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All Things Music - Records | Books | Equipment
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items A collection of all things music from the vinyl records I can’t stop spinning to the gear, books, and little extras that keep the soundtrack of my life going. If it inspires, entertains, or just sounds great, you’ll find it here. UK/Ireland & US ...
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Turntables & Speakers
My Favourite Biographies and Memoirs UK/Ireland links
Vinyl Gems - My record Collection (UK /Ireland Links)
Vinyl Gems - My record Collection (US Links)
Records on My Bucket List
My Favourite Biographies and Memoirs US Links
Turntables & Speakers
These are the speakers I own and I’ve been so impressed with them. For their compact size they deliver fantastic sound and plenty of power, friends often comment on how good they sound. I love the walnut styling with the golden cones, they look as go... (Affiliate Link)
Affordable JVC Speakers Deals
This was my first turntable, and I did a lot of research before choosing it. I wanted something affordable but still good quality. It’s fully automatic so really easy to use, and I’ve been genuinely impressed with the sound quality when connected to ...
Sony PS-LX310BT Bluetooth Turntable Black UK/IE link
This was my first turntable, and I did a lot of research before choosing it. I wanted something affordable but still good quality.It’s fully automatic so really easy to use, and I’ve been genuinely impressed with the sound quality when connected to my JVC speakers. The Bluetooth makes pairing simple, and the sleek design with its solid aluminium platter feels well-made. Perfect i...
Sony PS-LX310BT Wireless Bluetooth Turntable
My Favourite Biographies and Memoirs UK/Ireland links
“Biographies and memoirs from legendary singers and musicians, powerful life stories told in their own words. UK and US links available.
Great read, such an interesting life even before he got famous
Let Love Rule
Loved the physical book and switching to the audiobook made the story come alive for me. Cher’s early life was anything but ordinary; this would still be a fascinating story even if it wasn’t about a global superstar. The book offers great insight in...
Cher: The Memoir, Part One
A deeply touching, heartbreaking, and personal memoir told by mother and daughter. There are some really joyful moments too. Lisa’s happiness as a mother and the deep love her children had for her, as well as the warmth in her relationship with her f...
From Here to the Great Unknown: Memoir - Lisa Marie Presley & Riley Keough
A candid, raw memoir packed with rock‑and‑roll highs & lows—Elton speaks openly about childhood, fame, love, addiction, and battling cancer. Told with self‑deprecating humour and occasional stark revelations, it’s narrated in the audiobook by Tar...amazon.co.uk/dp/1509853316?tag=lifestartsaft-21 🇺🇸 US Physical: amazon.com/dp/1509853316?tag=lifestarts22-20 🇬🇧 UK Audiobook: amazon.co.uk/dp/B07P67PQBH?tag=lifestartsaft-21 🇺🇸 US Audiobook: amazon.com/dp/B07P67PQBH?tag=lifestarts22-20 (Affiliate link)
Me: Elton John Official Autobiography
Vinyl Gems - My record Collection (UK /Ireland Links)
A collection of my favourite vinyl records, classics and hidden gems I never get tired of spinning. UK/Ireland Links (US Links can be found at https://benable.com/Suzed2010/my-vinyl-collection?section-id=1470339)
Rumours is one of those albums I can play from start to finish without skipping a single track. The harmonies, emotion, and storytelling are just unreal, and on vinyl it feels even more powerful. It’s timeless, and every time I listen I’m reminded wh...
Fleetwood Mac : Rumours Vinyl
Hozier’s debut album will always be special to me, and the 10th anniversary vinyl feels like the perfect way to celebrate it. His voice is so soulful and every track has this depth that just fills the room when it’s spinning. It’s an album I never ti...
Hozier (10th Anniversary) - Custard Colour Vinyl
Unorthodox Jukebox is pure fun to have on vinyl. I love the mix of upbeat anthems and smooth ballads, and Bruno’s voice just shines through every track. It’s one of those albums that always lifts my mood and reminds me why he’s such an incredible per...
Bruno Mars: Unorthodox Jukebox
Snow Patrol have always been one of my favourite bands, and Eyes Open is such a standout album for me. With anthems like ‘Chasing Cars’ and ‘Open Your Eyes,’ it’s emotional and atmospheric from start to finish. On vinyl, it feels even more powerful a...
