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Category Archives: Music
Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
Forget this cruel world
Anthems In Eden by Shirley and Dolly Collins
Nothing resonates like an old song
On The Shore by Trees
The gap between progressive rock music and prog rock is similar to the gap between a raconteur and a pub bore
Sessions from “The Beatles” by The Beatles
Unfamiliarity breeds respect
How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last by Big Red Machine
Achieving a common goal in the most effective and efficient way.
Milk Of The Tree. An Anthology Of Female Vocal Folk And Singer-Songwriters by Various Artists
“Hey, baby. I’m gonna make you a star”
Solar Power by Lorde
Everything is connected
William Bloke by Billy Bragg
“We are the little folk! We!”
As Days Get Dark by Arab Strap
Musicians who make sad music are often happy and sensible.
One Fair Summer Evening by Nanci Griffith
“The wing and the wheel are gonna carry us along and we’ll have memories for company, long after the songs are gone”
Let’s Go To San Francisco by The Flower Pot Men
The incredible musical achievements of John Shakespeare.
The Road To Ruin by John And Beverley Martin
“Sooner than much later, we’ll be there, flying high above the clouds.”
Stoneground Words by Melanie
Can you believe someone by looking at their eyes?
Woman Blue by Judy Roderick
“Judy Roderick’s phrasing, tone and above all her originality are unmatched. A very important singer. Don’t miss this record.”
i,i by Bon Iver
Hey, Ma. I do like tomatoes and this checked shirt feels great.
Separate Paths Together – An Anthology Of British Male Singer/Songwriters 1965 – 1975
There are many separate paths for a singer songwriter but they all lead to The Beatles.
Mick’s Tape
Carrying a torch
Big Red Machine by Big Red Machine
Collaboration
For Free by David Crosby
“I think the world needs music.”
Downhill From Everywhere by Jackson Browne
Desire is eternal, like hope. It’s just your capacity to act on it that changes
White Light/White Heat by The Velvet Underground
When we don’t feel well let’s, Put on some Velvets
Sour by Olivia Rodrigo
An accomplished package which is a stunning portrait of adolescence
Other Voices | Other Rooms by Nanci Griffith
An abundance of great songs
Let the Cards Fall by The Breath
Examining my prejudices
Children Of The Sun by The Misunderstood
John Peel called “I Can Take You To The Sun” the best popular record that’s ever been recorded.
The Eternal Rocks Beneath by Katherine Priddy
“I think songs should just a brief little insight into something. It doesn’t all have to be explained”
Southeastern by Jason Isbell
From the sky, we look so organised and brave.
The Angry Young Them by Them
“There are no words to describe Them” (Terror, Horror, Excitement, Mystery)
Good As Gold. Artefacts Of The Apple Era 1967-1975
“Imagine the clouds dripping. Dig a hole in your garden to put them in”
Empire And Love by Imagined Village
Feel the noise
Home Video by Lucy Dacus
Writing is an attempt to “centre” herself by recalling events from her childhood, hoping that this would help her understand who she really is.
Blue Weekend by Wolf Alice
Wolf Alice inhabit only the present tense, a fugue of the continuous, a world of sensual immediacy.
Dragon Fly by Jefferson Starship
I never thought there were corners in time until I was told to stand in one
Somewhere In England by George Harrison
“Sometimes I feel like I’m actually on the wrong planet”
The Circle Game by Tom Rush
There was something in the way that she moved.
You Don’t Know by Helen Shapiro
Time to stop obsessing about The Beatles
Happy Trails by Quicksilver Messenger Service
Great hair. Great clothes. Great musical taste.
Wings At The Speed Of Sound by Wings
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
London Town by Wings
Genius is the ability to make something complex sound simple.
Ram by Paul and Linda McCartney
The restless genius of a man who was using his creative energy to forget about the hurt.
Beach Boys Party!
The Beach Boys at home, surrounded by their friends.
Journey Through The Past (Radio Broadcasts) by Neil Young
“Neil Young’s got a sign that says, “Caution! Will bite!” He is deep and dark. He goes way deep. He’s a cave.”
Spirit Of Eden by Talk Talk
Nostalgic music
Back To The Egg by Wings
A wonderful record that exceeds all expectations.
Dylan Revisited
Covering a Dylan song is quite difficult because his personality is interwoven into the songs.
Menneskekollektive by Lost Girls
The sound of an inner monologue after an intense night.
Diversions by The Unthanks
Five diversions from The Unthanks’ mainstream releases
Diversions Vol. 5: Live And Unaccompanied by The Unthanks
Had we stuck with unaccompanied singing then Rachel and Becky would probably still be singing in the folk clubs.
Diversions Volume 4: The Songs And Poems Of Molly Drake by The Unthanks
A compelling listen
