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1977: the album

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1977: the album

Posted on 12 August 2026 by Alwyn Turner • Leave a comment

From Bryan Ferry to Roogalator, ALWYN TURNER compiles an album’s worth of singles from 1977. Continue reading →

First lines: 1970s – part 2

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First lines: 1970s – part 2

Posted on 24 March 2019 by Alwyn Turner • Leave a comment

ALWYN TURNER chooses the best opening lines in British pop 1975-79, from Peter Skellern to the Monochrome Set. Continue reading →

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