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Music makes me feel like a child.
A personal and special piece. I explore the emotions that music brings to me via childhood memories. And I finally share the memory behind what I always call "donut music." This one's a deep - deep dive into my soul folks - be gentle.
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Covers of Ceremony: Let’s Break them Down
I talk about one of my all time favorite songs in this post: Ceremony by Joy Division / New Order. I also talk about various versions by Ian McCulloch, The Echoing Green, Xiu Xiu, Radiohead, Chromatics, Day Wave, and Wussy.
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Hysteria – The Best Hard Rock Album of the 80s.
What's the best hard rock album of the 80s? Why Def Leppard's Hysteria of course! From Woman to Love and Affection, I review the album in its entirety. What makes it great? What are the best songs? And are the filler songs great as well? Read on and I'll tell you!
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Next Time I Fall in Love – It Will be with Metaphors.
Last week, I created a playlist called the 70’s and 80’s Soft Rock Supercoma. One canonical soft rock song missing from this list: Peter Cetera (with Amy Grant) – Next Time I Fall. Some of you might wonder why this omission was made. Sure, I did include Peter Cetara’s “For the Glory of Love,” as well as Chicago’s “If You Leave Me Now.” So Cetera was represented enough. Truth be told – I decided to leave “Next Time I Fall” for this very article. “Next Time I Fall” might sound dated. Seriously, what is with those synthesizers and electric pianos? The song might also not really make any sense –…
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70s and 80s Soft Rock Supercoma…
Ahhh, Soft Rock…so mellow, so relaxing. Forget about that hard stuff – it makes my ears bleed. I want to go out on my yacht, drink mimosas and enjoy the sun. Metallica or Alice In Chains? No thanks – that’s too dark. I need something positive…something light….something that won’t challenge my world view too much. I need a soft rock supercoma Ok, so that’s a bit harsh. I love soft rock – but to say it doesn’t challenge my world view? Wrong. I will say it brings me a peace that no other music can – especially soft rock from the 70s and 80s. I don’t know what it is…
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