Nigeria has always been a musical powerhouse, but for me, the 70s and 80s were a real golden age. “Tire Ni Oluwa” is an ode…
Month: April 2022
21/04/2022: “Sexy Eyes” by Dr. Hook
As the 70s came to a close, this sultry number sprung into being. Laidback but not low energy, when the chorus kicks in, you float…
20/04/2022: “Mt. Airy Groove (Instrumental Mix)” by Pieces Of A Dream
It’s hard to classify this. In a sense, the song is early hip hop – which is more obvious when listening to the rap version. …
19/04/2022: “Tony’s Theme” by Giorgio Moroder
Giorgio Moroder and 80s film soundtracks. They’re like strawberries and cream, or apple and brie. Each perfects the other in a perfect symphony of simple…
15/04/2022: “Subalo Parriba (Banana Babies Funkin’ It Up Mix) by La Casa Grande
Recipe for a banger: Take a tribal house hit with spicy drums. Add a warping bassline – and make it a catchy one! Keep the…
14/04/2022: “Wake Up Singing (In The Morning Time)” by The Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir
I’ve never been a huge church person. But if all churches were like this, I’m sure I’d be more tempted! Religious songs are often beautiful….
13/04/2022: “Transform I & I” by Dubkasm
Dubkasm straddle an interesting space between modern UK bass music and traditional steppas dub – which itself is a kind of jacked up dub reggae…
12/04/2022: “Take Your Time” by The S.O.S Band
The S.O.S Band knew how to deliver anthems. As the eighties swung into view, they came out this with banger. Funky bassline? Check. Rock solid…
11/04/2022: “Torch Song” by Marillion
Prog rock bands are notorious for lengthy, inscrutable high concept pieces. Marillion are not immune. But ‘Torch Song’, like most of their 1987 Clutching At…
05/04/2022: “Baby Daughter” by Jeff Majors
The harp is a shockingly underrated instrument. Like the organ, it has religious associations. And like the organ, it isn’t taken seriously enough. So lose…