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Europop 2008: Semi Final Results
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— 23 Jun 2008 Tom 7 comments

And the final will be…
Switzerland v Italy
Congratulations to Matt and Pete, commiserations to Alyson and Greg, both of whom produced performances that lit up this tournament. Switzerland powered through their semi, whereas Italy beat France by[…]

Like Some Kind Of Large Building Designed For Communal Worship… but SONIC
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— 23 Jun 2008 Tom Comment

I went and saw My Bloody Valentine on Friday night, at the behest of Pitchfork. Here’s what I thought of it. (photos not mine). This is, I think, the first live review I’ve ever written for (non-FT) publication – it was fun to do, e[…]

Europop 2008: The Semi Finals
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— 19 Jun 2008 Tom 18 comments

A place in the final awaits the winners of each match: Switzerland and Portugal previously drew, and France thumped Italy in their group match, but form counts for nothing now: ONLY THE WILL TO WIN (and a good track). Listen to the tracks, vote in th[…]

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The Freaky Trigger Top 100 Tracks Of All Time No. 44. The Selecter – On My Radio
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— 11 Jun 2008 Alan 19 comments

The edition of Top of the Pops on the 8th November 1979 featured The Specials (A Message To You, Rudy), Madness (One Step Beyond), and The Selecter (On My Radio). UK pop buyers officially loved the “2 Tone” label. The distinctive checkere[…]

Europop 2008: Quarter Final 3 – France v Russia
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— 10 Jun 2008 Tom 23 comments

France take on Russia for the third semi-final place: listen to the tracks, vote in the poll.

How to vote: Just tick the track you like the most. Because I’m going on a mini-break at the end of the week this poll will be up until Monday 16th. […]

Europop 2008: Group Stage Review
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— 6 Jun 2008 Tom 6 comments

With the knockout stages of the Europop tournament well underway, I asked a few managers – for their highlights of the game so far (these interviews conducted before the Switzerland-Germany result):
Who do you think will win? (more…)[…]

Europop 2008: Quarter Final 2 – Poland v Portugal
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— 5 Jun 2008 Tom 19 comments

Poland take on Portugal for a place in the semis. Play the tracks, vote, and look below the cut for managerial comment, track ID, analysis, results and previews. Please don’t download the tracks unless you intend to vote – thanks!

How to[…]

Europop 2008: Quarter-Final 1 – Switzerland v Germany
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— 2 Jun 2008 Tom 12 comments

Into the fantabulous knockout stage of Europop 2008 – hosts Switzerland topped Group A, but come up against a steadily improving German side. Click below the cut for track IDs, managerial comment, match reports and previews.

How to vote: Just […]

Blog ’92: WHO LOVES YOU, AND WHO DO YOU LOVE?
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— 30 May 2008 katstevens 4 comments

14. Messiah – Temple Of Dreams
Without further ado! The engines are throbbing at the start line, ready for Richard Dawson’s Running Man evocation to wave the chequered flag: “It’s time… to start…. RUNNING!” A[…]

Europop 2008: Group D Finale
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— 28 May 2008 Tom 26 comments

Group D concludes with Spain and Russia needing wins against Greece and Sweden respectively. Listen, vote, and below the cut you’ll find track details, comment, analysis, match reports and previews.

How to vote: If you download the songs pleas[…]

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