Michael Chapman: Among the Trees
Nice live version of the song from his 1970 album Window.
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When Richard met Linda
WHEN founder member Richard Thompson left Fairport Convention shortly after the release of the Full House album in July 1970, he announced that he would be concentrating on a solo career. Yet … Continue readingWhen Richard met Linda
Robert Fripp and David Sylvian: Bringing Down The Light
Ambient beauty from 1993’s The First Day.
Mike Heron: Singing the Dolphin Through
What finer way to spend seven minutes on a Sunday morning than listening to this utterly beautiful song by the former Incredible? From his 1975 LP Mike Heron’s Reputation.
The Leftie who puts the berk in Berkeley
OH, to live in Berkeley, California, where they’ve really got their priorities right. In a radical overhaul, all ‘gendered’ language is to be removed from the official city code to make … Continue readingThe Leftie who puts the berk in Berkeley
Hamilton House of Horror
The Slaves of Solitude by Patrick Hamilton HERE is a horror story. There are no knife maniacs, masked murderers or chainsaw wielding cannibals in this portrayal of crushing boredom in … Continue readingHamilton House of Horror
Jonathan Richman: Important in Your Life
Wonderful moment when he introduces the solo around the minute mark – ‘Guitar, ready set go!’ From the 1976 album Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers.
Warren Zevon: My Sh*t’s F*cked Up
Return of another sweary guy: this is a live version of the song from his 2000 album Life’ll Kill Ya. Sadly, three years later it did. https://am-records.com/2018/08/06/enjoy-every-sandwich/
Ian Dury: Plaistow Patricia
Back to Mr Pottymouth for the sixth instalment of this shameful series. Probably the only song ever to begin with the word ‘arseholes’.