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I write reviews of LPs - a new release or one from the vaults; prog rock, folk rock and more from around the globe. I also curate a playlist, with my listening guide, every two weeks.

Ian Paul Sharp

I’ve been listening to music seriously for seven decades. I write music reviews, both here on Substack and for publications such as The Progressive Aspect. Music has been an obsession since early childhood.

A book for Sonicbond Publishing, ‘Lifehouse by Pete Townshend’, is due for publication later in 2025. I live in Olney, UK, with my partner, Jane, border collie Maisie and cat Cocoa.

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Here’s an example of my music reviews:


The Phil Collins Albums pt. 1 - Face Value

The Phil Collins Albums pt. 1 - Face Value

Tracks: 1. ‘In The Air Tonight’ 2. ‘This Must Be Love’ 3. ‘Behind The Lines’ 4. ‘The Roof Is Leaking’ 5. ‘Droned’ 6. ‘Hand In Hand’ 7. ‘I Missed Again’ 8. ‘You Know What I Mean’ 9. ‘Thunder And Lightning’ 10. ‘I’m Not Moving’ 11. ‘If Leaving Me Is Easy’ 12. ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’ (13. ‘Over The Rainbow’)


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I write reviews of LPs - a new release or one from the vaults; prog rock, folk rock and more from around the globe.