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The 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony – how to burst a bubble

Posted on August 13, 2012 by PopLifer

Pop Lifer is on record as loving the left field opening ceremony in all its energy and eccentricity, particularly enjoying the moments when it celebrated British pop. The games themselves were just as thrilling, leaving us with indelible personal memories and images … Continue reading →

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The really important Olympic contest – which countries flags are best?

Posted on August 11, 2012 by PopLifer

During our Olympic adventures, Pop Lifer admitted we are easily stirred by a line of flags in the wind, the perfect visual symbol of all the world being in one place at one time. Like the games themselves, the fluttering … Continue reading →

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New music ahoy – Bloc Party’s exhilarating “Four”, album review

Posted on August 11, 2012 by PopLifer

Never let it be said that Pop Lifer doesn’t get things done. No sooner had we argued that Frank Ocean’s courage and exceptional new album deserved commercial success not punishment than it made number 2 on the Billboard 100. Just … Continue reading →

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Billy Liar, a train ticket to the sixties – Picture this #15

Posted on August 9, 2012 by PopLifer

No one is entirely sure when the 60’s started. Famously, not even those who were there. The publication of Lady Chatterley in 1960; Ursula Andress in her bikini in 62; the Beatles’ She Loves You becoming the first of their many … Continue reading →

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Pet Shop Boys, Definitively (our 20 favourite Pet Shop Boys songs in one blog)

Posted on August 8, 2012 by PopLifer

Okay, we’ve recovered enough from our Pet Shop Boys pig-out to wrap up a couple of loose ends. Firstly, for those who want to see what we named as the PSBs 10 greatest songs, and the 10 near-misses that made it to … Continue reading →

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The 2012 Olympics: Our Big Mo – Picture This #14

Posted on August 7, 2012 by PopLifer

As Mo Farah broke clear in the final lap of his 10,000 metres and crossed the line with such apparent joy and awe, it was easy to believe the world was sharing our joy. They weren’t, of course. Audiences in … Continue reading →

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