Snow Patrol Eyes Open [VINYL]
The first time I heard Teddy Swims’ Lose Control I knew straight away he was an artist I was going to love. His voice is soulful, powerful and full of emotion, and this album captures that perfectly. I genuinely enjoy every song on it and there isn’t...
Teddy Swims: I've Tried Everything But Therapy
The Immaculate Collection is such a timeless classic and it brings together all of my favourite Madonna songs that I grew up with. Every track is iconic and listening to them on vinyl makes it feel even more special. It’s like having a piece of music...
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
Back to Black is one of my most favourite albums of all time. Amy had a voice like no other, rich, soulful and full of emotion, with that raw edge that made every word feel so real. Her sound blended jazz, soul and modern pop in a way that was comple...
Amy WinehouseBack To Black [VINYL]
Ireland has produced some of the best bands in the world and The Coronas have been one of my favourites for a really long time. I love their sound, the emotion in their lyrics and the energy in their music. True Love Waits is such a special album and...
The Coronas: True Love Waits
Songs in A Minor is another timeless masterpiece and an album that feels nostalgic for me every time I play it. Alicia Keys’ voice and her piano playing are just incredible, and tracks like Fallin’ remind me why I fell in love with her music in the f...
Alicia Keys: Songs In A Minor
Older is such a stunning album and a true showcase of George Michael’s artistry. He had one of those voices that was instantly recognisable, a voice like no other that he sang with so beautifully and effortlessly. Songs like Jesus to a Child and Fast...
George Michael: Older
Bitter Sweet Love is an album full of emotion and one that really shows off James Arthur’s powerful voice. Songs like Just Us and From the Jump are standouts for me, both so heartfelt and beautifully written. I genuinely enjoy the whole record, and o...
James Arthur: Bitter Sweet Love
The Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 vinyl is pure nostalgia and such a fun one to have in my collection. It’s packed with feel-good classics from the 70s and 80s that never get old. (Affiliate link)
Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol.1 VINYL
AM is one of those albums that doesn’t have a single bad song on it. The sound is dark, moody, and hypnotic with heavy guitar riffs, slick basslines, and Alex Turner’s smooth, laid-back vocals tying it all together. From Do I Wanna Know? to R U Mine?...
Arctic Monkey: AM
Dermot Kennedy, Another great Irish artist, Dermot Kennedy has one of the most powerful voices I’ve ever heard. His rich raspy tone makes every lyric feel raw and emotional and Sonder captures that beautifully. Some of my favourites are Something to ...
Dermot Kennedy: Sonder: White LP Edition
Bat Out of Hell is pure nostalgia for me as it was an album I played constantly in my teens. The songs are epic, theatrical and packed with emotion, with Jim Steinman’s dramatic storytelling brought to life by Meat Loaf’s powerhouse voice. His vocals...
Meatloaf: Bat Out Of Hell
Dead Ringer is another brilliant album from Meat Loaf and one I love having in my collection. His voice is just as powerful here as it was on Bat Out of Hell, full of drama, passion and energy. The songs carry that same larger-than-life quality, with...
Meatloaf: Dead Ringer
The Cranberries have such a special place in my heart and this collection brings me right back to my teens. Dolores O’Riordan’s voice was so unique, with that mix of strength and vulnerability that made every song unforgettable. Dreams, Linger and Zo...
The Cranberries: Dreams: The Collection [VINYL]
Stevie Nicks has always been one of my absolute favourite artists and this live album captures her magic so beautifully. Her voice is still so powerful and full of character, and hearing her perform songs like Gypsy, Edge of Seventeen and Rhiannon li...
Stevie Nicks: Live In Concert: The 24 Karat Gold Tour
Tom Grennan's voice has such a great tone to it, full of grit and warmth, and the songs are uplifting with a lot of energy.
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Tom Grennan: What If's & Maybe's
Like a Virgin is a golden oldie and such a fun album to have on vinyl. It’s pure 80s pop at its best, full of energy and attitude. Songs like Material Girl and Like a Virgin are classics that never get old, and spinning this record always puts me in ...
Madonna: Like a Virgin
30 is such a powerful and emotional album and one that really shows Adele at her most vulnerable. Her voice is so rich and moving, and songs like Easy On Me and I Drink Wine hit even harder on vinyl. I love how honest and heartfelt this record is, an...
