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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.
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John Cep wrote:
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Best Of fever ('cause your record is) John 🎸
ReplyDeleteBur the Band wrote: ·WE LOVE YOU❤️❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteYou made a great album there Bur, and as such it qualifies for BEST OF 2025! 👌
ReplyDeleteVic 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.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a killer power pop album, Vic! Of course it's BEST OF 2025! 🏆
ReplyDeleteVic Gailiunas wrote: Dave Cromwell so very kind of you to say🤘
ReplyDeleteYou may not be "any richer than our memories,” but you “can’t put a price on feelin’ this way" Vic 😎
ReplyDeleteSueño 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 💜🎹🐋
ReplyDeleteThe magic is in the music Sueño con belugas! 🧙♀️
ReplyDeleteChris Church wrote: Thank you Dave Cromwell! I love your writing, and truly appreciate you covering my records. 🤘❤️
ReplyDeleteKeep on making that great music, Chris Church! It will surely make the end of year BEST OF lists. 👌
ReplyDeleteLunar Twin wrote: many thanks Dave Cromwell
ReplyDeleteYour contributions to Matthew Nowhere's album this year earns you BEST OF status once again Lunar Twin ! ⭐
ReplyDeleteMarcus Palmer wrote: Thank you 💜
ReplyDeleteThe Suncharms have a way of making my Annual BEST OF feature, Marcus! 🎧
ReplyDeleteThe Proctors wrote: Thanks, Dave and Merry Christmas from all of us! ❤️ x!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you as well, The Proctors !🎄
ReplyDeleteConnie Ambrosio – Locascio wrote: Bravo! This is wonderful! 👏 👏 👏
ReplyDeleteStill deep into that music, Connie! 🎼 😊
ReplyDeleteConnie Ambrosio – Locascio wrote: have a Merry Christmas and a great Holiday!
ReplyDeleteAnd the same to you, Connie! 🎅
ReplyDeleteJorge Abundis wrote: 🔥🔥🔥
ReplyDeleteAppreciate those flames and your interest, Jorge 🤗
ReplyDeleteRex 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!
ReplyDeleteThere hasn't been a year in recent history where multiple Big Stir Records releases have *not* been in the DCW Annual BEST OF, Rex! 🤗
ReplyDeleteRex Broome wrote: Dave Cromwell -- it has always been and always will be greatly appreciated!
ReplyDeleteThere's always something to love from your label, Rex 📀
ReplyDeleteJacqueline Champe wrote: Dave Cromwell thank you from Killdeer for all you do in supporting local artists!!!
ReplyDeleteYou keep that female powered pop rock going, Jacqueline! 🎤
ReplyDeleteJulian Shah-Tayler wrote: Thank you. You are a legend in these parts.
ReplyDeleteWe've certainly had some legendary moments together this year, Julian 👌
ReplyDeleteNick Bomleny wrote: Thank you for including Lovesong The Cure Tribute on this list. Truly an honor to share with so many other talented artists!
ReplyDeleteThe talent shines through at every one of your shows, Nick 🎼
ReplyDeleteBill Dwyer wrote: 😎 ❤️
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ReplyDeleteTom 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!!
ReplyDeleteOur music community is what matters the most, Tom 🎶
ReplyDeleteAndres Alfonso of Los Dientes Hundidos en la Garganta wrote: Honored to be included in Dave Cromwell Best of 2025 Year in Review. 🙂
ReplyDeleteKeep making that creative experimental music Andres! 🎸
ReplyDeleteNick 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
ReplyDeleteLove 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! 👌
ReplyDeleteDanny Wilkerson wrote: Love this!! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteExceptionally detailed and considered is the only way to roll. 😊
ReplyDeleteStellarscope wrote: We're honored to be included, but what we do is about community and elevating each other. So take some time, check out all these great artists reviewed by the incredibly talented, Dave Cromwell
ReplyDeleteBest of the Best of 2025 Stellarscope!! 🎸🥁🎤
ReplyDeleteThe Stargazer Lilies wrote: Thanks to Dave Cromwell for including "Love Pedals" in his best of 2025 wrap up! If you haven't read any of his reviews, you owe it to yourself to check out his website!
ReplyDeleteThat's what you get when you put the Petal to the Mettle The Stargazer Lilies 😊
ReplyDeleteShore Dive Records wrote: Phantom Wave The Stargazer Lilies on the best of the year on DaveCromwellWrites ❤
ReplyDeleteTwo bands that put out amazing new records this year on the one and only Shore Dive Records!📀
ReplyDeleteHeliocentric Overdrive wrote: We are honored to be included in The Annual DCW “Best Of 2025!” Highlighting original review writing on the very best new music to emerge this past year! So many greats bands included!!
ReplyDeleteKeep crushing that ferocious rock Heliocentric Overdrive! 🎧
ReplyDeleteVic of StarCollector wrote: More end of the year awesomesauce! ‘Dave Cromwell Writes’ (New York, NY) ‘Best Of 2025’ kindly includes our ‘Everything Must Go!’ album & Dave's review is a deep dive into each & every song on our new platter. Dave's a keen, passionate writer, which we hugely appreciate. Cheers
ReplyDeleteNew York is where it started Vic - Florida is where it's at now. It's all good, as your particular brand of Canadian power pop rock and roll hits all the marks and once again makes the "Best Of 2025!" ⭐
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