Posts related to Music
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29 May 2009 - Review of “Grace” by Jeff Buckley
Album: Grace Artist: Jeff Buckley Rating: 5/5 Link: iTunes Summary: I can’t believe I missed this album for so long. It’s awesome. Shades of Led Zeppelin and Bryan Ferry, but is still very much its own thing. I love the soft, understated guitar work, [...]
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08 December 2008 - Review of “Day” by Ryuichi Sakamoto
Song: Day Artist: Ryuichi Sakamoto Rating: 5/5 Link: iTunes Summary: Lovely piece in the Ambient 4: On Land vein — but in a sunny, airy place.
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03 November 2008 - Review of “Gravel” by Ani Difranco
Song: Gravel Artist: Ani Difranco Rating: 5/5 Link: iTunes Summary: While I’m on the topic of Ani Difranco, this is the song that got me interested — I love its raw anger and unapologetic desire. Note that it’s also available on Canon, but I [...]
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03 November 2008 - Review of “Shy”, by Ani Difranco
Song: Shy Artist: Ani Difranco Rating: 5/5 Link: iTunes Summary: I haven’t always been a fan of Ani Difranco’s music, but that was because I was once young and stupid. This is one of her peppier songs, and has quickly become a favourite.
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03 February 2008 - Review of ‘Nothin’, by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss
Title: Nothin’ Artist: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Rating: 4/5 Link: iTunes Description: Blues, bluegrass, and Robert Plant being intimate. It’s a beautiful mix.
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01 February 2008 - Review of ‘Internal’, by Beef Terminal
Song: Internal Artist: Beef Terminal Rating: 5/5 Link: iTunes Summary: Beef Terminal manages to channel The Edge from U2’s The Unforgettable Fire days.
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24 January 2008 - Review of Outlaw Blues, by Pat Benatar
Title: Outlaw Blues Artist: Pat Benatar Album: Best Shots Link: iTunes Rating: 5/5 Description: Quiet song that builds. Lots of mood and restrained guitar work. Nice.
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04 January 2008 - Review of ‘Take Me Into Your Skin’ by Trentemøller
Song: Take Me Into Your Skin Artist: Trentemøller Rating: 5/5 Link: iTunes Summary: Lush, textural piece from a good album.
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31 October 2007 - Review of ‘Lullaby’ by The Cure
Song: Lullaby Artist: The Cure Rating: 5/5 Link: iTunes Summary: Deliciously creepy. A long-time favourite.
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28 October 2007 - Review of ‘Guitar Slinger’ by Jogeir Liljedahl
Song: Guitar Slinger Album: The Wanderer Artist: Jogeir Liljedahl Rating: 4/5 Link: iTunes Summary: The classic song from the Amiga mod scene. The original song was shipped in a 400k file, but sounds so much richer. Nostalgia incarnate.