2005 is now 15 years ago. Long enough so that I can’t imagine a song like this going to number one on the UK Singles…
Tag: Rock
14/10/2020: “Blue Suede Shoes” by Elvis Presley
Some people have all the luck. Others can’t seem to catch a break! Carl Perkins, like most of us, falls somewhere in between. He was…
12/10/2020: “Tunnel Of Love” by Dire Straits
Dire Straits can pull a lot of moods. They can do slow, epic contemplation very well. Hard rock? They smash it. That leaves their bluesy…
08/10/2020: “Necessary Evil” by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Unknown Mortal Orchestra are one of the most exciting new bands. Partly this is because of their variety – while remaining firmly rooted in the…
01/10/2020: “Fear Is A Man’s Best Friend” by John Cale
John Cale is, without a doubt, one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the 20th century. Not only was he a founding member…
28/09/2020: “Mellow Yellow” by Donovan
While researching this song, I learnt two important facts. One: Donovan is Scottish. Not sure why I didn’t know that, but there you go! Two:…
21/09/2020: “She’s My Baby” by The Mojo Men
Raucous. 60s raucous, but undeniably, unquestionably, unshakably raucous. That fuzz bassline is a centrepiece of the track. Probably why Kanye West chose to sample it…
15/09/2020: “Man On The Corner” by Genesis
I would argue that this represents a zenith of the Genesis musical history. A lot of people would disagree… However, that’s in great part because…
13/09/2020: “Day Of The Lords” by Joy Division
Joy Division are generally acknowledged to be years ahead of their time. As with many of the transitional bands of the late 70s and early…
08/09/2020: “Breathing” by Kate Bush
There’s three distinct sections to this brilliant track – the first single from 1980’s Never For Ever. The first is a slow, creepy verse, bristling with paranoia…