The artist Tricky is another example of the Bristol Trip Hop I covered a couple of weeks back, with Smith and Mighty. He had worked with Massive Attack, but felt he could accomplish more on his own. He was right. “Aftermath” a fluid and slightly frightening track, with the album version spanning 7 minutes of…
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…
04/02/2019: “Deliver Me From My Enemies” by Yabby You
This track features on the iconic soundtrack to “Babylon”, the classic 1980 film about the struggles of U.K. Reggae sound systems when they were trying…
03/02/2019: “My Life” by Billy Joel
There’s something truly timeless about this tune. The vocals are incredible catchy, the keyboard riff is unbeatable, the rhythm section is tight and powerful. The…
02/02/2019: “Crawshay” by Cymande
Cymande are masters of soulful grooves, delivering a wide range of delectable treats in a variety of fresh styles. The band was formed in 1971,…
01/02/2019: “Solid As A Rock” by Sizzla
Sizzla is a reggae artist with a particular style which lies between dancehall toasting and roots singing. Not only this, his voice is easy to…
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…
30/01/2019: “Allright” by Armand Van Helden
Armand Van Helden is a DJ who has been influential in the both House and Speed Garage scenes, with some massive hits like the “Spin…
29/01/2019: “Stuck In The System” by Joker
Joker has crafted a very distinctive sound within the space of Dubstep and Grime. Part of the “purple sound” set of mainly Bristol based Dubstep…
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…