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"Little Girl Blue", Nina Simone's 1959 debut album, is an exuberant display of otherworldly musical talent, and one of my favorite albums from the 50s. 24-year-old Nina takes your breath away not only with her voice but also some of the most emotional and self-possessed piano playing I've ever heard.
Unfortunately, the release of this album was not smooth sailing for Simone. She recorded it in 1957 in ONE SINGLE SESSION, after being found by a Bethlehem Records talent ... read more
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It's been a shit few days so I though why not treat myself to some early Beatles? Some of the best comfort music there is.
This is a wonderful album. I truly think it's excellent in every aspect. The bassline and guitar are so groovy, the drumming is great. But what makes it a great album is the vocals -- everyone sings, even Ringo and they are great both solo and when harmonizing. So full of personality and with incredible energy. Every time one of them does that little howl, I eat ... read more
"Future Perfect" is the 2004 debut album of indie rock band Autolux, and their most famous release. For what it is, it's a pretty good project. If you you like shoegaze-adjacent stuff with lots of distortion, you'll likely enjoy this record.
They nailed the overall sound, with great, distorted guitar riffs (guitarist Greg Edwards is also part of 90s band Failure) and some incredible sounding drums by Carla Azar.. The opener "Turnstile Blues" is the perfect ... read more
"My Life" is the second album by R&B artist Mary J. Blige. Along with her 1992 debut "What's the 411?", this release is one of the most influential records of the 90s, defining the path that contemporary R&B would take for the next decade. If you listen to this and are reminded of of the hip-hol / soul that dominated the 2000s charts, it's because Blige and her producers (the most infamous being Diddy himself) set the trail.
The record itself is... a mixed ... read more
So-Lo is Danny Elfman's first solo effort, although it has significant contributions from the rest of Oingo-Boingo, with the band's lead guitarist Steve Bartek as a producer and the other band members as session musicians.
This is a pretty solid new wave / pop 80s record. It has fun instrumentals, though the synth textures sound a bit dated. I like Elfman's vocal performance here; he really sells the songs. Still, I wouldn't say any of the songs is brilliant, and the album ... read more
"Relayer" is the seventh album by prog rock group Yes. It's their first album with keyboard player Patrick Moraz; his background in jazz fusion fits nicely with the sound in this record, which aims for more anarchic and carefree composition.
The star of the album is opening track "The Gates of Delirium", which runs for 22 minutes and occupies the entire A-side of the original vinyl. Despite its length, it goes by quickly with its colorful guitar lines that are always ... read more
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