Originally written for a 1970 German film, “She Brings The Rain” appears on the compilation Soundtracks in the same year. It’s jazzy, warm, and elegant, with a…
Tag: Rock
20/05/2022: “Today” by Jefferson Airplane
Featuring a whimsical guitar hook by The Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia, ‘Today’ floats past like a San Francisco summer breeze. It’s simple and heartfelt, giving…
19/05/2022: “Ball And Biscuit” by The White Stripes
Jack White could well be one of the greatest rock guitarists of the 21st Century. The languid squeals of his solos seem to make the…
13/05/2020: “Time Is Running Out” by Muse
For early 00s Indie Rock, can you do better than Muse? The Arctic Monkeys weren’t yet established, and the 90s was an ever fading memory. …
11/05/2022: “Under My Thumb” by The Rolling Stones
This song hasn’t aged well in a political sense. Even at the time, it was viewed dubiously by feminists, to say the least. But musically,…
11/04/2022: “Torch Song” by Marillion
Prog rock bands are notorious for lengthy, inscrutable high concept pieces. Marillion are not immune. But ‘Torch Song’, like most of their 1987 Clutching At…
28/03/2022: “Forge Your Own Chains” by D.R. Hooker
Compared to the rest of The Truth, ‘Forge Your Own Chains’ seems more direct. It’s still incredibly laid-back. But it’s less trippy, and more catchy. Regardless,…
23/03/2022: “Do You Want To Know A Secret” by The Beatles
One of the few Beatles tracks with George Harrison gracing the lead vocals. And none the worse for it!
29/05/2021: “Having A Good Time” by Thin Lizzy
I love a good power chord as much as anyone, and this song is a true feast for power chord aficionados… Released in 1980 on…
21/05/2021: “Bat Out Of Hell” by Meatloaf
I once said that I’d probably end up covering “Bat Out Of Hell”. Well, here we are! The entire Bat Out Of Hell album, released…