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Post by blondini on Dec 26, 2017 4:19:13 GMT 1
Not enough top quality albums to do a top 50 (strict rule of only 2017 album releases still applies) so it's a top 30 coming later.
From now until Jan 4th (hopefully more people will be around than last year as the school holidays extends to next week for many in the UK and more adults might have taken the same time off.)
HITS
50 Rae Morris - Do It
First of 2 for her. Did nothing despite Radio 1 finally deciding she's great. :-?
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Post by blondini on Dec 26, 2017 4:21:20 GMT 1
HITS
49 Dream Wife - Let's Make Out
Shouty indie rock from female Icelandic-Anglo band.
For fans of: Kenickie, Veruca Salt, Wolf Alice.
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Post by blondini on Dec 26, 2017 4:23:02 GMT 1
HITS
48 Bjork - Arisen My Senses
The most recent release on the list (in terms of the qualifying video), this should have been the first single from the album as it's more immediate than the ones that came out. Her only appearance though the album is on the other list.
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Post by blondini on Dec 26, 2017 4:24:21 GMT 1
HITS
47 The War On Drugs - Pain
This group should be all over radio but they're still a rock radio cult - selling lots of albums in the UK but Joe Public hasn't a clue. :-?
Recognise the legacy of the late Tom Petty alongside Dylan, Springsteen and Adams.
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Post by blondini on Dec 26, 2017 4:25:35 GMT 1
HITS
46 Symmetry - The Magician
Stunning synth instrumental from act that appears later in a different guise.
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Post by blondini on Dec 26, 2017 4:26:49 GMT 1
HITS
45 Svala - Paper
One of 2 Eurovision surprises this year and the third slice of Iceland talent in this section  . Like Spagna singing on a Depeche Mode track, this hit hard and should have qualified. :cry:
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Post by blondini on Dec 26, 2017 4:28:52 GMT 1
HITS
44 Blancmange - Anna Dine
Great pun, great single (full length grat version). Neil Arthur deserves the radio play that OMD get. :cry: No video, mind. :-?
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Post by blondini on Dec 27, 2017 1:55:42 GMT 1
HITS
43 The Van T's - Bittersweet
Exceptional guitar music from Glasgow band led by two sisters.
For fans of: Wolf Alice, The Joy Formidable.
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Post by blondini on Dec 27, 2017 2:02:53 GMT 1
HITS
42 John Mark McMillan - Enemy, Love
(flashing imagery)
For fans of: Bruce Springsteen, Arcade Fire, John Grant.
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Post by blondini on Dec 27, 2017 2:15:37 GMT 1
HITS
41 Taylor Swift - Gorgeous
1st of 2 (she's also 1 of only 3 artists to make the YE Hits 50 2 years running). UK radio had the right idea backing this grat while she fannies about promoting tracks from the album that AREN'T good. :roll:
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Post by blondini on Dec 27, 2017 2:22:24 GMT 1
HITS
40 Anneli Drecker - Raindrops
For fans of: Kate Bush, Lisa Gerrard, Sarah McLachlan.
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Post by blondini on Dec 27, 2017 2:28:56 GMT 1
HITS
39 The Darling Buds - Evergreen
Unexpected comeback from "blonde-pop" indie legends.
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Post by blondini on Dec 27, 2017 2:35:08 GMT 1
HITS
38 Goldfrapp - Anymore
Number one almost a year ago, they have a higher song that peaked at #3.
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Post by blondini on Dec 27, 2017 2:42:11 GMT 1
HITS
37 Orbital - Kinetic 2017
They split and came back with this redo of their 90's Golden Girls track.
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Post by blondini on Dec 27, 2017 21:15:55 GMT 1
HITS
36 Sleaford Mods - BHS
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Post by blondini on Dec 27, 2017 21:19:12 GMT 1
HITS
35 Charlotte Gainsbourg - Deadly Valentine
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Post by blondini on Dec 27, 2017 21:23:14 GMT 1
HITS
34 Blondie with Joan Jett - Doom Or Destiny
(language)
1st of 4 for Blondie (Fun missed the 50).
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Post by blondini on Dec 27, 2017 21:27:34 GMT 1
HITS
33 Paul Thomas Saunders - Christmas, The Sequel
Christmas Number One from a great UK artist.
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Post by blondini on Dec 27, 2017 21:32:07 GMT 1
HITS
32 The National - Guilty Party
The 2nd of the 3 acts to chart 2 years running and another under-rated song by them. Only a grat, not promoted to radio. :cry:
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Post by blondini on Dec 27, 2017 21:34:46 GMT 1
HITS
31 Goldfrapp - Ocean
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. Like Spagna singing on a Depeche Mode track, this hit hard and should have qualified. :cry: