl

left, top: “Chauffeur” by the Womack Sisters
left, bottom: “Hell Below” by Stone Coal White
right: “The Womack Sisters” by the Womack Sisters

“B-Sides, Singles & Forgotten Gems” by Kelly Finnigan

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Here’s all the records I’ve picked up over the last month (the Orgōne, Rev Baron & Sacred Souls 45s I just got today!) @coleminerecords.bsky.social @daptonerecords.bsky.social

Jalen Ngonda - Doctrine of Love LP
Oliver James - 1-2-3 7”
Aaron Frazer - It’s a Shame 7”

Orgōne - New You LP
Reverend Baron - Daniel LP

Thee Sacred Souls & Victor Axelrod
Waiting On The Right Time & One And The Same 7”s

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

a local shop was having a Canada Day sale today, including 25% off used records by Canadian artists, so I got a couple Anne Murray records and a great 12” single I was looking for!

The Dream Academy - “Life in a Northern Town” LP
Anne Murray - Snowbird LP
Anne Murray’s Greatest Hits LP

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

my dad & I went down to one of our local record shops for #GlobalBeatlesDay today, got some goodies along with a copy of George’s solo opus “All Things Must Pass” (and Corey Hart’s debut bcuz that was just $5)

Global Beatles Day posters & I LOVE GEORGE/JOHN buttons

Global Beatles Day posters (the other sides of the two 11x17 posters) & I LOVE GEORGE/JOHN buttons

Corey Hart - First Offense
George Harrison - All Things Must Pass

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

got the new Olivia album & “eternal sunshine deluxe” on 💿!

“you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love” by Olivia Rodrigo on vinyl
“eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead” by Ariana Grande on CD

white vinyl for “girl so in love” & poster

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

some of the great records I’ve bought over the last two weeks

Joey Quiñones - Inna Soul Steady Situation
on orange vinyl

top left: “After All the Rain Has Gone” by Dove on Deena Records
top right: “Flat Tire” by Kendra Morris on Karma Chief Records
bottom left: “I’m Still Here” by Sugar Minott on Daptone Records
bottom right: “Chicken Leg” by Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio on Colemine Records

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Been a while since I’ve heard Pure Heroine in full… I remember hearing “Royals”, “Team” & “Tennis Court” everywhere back in 2013/14 (that last one mostly because of all the GTA V that I played then 😆)

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Lemonade: 🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋.2/10 Happy happy 10th to one of the best albums of the 2010s (and one of my personal favourites)! favs: 6 Inch, Pray You Catch Me, Don’t Hurt Yourself, Daddy Lessons, Freedom least fav: if I had to pick one… uhhhhh ig Sandcastles?

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

my full #RSD haul; the Bruno Mars compilation & Ghost Funk Orchestra live record I was after plus two more I meant to pick up last week! @coleminerecords.bsky.social

Bruno Mars - Collaborations
Ghost Funk Orchestra - Live In Europe
Parlor Greens - Emeralds
Durand Jones & The Indications - “Let’s Take Our Time” 7”

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

“Door to Door” wasn’t the back-to-basics record it was said to be, but it speaks to my love of 80s music that I actually really liked it. I honestly found it better than the Cars’ early 80s records, which I know is kind of an unpopular opinion. 7.8/10

The Cars - Door to Door
on grape-coloured vinyl

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

“Heartbeat City” marked a more glossy, synth-driven direction for the Cars (which I believe had a lot to do with working with Mutt Lange) and I think it really works! The five top 40 hits this album spun off are all fantastic and overall, I’d call it their best record since their debut. 8.1/10

The Cars - Heartbeat City (Expanded Edition)
on white vinyl

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Got a few new 45s that dropped today! The 2nd @daptonerecords.bsky.social 45 from Detroit singer Napoleon Demps & two 45s of songs recorded in the mid-70s from the @coleminerecords.bsky.social reissue imprint Remined, from Detroit group the Barrino Brothers & the late Ghanaian musician Ebo Taylor.

Napoleon Demps - “It’s So Hard”
The Barrino Brothers - “Just a Mistake” b/w “I’ll Take My Flowers Right Now”
Ebo Taylor - “Will You Promise” b/w “Maye Omama”

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

“Shake It Up” is probably the Cars’ most pop album up to that point (and they’re about to get even poppier) but despite that, this album stands out to me the least of their work so far. Still a consistently good record throughout, with no real duds to be found. 7.3/10

“Shake It Up” by the Cars
on neon green vinyl

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

“Panorama” isn’t as sticky or memorable as the Cars’ first two records, leaning toward the artsier side of new wave (which is probably why it only had one top 40 hit, and barely at that). That said, the songs are still mostly good and Elliot’s guitar carries again. 7.5/10

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Candy-O isn’t the masterpiece that the Cars’ debut record was (imo), but it’s still a damn good album front-to-back. Elliot’s guitar work is especially great. 8/10 exactly. favs: You Can’t Hold On Too Long, It’s All I Can Do, Dangerous Type least fav: Shoo Be Doo

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

I said a few months ago I was gonna dive into the Cars’ 70s-80s discography which… didn’t really happen. I’m actually gonna go through with it this time! Anyway, their self-titled is still a fantastic album, one of the best in new wave & power pop. 8.9/10

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Got the new 45 from Say She She, featuring two of my favourite songs from their album”Cut & Rewind” album last year!

