Nick Parker

a writer who is just too efficient for vowels

[Nick Parker @nckprkr]

I'm basically off this platfrom now, fyi. If you want to see what I'm up to, you can find me at: https://t.co/S3WEXNUXkq

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@MatthiasReu @PickyBastards Here’s the playlist I’m using for all this writing, btw: https://t.co/LM6ab91jvG

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@MatthiasReu @PickyBastards You’re welcome!

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It's only our 30th bloomin episode. Recent releases discussed are from @donaldglover, @porridgeradio, @brookebentham, and @Jessiereyez. The classic is from @Neilyoung and @nckprkr tells you all why he loves @horrorsofficial:

https://t.co/X4YIGbEPMX

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After a cracking Best Album of All Time Tournament (Go In Rainbows), we've had a few requests to run another competition. We aim to please , so in roughly two weeks time we'll be going into battle. But we want you to decide what the battle will be. Vote below and please Retweet:

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It's official - In Rainbows by @radiohead is the best album of all time!!!

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We want to say a massive thank you to all the amazing voters and retweeters who made this tournament such a success. And a massive congrats to @radiohead and @ta_burrows. What a competition it was!

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The grand finale! It’s not difficult: Make sure the (obviously) better album wins.

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Best Album of All Time Tournament - THE FINAL.

Boxer by @TheNational vs In Rainbows by @radiohead.

Follow us, RT the ties, and vote for a chance to win a £50 voucher from @RecordTokens (see pinned tweet for details).

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Amazingly close. Richly deserved, given the quality of both albums.

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Best Album of All Time Tournament - Semi Finals, Tie 2.

Dummy by @Portisheadinfo vs In Rainbows by @radiohead.

Follow us, RT the ties, and vote for a chance to win a £50 voucher from @RecordTokens (see pinned tweet for details).

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Although I think Portishead might *just be the better band, this is about the better album...

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Best Album of All Time Tournament - Semi Finals, Tie 2.

Dummy by @Portisheadinfo vs In Rainbows by @radiohead.

Follow us, RT the ties, and vote for a chance to win a £50 voucher from @RecordTokens (see pinned tweet for details).

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A nightmarish decision. Two simple amazing albums. Make your voice heard!

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Best Album of All Time Tournament - Semi Finals, Tie 1.

In An Aeroplane Over The Sea by #NeutralMilkHotel vs Boxer by @TheNational.

Follow us, RT the ties, and vote for a chance to win a £50 voucher from @RecordTokens (see pinned tweet).

[Nick Parker @nckprkr]

You know that’s my pick

[Fran Slater @Fran_Slater]

Or maybe Reckoner

[Picky Bastards @PickyBastards]

Alright folks. While you're coming for the tournament, @Fran_Slater would like your help with an article. He's going to put together a list of smaller bands and artists to support during the hard months ahead and wants your recommendations. Who should be on there? Please RT.

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A competition between my favorite musical act ever and my second favorite musical act ever. Tough times.

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Best Album of All Time Tournament - Quarter Finals, Tie 3.

Dummy by @Portisheadinfo vs White Chalk by @PJHarveyUK.

Follow us, RT the ties, and vote for a chance to win a £50 voucher from @RecordTokens (see pinned tweet for details).

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As they should, these ties are getting harder to call now we're into the quarter finals. Two great albums. Vote vote vote!

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Best Album of All Time Tournament - Quarter Finals, Tie 1.

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by @MsLaurynHill vs In An Aeroplane Over The Sea by #NeutralMilkHotel.

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My story about discovering that I don't go to gigs for the music...

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In a new Why Music Matters piece, @nckprkr describes a realisation of why he goes to watch live music.

https://t.co/JvofpK3HhM

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Best Album of All Time Tournament - Round 1, Tie 8.

To Pimp a Butterfly by @kendricklamar vs Orbital 2 by @orbitalband.

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We launched our latest podcast episode yesterday, get it in your ear:

https://t.co/E3hIC75KF6

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@Fran_Slater @ArcticMonkeys Disgraceful.

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Today is my pick: a beautiful, delicate, insightful album by @PJHarveyUK vs some rock music.

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Best Album of All Time Tournament - Round 1, Tie 6.

AM by @ArcticMonkeys vs White Chalk by @PJHarveyUK.

Follow us, RT the ties, and vote for a chance to win a £50 voucher from @RecordTokens (see pinned tweet for details).