808 State - Pacific State

This track is another of the most influential tracks of my youth.

It began my 12" inch collection (which admittedly never grew very big before CD's took over the world) and showed me music other than the type produced by Stock, Aitken and Waterman's 'Hit Factory' (some of which I still like btw!).

It was danceable and also created an atmosphere. I could just close my eyes and lose myself in the music, always the mark of a good track for me. It fired my imagination and was the soundtrack to a lot of my creative endeavours in my teens.

There were a few other tracks of theirs that stood out for me (cubik and one in ten spring to mind) but this had the most impact.



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Now playing: Yusa - La Fabula
via FoxyTunes

Taking Off

I feel it dying all around me
A detachment from who I used to be
I've withstood the battering, taken the bruises
Survived the destruction of who I thought I should be

Now the wind blows gently
Till it finds a hold upon my broken flesh
And lifts away that old skin
To reveal a new person within

I flex my hands and feel the blood rush
An excitement grows at the new possibilities
I want run and run, push myself to the limit
Go further than I was ever able to before

Now the wind is harsh upon my face
I head into the future more capable than ever
Unwilling to bow or break again
As I take off like a rocket, I wonder what is my fuel?

D'Oh! No.1

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Now playing: The Script - Lose Yourself
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Wiley & Chew Fu - Take That

Wiley & Chew Fu - Take That on MUZU

I haven't been able to get this track out of my head recently. I love the energy and the attitude in this track. It's like Wiley + Chew Fu has tried to one up Dizzee Rascal + Armand Van Helden's 'Bonkers', which I listed below as one of my favourite tracks of 2009.

And dare I say it but it might actually be better!

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Now playing: Dolly Parton - Jolene
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Where do I go?

Everyone needs a safe place
Somewhere to ride out the storms
A refuge from those who are after your blood
A space apart from everything else
One hidden corner where you can catch a breath
Everyone does, but mine has gone.

Hairstyles No.5

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Now playing: Rozalla - Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)
via FoxyTunes

A Winter Break

The cold crept in
And froze our love

The frost took hold
Our blood ran with ice

The snow fell deep
Entrenching our positions

Arctic winds prevailed
Blowing us apart

Now here we stand
Poles apart