“One good thing about music, when it hits, you feel no pain…” Trenchtown Rock is one of Bob Marley’s more famous songs, and the above quote is particularly well known. And why should this not be the case? As somebody writing a music blog, that sentiment digs deep. Music has a real impact, and is…
20/07/2018: “Around The World” by Daft Punk
Daft Punk are the ones with the iconic robot heads. Very space age… but very retro! “Around The World” is from their 1997 album, Homework. It was…
19/07/2018: “Let The Dollar Circulate” by Billy Paul
“Let The Dollar Circulate” was released in 1975 on the album When Love Is New. It has the upbeat proto-disco sound of Philadelphia soul, with backing by…
18/08/2018: “Do The Astral Plane” by Flying Lotus
FlyLo makes the sort of experimental electronic music that could be described as “challenging”. But there are a few of his songs that are easy…
17/07/2018: “My Philosophy” by Boogie Down Productions
The early days of hip-hop have a unique sound, one that will probably never be replicated. The rapping styles, the lyricism, the samples, the productions……
16/07/2018: “The Bottle” by Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson
Gil Scott-Heron often uses his music to make strong statements on society. “The Bottle” shines a light on the damage that alcoholism wreaks on individuals,…
15/07/2018: “Slow Ride” by Foghat
“Slow Ride” is my kind of song, with a message I can really respect. “Slow ride, take it easy”. I mean, it’s a hectic world…
14/07/2018: “Encore Une Fois (Future Breeze Mix)” by Sash!
Trance music is very much maligned this days. It is either seen as a cheesy relic from the past, or a style of music that…
13/07/2018: “Just A Girl” by No Doubt
Gwen Stefani has one of the coolest voices on the planet. And she was distinctive, although by no means alone, by being a female singer…
12/07/2018: “I’d Love To Change The World” by Ten Years After
That first guitar riff is a killer one, for sure. The solo playing is pretty good as well. What’s more, the drums are a lot…