Despite the fact that he was gone from Pink Floyd by the time they achieved their most prolific accomplishments, there is no denying that Syd was the founder of the feast, who brought together the elements that we all grew up listening to and loving. Just listening to some of his solo work really highlightsContinue reading “#1033 – The Madcap Laughs by Syd Barrett”
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#1032 – COOKUP by Sam Gendel
This album is definitely not going to be for everyone, but what is? This guy makes some really cool, spacey saxophone-based jazz and is quite the prolific recording artist. He released an album on March 13, 2020 – the day the Covid lockdown started, in case that date didn’t land with you – and hasContinue reading “#1032 – COOKUP by Sam Gendel”
#1031 – self-titled by West Indian Girl
I found out about this band while learning about the band How to Destroy Angels, which is a side project of Trent Reznor’s, featuring his wife Mariqueen Maandig – one of the singers from West Indian Girl – and his frequent collaborator Atticus Ross. Of course, anything Trent is involved in will immediately draw myContinue reading “#1031 – self-titled by West Indian Girl”
#1030 – Bloom by Dogs in a Pile
I’ve always been very selective about the parts of the jam band scene that I care to listen to. I know that nothing is right for everybody, as I am so fond of saying, but I feel like I’m more open-minded and eclectic than most in my listening habits. Usually, I can find some appealingContinue reading “#1030 – Bloom by Dogs in a Pile”
#1029 – Onnellinen sukupolvi by Ursus Factory
Sometimes the road that leads to my selection of the day weaves and winds through more unusual territory than others. I saw a picture of the guitarist on a message board about guitar mods asking about the special extra pickup he uses (Submarine pro, btw. Check it out if you’re into guitars at all. It’sContinue reading “#1029 – Onnellinen sukupolvi by Ursus Factory”
#1028 – Different Class by Pulp
In keeping with one of this blog’s oldest traditions – learning about a band through an obituary – today’s selection came to my attention following the tragic death of their bass player, Steve Mackey. It’s always cool and fun learning about a little-known band with a cult following, but it’s even better when you’re discoveringContinue reading “#1028 – Different Class by Pulp”
#1027 – Sensoria by Dhidalah
I came across a Reddit discussion today which was discussing Kikagaku Moyo, one of my favorite artists that I have learned about in the process of this blog. They just went on indefinite hiatus, unfortunately for me, as I was not able to see them live on what may prove to be their last USContinue reading “#1027 – Sensoria by Dhidalah”
#1026 – Quest For Fire by Skrillex
I guess there’s no pressure to put out albums when you are as high profile and busy as Skrillex. His 2015 collaboration with Diplo, Jack Ü, has long been my favorite edm album, and has kept me on the lookout for new music from both of them. Last month came the payoff, when Skrillex releasedContinue reading “#1026 – Quest For Fire by Skrillex”
#1025 – Chips From The Chocolate Fireball by The Dukes of Stratosphear
I was very excited to share this album with a friend who has been a prolific contributor to the NAAD catalog. Naturally, when I sent it to him, he already knew it well. He then went on to school me on its origin, being the secret side project of XTC. If there’s one thing thatContinue reading “#1025 – Chips From The Chocolate Fireball by The Dukes of Stratosphear”
#1024 – Have Moicy! by Michael Hurley, Unholy Modal Rounders & Jeffrey Frederick and the Clamtones
This album came up in a conversation on Reddit about bands to check out for Ween fans. Now that I’ve heard it, I can see how it might have been an inspiration for Ween’s country album, which is excellent, but not for everyone.