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Jake Bourke is a stand-up, writer, comedian, producer and frequent podcast guest from Ireland. Based in Limerick Jake is a regular at all of Ireland’s comedy clubs and festivals across the UK and Ireland. He is currently working on his book. He describes himself as a Professional Failure.

Music Review

AudioBlind 10 | Purple Rain

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Prince - Purple Rain (1984) My relationship with Prince up until recently has been fairly one-sided. He has put out 29 albums since the year I was born and I have ignored every single one of them. Out of the two of us he’s definitely gone…
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AudioBlind | 8 | OK Computer

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Looking Outward Released in 1997, OK Computer was Radiohead’s third studio album. After the deep introspection of the previous album, The Bends, the band were looking to push themselves in a new direction. The Bends had required a…
Music Lists

AudioBlind | Top 10 Tracks

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No new albums this week folks. Instead, here's my top 10 favourite songs so far. Don't forget to follow the playlist on Spotify (The Audioblind Playlist) and expect a bumper issue next Tuesday. Enjoy. Biffy Clyro - Victory Over The…
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AudioBlind | 7 [feat. Kate Bush]

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Kate Bush – The Dreaming (1982) Kate Bush was constantly played in my house as a child. Last year my brain threw up the name to one of her songs (Babooshka) apparently without reason. The result was a flood of locked memories of her…
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AudioBlind |4 [feat. Joni Mitchell]

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Joni Mitchell – Blue (1971) There are times when I wish I had picked up an instrument when I was a child and kept it up until now. Knowledge of musical theory would help me here. I know that there’s a ton going on in Blue. I usually…