# Is It Balearic? Well is it?

**URL:** <https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497>\
**Category:** Music\
**Created:** [February 23, 2021, 7:02am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497 "2021-02-23T07:02:52Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Hierbas](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/hierbas/32/18779_2.png) [@Hierbas](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Hierbas)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2025, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1712 "2025-05-18T07:57:43Z")

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An 80s sounding French language track out of Italy made by someone with a Spanish surname. If that doesn’t tick all the boxes…

https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/v=2/track=3593557377/size=large/tracklist=false/artwork=small/

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**Author:** ![wearethemusicmakers](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/wearethemusicmakers/32/69_2.png) [@wearethemusicmakers](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/wearethemusicmakers)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1713 "2025-05-19T16:54:08Z")

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[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/WFO8pzY1fH4/hqdefault.jpg "History feat Q Tee - Afrika") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFO8pzY1fH4)

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**Author:** ![jolyon](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/jolyon/32/32255_2.png) [@jolyon](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/jolyon)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1714 "2025-05-19T17:25:48Z")

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I absolutely hammered this record when it came out. Still love it. Summer of my A Levels and the 1990 World Cup. Jumpers for goalposts.

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**Author:** ![Moodynann](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/moodynann/32/19533_2.png) [@Moodynann](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Moodynann)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2025, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1715 "2025-05-19T21:28:14Z")

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https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?visual=false&url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F640434945&show_artwork=true

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**Author:** ![wearethemusicmakers](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/wearethemusicmakers/32/69_2.png) [@wearethemusicmakers](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/wearethemusicmakers)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1716 "2025-05-20T12:46:17Z")

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I think it’s close to perfection. I remember it took me a few years to find out what it was and track down a copy. Such a great vocal, surprised she didn’t release more stuff given ‘Filthy’ is such a standout tune too.

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**Author:** ![d\_b](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/d_b/32/17793_2.png) [@d\_b](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/d_b)\
**Post date:** [May 23, 2025, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1717 "2025-05-23T12:01:44Z")

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how about this one? ✨ 🎶 ☀

https://www.youtube.com/embed/zIa1IXbuDiE?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque

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**Author:** ![LilacCamel](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/lilaccamel/32/32115_2.png) [@LilacCamel](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/LilacCamel)\
**Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1718 "2025-05-28T18:34:58Z")

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New Azymuth sounding very much like old Azymuth.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWDTKj4VCQQ?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque

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**Author:** ![Hierbas](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/hierbas/32/18779_2.png) [@Hierbas](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Hierbas)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1719 "2025-05-29T15:25:48Z")

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really nice

reminded slightly of Kane’s Spanish Home on Moton (think they both used Santa Esmeralda)

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**Author:** ![grantham\_disco](https://forum.testpressing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/e9bcb4/32.png) [@grantham\_disco](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/grantham_disco)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1720 "2025-05-29T18:44:40Z")

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Dubious marital behaviour aside Is Bobby Brown balearic

> **[Dj "S" on Instagram: "#WilliamPitt #BobbyBrown
#CityLights #DontBeCruel...](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKM4k46sCsK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)**
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> 442 likes, 22 comments - deejaystathis on May 28, 2025: "#WilliamPitt #BobbyBrown
> \#CityLights #DontBeCruel #EuroPop #Pop #RnB #80s
> \#Soul #80sMusic #DjReels #StheDJ #DjS #Dj #Djing
> \#Filliloo".

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**Author:** ![jolyon](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/jolyon/32/32255_2.png) [@jolyon](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/jolyon)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2025, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1721 "2025-05-29T20:38:17Z")

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No….😂

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**Author:** ![wearethemusicmakers](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/wearethemusicmakers/32/69_2.png) [@wearethemusicmakers](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/wearethemusicmakers)\
**Post date:** [June 2, 2025, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1722 "2025-06-02T16:03:01Z")

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[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/v_63sAdu84c/hqdefault.jpg "The Buggers - The Bugger Groove (Radio Edit)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_63sAdu84c)

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**Author:** ![Pulsatio7](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/pulsatio7/32/17720_2.png) [@Pulsatio7](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Pulsatio7)\
**Post date:** [June 3, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1723 "2025-06-03T20:02:48Z")

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[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/FGqsY2LBUak/maxresdefault.jpg "Massonix - Just A Little Bit More (Electro Instrumental Mix)") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGqsY2LBUak)

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**Author:** ![wearethemusicmakers](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/wearethemusicmakers/32/69_2.png) [@wearethemusicmakers](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/wearethemusicmakers)\
**Post date:** [June 4, 2025, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1724 "2025-06-04T14:03:32Z")

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[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/wESyMM0NW8o/maxresdefault.jpg "Average White Band - When Will You Be Mine (The Old Grey Whistle Test, 24/10/1978) [HD]") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wESyMM0NW8o)

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**Author:** ![outhud](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/outhud/32/20587_2.png) [@outhud](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/outhud)\
**Post date:** [July 1, 2025, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1726 "2025-07-01T14:34:43Z")

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I had been looking for many years also, and I could only ever find €200 second hand copies.

Happy to find thanks to a tip from a buddy that it’s back in stock now. It seems to be very recent re-print, it includes reviews from as recently as 2023 (including one by Dr Rob).

[https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dope-Age-Innocence-Damien-Enright/dp/164007421X](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dope-Age-Innocence-Damien-Enright/dp/164007421X) (sorry for Amazon link)

The back cover mentions he’s currently writing a sequel.

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**Author:** ![Moodynann](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/moodynann/32/19533_2.png) [@Moodynann](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Moodynann)\
**Post date:** [July 1, 2025, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1727 "2025-07-01T15:34:48Z")

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So that’s where the “Picture this…” sample comes from 😮

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**Author:** ![dreambeam](https://forum.testpressing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/bc8723/32.png) [@dreambeam](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/dreambeam)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2025, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1728 "2025-07-02T03:52:03Z")

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[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/hJPIYm8TF7o/hqdefault.jpg "Plaid - Ralome") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJPIYm8TF7o)

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**Author:** ![cash\_or\_exchange](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/cash_or_exchange/32/27702_2.png) [@cash\_or\_exchange](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/cash_or_exchange)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2025, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1729 "2025-07-02T06:09:57Z")

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I have a copy I have read and would be happy to gift anyone here. Send a DM with postal address.

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**Author:** ![padsyms](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/padsyms/32/29146_2.png) [@padsyms](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/padsyms)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2025, 7:52am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1730 "2025-07-02T07:52:57Z")

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This is beautiful. Thanks.

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**Author:** ![Moodynann](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/moodynann/32/19533_2.png) [@Moodynann](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/Moodynann)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2025, 7:56am UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1731 "2025-07-02T07:56:51Z")

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My favourite Plaid track by a mile.

Spudink coming a close second.

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**Author:** ![jolyon](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/jolyon/32/32255_2.png) [@jolyon](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/jolyon)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/is-it-balearic-well-is-it/1497/1732 "2025-07-02T20:32:22Z")

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Mine too, went to find it and can’t find it. Where is it 😥

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