Monthly Archives: February 2021

This past year has been filled with consequential moments for America and the whole world alike.  A great many of them have been tragic and/or pivotal moments, historically.  Only time will tell how this time is remembered, but it seems likely that the events that have transpired and our reaction to them will shape AmericanContinue reading “#278 – Cosmic Music by John Coltrane and Alice Coltrane”

I hope everyone enjoyed the Super Bowl.  While it wasn’t the offensive shootout everyone, including myself, expected, it was still fairly entertaining.  Decent halftime show by The Weeknd as well, though there are many who don’t agree.  I was actually going to pick one of his albums, but I did one just a few monthsContinue reading “#277 – Nightmare Vacation by Rico Nasty”

Many years ago, I used to listen to a good deal of hip-hop.  If you have been following this blog, you have no doubt noticed that my listening habits demonstrate a dearth of diversity.  I am certainly not unique in this regard, not that I’m trying to make excuses for it, or that it necessarilyContinue reading “#276 – Outside by Burna Boy”

This is an amazing r&b/hip-hop album. That is all.

There can be no discussion about the influence of Black music without some jazz.  While Weather Report is considered a super group, full of heavy hitters who have played with the some of the most legendary artists in a very prestigious genre, their body of work is unlike that of any other super group inContinue reading “#274 – Heavy Weather by Weather Report”

Don’t bother pointing out that I’m getting a late start at this, but today marks my first selection in honor of Black History Month.  Though my increasingly lengthy to-do list of albums is very diverse, it seems imperative to spend this time recognizing the contributions of Black artists and their resulting influence on the musicContinue reading “#273 – Stretchin’ Out In Bootsy’s Rubber Band by Bootsy Collins”

Well, I finally fucked it up. I listened to this album yesterday, then completely spaced on the post. It’s probably some kind of cosmic punishment for not recognizing Black History Month yet, and rightly so. I suppose it’s only fitting, as anything I put my hand to seems to be on borrowed time. Now thisContinue reading “#272 – Rough and Rowdy Ways by Bob Dylan”

2020 was a big year for new albums.  It may just seem that way to me since new music has been a focal point of my day for some time now, but I don’t have any other year to compare it to, as far as my awareness goes.  There have been quite a few newContinue reading “#271 – McCartney III by Paul McCartney”