The Last PPC Christmas

 THE LAST CHRISTMAS (BACK TO MONO) (2021)

As you may have guessed, this is probably the very last PPC Xmas compilation (another volume of "Tributes or Not Tributes" was in the oven, but i don't think i'll be able to finish it). Anyway, this Christmas collection was almost completed before the sudden hearing loss, so i only had to make the artwork during the past few weeks and now it is shared here on PPC.

This is approximately the 143th PPC compilation (and the 16th Xmas one) made over the last 15 years, and in my opinion this is a nice ending to the PPC posts. 

 

Enjoy this brand new Christmas Gift

Christmas Time is here again

ZS (184mb)

 

ZS1 + ZS2 (553mb)

Top of 2020

 THE UNOFFICIAL 2020 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2021)

Last unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2020. The list is a top 125 albums, plus a top list of EP's, and some compilations and tributes. Once again, the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2020. The 2020 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (182 mb)

Top of 2019

  THE UNOFFICIAL 2019 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2020)

Nineteenth unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2019. The list is a top 125 albums, plus a top list of EP's, and some compilations and tributes. Once again, the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2019. The 2019 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (190 mb)

Top of 2018

  THE UNOFFICIAL 2018 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2019)

Eighteenth unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2018. The list is a top 125 albums, plus a top list of EP's, and some compilations and tributes. Once again, the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2018. The 2018 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (195 mb)

Another batch of Top lists

As i previously told you, i want to complete the series of the David Bash's lists, so here are 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. As far as i know, and according to the specialists met during the five past weeks, the right ear loss has nothing to do with the music, specially because i was not listening loud or even very loud, i didn't attend to any concerts during the last ten years, but now i have to be really careful about it. All they were able to tell me about the sudden loss was " It happens but there's no explanation".

So, here are four new volumes, enjoy.

Three more volumes to go (2018, 2019 & 2020)

..and thank you so much for all your messages.

Top of 2017

 THE UNOFFICIAL 2017 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2018)

Seventeenth unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2017. The list is a top 125 albums, plus a top list of EP's, and some compilations and tributes. Once again, the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2017. The 2017 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (198 mb)

Top of 2016

THE UNOFFICIAL 2016 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2017)

Sixteenth unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2016. The list is a top 125 albums, plus a top list of EP's, and some compilations and tributes. Once again, the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2016. The 2016 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (185 mb)

Top of 2015

THE UNOFFICIAL 2015 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2016)

 

Fifteenth unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2015. The list is again a top 125, plus a top list of EP's, and some compilations. Once again, the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2015. The 2015 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (181 mb)

Top of 2014

 THE UNOFFICIAL 2014 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2015)

This was the fourth Bash's collection posted on PPC in 2015. The artwork set was more complete and detailed, so this is a re-up of the original one. Click here.

 

Fourteenth unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2014. The list is again a top 125, plus a top list of EP's, and some compilations. Once again, the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2014. The 2014 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (181 mb)

The End of PPC

Due to a major health issue, i could call it "the most related one to music", i have to close PPC, it will go offline at the end of the year unless a miracle cure could happen, even though everyone i have seen during the past five weeks has said the odds are at its lowest.

Of course, i'm gonna try to finish and complete the current series with my left ear before going offline. The work is slower than previously because i have to be careful to keep my left ear alive.

Finally, I'd like to thank all the PPC readers who have always posted comments here supporting my works.

Top of 2013

 THE UNOFFICIAL 2013 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2014)

This was the third Bash's collection posted on PPC in 2014. The artwork set was more complete and detailed, so this is a re-up of the original one. Click here.

 

Thirteenth unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2013. The list is again a top 125, plus a top list of EP's, and some compilations. Once again, the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2013. The 2013 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (180 mb)

Top of 2012

 THE UNOFFICIAL 2012 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2013)

This was the second Bash's collection posted on PPC in 2013. The artwork set was more complete and detailed, so this is a re-up of the original one. Click here.

