My Top Five
WELL, folks, after three years of music columns, we come to the end of my 100 favourite albums. If you missed any, they are all available here. Let me repeat, once … Continue readingMy Top Five
Author: Alan Ashworth
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Billy Bragg and Wilco: Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key
Following Wilco’s A&M debut yesterday, here they are backing Lord Bragg on Woody Guthrie’s song. Mermaid Avenue’s a pretty good album.
Wilco: King Of You
Some nifty guitar work from the Wilcsters on their 2015 album Star Wars.
The Lemonheads: Being Around
One of the great romantic lyrics: If I was a booger, would you blow your nose?
Drive-By Truckers: Primer Coat
From their 2014 album English Oceans. And here’s a live acoustic version. Why doesn’t he do something about his hair?
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy: Gulf Shores
In 2003, Will Oldham decided to re-record some of his old lo-fi stuff with a bunch of crack Nashville session men. This one is a distinct improvement on the original, … Continue readingBonnie ‘Prince’ Billy: Gulf Shores
Frank Black and the Catholics: California Bound
Surprisingly tuneful 2002 effort from the Pixies front man.
My Top 100 Part Ten
I HAD planned this to be the final instalment of my list of favourite albums but enjoyed revisiting them so much that my keyboard ran away with me. So here … Continue readingMy Top 100 Part Ten
Neil Young: What Did You Do To My Life?
From his eponymous 1968 debut album. Good, too.
Kevin Ayers and Bridget St John: Jolie Madame
From the excellent 1970 LP Shooting at the Moon. And here’s Bridget singing it with a Japanese folk musician in 2010.