Lego just don’t do suitable Hendrix hair; shame on them.

Nature’s nice and stuff, but it’s no 1200 word review of an obscure hardcore LP, is it?

It’s mine, all mine

So shiny and difficult to photograph, i took matters into my own hands and made my own – using my awesome creative skillz! I have to say that is the best drawing I have ever done of John Wetton.

This may be the single greatest thing I have ever done in my life.

I can now die happy, my work is done. (Even my son was impressed by this).

Mmm, conceptual

You look so super

Every time you listen to Poison Idea you make a pixie cry

My work on this earth is done. I shall now ascend.

Poison Ivy channelling her inner Norma Desmond

The astonishing 3D effect you can achieve by ‘hatting’ Mr Hayes

Replicas vs. Replicants

The psychedelic trellis outside Mendips, probably responsible for inspiring all that stuff about submarines and walruses

Rural Virginia, yesterday

Much careful deliberation went into this drivel you’re about to read

It really was that blue waiting for them

Hmm, a black disc with white circles … interesting

I like this one

The Lego thrash metal minifigures are really starting to pay off for me now

Anyone up for a nice country walk?

My friend Paul had a boom box just like this – I was so jealous.

The mute that sang the siren’s what?!

I’m rather proud of this one

With this first commission under my belt, I can see a whole new career opening up for me …

Christmas lights seem to have turned the fireplace in my front room into a terrifying pagan altar – maybe that’s the true meaning of Christmas?

Thom Yorke takes part in a 1537 advertising campaign

I love how this one turned out!

…and the last thing I heard was a muttered word …

Moss!! Moss!!

My beloved Sgt Pepper mill

Some famous clock thing

I’m very proud of this one

Owls? I’ll give you F*^&#”G owls!!

I like the way this one turned out

All kneel and worship!

Saturday night chez-1537

An attempt at fluffification of ‘Why D’ya Do it’ – a genuine imageof an alternative cover taken from the Antilles vaults

Really arty photo, to show off my mad camera skillz and sensitivite, creative nature (chicks love that)

You’ve got a friend in me (da da da da daa)

Click to read properly

Rush Hour

She’s got …

All for £2.50

Text from ‘The Priest … in all its ambiguity

Hilarious visual joke, ahoy!

Walking the dog this morning, I haven’t messed about with the colours at all – I love that winter light!

Possibly a metaphor type thing

Daytime Pyro

Not photo-shopped – it’s balanced on a tray

Priest … Live !!! (maybe)

Wife, daughter and dog

You have to love those Y-fronts! (and Lego-based censorship)

Gotta dig that Tuscan geometry. San Gimignano.

I’m inordinately proud of this one

An iconic image for our times, and some Beatles.

I like the way this one turned out.

Grim urban reality#1: Packs of rabid feral dogs

Destined to cause a bit of a stir on Antiques Roadshow in 2031

Don’t give me no lines and feed the panda yourself …

I’m quite proud of this one

It doesn’t get any better than this!

Useful to know where they keep it

Don’t cry Billy.

Sign of the times, mess with your mind

Time for our William Tell act

Still life, with tissues

Easter cake, made by me.

Roll Up !!

Click to read properly, without straining your eyes.

The first picture I ever took for 1537

I love this – almost Eddie circa: Somewhere In Time.

There’s A Message In the Music

Culture, Disco, Funk, Music, Record collecting, Soul, Vinyl

There’s A Message In the Music

Music, it’s a goddamned powerful transformative thing. Take this next one of mine, it’s got me through good times, bad … Continue reading There’s A Message In the Music

Your Lovin’ Beats Your Hoggin’

Culture, Music, Ray Charles, Record collecting, Vinyl

Your Lovin’ Beats Your Hoggin’

You Know I’m hooked for you mama That’s why you sling your weight around But as long as your lovin’ … Continue reading Your Lovin’ Beats Your Hoggin’

Culture, Jimmy Cliff, Music, Record collecting, Reggae, Soul, Vinyl

Sweet Struggle

Now THIS is why I started my blog, because it makes me stop and listen to some overlooked gems in the 1537 … Continue reading Sweet Struggle

Super Cool, Super Mean, Super Sonic Sweatshop

Culture, Curtis Mayfield, Music, Record collecting, Soul, Soundtrack, Vinyl

Super Cool, Super Mean, Super Sonic Sweatshop

It had to be a great one tonight to rouse me from my death sick bed and type, let’s not … Continue reading Super Cool, Super Mean, Super Sonic Sweatshop

Songs Of Great Social & Political Import

Culture, Music, Record collecting, Soul

Songs Of Great Social & Political Import

I was listening to a recent purchase, umm, recently* Blues Pills and really enjoying it, thinking that the singer sounded … Continue reading Songs Of Great Social & Political Import

The More You Wiggle …

Isaac Hayes, Music, Record collecting, Soul

The More You Wiggle …

Now I’m not entirely clear precisely what the Isaac Hayes Movement is, but I would suggest that it probably involves … Continue reading The More You Wiggle …

Day Dreaming And I’m Yngwie About You

Aretha Franklin, Music, Soul, Vinyl

Day Dreaming And I’m Yngwie About You

Daydreamin’ and I’m thinkin’ of you Daydreamin’ and I’m thinkin’ of you In sports parlance this one’s a bit of an … Continue reading Day Dreaming And I’m Yngwie About You