Category Archives: rock

#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”

#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”

#35 – This Land by Gary Clark Jr.

I saw Gary Clark Jr. at Coachella a couple years ago, and was impressed both by his collection of classic guitars and his ability to captivate an audience of millenials at the man stage with a set of blues rock that would have seemed perfectly at home in the mid-‘70s.  Maybe I hadn’t paid closeContinue reading “#35 – This Land by Gary Clark Jr.”

#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”

#12 – How Did We Get So Dark? by Royal Blood

This is the second album by the drum and bass duo from Brighton and one that I was really looking forward to.  Their sound is great and having been introduced to them in a live setting really highlighted how clever their presentation is.  I’ve been a fan of two-man bands in the past, so it’sContinue reading “#12 – How Did We Get So Dark? by Royal Blood”