British Synthpop Revolution

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I asked ChatGPT this: Q: Write 2000+ words on synthpop music from the UK in the 1980s, with key reviews and references  This was the result. Title: Synthpop Revolution: The Emergence of a British Musical Phenomenon in the 1980s Introduction The 1980s witnessed a revolutionary shift in the music industry, particularly in the United Kingdom. The emergence of synthpop, an electronic …

Top Albums of 2022

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It is that time of year, and here is my list of albums of the year. As usual this is based on the number of times I have had them on repeat on Apple Music and in other formats, mainly vinyl, and a non-trivial amount of thinking about the music. Some of the choices might surprise you, and I am …