A personal appreciation of The Ruts' classic Staring at the Rude Boys, the connections between punk, reggae and ska, and why The Crack remains one of the greatest punk albums ever recorded. by Chris Harris etc There are certain records that seem to encapsulate an entire period of British music within a few short minutes, … Continue reading Staring at the Rude Boys: The Ruts, Punk, Ska and One of the Greatest Singles Ever Recorded
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Toads: The Sussex Pub Game That Secretly Escaped to South America
by Chris Harris The Toads World Championship. From Sussex Alehouses to South American Taverns From Toads to Sapo and Tejo Walk into the right Sussex pub and you may still find it lurking in a corner: heavy brass discs, a scarred lead board and battered scoreboards hanging on walls stained by decades of smoke and … Continue reading Toads: The Sussex Pub Game That Secretly Escaped to South America
ITV Grace: Is It Bad Acting or Bad Script Writing That Ruins the Show?
by Chris Harris There’s a moment, watching ITV’s Grace, when you begin to question your own judgement. Something feels off. The dialogue doesn’t quite land, the emotional beats seem muted, and even John Simm, an actor of proven depth and presence, appears unusually subdued. It creates an uncomfortable suspicion: is the acting actually… not very … Continue reading ITV Grace: Is It Bad Acting or Bad Script Writing That Ruins the Show?