Friday 24th February 2006 (MC)
[Posted Sunday, February 26 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: House Of Pain - Jump Around
 | Week Released - 22nd May 1993 (on re-issue, first released 10th Oct 1992)
Number One That Week - Ace Of Base: All That She Wants
Record Label - Ruffness XL2
Chart History - 11 weeks in total/No.8 (Peak chart position)
Recommended House Of Pain Single: Jump Around (1992)
Recommended House Of Pain Album: Shamrocks and Shenanigans |
MC Fact Attack: Can't be arsed to find one. Insert your own fact, as it were. Also, find out for me the year Shamrocks and Shenanigans was released. Ta. (The aforementioned album, "Shamrocks and Shenanigans", is pictured left).
Thursday 23rd February 2006 (MC)
[Posted Sunday, February 26 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: Primal Scream - Loaded
 | Week Released - 3rd March 1990
Number One That Week - Beats International: Dub Be Good To Me
Record Label - Creation
Chart History - 9 weeks/No.16
Recommended Primal Scream Single: Rocks (1994)
Recommended Primal Scream Album: Screamadelica (1991) |
MC Fact Attack: Primal Scream (in my opinion) are w*nkers. That is all. (The aforementioned album, "Screamadelica", is pictured left).
Wednesday 22nd February 2006 (MC)
[Posted Sunday, February 26 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: Cliff Richard - Saviours Day
Happy Birthday Chris Moyles!
 | Week Released - 8th December 1990
Number One That Week - N/A
Record Label - EMI XMAS 90
Chart History - 7 weeks/No.1
Recommended Cliff Richard Single: .... no I can't do this sorry. I can't recommend any.
Recommended Cliff Richard Album: ... again, I just can't. They're all muck. |
MC Fact Attack: This was the thirteenth of Cliff's fourteen number ones. Hopefully there will never ever be another one either. Boooo Dave. Crap choice.
Tuesday 21st February 2006 (MC)
[Posted Sunday, February 26 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: Alanis Morisette - Hand In My Pocket
 | Week Released - 28th October 1995
Number One That Week - Coolio feat. LV: Gangsta's Paradise
Record Label - Maverick
Chart History - 3 weeks/No.26
Recommended Alanis Morisette Single: Ironic (1996)
Recommended Alanis Morisette Album: Jagged Little Pill (1995) |
MC Fact Attack: Well done Dave - Radio 1 played the unedited chicken sh*t version on Tedious today, swearing two days in a row on the breakfast show. "Jagged Little Pill" was number one simultaneously on both sides of the Atlantic, won a Brit and a Grammy, and sold over 30m copies. Not bad for a 21 year old eh? (The aforementioned album, "Jagged Little Pill", is pictured left).
Monday 20th February 2006 (MC)
[Posted Sunday, February 26 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: Stone Roses - Love Spreads
 | Week Released - 3rd December 1994
Number One That Week - Baby D: Let Me Be Your Fantasy
Record Label - Geffen
Chart History - 8 weeks/No.2
Recommended Stone Roses Single: I Am The Resurrection (1992)
Recommended Stone Roses Album: The Stone Roses (1989) |
MC Fact Attack: The highest charting Roses single, chosen today by Dave to coincide with the documentary "Ian Brown: King Of The Jungle", aired on Lamacq Live to celebrate his acheivement in being named NME's "Godlike genius" this week. Click this link to hear the doc in Real Player. (The album "The Stone Roses" - often voted the Best British album ever, is pictured left).
Friday 17th February 2006 (MC)
[Posted Tuesday, February 21 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: Nomad - (I Wanna Give U) Devotion
 | Week Released - 2nd February 1991
Number One That Week - KLF: 3AM Eternal
Record Label - Rumour RUMA
Chart History - 10 weeks/No.2
Recommended Nomad Single: (I Wanna Give U) Devotion (1991)
Recommended Nomad Album: N/A |
MC Fact Attack: Nomad were instrumental duo Damon Rochefort and Sharon Dee, with this track featuring MC Mikee Freedom. Big it up and ting. (The compilation album "The Very Best Of Back to the Old Skool", featuring the track on CD2, is pictured left).