Adele: 30
Vinyl Gems - My record Collection (US Links)
A collection of my favourite vinyl records, classics and hidden gems I never get tired of spinning. US Links. (UK/Ireland Links are at : https://benable.com/Suzed2010/my-vinyl-collection?section-id=1470167)
Rumours is one of those albums I can play from start to finish without skipping a single track. The harmonies, emotion, and storytelling are just unreal, and on vinyl it feels even more powerful. It’s timeless, and every time I listen I’m reminded wh...
Fleetwood Mac - Rumours (US Link)
Hozier’s debut album will always be special to me, and the 10th anniversary vinyl feels like the perfect way to celebrate it. His voice is so soulful and every track has this depth that just fills the room when it’s spinning. It’s an album I never ti...
Hozier 10th Anniversary Edition Amazon Exclusive
Unorthodox Jukebox is pure fun to have on vinyl. I love the mix of upbeat anthems and smooth ballads, and Bruno’s voice just shines through every track. It’s one of those albums that always lifts my mood and reminds me why he’s such an incredible per...
Bruno Mars: Unorthodox Jukebox
Snow Patrol have always been one of my favourite bands, and Eyes Open is such a standout album for me. With anthems like ‘Chasing Cars’ and ‘Open Your Eyes,’ it’s emotional and atmospheric from start to finish. On vinyl, it feels even more powerful a...
Snow Patrol : Eyes Open Vinyl
The first time I heard Teddy Swims’ Lose Control I knew straight away he was an artist I was going to love. His voice is soulful, powerful and full of emotion, and this album captures that perfectly. I genuinely enjoy every song on it and there isn’t...
Teddy Swims: I've Tried Everything But Therapy
The Immaculate Collection is such a timeless classic and it brings together all of my favourite Madonna songs that I grew up with. Every track is iconic and listening to them on vinyl makes it feel even more special. It’s like having a piece of music...
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
Ireland has produced some of the best bands in the world and The Coronas have been one of my favourites for a really long time. I love their sound, the emotion in their lyrics and the energy in their music. True Love Waits is such a special album and...
The Coronas: True Love Waits
Songs in A Minor is another timeless masterpiece and an album that feels nostalgic for me every time I play it. Alicia Keys’ voice and her piano playing are just incredible, and tracks like Fallin’ remind me why I fell in love with her music in the f...
Alicia Keys: Songs In A Minor
Older is such a stunning album and a true showcase of George Michael’s artistry. He had one of those voices that was instantly recognisable, a voice like no other that he sang with so beautifully and effortlessly. Songs like Jesus to a Child and Fast...
George Michael : Older Vinyl (US Link)
Bitter Sweet Love is an album full of emotion and one that really shows off James Arthur’s powerful voice. Songs like Just Us and From the Jump are standouts for me, both so heartfelt and beautifully written. I genuinely enjoy the whole record, and o...
James Arthur: Bitter Sweet Love Vinyl
The Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 vinyl is pure nostalgia and such a fun one to have in my collection. It’s packed with feel-good classics from the 70s and 80s that never get old. (Affiliate link)
Vol. 1-Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix
AM is one of those albums that doesn’t have a single bad song on it. The sound is dark, moody, and hypnotic with heavy guitar riffs, slick basslines, and Alex Turner’s smooth, laid-back vocals tying it all together. From Do I Wanna Know? to R U Mine?...
Arctic Monkeys: AM Vinyl
Dermot Kennedy, Another great Irish artist, Dermot Kennedy has one of the most powerful voices I’ve ever heard. His rich raspy tone makes every lyric feel raw and emotional and Sonder captures that beautifully. Some of my favourites are Something to ...
Dermot Kennedy: Sonder[White LP]
Back to Black is one of my most favourite albums of all time. Amy had a voice like no other, rich, soulful and full of emotion, with that raw edge that made every word feel so real. Her sound blended jazz, soul and modern pop in a way that was comple...
Amy Winehouse: Back to Black Vinyl
Bat Out of Hell is pure nostalgia for me as it was an album I played constantly in my teens. The songs are epic, theatrical and packed with emotion, with Jim Steinman’s dramatic storytelling brought to life by Meat Loaf’s powerhouse voice. His vocals...
