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#195 – Metamodern Sounds In Country Music by Sturgill Simpson

I keep gravitating towards certain genres and have really ignored others. Country has always been underrepresented here and in my listening habits, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t occasionally find something that I can appreciate. I also find Sturgill Simpson’s story very interesting, as he decided to seriously pursue a career in music inContinue reading “#195 – Metamodern Sounds In Country Music by Sturgill Simpson”

#193 – The Aftermath: Ascension by Coheed and Cambria

I’ve know many people who have recommended Coheed and Cambria to me over the years, some of them legitimately obsessed. It was never really my cup of tea, though I do appreciate the guitar work. Someone whose musical tastes I generally appreciate sent me a single from the second part of this double album, theContinue reading “#193 – The Aftermath: Ascension by Coheed and Cambria”

#190 – Sinfonietta by Leoš Janáček, Leon Botstein and The American Symphony Orchestra

I became aware of this piece because it was featured in the Haruki Murakami novel, 1Q84.  If you’ve never read any Murakami, I would highly recommend giving him a shot.  There are few literary minds that way his does, while interweaving iconic bits of world culture that almost become characters themselves.  If that wasn’t aContinue reading “#190 – Sinfonietta by Leoš Janáček, Leon Botstein and The American Symphony Orchestra”

#189 – Nature by NYOS

As the faithful readers clicked their way to the album selection of the day, they let out a collective groan that was almost audible through their computers.  Another instrumental noise band?  What is he thinking?!  Yes, technically this artist is clearly distinguished from the other, similar acts that have been past daily features, but weren’tContinue reading “#189 – Nature by NYOS”

#188 – Self-titled by And So I Watch You From Afar

I always enjoy a good instrumental album, especially one that is guitar heavy.  This album has an epic feel to it that can rarely be accomplished with traditional songwriting.  Each track evokes such a different and specific mental image for me.  It truly was a roller coaster of a listening experience.

#187 – Protect the Land/Genocidal Humanoidz, Mezmerize by System of a Down

I wanted to choose these new singles by System of a Down, who are using their platform to bring awareness to the plight of Armenia, which once again is under attack.  However, since nobody would consider that an album, I’m pairing it with one of their earlier albums in the spirit of the blog.  AsContinue reading “#187 – Protect the Land/Genocidal Humanoidz, Mezmerize by System of a Down”

#186 – Rubberneck by Toadies

This morning I had an easier time getting up than I can remember in several years.  I felt lighter, stronger and more energized than I was yesterday morning and I have to say, it was quite enjoyable.  It’s as if half of the nation is coming out of a prolonged depressive state, with the otherContinue reading “#186 – Rubberneck by Toadies”