This song is a great example of the grungy, satirical style the White Stripes often pursued. It’s about relationships where the woman loses financial independence…
Month: March 2019
30/03/2019: “Archangel Thunderbird” by Amon Duul II
Initially, I thought this song was a bit of a racket. It’s certainly got a lot going on. But really, a large part of the…
29/03/2019: “Harvest Time” by Don Carlos
Don Carlos was part of Black Uhuru, and was even part of the re-union in the 90s. This is a deeply religious song, containing Biblical…
28/03/2019: “Don’t Go Lose It Baby (Stretch Mix)” by Hugh Masekela
Hugh Musekela was a true virtuoso. He is often called the father of South African Jazz, with a career spanning from the 50s all the…
27/03/2019: “Into The Bloom” by Claes Rosen
Claes Rosen is one half of dubstep duo L-Wiz. However, his solo recordings present an altogether different style. “Into The Bloom” is a warm and…
26/03/2019: “Fencewalk” by Mandrill
A mandrill is a particularly scary type of monkey. I have no idea why a band would name themselves after one, except that it does…
25/03/2019: “Sunshine” by Submotion Orchestra
Submotion Orchestra make some seriously classy music. Most of it can be characterised as jazz tinged with dubstep. “Sunshine” is a spacious and sultry track,…
24/03/2019: “Get Thy Bearings” by Donovan
A wide range of influences can be heard on this song. Jazz and Psychedelic Rock in particular make their presences felt. The vocal melody is…
23/03/2019: “Policeman Skank… (The Story Of My Life)(Freestylers Rinse Out Mix) by Audioweb
The original version of this song is okay, I suppose. It’s a fast and uplifting pop tune, with no shortage of catchy riffs and and…
22/03/2019: “Raw Hide” by Ol’ Dirty Bastard
Ol’ Dirty Bastard was one of the Wu-Tang Clan’s founding members, and often considered one of their best rappers too. His career (and life in…