Thursday 16th February 2006 (MC)
[Posted Tuesday, February 21 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
 | Week Released - 28th June 1986
Number One That Week - N/A
Record Label - Sire W
Chart History - 14 weeks/No.1
Recommended Madonna Single(s): Sorry, just couldn't choose one - Into The Groove (1985), Vogue (1990), Ray Of Light (1998), Beautiful Stranger (1999).
Recommended Madonna Album: The Immaculate Collection (1990) |
MC Fact Attack: I don't normally use compilations as my recommended album, but seen as though it sold over 3.6m copies in the UK.. I think I'm allowed. As for the song, this was her second number one - and Madonna remains the most successful female chart act of all time. And as Chris Moyles would say to her - F*ck off. (The recommended album "The Immaculate Collection" is pictured left).
Wednesday 15th February 2006 (MC)
[Posted Tuesday, February 21 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: Def Leppard - Animal
 | Week Released - 1st August 1987
Number One That Week - Los Lobos: La Bamba
Record Label - Bludgeon Riffora
Chart History - 9 weeks/No.6
Recommended Def Leppard Single: Pour Some Sugar On Me (1987)
Recommended Def Leppard Album: Hysteria (1987) |
MC Fact Attack: Amazingly, Def Leppard actually acheived the feat of two consecutive albums in the US selling more than 8 million copies. Tis true kids. (The recommended album "Hysteria" is pictured left).
Tuesday 14th February 2006 (MC)
[Posted Tuesday, February 21 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: Radiohead - High And Dry
 | Week Released - 11th March 1995
Number One That Week - Celine Dion: Think Twice
Record Label - Parlophone
Chart History - 4 weeks/No.17
Recommended Radiohead Single: Creep (1993)
Recommended Radiohead Album: OK Computer (1997) |
MC Fact Attack: This was the fourth of Radiohead's (as yet) tally of fifteen Top 40 singles. The new album is due out this year. High And Dry was a double A-Side with Planet Telex. (The recommended album "OK Computer" - regularly voted the best album ever made - is pictured left).
Monday 13th February 2006 (MC)
[Posted Tuesday, February 21 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: Rainbow - Since You've Been Gone
 | Week Released - 15th September 1979
Number One That Week - Cliff Richard: We Don't Talk Anymore
Record Label - Polydor
Chart History - 10 weeks/No.6
Recommended Rainbow Single: Since You've Been Gone (1979)
Recommended Rainbow Album: Down To Earth (1979) |
MC Fact Attack: Rainbow were formed in 1975 by ex Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, who then re joined Deep Purple in 1984 after Rainbow split. (The recommended album "Down To Earth" is pictured left).
Friday 10th February 2006 (MC)
[Posted Thursday, February 16 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: MARRS - Pump Up The Volume
 | Week Released - 3rd October 1987
Number One That Week - N/A
Record Label - 4AD
Chart History - 14 weeks/No.1
Recommended MARRS Single: Pump Up The Volume (1987)
Recommended MARRS Album: N/A |
MC Fact Attack: This track was number one for two weeks.. perhaps the ultimate one hit wonder.(The recommended single "Pump Up The Volume" is pictured left).
Thursday 9th February 2006 (MC)
[Posted Thursday, February 16 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: Sleeper - Sale Of The Century
 | Week Released - 4th May 1996
Number One That Week - George Michael: Fastlove
Record Label - Indolent
Chart History - 5 weeks/No.10
Recommended Sleeper Single: Inbetweener (1995)
Recommended Sleeper Album: Pleased To Meet You (1997) |
MC Fact Attack: The goregous Louise Wener now writes books that are published. Fact.(The recommended album "Pleased To Meet You" is pictured left).
Wednesday 8th February 2006 (MC)
[Posted Thursday, February 16 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: Robbie Williams - South Of The Border
 | Week Released - 27th September 1997
Number One That Week - Elton John - Candle In The Wind 97
Record Label - Chrysalis
Chart History - 4 weeks/No.14
Recommended Robbie Williams Single: Strong (1999)
Recommended Robbie Williams Album: I've Been Expecting You (1998) |
MC Fact Attack: Five days to go until Sir Robert of Williamshire turns 32. Well, that's actually a lie if you look at the date I'm posting this, as I'm a little late - but I'm trying to pretend I posted this up on time... sshh. (The recommended album "I've Been Expecting You" is pictured left).
