Brian Eno: Strange Quiet
I think Apollo is up there with the best of Eno’s work. This recent extended edition is well worth investigating.
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Small Faces: Itchycoo Park
This was written by Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane, and released on August 4, 1967. It was the group’s fifth top-ten hit in the UK, reaching No 3. It was … Continue readingSmall Faces: Itchycoo Park
Food for thought (and red kites)
THERE is a strong human instinct to feed wild creatures. I don’t know why but maybe it’s some primitive desire to tame them. It seems a kind thing to do, … Continue readingFood for thought (and red kites)
Traffic: The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys
Performed at a concert to mark 25 years since the Woodstock Festival, this is a cracking version of the title track from their fifth studio album in 1971. And here … Continue readingTraffic: The Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys
NEU! Hallogallo
Utterly hypnotic first track from their eponymous 1972 debut album. With the recent release of Can’s Live in Dusseldorf 1975, I’m loving my Krautrock at the moment.
Kevin Ayers: Puis Je?
Another frog delight: Kevin’s French version of his classic May I?
The Limiñanas: Une Ballade pour Clive
As French as Ricard, croissants and body odour, the Limsters let rip. Magnifique, ooh la la and any other Gallic cliche of your choice.
Sufjan Stevens: Vito’s Ordination Song
Wonderful piece from the 2005 Michigan album. The beginning reminds me of Beaver and Krause.
Everly Brothers: On the Wings of a Nightingale
This was written by Paul McCartney for the Everly Brothers who recorded it in 1984 for their brilliant album EB 84, produced by Dave Edmunds. It reached No 50 in America, … Continue readingEverly Brothers: On the Wings of a Nightingale
Pixies: Gouge Away
Twenty-four years after it appeared on the classic Doolittle album, a live retread sounding great as ever.