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Sunday, May 24, 2020

"HokayHokayHokay" by Slug Christ

Song: HokayHokayHokay
Artist: Slug † Christ
Album: The Crucifixion of Rapper Extraordinaire, Slug Christ (2015)
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Commentary: You don't need to tell me I like too many goofy White rappers. I'm already embarrassed. For whatever reason, I did enjoy the album.

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Saturday, May 23, 2020

"Just Like Heaven" [cover] by Dinosaur Jr.

Song: Just Like Heaven [cover of the Cure]
Artist: Dinosaur Jr.
Album: You're Living All Over Me (1987)
Commentary: Love me some grungy, late 20th century rock music. Dino Jr's great; they were trendsetters and I love that they're still rocking. Not a fan of the original version of this song.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020

"The Queen Who Stole The Sky" by Sarah Mary Chadwick

Song: The Queen Who Stole The Sky
Artist: Sarah Mary Chadwick
Album: The Queen Who Stole The Sky (2019)
Commentary: Obviously, I love her singing. An album of organ music though? Magnificent.

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Monday, May 11, 2020

"Mallorca" by Pipe Major Forsyth

Song: Mallorca
Artist: Pipe Major Henry Forsyth
Album: Black Mirror: Reflections in Global Musics 1918--1955 (originally 1935, re-released in 2007)
Commentary: I agree that sometimes bagpipes are insufferable. Have you ever heard good pipe music though? (these might be Uillean pipes or something)

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Sunday, May 10, 2020

"Building Steam with a Grain of Salt" by DJ Shadow

Song: Building Steam with a Grain of Salt
Artist: DJ Shadow
Album: Endtroducing..... (1996)
Commentary: A watershed. Listen to the whole album.

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