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#58 – So Jealous by Tegan and Sara

I’ve actually seen Tegan and Sara live more than once but never listened to an album of theirs until today. Here we are on 4th of July Eve and our country is not so much backsliding as running full speed into the path of a speeding train. A certain percentage of our population will acceptContinue reading “#58 – So Jealous by Tegan and Sara”

#57 – Black Tie Elevator by The Cliks

This is a really great pop rock album. The Cliks, I’m told, features one of the first transgender men to be signed to a major label, Warner Music. Unfortunately, I got a bit of a late start tonight, so I’ll be keeping this short in order to publish in time. Lame, I know, but it’sContinue reading “#57 – Black Tie Elevator by The Cliks”

#56 – Church Tapes by KC Ortiz

A trans woman and former Air Force personnel, KC Ortiz has an unusual resumé for a rapper. Her religious upbringing features heavily in the appropriately named Church Tapes, which makes the juxtaposition between her beliefs and her gender identity all the more prominent. She is clearly a person who likes to be challenged and isContinue reading “#56 – Church Tapes by KC Ortiz”

#55 – Transgender Dysphoria Blues by Against Me!

A punk band with a transgender lead singer might sound strange, but after listening to this album it can’t possible be more fitting. The raw emotion and energy that typifies this genre goes so well with the subject matter and life experiences being discussed that it feels like the punk world should be co-opted byContinue reading “#55 – Transgender Dysphoria Blues by Against Me!”

#54 – Honky Château by Elton John

What would a Pride-themed music selection be without a little Elton John. There are few openly gay artists who have had the impact that Sir Elton has had on the world, both as a musician and philanthropist. His music and style have always been flamboyantly on display and its hard to think of too manyContinue reading “#54 – Honky Château by Elton John”

#53 – KiCk i by Arca

It occurred to me today that, in my zeal to show support for the Black Lives Matter and police reform movements, I have completely forgotten that this month is Pride. Sorry to my LGBTQ+ friends. It was never my intention to overlook your community and this week’s selections will reflect that. I grew up goingContinue reading “#53 – KiCk i by Arca”

#52 – Lazer Guided Melodies by Spiritualized

I just discovered Spiritualized a few months ago when I randomly came across Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Now Floating In Space. This is another group in the category how do I not know of these guys. That experience definitely carried over into this one. I really hope I get the chance to see theseContinue reading “#52 – Lazer Guided Melodies by Spiritualized”

#51 – Mordechai by Khurangbin

I really thought this was going to be the day that I managed to publish my post before sunset. I listened to Mordechai this morning, thereby setting myself up for success, only to be thwarted by parenting duties and other household concerns. Tomorrow’s another day of possibilities. You may have noticed that the blog hasContinue reading “#51 – Mordechai by Khurangbin”

#50 – Confrontation by Bob Marley & The Wailers

Made it to album 50! It feels like a decent accomplishment, but it’s also a potent reminder of how long it’s been since the quarantine started. I wanted this milestone to be marked with an artist who exemplifies the progressive social justice movement that has taken hold of America (hopefully for good). Tom Waits hasContinue reading “#50 – Confrontation by Bob Marley & The Wailers”

#49 – Yes Lawd! By NxWorries

I never thought I’d pick two albums by the same artist only two days apart, but as this is a duo and not an Anderson .Paak solo album, I have successfully rationalized the decision. I am always interested by these kinds of team-up projects, and they generally produce pretty decent material. Two artists that I’veContinue reading “#49 – Yes Lawd! By NxWorries”