Here is a collection of great songs, each of which has a unique element that sets it apart. It’s such a mix of songs & styles, yet it flows so well. Folsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash. Plenty of albums have been recorded in castles, basements, and old swimming pools, …
Along with Roger Dean, Hipgnosis was a favourite album cover art designer of mine. They were responsible for remarkable cover art for bands like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, T Rex, 10cc, Styx, Electric Light Orchestra among many others. Their cover art for Dark Side of the Moon is iconic. Hipgnosis …
Time to take another little journey into the land of psychedelia. There are a lot of definitions out there, but what I know about psychedelic music is that it is a personal journey. What makes a good psychedelic song to me? It has to have several layers, and a different …
I wanted to keep the general atmospheric mood in play that resulted in Tangerine Dream (corresponding post here), so I kept that in mind as I re-scrolled through the Album View. I hit Pink Floyd, and “Welcome to the Machine” fit the bill! Wish You Were Here was the …
The best songs are comprised of excellence from all components of the band. Often the leads (vocals, guitarists, keyboards) get more attention from fans and the media, so I’d like to put the spotlight on those sections that perhaps spend less time in the spotlight. I’ll focus on bass, drums …
I’m a big fan of psychedelic music. As Jim Stafford said, “Take a trip and never leave the farm.” For me, the appeal lies in the wash of sound, the improvisations and techniques used by the bands. A good psychedelic song is enjoyed equally in normal & enhanced modes. This …
Put aside the mundane practicalities such as electricity, stereo etc., and consider that you are stranded on a desert island with one record. What is it? I first thought of this concept way back in the dark ages of LPs, 8 tracks and home & car stereos. We didn’t have …
