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This is a great soul/r&b album that probably should have been yesterday’s selection due to its more romantic themes.  Even the title, when combined with his name, literally spells out romance.  See what he did there?  So clever.  This is another one that was featured in several best of 2020 lists.

Happy made-up-celebration-of-sentimental-consumerism day to all.  It seems to me that the year is punctuated by far too many arbitrary celebrations and this one is one of the more expendable.  At least the next one, St. Patrick’s Day, provides a good excuse for a full day of inebriation and corned beef.

Another day that shall go down in American history as one of disgrace, and perhaps a signpost on the path of decline of our democracy.  One partisan group put their party before their country and the other shamefully backed down in the face of an opportunity to clearly gain the moral high ground.  The houseContinue reading “#283 – Free by Phabo”

And now, back to Black History Month with some old school funk.  Who knows when I first heard the Brothers Johnson.  It seems like their music has always been around throughout my life, but when “Strawberry Letter 23” was featured in Jackie Brown they were truly catapulted into my awareness.  Since then, that song hasContinue reading “#282 – Right On Time by The Brothers Johnson”

I’ve been picking albums by Black artists this month in honor of Black History Month, but today I was compelled to break from that theme to acknowledge another tremendous loss to the music world, the legendary Chick Corea.  His influence cannot be overstated and, though he did live to the ripe old age of 79,Continue reading “#281 – Crystal Silence by Gary Burton and Chick Corea”

There have been quite a few incarnations of this collection of funk gods over the years.  Just last week, we listened to the first solo album by their legendary bassist, Bootsy Collins.  I have been fortunate enough to experience their fantastic live show way back when I was in college.  I drove with some friendsContinue reading “#280 – America Eats Its Young by Funkadelic”

I was about to pick an album that is a tribute to Electric Ladyland when I noticed that I could listen to a recently released live recording by the genuine article.  I was just thinking yesterday about so many of my favorite artists who I will never have the chance to include in my listeningContinue reading “#279 – Live in Maui by The Jimi Hendrix Experience”

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”