[Today 2 rather concise reviews compared to usual, as you may have noticed I don't have much time to write at the moment, but it's a nice week so here we go].
Fountains D.C is one of the archetypes of the Post-Punk Revival band of this last decade but the Irish prove on this 3rd album that they want to break those chains forever. I ... read more
It's no surprise to say that Pusha T has been sitting comfortably at the table of Hip Hop's greatest for 20 years now. He will be a legend in the pantheon. Whether it's with Clipse, the group with his brother in the 2000s, his solo career the following decade until the presidency of the label ... read more
Crafted in isolation during the pandemic, in the middle of New Mexico, Daniel Rossen faced only himself and had the time and space ... read more
[ Hey AOTY, It's a pleasure to see you again after a 2 weeks break, Love]
Beyond his musical content, Father John Misty is also known for his remarkable and fascinating career. Born in Maryland, the artist began his career under ... read more
Born in Carol City, Denzel Curry is obviously not to be introduced anymore, he is the most appreciated modern rapper of the musical communities as here in AOTY, or on RYM. And rightly so, because Denzel Curry never makes a mistake. He perfectly combines all the criteria of a good student, i.e. being ... read more
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[I advise you to read also my review on The Dillard - Back Porch Bluegrass (1963), in order to better under-stand the context]. 1968 sounds like a pivotal year for the whole "Country" family. Let's scan the horizon to prove my point: First of all, it's impossible to miss the unavoidable and probably the most cult live album of all time with Johnny Cash's "At Folsom Pri-son". We find the creation of the Outlaw Country movement. ... read more
I don't look too long to say that Rosalia and Arca are the most brilliant and creatively prolific "Spanish / Latin" artists for more than 5 years now in my opinion (see comment section). Their music crosses language barriers, their musical genre to graft as the vanguard of Pop. Today the soon ... read more
Today we're going to visit a very unrecognized classic in a rather concise review compared to usual. I hesitated for a while to write this episode, because there is not much to say about the character's life, but this album is so excellent that I decided to go for it. At that time, no one had added a note to this album, yet for those curious about old school stuff and guitar lovers I strongly advise you to give this product a chance. You have to ... read more
If not the top band in the Bay Area, wouldn't "Cheap Trills" be the best album of the San Francisco Psychedelic Rock band during the 60s? I'd say it's not far off. Among all the Bay Area bands, generally better known as Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead or Quicksilver Messenger Service, the jammers Big Brother & the Holding Company managed to make a place for themselves in a flourishing and innovative scene before becoming ... read more
Direction Oslo, in the heart of a Scandinavian scene always as prolific as interesting. Pop and traditional culture is constantly animated and there is always something to eat. Today we are going to talk about a multi-talented artist, far from being a beginner, the brilliant Jenny Hval, who in my opinion remains one of the most ... read more
Let's imagine that I had to choose only one Jazz album (except Jazz-Rock) in 1968, my heart would lean without hesitation towards "Machine Gun" by The Peter Brotzmann Octet, not only for its avant-garde aspect, but especially because Jazz needed an album like this one that year. As I have already explained a few times in my previous episodes, but Jazz was going through a rather empty year in terms of releases in 1968, because it lacked the ... read more
Business and music are often very closely linked, it's rare to have artists or producers who do pure charity or just provide for their living needs. Let's not be so naive to believe it. The power of producers and investors has always ruled artists ... read more
For those who have been following this series for a long time, it's no secret that I love the Byrds since today I'm dedicating their 4th and last episode to them. So if you are curious, I advise you to read my previous reviews on this subject in order to better understand (see at the bottom of the review). For the occasion I'm going to break a little the formula and the usual style of construction of HOTA by comparing the 2 albums released in 1968 ... read more
Who really knows Family ? Probably a few specialists or curious people, but few people will tell you in a conversation about the 60's: "Family was really good, it's as good as the Who or the Stones", no it's not likely. I personally didn't know them before doing my research for the selection of the episodes. Like any band/artist cruelly and criminally forgotten, Family delivers in 1968 one of the most interesting album of the year. So in ... read more
I discovered Sasami Ashworth a short time ago and I must say that I really appreciate this kind of artist's background. Originally from Los Angeles, Sasami is a very versatile artist, singer-songwriter, musician and arranger who can be described as an ultimate music enthusiast. After graduating from ... read more
Caroline is like a good gastronomic feast accompanied by a glass of wine, when the pleasure increases ten-fold on your taste buds and happiness invades your body. You let yourself be transported without restraint, light as a feather, no longer trying to know where you are lost. ... read more
While the evolution of Pop Rock was in constant ebullition at the end of the 60's, the year 1968 marks a symbolic advance that will continue to have a considerable influence on the major part of the years to come (until 1976 to be precise). Once the Summer Of Love passed, the psychedelic movements, until now omnipresent, will gradually weaken, leaving place to 2 different branches: the muscles of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, and on the contrary the ... read more
The now legendary Dream Pop duo Beach House doesn't have much to prove anymore, just to make us vibrate again. Founded in 2004 in Baltimore, the duo composed of Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally have built a breathtaking discography, becoming one of the most important groups of the last two decades. No doubt they will still be ... read more
1968 is such a crazy year that some bands/artists of the top 20/30 albums could have largely conquered for a place in the Top 10 of any other year from 1980. Here are some examples: The United States of America, Silver Apples, Small Faces, Dr.John or The Millennium. In fact, few people in the general public know The Millennium, it's reserved for specialists or underground fans, yet they released an absolutely fantastic album, the one and only under ... read more