Monday, February 26, 2018

Choon of the Month: Bininj Kunborrk


Original video located here. Accessed 26th February 2018

Song title: Bininj Kunborrk

Artist: Black Rock Band

Year: 2018

Why I like this song:

Proof that the First Nations people can turn out a cracking rock tune. More please!

Friday, February 16, 2018

Explorations: Mr November


Original video located here. Accessed 29th December 2019

Song title: Mr. November

Artist: The National

Year: 2005

Why I like this song:

Lately I've been listening to the National.
Coming to this band has been along time coming: My brother has been raving on about them and insisted that I would like them, given my adoration for Joy Division and Nick Cave.

And as it happens this album, often regarded as their best, is pretty good. Certainly there are some goth touches throughout but this certainly seems less cold than many of the goth bands I have come to know. Still nothing wrong with taking a new spin and tried and tested material

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

The Asian Connection: Minami Kaze


Original video located here. Accessed 7th February 2018

Song title: Minami Kaze

Artist: Mikuni Shimokawa

Year: 2005

Why I like this song:

I have previously spoken of how the openings to Full Metal Panic are really strong (of course they are all done by the same artist). But I think that this, the opening the Second Raid, might have to be the strongest of the lot.
Funny how a joyous opening theme accompanies the most grimmest of the Full Metal Panic anime.