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#28 – RTJ4 by Run The Jewels

This was a day where we finally heard from a real president on the future of American justice and a concrete strategy for making progress towards truly equitable treatment for all under the law. In one brief Zoom meeting, President Obama provided us with more leadership and positivity than bunker boy has been able toContinue reading “#28 – RTJ4 by Run The Jewels”

#BlackoutTuesday

There will be no selection for today in solidarity with the music industry’s #theshowmustbepaused and the #blackouttuesday. Although I feel strongly that music has tremendous power to heal and unite us, I understand and support the message of love and fellowship by so many artists. We each must do what we can to spread theContinue reading “#BlackoutTuesday”

#27 – Black America Again by Common

Another day of turmoil in America, turmoil our dear leader seems determined to stoke at every opportunity. The response to these demonstrations by the federal government and law enforcement at every level has been infuriating and seems to be almost purposefully validating the anger and the issues at hand. On another day I might haveContinue reading “#27 – Black America Again by Common”

#26 – Paris Live 1969 by Ritchie Havens

As Los Angeles goes under curfew for a second night of demonstrations, I decided to listen to some Ritchie Havens, who was probably the first activist/musician that I was exposed to. I remember seeing footage of him from Woodstock when I was young and was blown away by how one man with an acoustic guitarContinue reading “#26 – Paris Live 1969 by Ritchie Havens”

#25 – To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar is the next social justice crusader/artist for our little listening project, with many more to come. As Los Angeles goes under a curfew tonight amid increasing demonstrations and rioting, it’s hard to think about anything else. The combination of coronavirus quarantine and mass protest across the country are giving white Americans a tasteContinue reading “#25 – To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar”

#24 – Nina Simone In Concert

It’s pretty crazy that we are still dealing with the same injustices that Nina Simone was protesting back in the ‘60s. Looking back at the long history of racial issues in America, it’s clear how much of a radical cultural shift is needed to make everyone’s access to the American dream as equal as someContinue reading “#24 – Nina Simone In Concert”

#23 – Blackstar by David Bowie

Today’s selection was Bowie’s 25th, and last, album, released just two days before his death in 2016. It was rare that year to not hear a tribute to him at concerts of all kinds. I’ve always been a fan of his, but my knowledge of his later albums is pretty limited. It’s interesting and fittingContinue reading “#23 – Blackstar by David Bowie”

#22 – Fuzz Machine by Marc Ford

I learned of this album from a Relix article about Marc Ford and the abrupt ending to his relationship with Rich Robinson. I definitely saw Marc with the Black Crowes several times, but was not familiar with any of his solo work. This album is filled with great guitar work from a rock master. ItContinue reading “#22 – Fuzz Machine by Marc Ford”

#21 – Swing Lo Magellan by Dirty Projectors

I have no idea who recommended Dirty Projectors to me. I’m not going to pretend that I immediately loved this album, but there was certainly plenty to like. They have some very interesting use of percussion throughout and that alone will make me go deeper into their repertoire. Early in the album, I was frequentlyContinue reading “#21 – Swing Lo Magellan by Dirty Projectors”

#20 – Friend And Foe by Menomena

Happy Memorial Day! The phrase experimental rock always piques my interest, especially when I have been stuck in the same space with the same people for an extended period of time. I get extra excited about discovering new music these days, so its pretty important to pick a good album to keep myself moving inContinue reading “#20 – Friend And Foe by Menomena”