Meatloaf: Bat Out Of Hell Vinyl
Dead Ringer is another brilliant album from Meat Loaf and one I love having in my collection. His voice is just as powerful here as it was on Bat Out of Hell, full of drama, passion and energy. The songs carry that same larger-than-life quality, with...
Meatloaf: Dead Ringer (Violet Vinyl)
The Cranberries have such a special place in my heart and this collection brings me right back to my teens. Dolores O’Riordan’s voice was so unique, with that mix of strength and vulnerability that made every song unforgettable. Dreams, Linger and Zo...
The Cranberries: Dreams Collection Album Black
Stevie Nicks has always been one of my absolute favourite artists and this live album captures her magic so beautifully. Her voice is still so powerful and full of character, and hearing her perform songs like Gypsy, Edge of Seventeen and Rhiannon li...
Stevie Nicks Live In Concert 24 Karat Tour
Like a Virgin is a golden oldie and such a fun album to have on vinyl. It’s pure 80s pop at its best, full of energy and attitude. Songs like Material Girl and Like a Virgin are classics that never get old, and spinning this record always puts me in ...
Madonna: Like a Virgin Vinyl
30 is such a powerful and emotional album and one that really shows Adele at her most vulnerable. Her voice is so rich and moving, and songs like Easy On Me and I Drink Wine hit even harder on vinyl. I love how honest and heartfelt this record is, an...
Adele : 30 (Amazon Exclusive White Vinyl)
Records on My Bucket List
These are the albums I dream of adding to my collection one day. Each one means something special to me, whether it’s an artist I’ve always admired, a record tied to good memories, or music I know I’d play on repeat
This album brings back so many memories from a really good time in my life. She Will Be Loved has always been one of my all-time favourite songs, and the whole record still feels timeless whenever I put it on.
Songs About Jane - Maroon 5 [VINYL]
An absolute classic that never gets old. Every track brings back the magic of the film,
Dirty Dancing - Various Artists [VINYL]
A perfect album for blasting out your feelings and singing at the top of your lungs, with iconic songs like Ironic and You Oughta Know that defined the 90s for me.
Vinyl | Jagged Little Pill | Alanis Morissette
An album that brings back some of the best times of my twenties, with all-time favourites like Run, How to Be Dead, and Chocolate
Snow Patrol – Final Straw (Vinyl)
A brilliant album full of catchy hooks and harmonies that never get old. If I Could Change Your Mind, The Wire, and Days Are Gone are standouts for me, and the whole record still feels fresh ten years on
HAIM : Days Are Gone (10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) (180g Transparent Green Vinyl)
An incredible live album that shows just how powerful Raye’s voice and songwriting really are. The orchestral arrangements take songs like Ice Cream Man and Escapism to another level, making this one of my favourite live recordings
Raye | My 21st Century Symphony - Live At The Royal Albert Hall (Clear Vinyl)
My Favourite Biographies and Memoirs US Links
Loved the physical book and switching to the audiobook made the story come alive for me. Cher’s early life was anything but ordinary; this would still be a fascinating story even if it wasn’t about a global superstar. The book offers great insight in...
Cher: The Memoir, Part One
Great read, such an interesting life even before he got famous
Let Love Rule
A candid, raw memoir packed with rock‑and‑roll highs & lows—Elton speaks openly about childhood, fame, love, addiction, and battling cancer. Told with self‑deprecating humour and occasional stark revelations, it’s narrated in the audiobook by Tar...amazon.co.uk/dp/1509853316?tag=lifestartsaft-21 🇺🇸 US Physical: amazon.com/dp/1509853316?tag=lifestarts22-20 🇬🇧 UK Audiobook: amazon.co.uk/dp/B07P67PQBH?tag=lifestartsaft-21 🇺🇸 US Audiobook: amazon.com/dp/B07P67PQBH?tag=lifestarts22-20 (Affiliate link)
Me: Elton John Official Autobiography
A deeply touching, heartbreaking, and personal memoir told by mother and daughter. There are some really joyful moments too. Lisa’s happiness as a mother and the deep love her children had for her, as well as the warmth in her relationship with her f...
From Here to the Great Unknown: Memoir