Say She She - “Cut & Rewind”
on bubblegum pink vinyl

Say She She - “Disco Life”
on bubblegum pink vinyl

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Cochemea’s “All My Relations”, probably my favourite instrumental LP from @daptonerecords.bsky.social , of the ones I’ve heard, turned 7 this week and today they dropped a new 45 featuring my favourite song on that album on the a-side! (alongside an outtake from his latest album on the b-side)

DAPTONE RECORDING CO.

MITOTE
(Ensemble)

COCHEMEA

DAPTONE RECORDING CO.

DILO
(B. Wolfe)

COCHEMEA

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

King Curtis was a fantastic session 🎷 player who worked with a range of artists including Aretha Franklin (that’s him on “Respect”), the Coasters (also him on “Yakety Yak”), Donny Hathaway & John Lennon! Playing his solo greatest hits record today in honour of what would’ve been his 92nd 🎂

King Curtis - The Best of King Curtis
record playing on the left with the album cover on the right

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Happy would’ve-been-81st birthday to the late, great Bob Marley! Playing his “Survival” album in honour of that and Black History Month.

“Survival” by Bob Marley
vinyl playing on the left, album cover (a collage of African flags) on the right

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

The birth of a legend! Happy 40th to Janet Jackson’s “Control”, her 3rd album overall but 1st with Jam & Lewis and 1st independent from her father/manager & family, hence the “control” motif.

Janet Jackson - Control
record playing on a turntable with the album cover on the right. The cover shows Janet Jackson in a black outfit against a solid red background.

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

something happened on the day he died spirit rose a meter then stepped aside somebody else took his place and bravely cried I’m a blackstar I’m a blackstar…

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Opening 2026 (over 17 hours in) with my last record purchase of 2025: Jeff Buckley’s great debut/only album “Grace”!

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't nirvana, soundgarden, pearl jam, or alice in chains.

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

a trio of festive @coleminerecords.bsky.social 45s to close out Christmas Day! I hope yours was as merry as mine was.

Say She She
“Purple Snowflakes”
on purple vinyl

Kelly Finnigan
“I Can’t Wait (For Christmas Time)”
on snow vinyl

Parlor Greens
“Auld Lang Syne”
on green vinyl

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Kelly Finnigan - A Joyful Sound: 7.5/10 If you love Christmas music that sounds more like classic soul than actual Christmas music, then this is the album for you! /pos I’ve got both the green LP & the book of 45s released for RSDBF. @coleminerecords.bsky.social

Kelly Finnigan
A Joyful Sound
green LP w/ 45 album pictured

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

about to watch this masterpiece with my family again, as per tradition!

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 4K home screen

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Elvis’ Christmas Album: 6.3/10 I really like the first half of the record, with his all-timer “Blue Christmas” being the obvious highlight. The second half with the slower carols & gospel… not really my thing. Sorry.

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Vince Guaraldi - A Charlie Brown Christmas: 8.8/10 Quite possibly my favourite holiday album and up there with my favourite albums period. This is the music I think of whenever I think of Christmas, this album and the special attached to it are go-tos for me every single year.

STEREO
"A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS" featuring the famous PEANUTS characters
Vince Guaraldi

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

also managed to find the 45 for “Holly, Carol, Candy & Joy” a few years back

JD MCPHERSON

holly, carol, candy & joy
red bows (for a blue girl)

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

JD McPherson - SOCKS: 8.4/10 If you’re a fan of rockabilly or R&B music, or if you want original Christmas songs that sound like the late 50s then I can’t recommend this album highly enough! It’s an incredibly fun listen from front-to-back and a standard in my holiday listening now!

