New Wave
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New Listens 8/22 – 8/24: Joy Division, HOMESHAKE, Talking Heads
Two 70’s artists on entirely different ends of the rock spectrum, and a moody, chilled out modern-day indie record for today. Only feel like reading about music you think you might like? I get it. Use these links to jump to reviews on albums from Joy Division (Punk Rock), HOMESHAKE (Indie) and Talking Heads (Alternative Continue reading
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Remain in Light – Talking Heads
I have been a Talking Heads fan for a long time – however Remain in Light is where I really feel like they have clicked with me fully and moved into a new tier of fandom for me. This album is fucking amazing. The first few seconds of this album set the tone for what Continue reading
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Ghost in the Machine – The Police
Maybe I was a bit Police-d out at this point, but I found this one to be the most lackluster of The Police discography. The album that I will forever refer to as “the numbers one” falls a bit flat all around. Every Little Thing She Does is Magic is a fun song, but of Continue reading
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Speaking in Tongues – Talking Heads
What can I say about this one? Sorry if you click on a review and that’s the verdict, but tough shit, sometimes that’s the case. The Talking Heads are legendary and this is one of my favorites. David Byrne is an incredible songwriter and vocalist. Whatever. I’ll stop talking. Just watch this live performance. Favorite Continue reading
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Zendaya Mondatta – The Police
Another leg of my run through of the discography of The Police. I found this one to be a lot less concise and tight than the previous (Outlandous D’Amour). It’s bolstered by what I think are two of their best songs (Don’t Stand So Close To Me, De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da), Continue reading
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Outlandos d’Amour – The Police
An album from my childhood here, though I am not born in the 50’s (get it?). This album is so much more than the famed Roxanne. It has (so many!) reggae grooves, upbeat songs, great vocals from Sting, and seriously fucking impeccable drumming from Stuart Copeland. You can literally listen to this album and hear Continue reading
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