Wednesday, October 27, 2021

SHREM'S LIST OBSESSION: 35 YEARS OF ÜBER-NERDINESS → 1987-2021 REVIVAL [Episode 3/35 - 1989]

For full context please refer to episode 1 dedicated to 1987 HERE

#Shrems19872021Revival

Follow the 1987-2021 Playlist on Spotify!

Honourable mentions:

“People Hold On (Full Length Disco Mix)” – Coldcut feat. Lisa Stansfield


“Sensual World” – Kate Bush


“Like A Prayer (12" Club Version)” - Madonna


“The Knowledge” – Janet Jackson


“Poison” – Lisa Stansfield


Top 10 of 1989

10 “Get A Life” – Soul II Soul


“I Like You In Velvet” – Malcolm McLaren & The Bootzilla Orchestra


“Manchild” – Neneh Cherry


“Love Song” – Madonna & Prince


“Nothing Has Been Proved” – Dusty Springfield


“Real Love” – Jody Watley


“Keep On Movin'” – Soul II Soul feat. Caron Wheeler


“Express Yourself (Remix)” – Madonna


“Rhythm Nation” – Janet Jackson


“Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)” – Soul II Soul feat. Caron Wheeler




Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Crème de la Shrem: TOP 25 BEST OF SEPTEMBER 2021


Exclusive artwork:
 Les Cullinan Designs

Crème de la Shrem - Best of 2021 on Spotify

25 (N) "Someone To Chill With" - Erika de Casier (4AD)

24 (N) "Ta Tak I Me" - Ane Brun (Balloon Ranger Recordings)

23 (N) "Shelter" - musclecars feat. Brandon Markell Holmes (Coloring Lessons Records)

22 (N) "April" - Annie feat. Richard X (self-released)

21 (5) "Sugar" - Men I Trust (self-released)

20 (N) "Weather Man" - Surahn (SONY ATV)

19 (N) "Bruise" - O Future (StudiOfuture via DMY)

18 (1) "Holiday" - Sally Shapiro (Italians Do It Better)

17 (N) "Thank You" - Charlotte Adigéry & BOLIS PUPUL (DEEWEE/Because Music)

16 (N) "Willing (Ron Basejam Remix)" - Michael the Lion x Amy Douglas (Soul Clap Records)

15 (N) "Your Turn" - Kedr Livanskiy feat. Flaty (2MR)

14 (9) "Promises" - Cleo Sol (Forever Living Originals)

13 (20) "Sunset Jam" - Baltra (Shall Not Fade)

12 (N) "Dancin In The D" - Ash Lauryn (FWM)

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11 (3) "Dangerous" - Hard Feelings (Domino Recording)

10 (N) "Hive Mind" - Tirzah feat. Coby Sey (Domino)

9 (N) "Vacío" - Jarina De Marco & Empress Of (self-relased)

8 (N) "Le Dernier Jour du Disco" - Juliette Armanet (Romance Musique)

7 (4) "Frozen" - Love Object (Italians Do It Better)

6 (N) "Tavern Kween" - Desire Marea (Izimakade Records/Mute)

5 (N) "Don't Shut Me Down" - ABBA (Polar)

4 (2) "Mitä Jos Vaan Sanotaan" - Malla (Solina Records/Playground Music Oy)

3 (N) "Affection" - Boys Noize & ABRA (self-released)

2 (N) "Girl You've Got My Heart" - Planningtorock (Human Level/PIAS)

1 (N) "For You" - Kadhja Bonet (Ninja Tune)


Crème de la Shrem - Best of 2021 on Spotify


Monday, October 18, 2021

SHREM'S LIST OBSESSION: 35 YEARS OF ÜBER-NERDINESS → 1987-2021 REVIVAL [Episode 2/35 - 1988]


For full context please refer to episode 1 dedicated to 1987 HERE

#Shrems19872021Revival

Follow the 1987-2021 Playlist on Spotify!

Honourable mentions:

“Cold Hearted” – Paula Abdul


“Love Is Stronger Than Pride” – Sade


“Break My Heart” – Shakespear's Sister

“I Want Your (Hands On Me)” – Sinéad O'Connor


“Walk On...” – Smith & Mighty



Top 10 of 1988

10 “The Lover In Me” – Sheena Easton


“Left To My Own Devices” – Pet Shop Boys


“I'm Not Scared (Disco Mix)” – Eight Wonder


“Sign Your Name” – Terence Trent D'Arby


“Fairplay” – Soul II Soul feat. Rose Windross


“A Love Supreme (David Morales & Frankie Knuckles Remix)” – Will Downing


“Carolyn's Fingers” – Cocteau Twins


“Love Will Save The Day” – Whitney Houston



“Big Fun” – Inner City


“Peek-a-Boo” – Siouxsie and the Banshees