Saturday, May 25, 2024

Obituary: Peeled Apples


Original video located here. Accessed 25th May 2024

Song title: Peeled Apples

Artist: Manic Street Preachers

Year: 2009

Why I like this song:

R.I.P. Steve Albini

I imagine the music world will be talking up his production skills, particularly with Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey and the Dirty Three. I however wish to call attention to his production on the Manic Street Preachers album Journal For Plague Lovers.
It certainly gave the Manics the bite that had been lacking since The Holy Bible and, given this was effectively a eulogy for Richey, was the Manics going all out. 
And boy did it deliver. 

Friday, April 26, 2024

Obituary: The Sunset


Original video located here. Accessed 26th April 2024

Song title: The Sunset

Artist: The Moody Blues

Year: 1967

Why I like this song:

R.I.P. Mike Pinder

Lots of great songs on Days of Future Passed but this one always stood out for me for both its minimalistic approach and the use of percussion. Perfect for watching the sun go down on a hill somewhere...

Friday, April 19, 2024

Obituary: In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed


Original video located here. Accessed 19th April 2024

Song title: In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed

Artist: The Allman Brothers Band

Year: 1970

Why I like this song:

R.I.P. Dickey Betts

Say hi to Duane, Berry, Butch and Gregg for us.

Saturday, March 30, 2024

Classics: Sheena Is A Punk Rocker


Original video located here. Accessed 30th March 2024

Song title: Sheena Is A Punk Rocker

Artist: The Ramones

Year: 1976

Why I like this song:

Fifty years to the day

Monday, March 18, 2024

Obituary: Steve Harley


Original video located here. Accessed 18th March 2024

Song title: Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)

Artist: Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel

Year: 1975

Why I like this song:

R.I.P. Steve Harley

A snappy pop song that certainly sounds distinctive from the other pop songs of the era. Even now.
Actually I agree with Jeremy Clarkson: Don't trust anyone who doesn't like this song,

Monday, February 26, 2024

Choon of the Month: iluv


Original video located here. Accessed 26th February 2024

Song title: iluv

Artist: Effy and Mall Grab

Year: 2024

Why I like this song:

Clearly the spirit of nineties house music lives on.
But, as the saying goes, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. And this is indeed a gem.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

This Song Rocks: The Season's Upon Us


Original video located here. Accessed 20th December 2023

Song title: The Season's Upon Us

Artist: Dropkick Murphys

Year: 2013

Why I like this song:

Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year