Category: Talking Music

  • The Truth About ‘Classic’ Albums: A Fun Analysis

    The Truth About ‘Classic’ Albums: A Fun Analysis

    Some classic albums are revered but rarely fully enjoyed. Everyone claims to love them, yet only a few brave the whole experience—an ironic musical façade!

  • Mani: The Heartbeat of Indie Music

    Mani: The Heartbeat of Indie Music

    Gary “Mani” Mounfield, iconic bassist of The Stone Roses, passed away at 63, leaving behind a profound musical legacy that defined an era in British indie music.

  • Remembering Dave Ball: Synth Pioneer and Soft Cell’s Genius

    Remembering Dave Ball: Synth Pioneer and Soft Cell’s Genius

    Dave Ball, Soft Cell’s keyboard virtuoso, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of innovative synth-pop music that transformed the genre and deeply influenced fans and musicians alike.

  • 🎶 The Great Pop Recycling Scheme

    🎶 The Great Pop Recycling Scheme

    In 2025, pop music’s hitched a ride on the nostalgia train—recycling old tunes while we pay for the privilege! Familiar hooks are the musical equivalent of comfort food: tasty yet predictable.

  • The Legacy of Ozzy: From Black Sabbath to Solo Stardom

    The Legacy of Ozzy: From Black Sabbath to Solo Stardom

    Ozzy Osbourne has died. From Sabbath to reality TV, chaos to charisma, we say goodbye to a true original—metal’s unlikely heart and eternal madman.

  • Welcome to The Listening Log

    Welcome to The Listening Log

    Hello and thanks for stopping by! The Listening Log is my personal music blog where I ramble through albums — old favourites, new discoveries, and everything in between. No pretence, no star ratings — just honest thoughts, track by track, mood by mood. Whether you’re here for nostalgic classics or fresh releases, I hope you…