There probably aren’t any American pop punk bands more successful than Green Day. Perhaps Blink 182 could be considered more genre defining, but Green Day…
Month: October 2018
30/10/2018: “Fantastic Man” by William Onyeabor
William Onyeabor is one of those figures in music that both mystify and amaze with their talent and enigmatic nature. Most attempts to piece together…
29/10/2018: “Mystic Brew” by Ronnie Foster
The vibes coming of this one are very strong. The blend of Foster’s organ noodling with the funk sensibilities of the rest of the players…
28/10/2018: “Legs (Single Version)” by ZZ Top
The single version of this tune is bit less congested, in my opinion than the admittedly very fine album version. In parts, you do miss…
27/10/2018: “Blind Faith” by Chase & Status featuring Liam Bailey
Chase & Status started off making drum & bass. They’ve since come full circle, with their last album containing a number of songs that got…
26/10/2018: “Jam Pie” by Wiley
Wiley near enough invented grime. Sure, there were plenty of other foundational producers and MCs, and pirate radio figureheads like DJ Slimzee. There was obviously…
25/10/2018: “Mad Skillz” by The Lords Of The Underground
Hip Hop groups can sometimes be a bit cringey, or maybe there will be a couple of members that aren’t up on the level of…
24/10/2018: “305 Spanish Town Road Dub” by Scientist
If King Tubby pretty much invented dub, it was Scientist who really elevated it as an art form. Pushing the more modern studio equipment to…
23/10/2018: “It’s Raining Today” by Scott Walker
Scott Walker’s career is impressive. He’s been at it for decades, and gone though a range of increasing experimental styles; and what’s more, he’s done…
22/10/2018: “All I Have To Do Is Dream” by The Everly Brothers
This sort of track is so unbelievably wholesome. The Everly Brothers really do excel at heartthrob harmony singing, and with the legendary Chet Atkins on…