Well I guess I missed July completely. Lot’s of music but not much time. Will just give some highlights, leaving out a lot. Rose City Band – Summerlong Genre: Grateful Dad Rock Rating: 7.5/10 Commentary: Best summer jam rock album Listen here Phoebe Bridgers – Punisher Genre: Chamber Pop Rating:… Read More »
A bit late, but here it is. Listen to this music, and cancel your trip to Florida. Midwife – Forever Genre: Dream Pop Rating: 7.5/10 Commentary: It’s sad and slow, like we all feel Listen here Chelsea Williams – Beautiful and Strange Genre: Traditional Country Rating: 7/10 Commentary: Potentially the… Read More »
Here’s some music. Police and coronavirus are killing people. Not a great time. Vengeful Spectre – Vengeful Spectre Genre: Black Metal Rating: 8.5/10 Commentary: It’s like Rebel Wizard, but from China. And so good. Listen here Lucinda Williams – Good Solus Better Angels Genre: American/ Rating: 5.5/10 Commentary: We love… Read More »
Genre: Pop Format Reviewed: Spotify 320 kbps Rating: 8/10 Commentary: This is just really good disco pop. More info: here. Listen: here.
Genre: Folk/Country Format Reviewed: Spotify 320 kbps Rating: 8/10 Commentary:This is my introduction to this artist. This is an album that leaves a slight impression and then grows on you with repeated listens. Anyway, I’m also a sucker for this chamber folk recording style, and a good reminder that much of the best Americana these… Read More »
Genre: Folk/Country Format Reviewed: Spotify 320 kbps Rating: 7/10 Commentary:This is a remarkably good solo album, introspective and thoughtful, ideal for self-quarantine, and far removed from the tedious bluegrass pablum of the singer’s efforts with Trampled by Turtles. More info: here. Listen: here.
Genre: Folk Format Reviewed: Spotify 320 kbps Rating: 6.5/10 Commentary:Stripped down and simple. This will not be everyone’s cup of tea, and it’s not as good as the reviews. More info: here. Listen: here.
This might help with inner calm. Bach/Collegium Vocale Gent/Philippe Herreweghe – Johannes-Passion, BWV 245 Genre: Choral Rating: 6.5/10 Commentary: Bach’s other Passion. A nice recording. Listen here Six Organs of Admittance – Companion Rises Genre: Experimental/Americana/ Rating: 6/10 Commentary: Vaguely Americana instrumentalism Listen here dumama… Read More »
Genre: Black/Doom Metal Format Reviewed: Spotify 320 kbps Rating: 7.5/10 Commentary:It has been a long week listening to bad death metal albums. But finally, this gem. Less of that twiddly tremolo guitar thing. Nice sludge/doom metal elements. A solid record to get you through the weekend. More info: here. Listen: here.
Genre: 1970’s throw-back Format Reviewed: Spotify 320 kbps Rating: 6.5/10 Commentary:So this is not Night Flight’s best album. But picture this: Swedish death metal band put’s together a parody 1970s’ rock side act, which is BETTER than every 1970’s rock act you’ve ever heard. It is heaven. More info: here. Listen: here.