This soul track is so powerful. The chord changes are visceral, and the singing is just magnificent. The mastering/mixdown is quite intense in the latter half of the track. Not sure what happened there, but it doesn’t spoil the tune. It’s such a mellow song. If it was any more romantic, they’d have to ban…
08/12/2020: “Nufoundfunk” by King Kooba
It’s hard to place this kind of music. It sits within a wide spectrum of ‘Downtempo’, or ‘trip hop’, blending influences from hip hop, jazz,…
07/12/2020: “Love And Hate” by Michael Kiwanuka
This song is very lush. It radiates dusky vocals. It drips with rich strings. No guitar hook is spared. It’s great. There’s plenty of fantastic…
06/12/2020: “Friendly Pressure (From Midnight Mix)” by Sunship featuring Jhelisa
It’s a crying shame, really. UK Garage was a vibrant subculture spanning much of the 90s, spawning several globally influential genres. But it’s usually dismissed…
05/12/2020: “Ignorance And Poverty” by Martin Campbell
When I first heard Martin Campbell, I assumed he was a product of 1970s Jamaica. The production is heavy roots, the singing militant dread. But…
04/12/2020: “Merry Go Round” by The Equatics
The Equatics made one album, which technically wasn’t released. So how can I discover a selection of funk gems from an obscure 70s high school…
03/12/2020: “Vibes Is Right” by Barrington Levy
This one really took me by surprise. Barrington Levy is a great singer, for sure. But this burst of sheer soulfulness stands out! Instead of…
What Makes A Song “Good”?
“Art and life are subjective. Not everybody’s gonna dig what I dig, but I reserve the right to dig it.” – Whoopi Goldberg Everything on…
02/12/2020: “The Bronx” by Booker T. Jones featuring Lou Reed
This song is just so incredibly laidback. It meanders thoughtfully, as a slow break beat paces on, sultry guitar licks echo in and out, the…
01/12/2020: “Ain’t Got The Love Of One Girl (On My Mind)” by The Ambassadors
This one is absolute soul gold. Hanging on at the end of the 60s, the song is dusted with heartbreak, stained with regret. It’s a…