November 12, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Neil Young – “Love and War” This track, from Young’s latest Le Noise, is one of the quieter songs on the Daniel Lanois-produced album. Neil’s near-rambling narrative on soldiers leaving for war is appropriate for both yesterday’s Veterans Day, and today, which happens to be Neil’s birthday. It is always excellent to see an artists… Read more »
November 11, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Big Audio Dynamite II – “Rush” After Mick Jones left the Clash in 1984, he explored the diverse musical styles that had started to appear on that band’s three disc effort Sandinista!. Though Big Audio Dynamite had moderate success with their first two records and opened for U2 on the Joshua Tree tour, they disbanded… Read more »
November 9, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Belle and Sebastian – “I Didn’t See It Coming” Scottish indie-pop band Belle and Sebastian have graced fans with their cozy, intimate songs ever since its debut of Tigermilk in 1996. Frontman Stuart Murdoch’s gentle voice combined with bandmate Sarah Martin’s sweet vocals create a sound reminiscent of pop music of the ’60s and ’70s.… Read more »
November 7, 2010 by Paul Slavens
Greetings. Ready for some new music? I have new Eno, Hendrix, Dylan and Cheap Trick
November 5, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
tumblr_lbfizg0bOH1qb97ja The Jayhawks – “Save It For A Rainy Day” Recently, when Guster was featured on this blog, we made a remark about how some voices were meant to go together. The same could be said for Gary Louris and Mark Olson of the Jayhawks, to the point that neither artist has managed much success… Read more »
November 4, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
Beck – Think I’m In Love Beck – “Think I’m In Love” This song, from Beck’s tenth record The Information, was part of an album that was described as “painful” to make. While Beck and producer Nigel Godrich re-recorded the entire record several times before arriving at the finished product, it remains one of his… Read more »
November 3, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
The Orbans – When We Were Wild The Orbans – “When We Were Wild” This track, from the debut album of the same name shows off the rootsier side of Fort Worth band The Orbans. The band, formerly called Lifters, have received heavy airplay on KXT 91.7 for their track “Like A Liar”. Recorded in… Read more »
November 2, 2010 by Jeff Giddens
tumblr_lb9gf3Bfu91qb97ja Gomez – “Get Myself Arrested” This British group’s diverse sound has gained them a loyal following from blues revivalists as well as jam band fans and the indie rock set. This track, from their 1998 record Bring It On shows the breadth of their sound, beginning with a reggae-tinged verse that leads to a… Read more »