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Haven’t been able to play a lot of the Christmas albums I have over the last month bcuz of illness & other music-related hobbies (rankdowns, mostly) taking up my time. I’m making up for that now with two 💿 from the Queen of Christmas herself…

left: “Merry Christmas” by Mariah Carey
right: “Merry Christmas II You” by Mariah Carey

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Got some new Christmas 45s released by @coleminerecords.bsky.social from one of my local shops yesterday afternoon. the Kelly Finnigan 45 is two new original songs, the Parlor Greens 45 is a soul version of Auld Lang Syne b/w a William Bell cover. Both great 45s, highly recommend!

left: “I Can’t Wait (For Christmas Time)” by Kelly Finnigan on white snow vinyl
right: “Auld Lang Syne” by Parlor Greens on ‘parlor green’ vinyl

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - It’s a Holiday Soul Party: 8.2/10 A great holiday record, a great soul record and, befitting its title, perfect for a holiday party (I think)! #vinyl @daptonerecords.bsky.social

IT'S A HOLIDAY SOUL PARTY
SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS
on green vinyl

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

I divide my music streaming listening between AM & Spotify, so with that in mind, here’s some highlights from my Spotify Wrapped this year:

Top Artists
1 Neil Young
2 Janet Jackson
3 Kendrick Lamar
4 Madonna
5 Miley Cyrus

Minutes Listened
18,605

Top Songs
1 Sailor Song
2 This Is the Right Time
3 Rewind
4 MUTT
5 Gimme More

Top Genre
Pop Rap

My Top Genres
1 Pop Rap
2 Soul
3 Alternative Rock
4 Oldies
5 Hip Hop

Full Charge Crew

My Role
Curator

You're a focused playlist creator, combining the best of your club into mixes.

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

The Cars: 8.8/10 I finally completed my collection of Cars albums (from their initial run, at least) a few months ago and I’m finally beginning to listen through them now! Their debut album is a classic of that era, one of the best debut albums in rock. It’ll be hard to top this.

the self-titled album by The Cars on blue vinyl with the album cover (a close-up shot of a model behind a steering wheel) on the right

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

sombr? I Barely Know Her! …get it? eh whatever, I don’t have to impress you…

sombr - I Barely Know Her
on indie-exclusive ruby red vinyl

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

picked up the two latest @daptonerecords.bsky.social releases from Listen Records today! Cochemea’s record is another great ancestry-influenced mix of jazz, afrobeat & Latin music and the new Antibalas is great too, a fully instrumental record due to their frontman going solo a few years back.

left: “Vol 3: Ancestros Futuros” by Cochemea
right: “Hourglass” by Antibalas

Cochemea - Vol 3: Ancestros Futuros
on crimson coloured vinyl

Antibalas - Hourglass
on purple marble coloured vinyl (marketed as ‘random colour’ on the hype sticker and that’s the colour I got!)

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

hope y'all had a happy Halloween! I spent it at home watching the Blue Jays unfortunately lose, but I still snagged some free candy so it was a good night overall!

me posing in a clown costume (the happy kind, not the balloon-holding sewer-dwelling kind)

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

You like Huey Lewis & The News? I was at the mall with my dad, looking through the used record store there, found this good looking copy of Sports and basically bought it on impulse.

Huey Lewis & The News - Sports
album cover laid against a black & white background

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

I was hoping to get a vinyl copy of the new Say She She album before heading out of town for a few days tomorrow and what great timing, my local store finally got it in today! If you’re into disco, soul, or a psychedelic-flavoured mix of the two interests you, I can’t recommend this group enough!

Say She She - Cut And Rewind
on lilac vinyl with the album cover propped up to its right

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Wicked Dreamer @wickeddreamer.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Bought the new @kendramorris.bsky.social album/board game from Listen Records today, featuring one of the most beautiful coloured pressings to come out so far this year (of the records I have).

Kendra Morris - Next
on blue swirl vinyl with the album cover propped up to its right. The album cover shows two kids playing the board game inserted into the gatefold of the record sleeve

10 tracks and hours of fun for the whole family!
KARMA
CHIEF
A DIVISION
OF COLEMINE RECORDS
KENDRA MORRIS
NEXT
KCR-12044
ROLL THE DICE
AND PLAY
KENDRA'S LO-FI
SOUL ADVENTURE
Mastered by DOUG KREBS
Produced by LEROI CONROY & KENDRA MORRIS
Includes PLAYABLE GAME & INSERT W/ PIECES

KENDRA MORRIS
NEXT
Side A
In My House
Dear Buddy
After Midnight
If I Called You
Back With Me
Side B
Flat Tire
Bill
Don't Wanna Be Happy
Go Nowhere
Something In Common

Ages
Zero to One Hundred

2 + plavers

Some assembly required
Turntable sold separately

KARMA
CHIEF
A DIVISION OF
COLEMINE RECORDS

COLEMINE
45 RPM
CLMN - 119 A
INSTRUMENTAL
BMI
"FIREWALKER"
(Jungle fire)
JUNGLE FIRE

the first half of the board game gatefold on Kendra Morris’ “Next” record with the game pieces & cards laid overtop the second half.

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