Mellow Magic. Red wine. Cosy Autumn evenings. The best Soft Rock ever to be ushered gently into the world. “Everybody Hurts” is crushingly melancholic, dealing with the tough topic of suicide in a simple, raw way. The song was allegedly aimed at teenagers, so doesn’t go in for obscure lyrics. Yet, there’s an uplifting edge…
26/02/2021: “White Room” by Cream
Ginger Baker really did change the game for rock drummers. It’s impressive that his musicality and rhythmic nuance stands out on a track which features…
25/02/2021: “So You Want To Be A Gangster” by Too Short
This is probably one of Too $hort’s least misogynistic songs. It’s not even that violent too! Instead, it’s about warning people that are drifting into…
24/02/2021: “Leave House (Ikonika Remix)” by Caribou
The original mix is undoubtedly the richer song. It has subtler melodies and more complex progression. I like it a lot, but it’s more cerebral….
23/02/2021: “Charlene” by Anthony Hamilton
I don’t normally go in for crooners. Can’t deny that this one is dangerously smooth though… His voice is a masterclass in raw, soulful, dozy…
22/02/2021: “Red Shift” by Scientist
Researching this was confusing, because Scientist and Greensleeves had a copywrite dispute in 2005. The Scientist backed album is called Scientist & The Space Invaders,…
21/02/2021: “The Beautiful Ones” by Prince
Nobody does it like Prince did. His signature sound, his trademark singing, his timeless compositions. Purple Rain is a true product of the 80s, with its synths…
20/02/2021: “Betcha Wouldn’t Hurt Me (Extended Mix)” by Quincy Jones
This one really glitters. Furnished with a laidback groove, the luscious sound encompasses sparkling guitar hooks, shimmering synths and satin smooth vocals. There’s even soothing,…
19/02/2021: “Violence In The Street” by Julian Marley featuring Damian Marley
It’s well known that many of Bob Marley’s children and grandchildren are musically gifted. Damian Marley is perhaps the most successful in his own right….
18/02/2021: “Locked” by Four Tet
Four Tet is a rare breed. The diversity of his work spans sounds influenced by dubstep, techno, and leftfield electronica of the Boards Of Canada…