This song feels like it could have been made in the 80s. It’s got the fresh funky magic of that era, after all. However, it’s…
Month: February 2019
27/02/2019: “African Ting” by Toyan
I suppose it is possible for people to dislike a song like this. I can’t think of a single reason why, but it’s always possible….
26/02/2019: “I Wanna Be Down” by Brandy
Ideally, this blog would have a complete range of genres, with no preference given to any. However, that is not how it works in practise….
25/02/2019: “It’s Oh So Quiet” by Bjork
Bjork is a very interesting musician. With a background in punk, she has a powerful, very expressive, and quite unique voice. The way she sings…
24/02/2019: “Atlantis (I Need You)” by LTJ Bukem
Technically, this is a remix of a hardcore track, the superb “Return To Atlantis” by Apollo 2, of which LTJ Bukem was a member. That…
23/02/2019: “Strange Brew” by Cream
Cream are arguably the world’s first super-group . Consisting of Ginger Baker on the drums, who bought a Jazz training and a new way of…
22/09/2019: “Limit To Your Love” by James Blake
James Blake is a much feted electronic artist, combining soulful singing with production that can usually only be described as “experimental”. In my opinion, “Limit…
21/02/2019: Europa (Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile) by Santana
Carlos Santana has a way of playing the guitar which is almost a fingerprint. There are certainly other smooth, Latin influenced guitarists out there, and…
20/02/2019: “Gary’s Theme” by Bill Evans
This is such a delicate song. The opening piano notes are played with such tenderness, it’s as if the keys were made of fragile glass….
19/02/2019: “Kernkraft 400” by Zombie Nation
For some reason, this has become a football chant. In fairness, the reason isn’t entirely mysterious. The main hook is a fantastically catchy piece of…