Cassette Store Day 2015: Favourite Cassettes – Jean the Birdman

Jean the Birdman Cassette Single
Jean the Birdman Cassette Single

It was a bit of a surprise collaboration in my opinion, but a good one, and this is one of the songs I liked the most from the album.

Cassette singles are such an anachronism but I love them, so I had to keep this one.

Cassette Store Day 2015: Bill Nelson’s ‘Getting the Holy Ghost Across

Bill Nelson's Getting the Holy Ghost Across Tape back
Bill Nelson’s Getting the Holy Ghost Across Tape back

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Bill Nelson's Getting the Holy Ghost Across Tape lyric sheet
Bill Nelson’s Getting the Holy Ghost Across Tape lyric sheet
Bill Nelson's Getting the Holy Ghost Across Tape front
Bill Nelson’s Getting the Holy Ghost Across Tape front

I know I only posted this recently, but as it is Cassette Store day today I thought I would post it again. This is a beautifully made and packaged cassette. I also love the music too, which makes it even better.

Cassette Store Day 2015: An MP3 player, in the shape of … you guessed it!

Cassette shaped MP3 Player
Cassette shaped MP3 Player

I felt compelled to get this some time ago, and I have to say that I’ve barely used it. I does make me laugh that someone would produce such a thing though. It only cost a couple of quid on eBay though.

Side by Side, the Apple Watch and the Pebble Time

Pebble Time and Apple Watch side by side
Pebble Time and Apple Watch side by side

Before you ask, no, I don’t have one of each. I was having dinner with a friend and he had an Apple Watch. I really wanted to compare the two physically. The Apple Watch is bigger. It has a larger footprint, but, more importantly it is a thicker watch, and, whilst it is only a little thicker, I think it is just too much for my liking.

This just confirmed what I’d already thought about the Apple Watch. My view now is that I doubt I’d get one until the revise the hardware. I’ve no idea how long that might be, but I’m sure that this version won’t be the only one. I’m guessing that the Apple Watch 2 will be slimmer and it’ll do more etc.

I think I’ll wait for that.