Neil Finn’s Five Best Albums
Until the emergence of Lorde, song-smith Neil Finn was New Zealand’s most recognisable pop export. Born in Te Awamutu, Finn … Continue Reading Neil Finn’s Five Best Albums
Neil Diamond’s Five Worst Songs
Adult contemporary superstar and Hebrew Hunk Neil Diamond is a fascinating figure to me. His music is an uncomfortable blend … Continue Reading Neil Diamond’s Five Worst Songs
Five Best Charli XCX Songs
It may seem obnoxiously eclectic to followup a post on early Pink Floyd leader Syd Barrett‘s best songs with coverage … Continue Reading Five Best Charli XCX Songs
Five Best Songs from the Bob Dylan film I’m Not There
The Bob Dylan biopic I’m Not There is a fascinating film, portraying different aspects of Dylan using six different actors, … Continue Reading Five Best Songs from the Bob Dylan film I’m Not There
Five Best Anika Moa Songs for Children
With the benefit for hindsight, New Zealand singer-songwriter Anika Moa was a curious choice to launch into the US market. … Continue Reading Five Best Anika Moa Songs for Children
Five Best They Might Be Giant Songs for Children
I’m much more acquainted with They Might Be Giants’ work for children than I am with their regular albums. I’ve … Continue Reading Five Best They Might Be Giant Songs for Children
Brian Eno: Five Best Songs
Brian Eno was born to a long line of postmen, but went to art school and embarked on a musical career, … Continue Reading Brian Eno: Five Best Songs
Laura Nyro: Five Best Songs
Despite writing hit songs in the late 1960s and her induction into the rock and roll hall of fame, Laura … Continue Reading Laura Nyro: Five Best Songs
Van Morrison in the 1980s: Five Best Albums
I’ve already posted about my favourite five Van Morrison albums, but all five were released in the 1960s and 1970s. … Continue Reading Van Morrison in the 1980s: Five Best Albums
Wilco: Five Best Albums
When Uncle Tupelo split up after 1993’s Anodyne, guitarist and primary song-writer Jay Farrar seemed the best bet for a successful … Continue Reading Wilco: Five Best Albums
The Beach Boys: Ten Best Albums (that aren’t Pet Sounds)
For some bands, it’s fun to argue what their best album is. Do you prefer Abbey Road, Revolver, or Sgt. … Continue Reading The Beach Boys: Ten Best Albums (that aren’t Pet Sounds)
Buffalo Springfield: Five Best Songs
Buffalo Springfield were a short-lived but influential Californian folk-rock band. They produced one of the defining protest songs of the … Continue Reading Buffalo Springfield: Five Best Songs
U2: Five Best Albums
U2 started the 1980s as a post-punk band influenced by Joy Division and Television. As the decade progressed they beefed … Continue Reading U2: Five Best Albums
Pink Floyd: Five Best Albums
I’m not sure that Pink Floyd need an introduction – they’re one of the most loved classic rock bands. Most … Continue Reading Pink Floyd: Five Best Albums
Judee Sill: Five Best Songs
Judee Sill was a 1970s singer and songwriter from California. Her gentle songs, inspired musically by Bach and laced with … Continue Reading Judee Sill: Five Best Songs
Yes: Favourite Five Albums
Yes emerged from London in the late 1960s – they were originally a pop band, but as the genre of … Continue Reading Yes: Favourite Five Albums
