“Summer ’68” is basically about a one night stand. It’s not a strange spaced out odyssey like some Pink Floyd songs, but it has a…
Rock
13/02/2019: “Basket Case” by Green Day
“Basket Case” by Green Day is a song which grabs you from the get go, bursting into life with an almost quintessentially pop punk-y combination…
05/02/2019: “She’s Lost Control” by Joy Division
Joy Division were a band who were impressively ahead of their time. They helped to pioneer a moody, grungy brand of post-punk rock music which…
31/01/2019: “Dreams” by Van Halen
For me, Van Halen epitomise the golden age of 80s hard rock. The winning blend of catchy melodies, fast rhythms, Eddie Van Halen’s virtuoso guitar…
28/01/2019: “Southern Man” by Neil Young
Neil Young is actually Canadian. Which in my opinion, gives him a certain moral legitimacy to denounce the racist legacy of Southern America. When this…
25/01/2019: “Life’s Been Good” by Joe Walsh
I really do love this song. It’s got such an easy going, nonchalant atmosphere. It’s a cheeky acknowledgement of the bright side of fame, the…
19/01/2019: “Sunny Afternoon” by The Kinks
The Kinks had a rough rise to stardom, due to few factors like bad management and conflict in the group. The singer, Bob Davies, had…
11/01/2019: “Spanish Bombs” by The Clash
“Spanish Bombs” refers to two things. First, there is the Spanish Civil War. Joe Strummer is praising the anti-fascist struggle and remembering the martyrs. It…
03/01/2019: “Don’t Delete The Kisses” by Wolf Alice
Wolf Alice are one of the most feted new English bands. Their second album, Visions Of A Life, was released in 2017 and won the 2018 Mercury…
31/12/2018: “On The Road Again” by Canned Heat
“On The Road Again” has an impressive lineage. It’s to be expected, given singer Alan Wilson’s deep knowledge and involvement with the blues world. The…