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Gig review: THE BOOMTOWN RATS – Roundhouse, London, 26 October 2013
The amount of shows I’ve seen this year that I thought I never would is truly amazing: for every idol that dies, another seemingly resurrects themselves with unerring timing, as if suddenly aware that there may not be many such … Continue reading
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Album review: THE BOOMTOWN RATS – Classic Album Selection 1977-1984
Universal [Release date 21.10.13] The latest record company wheeze to squeeze the last vestiges of profit out of dusty back catalogues seems to be the ‘reasonably priced’ box set. Which can be very good news for the discerning punter, but … Continue reading