Replicas vs. Replicants

My beloved Sgt Pepper mill

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

Text from ‘The Priest … in all its ambiguity

It really was that blue waiting for them

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

Easter cake, made by me.

Rural Virginia, yesterday

Wife, daughter and dog

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

I’m very proud of this one

Don’t cry Billy.

Owls? I’ll give you F*^&#”G owls!!

Gotta dig that Tuscan geometry. San Gimignano.

Hilarious visual joke, ahoy!

Sign of the times, mess with your mind

I like this one

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

Saturday night chez-1537

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

Daytime Pyro

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

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

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

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?

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

Rush Hour

Time for our William Tell act

Roll Up !!

Useful to know where they keep it

Some famous clock thing

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

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

Priest … Live !!! (maybe)

I’m rather proud of this one

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

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

Poison Ivy channelling her inner Norma Desmond

She’s got …

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

I love how this one turned out!

You look so super

Anyone up for a nice country walk?

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

I like the way this one turned out.

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

It’s mine, all mine

Still life, with tissues

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

Hmm, a black disc with white circles … interesting

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

Thom Yorke takes part in a 1537 advertising campaign

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

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.

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

Click to read properly

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

All for £2.50

An iconic image for our times, and some Beatles.

The first picture I ever took for 1537

I’m quite proud of this one

It doesn’t get any better than this!

Click to read properly, without straining your eyes.

I’m inordinately proud of this one

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

The mute that sang the siren’s what?!

Grim urban reality#1: Packs of rabid feral dogs

I like the way this one turned out

Possibly a metaphor type thing

Moss!! Moss!!

All kneel and worship!

Mmm, conceptual

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Black Sabbath, Culture, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, Obsessive behaviour, Pop, Record collecting, Self-indulgent nonsense, Vinyl

1537 Buys A Birthday Card

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Do Believe The Hype

Culture, Dire Straits, Hip Hop, Lego, Music, Public Enemy, Record collecting, Vinyl

Do Believe The Hype

From a rebel its final on black vinyl Soul, rock and roll comin’ like a rhino (Rebel Without a Pause) … Continue reading Do Believe The Hype

Smells Like Goat Shhh

80's, Culture, Dire Straits, Music, Pop, Pub Rock, Record collecting, Vinyl

Smells Like Goat Shhh

You’ve probably never heard of this next LP I’m going to cover, but that’s okay I am here to educate … Continue reading Smells Like Goat Shhh

Infected Heartland

80's, 80s, Culture, Music, Pop, Record collecting, The The, Vinyl

Infected Heartland

Sorry there’s a bit of a glitch in my matrix, I’ve just become totally obsessed with one song, ‘Heartland’ by … Continue reading Infected Heartland

Frictionless Fruitiness And Other Delights

Culture, Disco, Goldfrapp, Music, Pop, Record collecting, Vinyl

Frictionless Fruitiness And Other Delights

Switch me on Turn me up Don’t want it Baudelaire Just glitter lust Switch me on Turn me up I … Continue reading Frictionless Fruitiness And Other Delights

The Valium Panthers

Culture, Music, Pop, Record collecting, Roxy Music, Vinyl

The Valium Panthers

On a shiny gatefold cover an impossibly angular woman in shiny sheath couture totters forwards with a panther on a … Continue reading The Valium Panthers

Winged Demons Are The Hardest To Outfox

Culture, Music, Pop, Pretenders, Punk, Record collecting, Vinyl

Winged Demons Are The Hardest To Outfox

I only picked up The Pretenders a couple of years ago but I’ve known and dug it for ever, great … Continue reading Winged Demons Are The Hardest To Outfox