Blue Orchids - Speed The DayTim Burgess of The Charlatans hosts Tim's Twitter Listening Party on Saturday evenings, where he chooses an album in advance and the show's followers simultaneously click 'play', listening in tandem while sharing anecdotes, impressions and criticisms of that week's choice. It's not uncommon for the artists themselves to pop up and interact with fans, a welcome diversion while we're all bottled up at home. Tim's recent choice of Blue Orchids' The

“When I added the bass I really felt it in my body

unforgettable pop

‰۝ ‰ÛÏShould I Take You Home

nudity and social satire

from the propulsive Kosmishe rhythm of 'Free Ride' to the electronic lullaby 'La Lune'

slipped into the more obscure annals of want lists and bootleg editions

Elements of free improvisation

punctuated by MacKay/Chance-style blasts of brass & woodwinds that definitely scratch an itch

Beck's seminal

despite the intimation of foreboding contained within songs whose titles include I Am Goodbye andDeath Final

Transparent Olive vinyl

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