Memory Tapes: Thanks Lads! (We're no longer together, but I'm keeping your vinyl)

Another week, another Memory Tape-r, but this one is not exactly typical: Listener, Victoria Sowerby, is anything but sentimental about her ex-boyfriend inspired mix. You’ve got to hand it to the guys, though, cracking tase in tunes…

"Dear Lauren,

I find myself sobbing uncontrollably most Wednesday mornings when it’s Memory Tapes and I know you’re often left emotionally wrung out after reading them aloud, so I thought I’d provide a more up-beat offering containing some great tracks.

Basically at the wise old age of twenty-five, I’m still absolutely useless at finding suitable suitors. I honestly wish we could go back to a simpler time of dance cards and courtship. According to my friends my main problem is that I go for “cool” band guys. I’m definitely guilty as charged and although these guys are generally useless individuals/boyfriends, they’ve introduced me to some great tracks over the years. 

I reckon the feeling is mutual, as although these relationships are no more, I have a habit of impending my tastes and musical whims on guys like a tenacious terrier, so I’m pretty sure some of my suggestions have stuck with them too.

Anyway here’s a brief introduction to the guys and the music they introduced me to (I don’t want this to be like Tracey Emin’s tent so I think its best they remain anonymous)

The School Girl Crush

At 16, this guy was obviously undoubtedly the love of my life; also he was a student, which made him the epitome of cool. He introduced me to some great tunes via the medium of Myspace and we saw some amazing gigs at Middlesbrough Empire.

• The Walkmen- Wake up
• Gang of Four – Damaged Goods

The Fine Art Guy

At art college, the cool fine art guy who was in a band, had a cool bike and hated everything but The Black Lips.

• The Black Lips - Veni Vidi Vici (Diplo Remix)

The Moustache Man

Think serious Tom Selleck lip action, Shoreditch’s finest. I remember getting photographed for vice magazine with him, he was THAT hip 

• Crocodiles - Groove is in the Heart/California Girls
• Foals – Miami

The Irish one

That Irish charm combined with a formidable taste in music . . . seriously deadly.

• Jai Paul – BTSTU
• Bruce Springsteen – I’m on Fire
• Ariel Pink – Can’t Hear My Eyes
• Notorious B.I.G – Hypnotize

The one in the moderately successful band

Not so keen on his actual music but he definitely had impeccable taste

• Spacemen 3 – 2.35
• Eels – Fresh Blood "