Monthly Archives: December 2011

I was tired of being drunk…

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Edward Randell

…so, as part of the post-Christmas detox, I’ve recorded this cover of Joanna Newsom’s tune Jackrabbits. It seems somehow apt for New Year. Lend an ear, why don’t you.

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A Song A Day

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Edward Randell

A couple of years ago, a friend challenged me to write a song every day for a month. I only lasted a week. But one of my efforts was a reflexive and soppy tune called A Song A Day, which found … Continue reading →

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Christopher Hitchens never used a short word when a long one would do.

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Edward Randell

The death of Christopher Hitchens is sad. It’s hard not to admire the brain, talent and sheer balls of the man – though too many media tributes have overlooked the ugly side of his bullish, contrarian views. Still, there have … Continue reading →

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Immerse, rinse, repeat

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Edward Randell

It’s a week since I finished the first term of my journalism MA, and I’m still recovering. I’ve made more phone calls, trawled more websites and churned out more words than ever before. In many ways I’ve been following a … Continue reading →

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