Big Thief – Two Hands: New Album Review
Indie-folk band Big Thief started recording Two Hands five days after completing U.F.O.F. (released in May 2019). U.F.O.F. was recorded … Continue Reading Big Thief – Two Hands: New Album Review
Bread: Ten Best Songs
Bread struck AM gold in the early 1970s, with a sentimental string of soft-rock hits written by David Gates. David … Continue Reading Bread: Ten Best Songs
Music Quiz: Are You Ready to Rock?
Congratulations to Rich Kamer(man I feel like a woman) who beat other perfect scorers Jim and Geoff1001 for the fastest … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Are You Ready to Rock?
The Highwomen by The Highwomen
In 1985, four male country superstars – Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson – teamed up to … Continue Reading The Highwomen by The Highwomen
The Blue Nile’s Best Album: Hats
The Blue Nile are famous for their lack of productivity. The Glasgow-based group were formed in 1981 and effectively broke … Continue Reading The Blue Nile’s Best Album: Hats
Music Quiz: Not My Album Chain II
Congratulations to all the participants who scored 30/30 in last week’s solo artist quiz. Looks like Tony scored the fastest … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Not My Album Chain II
10 Favourite Drummers
Along with the lead singer and the flashy lead guitarist, the drummer’s often a focal point in a band. I’ve … Continue Reading 10 Favourite Drummers
Engine by Neutral Milk Hotel: Great B-sides
Neutral Milk Hotel’s In The Aeroplane Over The Sea is one of the great cult records. Issued in 1998, it’s … Continue Reading Engine by Neutral Milk Hotel: Great B-sides
Music Quiz: Singers by Top 3 Songs
Rich Kamerman scored a decisive win in last week’s hits of the 1970s quiz – he didn’t stop until he … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Singers by Top 3 Songs
Lana Del Rey – Norman F*****g Rockwell!: New Music Review
When Lana Del Rey emerged with the virally successful single ‘Video Games’ in 2011, she wasn’t someone who I had … Continue Reading Lana Del Rey – Norman F*****g Rockwell!: New Music Review
The Ten Best Talking Heads Songs
Talking Heads emerged from the mid-1970s CBGB scene, along with Blondie, The Ramones, and Television. Neurotic Scottish-born David Byrne formed … Continue Reading The Ten Best Talking Heads Songs
Music Quiz: Hits of 1979
Thanks to everyone who indulged me by participating in my piano clips challenge. The scoring was a little nebulous, but … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Hits of 1979
Lover – Taylor Swift: New Music Review
My expectations for Taylor Swift‘s seventh album, Lover, were low. Her previous album, Reputation, was disappointing, with its defensive lyrical … Continue Reading Lover – Taylor Swift: New Music Review
Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young’s Best Album: Déjà Vu
Expectations were high for Crosby, Stills, and Nash’s second album. Their 1969 debut album was acclaimed, and their appearance at … Continue Reading Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young’s Best Album: Déjà Vu
Music Quiz: Aphoristic Murders the Classics #2
Congratulations to jprobichaud and Rich Kamerman, who tied for first place with 22/26 in last week’s edible musician quiz. Welcome … Continue Reading Music Quiz: Aphoristic Murders the Classics #2
Igor – Tyler, the Creator: New Music Review
Tyler Gregory Okonma, better known as Tyler, the Creator, has enjoyed a rapid career evolution over the last decade. He … Continue Reading Igor – Tyler, the Creator: New Music Review
