December 2010
15 posts
Finally getting around to appreciating Curt Boettcher. This 3-disc set is a pretty overwhelming entry point, but if you want to immerse yourself in expertly crafted psychedelic pop, look no further. Courtesy of the endless Zamboni archives.
I really dig this cover.
The mysterious Imagene Peise Atlas Eets Christmas LP. Credited to an 18 year old Iraqi jazz virtuoso who committed suicide in ‘78, though the quintet of piano, string synth, sitar and tambura is rumored to be the work of a more contemporary source.
A couple of new tracks have since been “discovered” since the Atlas Eets LP was released a few years back.
So long, Don.
Speak archives, speak.
I usually steer clear of new stuff here at the...
Whenever I get bummed out that Santa doesn’t exist, I remember that a 42-minute space disco version of “Little Drummer Boy” does. And all is right with the world.
I’m not sure how this McCartney...
Mad props to the gris-gris king on his induction into the R&R hall of fame. Alongside Alice Cooper, Darlene Love and Tom Waits he’s in damn good company this year. Gris-Gris is easily a favorite, but Babylon is right up there. Give it a shot if you haven’t already.
I was in the mood for this one this morning, so it’s back on the turntable. Though I love Dennis’ lead vocals and the oddly dominant Moog bass, it’s a constant struggle to determine if the great tracks (“I’ll Bet He’s Nice,” “Let Us Go On This Way”) justify putting up with the horrible ones (“Honkin’ Down the Highway,”...
These guys have been treating their fans to demos, live tracks and miscellanea on a monthly basis over at their website for a good two or three years. And though the band is now selling a collection of those tunes (cleaned up and mastered, I’m sure), at a length of 10 songs it’s really just scratching the surface of what they’ve posted over the years. Luckily, someone has...
For those who’ve worn out the grooves on Crosby’s magnificent If I Could Only Remember My Name, this live LP (recorded in ‘71, released in ‘98) with Graham Nash is a fine companion piece.
Here’s a track from a BBC taping a few months prior. I’m in awe of Crosby’s technical ability despite being on enough substances to take down a horse.
**Bonus:...
