40 years ago Bob Marley & The Wailers released the album Exodus. According to many their best or even the best reggae album of all time. Made when Marley was forcibly exiled in England. A review.
Category: Review
May 26 2017
Jill Jones, one of the best Prince satellite acts
Jill Jones´ first and only Paisley Park album is one of the best Prince satellite albums. A rich and varied album, that obviously got a lot of attention and focus while making it. A review.
May 21 2017
Discharge – Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing
Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing by Discharge turns 35 years old. The loudest album I knew at the time, went on to be invaluable for heavy metal and punk. Besides that, it´s one of the best albums of all time!
May 05 2017
The Congos – Heart Of the Congos
In 1977 Lee “Scratch” Perry made one his masterpieces at his Black Ark Studio in Jamaica: Heart Of The Congos, a beautiful roots reggae album. A retrospective view.
Apr 19 2017
Prince – Deliverance
Deliverance is a new Prince EP, which is supposed to be released on April 21st 2017. However, right-ssues make the release uncertain. A review.
Apr 16 2017
Killing Joke – Revelations
Killing Joke’s third album Revelations is their best. The first Killing Joke to be produced by the legendary Conny Plank. A tribute to a unique album.
Apr 11 2017
Soulwax – From Deewee
The eighth album by Soulwax is called From Deewee and is a perfect combination of rock and dance. With no less than three drummers the beats are massive and addictive.
Apr 01 2017
Sun, top funk & soul from Ohio
Sun, a forgotten funk & soul band who released three great albums from 1976 to 1978. One year ago they were remastered and re-released. Beautiful funky music, that deserves to be heard!
Mar 27 2017
Prince is victorious (once again) with Sign O’ The Times
On March 27th 1987 I bought Sign O’ The Times, again a kaleidoscopic album. The genius of the musical whirlwind from Minneapolis seemed limitless. And after 9 months he came to Europe again! New band, new look, new tour. A look back at one of the many highlights in Prince’s career.
Mar 24 2017
Spoon – Hot Thoughts
Who would have thought that Spoon would fuse funk and rock into a great unity? Not me, and yet there was Hot Thoughts. A great album!
Mar 21 2017
AC/DC – Let There Be Rock
AC/DC’s Let There Be Rock was the first album on which AC/DC found their definitive sound. A heavy, direct and swinging album. A look back on AC/DC, and Let There Be Rock in particular.
Mar 08 2017
Grinderman
Grinderman: the fantastic side-project by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds that started 10 years ago and ended 5 years and 3 albums later: a tribute to a great project and to Nick Cave.
Mar 06 2017
Thundercat – Drunk
Thundercat’s third album Drunk is a beautiful, varied album. Just recently released and already a highlight for 2017!
Mar 03 2017
U2: From Pinkpop through the desert to the supermarket
U2: From my first encounter (Pinkpop 1981) through 30 year old The Joshua Tree to personal favorite: 20 year old Pop.
Feb 16 2017
Simon And Garfunkel – The Concert In Central Park
Early 1980’s New York’s Central Park was in chaos. The solution came in the form of a concert by legendary duo Simon And Garfunkel. How an improbable reunion grew out to be a triumph.
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