I often find the scratchy, raw recordings made by smaller artists in the past quite pleasant. They are warm – and with a strong song,…
Month: March 2022
30/03/2022: “Senorita” by Marcus
Produced by Kevin McCord, this stunning effort sucks you in and soothes your soul. At times Electro, at times House, it’s a funky revelation throughout!
29/02/2022: “A Little Suntin Suntin” by Paul Johnson
Want to kill 6 minutes? Don’t want to get up? Try this one. There are few better ways to spend the time! That said, you…
28/03/2022: “Forge Your Own Chains” by D.R. Hooker
Compared to the rest of The Truth, ‘Forge Your Own Chains’ seems more direct. It’s still incredibly laid-back. But it’s less trippy, and more catchy. Regardless,…
26/03/2022: “Demagogia” by Lena d’Água & Atlântida
Released in 1982 on Perto De Ti, this Ska-influenced Portuguese Pop song has surprisingly deep lyrics. Portugal only emerged from a dictatorship in 1975. But the…
25/03/2022: “Alo Mi Alo” by Orlando Julius & His Afro Sounders
The rhythm just doesn’t quit on this one – an absolute masterclass in Highlife groove! Originally released in 1973 as a single, it resurfaced in…
24/03/2022: “You Never Come Closer” by Doris
A weirdly wacky one, but resplendently adorned with queenly crooning and a royally exalted bassline. Initially released just in Sweden in 1970, but reissued in…
23/03/2022: “Do You Want To Know A Secret” by The Beatles
One of the few Beatles tracks with George Harrison gracing the lead vocals. And none the worse for it!
22/03/2022: “Problèmes D’Amour” by Alexander Robotnick
A tight Italo-Disco classic from 1983 – with alluring French lyrics…