I once said that I’d probably end up covering “Bat Out Of Hell”. Well, here we are! The entire Bat Out Of Hell album, released…
Month: May 2021
20/05/2021: “Let Me Be Yours” by Lillo Thomas
Scandalously soulful, dangerously dancy. The flickering bassline and delicate synths whirl playfully in their self-confident coolness, leaving ample space for Lillo Thomas’ candle-light stained vocals….
19/05/2021: “No Way No Better Than Yard” by Admiral Bailey
This was released in 1988. And if you listen, Admiral Bailey lays out the state of the world at the time. President Botha in South…
18/05/2021: “Whonleeone” by Mr De’
Detroit has a long, rich history of electronic music. Electro gave birth to techno, and from there, all manner of styles flourished. Many people are…
17/05/2021: “All I Need” by Kasious
The intro to ‘All I Need’ is one of the greatest in the history of D’n’B. Ominous doesn’t cover it. The atmosphere is cavernous… The…
16/05/2021: “Sound & Vision” by David Bowie
This is David Bowie at his brilliant, bewildering, bedazzling best. The airy guitar hook channels long summers and happy evenings. It’s so catchy, that Bowie…
15/05/2021: “You Can Get Over” by Stephanie Mills
Stephanie Mills’ career looks different to many other popular soul singers. She started off in Broadway musicals as a child! But it wasn’t until the…
14/05/2021: “Live Good” by Burning Spear
As I’ve written previously, Burning Spear are among the roots reggae greats. The spiritual, righteous classic 1975 LP, Marcus Garvey, contains several brilliant songs, including…
13/05/2021: “Summer Fruits” by Swindle
Released in 2014 on Giles Peterson’s Brownswood Records, ‘Summer Fruits’ is a stunning window into Swindle’s versatile, eclectic sound. The light, relaxed melodies come in…
12/05/2021: “Walk Of Life” by Dire Straits
“Walk Of Life” counts among one of Dire Straits’ best. And that’s saying something! The song refers to the practice of ‘busking’, or playing an…