Coo! It’s like Lennon and the other guy… Doherty and Barat briefly reform in London last month.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37K201o6UU0

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For some reason, few in the US have heard of John Martyn (but too many are aware of shmaltzy Jack Johnson, who is really not fit to lick old Martyn’s boots.) This is from golden period Martyn, before the booze got a grip on his art and finally his leg (it was amputated recently.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_reEJwIudc

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Regular readers will know Musictoob’s fondness for Serge Gainsbourg, so imagine the frenzy of excitement when I learned daughter Charlotte was making an album with Air and Jarvis Cocker. This elegantly witty first single is my song of the year so far. I hope you like it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOk-5nkovAo

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Initially unconvinced by their Libertines-lite tails of everyday Northern folk, I have been won over by their sour and unquestionably authentic Yorkshire worldview. A bit of bitterness never hurt anyone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30w8DyEJ__0

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This is interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6gsQTp1Wrs

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I saw these Londoners play at SXSW two years ago and they were terrific musicians with an incredible, Bow Wow Wow meets Frank Zappa look. Unfortunately, I remember leaving a little before the end of their set remarking, “There’s only so much genius you can take”, which I am sure says more about me than [...]

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Apologies for my recent silence but I have been unmoved by the latest musical offerrings. This song, however, is a mighty exeption. Ignore the cheesy visuals and concentrate instead on the complex melody, sophisticated lyrics and all round musicial poise. I recently interviewed Mr Wainwright Junior in his bijou Gramercy Park, New York home and [...]

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