Soundtrack of my life: 1995 – Wonderwall (Oasis)

What would a project like this be without one of the biggest bands of the ’90s, much less one of their biggest songs? A bloody disgrace, that’s what. Probably a good indication of the quality of Oasis’ work came recently. I recovered my old CD copy...

Soundtrack of my life: 1994 – The Sign (Ace of Base)

As we head into 1994, my first year out of university and in the ‘real’ world, I have to admit I’m struggling to find any really great and memorable stuff. (But don’t worry, things pick up over the next few years.) Many of the songs that...

Soundtrack of my life: 1993 – Ordinary World (Duran Duran)

Duran Duran are another band from my 1980s-inspired musical youth but, to me, this slightly later song is their best work. I dunno, I just like Ordinary World. And sometimes that’s about all you need. It’s a large sweeping song and, if you’re one of...