David
It’s taken a few days to recover from our latest “Shut Up And Listen” session. I have been bereft of enthusiasm following an at times mind-warping journey through seven unique musical showcases of iconic musicians.
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David
The themes were: Choose a musician, performer or whatever and 3 tracks which feature that special person.
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David
This is where it all started with me and the Lizzy boys. The best dual guitar attack since Dick Wagner and Steve Hunter ambushed Lou’s “Rock’n’Roll Animal”.
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David
OK I cheated with this one. I’m streaming this into my headphones via hi-res Tidal on my iPhone as I make my signature dish, chicken biryani rice for this evening’s meal.
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David
Considering the date this was released, it was remarkably ahead of it’s time. It must have sounded absolutely bonkers when I first heard it.
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David
I initially tried to listen to an electronic record (Meat Beat Manifesto) this evening but I just wasn’t in the mood at all.
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David
Al Di Meola was about 12 years old when he joined Return To Forever in 1973 for the classic rock fusion lineup of Chick Corea, Lenny White, Stanley Clarke and himself.
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David
A bit of magic on this Friday the 13th. Appropriately kicking off with “Black Dog” the diversity and musicianship on this record doesn’t relent until the final note is squeezed out.
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David
This Monday night debrief requires serious frivolity. This under-the-radar masterpiece is filled with an impossible array of the most luxurious sounds courtesy of two very clever Finnish wax spinners.
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David
Following the final lancing of punk’s great big oozing boil, there emerged some of my favourite bands and musicians. This was in 1978 and through the early to mid eighties.
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