Mark Whitfield
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RE: Sally Rooney "Intermezzo"

This review doesn't really contain spoilers but captures what I loved about it: "What makes Rooney so electrically compelling is the way she sticks...

4 months ago
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?

I am listening to Austin-duo Briscoe (and not just because they're handsome) whose new album will probably be my favourite of the year

4 months ago
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RE: Iconoclast's Corner

Have to say Paul I agree about Springsteen, he's way too bombastic and overwrought for my taste and also the sax ruins rock music for me (but not jazz...

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RE: Morag Rose's new book

The launch was in Waterstone's in Liverpool unusually rather than our own lefty bookshop.

4 months ago
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RE: Mamdani - any day now...

Such fantastic news, shows I guess democracy is still possible (for now)

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RE: Todd Snider assaulted, cancels tour & is arrested

Hopefully our recent 7 out of 10 review for his new record didn't put him in a bad mood. Hope he's OK.

4 months ago
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RE: Mamdani - any day now...

I have seen you spill your gin so very wise words

4 months ago
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RE: Best Jayhawks album

@simon-g Fantastic song although I think the title track is even better

4 months ago
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RE: Best Jayhawks album

I'd agree it's probably Hollywood Town Hall and they probably aren't as good without Olson although my runner-up would be Sound of Lies which makes me...

4 months ago
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RE: Mary Gauthier

that’s amazing John, what an honour!  

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RE: Flags, flags and more flags

Great read Paul, it's from the same outfit who run a local Merseyside letter called the Post

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