WOEBOT

Recently someone made the mistake of taking me to task for the amount of effort I'd put into my top 100 records post. Like, what fucking business was it of theirs? I was on the point of cussing them out, but to be fair it was within the context of a lot of other nice remarks and in the end I decided to forget all about it.

I was annoyed because, to me at least, my time is valuable. I'd scrimped and saved those hours. When you have two babies (and no childcare), a partner you cherish and silly amounts of work, it's difficult to find the time for something as questionably valid as blogging. Though, of course, I do firmly believe in blogging. One of its indisputable advantages is that you can do it to your own timetable, in those dead hours.

I've been meaning to spread a little love since I started doing this again. My links-bar is a briar patch at the moment. It should perhaps represent what I think are the best blogs out there, whereas currently it's as much to do with showing gratitude and respect to individuals who've helped me out. Nothing wrong with that I suppose. I just wanted to take the time to single the following blogs out for some love because, simply, they are wonderful:

Blissblog
Every time. I know I'm not alone in treasuring every single word that gets posted here.

Beyond The Implode
Martin amazes me. He seems to overflow with this fabulous imagery. Fecund.

Gutterbreakz
I'm always touched by Nik's rabid devotion to Dubstep and I cherish those old-time specials he does.

Heronbore
The sleeping giant.

Kid Shirt
Love, love, love this blog. Love the guy too. What a great voice!

k-punk
I bow down before Mark's genius and learning. There's no competing with him on the theoretical front and these days I don't bother trying. Compulsive stuff.

Blackdown
Martin's taken to blogging like an eagle to flight.

Prancehall
Makes me laugh every time. John is a funny, funny bastard. MPC's comments box is a riot as well.

The Pillbox
Give thanks! The Pillbox is just superb these days. Again, and whould've thunk it, his comments box is a gas.

Uncarved
The man with the 1,000 year plan.

Worlds of Possibility
I have such profound respect for Jon's knowledge and taste. So great to see him blogging again!

It's just a shame ol' Silverdollar isn't cranking it out it still! Things are going to be busy here over the next fortnight as I'm starting a ten part thing on French music. I'm afraid it has to be in parts because they're all like discreet units. Modular innit, so don't accuse me of "rationing it like a tinker" or I'll lose my cool.