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Since the release of Sophie Ellis Bextor’s album “Perimenopop” in September, there is now a Christmas remix of the track “Time” re-imagined as “Christmas Time” (so appropriate for this time of year!) Adding gentle touches of jingles and bells, it also arrived with an emotional official video. In it we see Sophie and her family through the years in Christmas photos, including images of that one period when Sophie hair was entirely blonde. The video closes with a home movie of her grandpa leading the family through the Christmas pudding song and conga line tradition. Very British and all so wholesome.
Check it out here:
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44 comments:
John Cep wrote:
💚❤💚💜🩷
Best Of fever ('cause your record is) John 🎸
Bur the Band wrote: ·WE LOVE YOU❤️❤️❤️
You made a great album there Bur, and as such it qualifies for BEST OF 2025! 👌
Vic Gailiunas of Star Collector wrote: Thanks a mill, Dave! YOU are Best of The Best⭐️ Stoked to be in here and really dug your review of our ‘Everything Must Go!’ Album.
It's such a killer power pop album, Vic! Of course it's BEST OF 2025! 🏆
Vic Gailiunas wrote: Dave Cromwell so very kind of you to say🤘
You may not be "any richer than our memories,” but you “can’t put a price on feelin’ this way" Vic 😎
Sueño con belugas wrote: Many blessings Dave Cromwell thank you so much for including our new album “Ataque con rayos electrónicos” on the Best of the Best list! Always a great pleasure to read your magical reviews 💜🎹🐋
The magic is in the music Sueño con belugas! 🧙♀️
Chris Church wrote: Thank you Dave Cromwell! I love your writing, and truly appreciate you covering my records. 🤘❤️
Keep on making that great music, Chris Church! It will surely make the end of year BEST OF lists. 👌
Lunar Twin wrote: many thanks Dave Cromwell
Your contributions to Matthew Nowhere's album this year earns you BEST OF status once again Lunar Twin ! ⭐
Marcus Palmer wrote: Thank you 💜
The Suncharms have a way of making my Annual BEST OF feature, Marcus! 🎧
The Proctors wrote: Thanks, Dave and Merry Christmas from all of us! ❤️ x!
Merry Christmas to you as well, The Proctors !🎄
Connie Ambrosio – Locascio wrote: Bravo! This is wonderful! 👏 👏 👏
Still deep into that music, Connie! 🎼 😊
Connie Ambrosio – Locascio wrote: have a Merry Christmas and a great Holiday!
And the same to you, Connie! 🎅
Jorge Abundis wrote: 🔥🔥🔥
Appreciate those flames and your interest, Jorge 🤗
Rex Broome wrote: Many many thanks from all of us here at Big Stir Records, including Chris Church, The Armoires and all the artists of "Chilling, Thrilling Hooks and Haunted Harmonies" too!
There hasn't been a year in recent history where multiple Big Stir Records releases have *not* been in the DCW Annual BEST OF, Rex! 🤗
Rex Broome wrote: Dave Cromwell -- it has always been and always will be greatly appreciated!
There's always something to love from your label, Rex 📀
Jacqueline Champe wrote: Dave Cromwell thank you from Killdeer for all you do in supporting local artists!!!
You keep that female powered pop rock going, Jacqueline! 🎤
Julian Shah-Tayler wrote: Thank you. You are a legend in these parts.
We've certainly had some legendary moments together this year, Julian 👌
Nick Bomleny wrote: Thank you for including Lovesong The Cure Tribute on this list. Truly an honor to share with so many other talented artists!
The talent shines through at every one of your shows, Nick 🎼
Bill Dwyer wrote: 😎 ❤️
🎺 Bill 😊 !
Tom Lugo wrote: This absolutely rocks! Thank you so much for all that you do for the music community. Your kind words, the time you take to listen, and your thoughtful reviews truly mean a lot. May the new year be prosperous and full of music!!
Our music community is what matters the most, Tom 🎶
Andres Alfonso of Los Dientes Hundidos en la Garganta wrote: Honored to be included in Dave Cromwell Best of 2025 Year in Review. 🙂
Keep making that creative experimental music Andres! 🎸
Nick Frater wrote: I've been off the socials for a while.....not for any digital detox, but more because Nick Frater Music and family moved in to a building site in September and have been full in full-on DIY/renovation chaos......but what a lovely surprise to find that Dave Cromwell, who writes exceptionally detailed and considered reviews, has included Nick Frater Music 's Oh Contraire! in his best of 2025. All the albums on this list are worth time in your ears....but obviously mine is probably best 😉 ho ho ho
Love the confidence that yours is most definitely *The Best* (of The Best) Nick Frater Music! 😄 Much like MY "Best Of" Feature is the Best of all those published this time of year! 👌
Danny Wilkerson wrote: Love this!! Congrats!
Exceptionally detailed and considered is the only way to roll. 😊
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