WEDNESDAY'S WHATEVER: Love this 1972 take on an old standard. … [Read more...]
Times of Grace – Far From Heavenless
METAL MONDAY: a great clip and a brain pounding song. Recommended. … [Read more...]
Tower of Power – Souled Out
SUNDAY SOUL: It doesn't get much better than Tower of Power. Like hearing about old albums? You might enjoy our Music Dissectors podcast where we interview someone each month about an album that had a big impact on their life. Click here to find out more. … [Read more...]
The Music Dissectors Episode 13 – Debbie Kruger / Hotel California
Music writer Debbie Kruger joins us to discuss what is arguably one of the best known albums of all time. As you'll hear, Debbie is pretty well qualified to speak about this album and The Eagles more broadly. Our guest: Debbie Kruger Album chosen: Hotel California by The Eagles (1976) ( Website -- Facebook -- Spotify -- iTunes) Links from the show discussion: 10 … [Read more...]
The Music Dissectors Episode 12 – Paul Bindig / Animals
Musician Paul Bindig joins us to discuss a seminal Pink Floyd album. It's one he knows intimately in a way that most don't. Our guest: Paul Bindig Album chosen: Animals by Pink Floyd (1977) ( Website -- Facebook -- Spotify -- iTunes) Links from the show discussion: Check out Echoes of Pink Floyd, who are touring soon An academic journal article on 'Dogs' … [Read more...]
The Music Dissectors Episode 11 – John Fulcher / Astral Weeks
John Fulcher joins us to discuss his passion for Van Morrison's Astral Weeks Our guest: John Fulcher Album chosen: Astral Weeks by Van Morrison (1968) ( Website -- Facebook -- Spotify -- iTunes) Links from the show discussion: John's essay on Astral Weeks Article in The New Yorker on the Astral Weeks sessions and the book written about it How to … [Read more...]
The Music Dissectors Episode 10 – Tim Pegler / Darkness on the Edge of Town
Tim Pegler is a Melbourne based author who has chosen the acclaimed Springsteen album, Darkness on the Edge of Town. We also discuss Springsteen's ongoing appeal, his live work and a lot more. Our guest: Tim Pegler - Journalist and Author Album chosen: Darkness of the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen (1978) ( Website -- Facebook -- Spotify -- iTunes) Links … [Read more...]
Angie Stone – No More Rain (In This Cloud)
SUNDAY SOUL: This smooth piece comes from Angie Stone's 1999 album Black Diamond. Like hearing about old albums? You might enjoy our Music Dissectors podcast where we interview someone each month about an album that had a big impact on their life. Click here to find out more. … [Read more...]
Floetry – Say Yes
SUNDAY SOUL: This 2002 song was nominated for Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Like hearing about old albums? You might enjoy our Music Dissectors podcast where we interview someone each month about an album that had a big impact on their life. Click here to find out more. … [Read more...]
The Music Dissectors Episode 9 – Andrew P Street / loveBUZZ
It's an all-Australian affair this episode with writer Andrew P Street giving his thoughts on The Hummingbirds' album loveBUZZ. Our guest: Andrew P Street - Journalist and Broadcaster (links to Andrew's book, podcast and Patreon project all on this link) Album chosen: loveBUZZ by The Hummingbirds (1989) ( Facebook -- Spotify -- iTunes) Links from the show … [Read more...]