Poptimism – Lesson Forty Nine

6
Dec 07

Poptimism – Lesson Forty Nine

Alan • Poptimism Podcast • 3 comments • 439 views

Song 4 Kylie / I’m In Love (With A Girl In A Time Machine) – Fast Ood Rockers

The One – Kylie Minogue

This Is Our Time – Ocelot Mthfckrs

Into the Galaxy – Midnight Juggernauts

Go Dumb – Da Muzicianz

Outta My Head – Ashlee Simpson

Black Jacks – Girls Aloud

Blush – Aly & A.J.

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This week thanks go to Pete, Tom and Frank.

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Tom on 6 Dec 2007 #
Alan keep yr eye on the podcast email I have a load of wobs stuff which I will send today/tomorrow.
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admin on 6 Dec 2007 #
bunnee sez nom nom nom
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jeff w † on 6 Dec 2007 #
“The One” reminds me loads of Lynch-Badalamenti’s songs for Twin Peaks. Which is a good thing obv. (Also I have decided X is grebt – definitely a Top 20 candidate if not perhaps Top 10.)

The Ashlee is, um, unexpected.

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