Tuesday 7th February 2006 (MC)
[Posted Thursday, February 16 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: D:Ream - Things Can Only Get Better
 | Week Released - 8th January 1994 (Re issue - Original was 30th January 93)
Number One That Week - N/A
Record Label - Magnet MAG
Chart History - 24 weeks in total/No.1 highest position
Recommended D:Ream Single: U R The Best Thing (1993/1994)
Recommended D:Ream Album: D:Ream On Volume 1 (1994) |
MC Fact Attack: This track was actually a top 30 hit for a third time in May 1997, when it was re issued AGAIN to mark Labour's glorious victory in the General Election. (The recommended album "D:Ream On Volume 1" is pictured left).
Monday 6th February 2006 (MC)
[Posted Thursday, February 16 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: Aerosmith - Dude (Looks Like A Lady)
 | Week Released - 24th February 1990 (Re issue - Original was 17th October 87)
Number One That Week - Sinead O'Connor: Nothing Compares 2 U
Record Label - Geffen GEF
Chart History - 10 weeks in total/No.20 highest position
Recommended Aerosmith Single: Love In An Elevator (1989)
Recommended Aerosmith Album: Pump (1989) |
MC Fact Attack: Formed in 1970 but only got chart success in the UK after their 1986 collaboration with Run DMC. Oh and Liv Tyler is HOT. (The recommended album "Pump" is pictured left).
Friday 3rd February 2006 (MC)
[Posted Monday, February 6 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: Livin' Joy - Dreamer
 | Week Released - 15th May 1995 (Remix - Original was 3rd Sep 94)
Number One That Week - N/A
Record Label - Undiscovered MCSTD
Chart History - 17 weeks in total/No.1 highest position
Recommended Livin' Joy Single: Don't Stop Movin'(1996)
Recommended Livin' Joy Album: Don't Stop Movin'(1996) |
MC Fact Attack: Livin' Joy are/were an Italian male/female vocal/instrumental group, with their leader a certain Paolo Visnadi. Oh yes, Visnadi-o. Legend. (The recommended single "Don't Stop Movin'" is pictured left).
Thursday 2nd February 2006 (MC)
[Posted Monday, February 6 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: They Might Be Giants - Birdhouse In Your Soul
 | Week Released - 3rd March 1990
Number One That Week - Beats International: Dub Be Good To Me
Record Label - Elektra EKR
Chart History - 11 weeks/No.6
Recommended They Might Be Giants Single: Boss Of Me (2001)
Recommended They Might Be Giants Album: Flood (1990) |
MC Fact Attack: They Might Be Giants are/were John Flansburgh and John Linnell. Fact. (The recommended album "Flood" is pictured left).
Wednesday 1st February 2006 (MC)
[Posted Monday, February 6 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: Foo Fighters - Monkey Wrench
 | Week Released - 10th May 1997
Number One That Week - Gary Barlow: Love Won't Wait
Record Label - Roswell CDCLS
Chart History - 4 weeks/No.12
Recommended Foo Fighters Single: Times Like These (2003)
Recommended Foo Fighters Album: The Colour And The Shape (1997) |
MC Fact Attack: Dave Grohl calls our recommended single Times Like These "the best song I've ever written". (The recommended album "The Colour And The Shape" is pictured left).
Tuesday 31st January 2006 (MC)
[Posted Monday, February 6 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: SWV - Right Here
 | Week Released - 28th August 1993
Number One That Week - Culture Beat: Mr. Vain
Record Label - RCA
Chart History - 12 weeks/No.3
Recommended SWV Single: Right Here (1993)
Recommended SWV Album: It's About Time (1993) |
MC Fact Attack: SWV were Cheryl (Coko) Gamble, Leanne (Lelee) Lyons and Tamara (Taj) Johnson. Fact. (The recommended album "It's About Time" is pictured left).
Monday 30th January 2006 (MC)
[Posted Monday, February 6 2006 by MC_]
Today's Track: The Farm - All Together Now
 | Week Released - 8th December 1990
Number One That Week - Maria McKee: Show Me Heaven
Record Label - Produce MILK
Chart History - 12 weeks/No.4
Recommended Farm Single: Groovy Train (1990)
Recommended Farm Album: Spartacus (1991) |
MC Fact Attack: Re released 19 months ago as the Official England song for Euro 2004, featuring the SFX Boys Choir. (The recommended album "Spartacus" is pictured left).