 

Twelfth unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2012. The list is again a top 125, plus a top list of EP's, and some compilations. Once again, the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2012. The 2012 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (183 mb)

Top of 2011

 THE UNOFFICIAL 2011 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2012)

This is the first Bash's collection ever posted on PPC in 2012. The artwork set was more complete and detailed, so this is a re-up of the original one. Click here

 

Eleventh unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2011. The list is back to a top 100, plus a top list of EP's, and some compilations. Once again, the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2011. The 2011 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (183 mb)

Top of 2010

 THE UNOFFICIAL 2010 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2011)

Tenth unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2010. The list is back to a top 100, plus a top list of EP's, and some compilations. Once again, the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2010. The 2010 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (181 mb)

Top of 2009

 THE UNOFFICIAL 2009 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2010)

Tenth unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2009. The list is limited to 100 albums, plus a top list of EP's, and some compilations. Once again, the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2009. The 2009 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (191 mb)

Top of 2008

 THE UNOFFICIAL 2008 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2009)

Ninth unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2008. The list is back to a top 100, plus a top list of EP's, and some compilations. Once again, the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2008. The 2008 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (207 mb)

Top of 2007

THE UNOFFICIAL 2007 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2008)

Eighth unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2007. The list features now 125 albums, plus a top list of EP's, and some compilations. Once again, the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2007. The 2007 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (166 mb)

Overlooked French Pop

 DARRAS & DESUMEUR - TEMPS (1975)

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After the first bunch of the unofficial David Bash Top 25 collection, and while working on the next ones, here's a little time-out post with a forgotten and overlooked french pop duo. The album flopped even though it received some rave reviews in french rock papers and got some radio airplay at the time of its release.

ALBUM

Daniel Darras (keyboardist/singer) and Jean-Louis Desumeur (guitarist/bassist/singer) were both members of the short-lived French rock band "Présence" at the beginning of the 70's. After "Présence" disbanded in 1973 both members decided to pursue their career on as a duo. Inspired both by the music of The Beatles, Wings, CSN & Y they recorded their debut "Temps" in 1975. It was only released in France and Canada on RCA Victor in a gatefold textured sleeve. They were helped by another member of Présence, Alain Crepin (guitar), while the drums were handled by André Sitbon. with a little help from some famous French guests. It has never been reissued on CD or any other format. The duo released a second album (more folky than pop) in 1979.

"Temps" is really an hidden gem of French pop, highlighted by some great keyboard/synths parts (a la Wings) and the guitar work, representitive of the French duo. It is an  album filled with excellent French vocal harmonies, not so far from the Beatles (for instance the song "Les Diamants de Lucy" song quotes many characters from the Fab Four songs, Wings (Red Rose Speedway/Band On The Run) and CSN &Y.

ZS (119 mb)

 

 ZS (254 mb)

Top of 2006

   THE UNOFFICIAL 2006 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2007)

Seventh unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2006. The list features 100 albums, plus a top list of EP's, and some compilations. Once again, the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2006. The 2006 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (188 mb)

Top of 2005

   THE UNOFFICIAL 2005 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2006)

Sixth unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2005. The list features 100 albums, plus a top list of EP's, and some compilations. Once again, the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2005. The 2005 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (186 mb)

Top of 2004

   THE UNOFFICIAL 2004 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2004)

 

Fifth unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2004. The list features 100 albums, plus a top list of EP's, and some compilations. Once again, the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2004. The 2004 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (193 mb)

Top of 2003

  THE UNOFFICIAL 2003 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2004)

Fourth unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2003. The list features 100 albums, plus a top list of EP's, and some compilations. Once again, the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2003. The 2003 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (201 mb)

Top of 2002

 THE UNOFFICIAL 2002 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2003)

Third unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2002. The list has been expanded to 100 albums, plus a top list of EP's, and some compilations. Once again, the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2002. The 2002 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (194 mb)

Top of 2001

THE UNOFFICIAL 2001 DAVID BASH'S TOP 25 (2002)

Second unofficial collection based upon the Bash list of 2001. The list was expanded to 75 albums, but the PPC compilation is limited to the first 25 albums of 2001. The 2001 list has been included, checking the ones i have.

ZS (198 mb)