JaiSuis

Kate Bush’s astounding magnum opus, Hounds of Love, pushes the boundaries of baroque music. It swells with layer upon layer of synthesizers and backing vocals to create a soundscape that sets the listener adrift in her world. The first side consists of individual songs with striking imagery and experiments in sounds. The second side contains the story of a woman adrift at sea, with songs showing her dreams and fears. In such an innovative album, everything works in ways previously unseen. ... read more

Unforgettable… With Love by Natalie Cole is a favorite album of mine. It is a tribute album to Natalie’s father, Nat King Cole; a collection of covers of songs sung by him. A very historic record, it marks the first time the Grammy’s Album of the Year was won by an African-American woman. The album itself is 22 (or 24, depending on the edition) jazz-influenced standards. Natalie has an amazing voice that floats above the lush arrangements, and for its length, the album has a ... read more