If you say “Seattle” and “Grunge”, most people will naturally think of Nirvana. But there was a whole scene, and one of the other bands to break out in the early 90s were Alice In Chains. In fairness, Alice In Chains as a band had more of a metal lineage. This makes this song more…
26/04/2019: “Empire State Of Mind (Part II)” by Alicia Keys
Part I of this song is much harder edged, with Jay-Z rapping over the top, and a hip hop beat. This version places Alicia Keys…
25/04/2019: “Guess Who’s Back” by Rakim
Like many hip hop hits, the instrumental is heavily based on another song. This one samples Bob James’ “Shamboozie”, released in 1982. The sample is…
24/04/2019: “Clap Your Hands” by Slam
Much of the harder, darker techno produced today and in the past tends towards a specific set of sounds, rhythms, and aesthetics. Which is a…
23/04/2019: “Calling All Stations” by Genesis
Genesis have produced their fair share of stadium filling epics, of which any would be worthy of inclusion on this blog. But this particular song…
22/04/2019: “All The Things You Are” by Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie
This one is another Jazz standard, with a bewildering array of covers and takes. So bewildering, in fact, that there are multiple versions with Charlie…
21/04/2019: “Babylon (Dub Mix)” by Kode9
Kode9 is a figure who was a core part of the genesis of dubstep, but whose increasingly eclectic experimentation has led him into his own…
20/04/2019: “Don’t Let Me Down” by Marcia Griffiths
The Beatles released “Don’t Let Me Down” in 1969, as quite a sad love song. It was written by John Lennon as a plea to…
19/04/2019: “Mama Matotoya” by The Mombasa Vikings
The Mombasa Vikings were the house band of the Mombasa Reef Hotel in the 70s, so called because of the location and due to a…
18/04/2019: “Cool Out” by Leroy Hutson
“Cool Out” is a truly beautiful piece of instrumental soul. At its own unhurried pace, it deftly weaves together a brilliant ensemble of smooth brass…