Here we are, folks! Today is August 7th, 2020, and Whoosh! is finally available worldwide. It's been a long journey from that short Facebook clip I covered in February. It's … Continue reading Sixth Impressions: Whoosh Was Worth the Wait
Category: Studio Review
Fourth Impressions: “Man Alive” Has Arrived
If it was a painting, you'd call it impressionistic.Ian Gillan about “Man Alive”. Retrieved from here. An announcement was made through Deep Purple’s various social media channels recently about the … Continue reading Fourth Impressions: “Man Alive” Has Arrived
Album Review: Deep Purple—Self-Titled (1969)
Released: June 21, 1969 Personnel Ritchie Blackmore--GuitarRod Evans--VocalsJon Lord--KeyboardsIan Paice--DrumsNick Simper--Bass Tracks "Chasing Shadows" (5:34)"Blind" (5:26)"Lalena" (5:05)"Fault Line" (1:46)"The Painter" (3:51)"Why Didn't Rosemary?" (5:04)"Bird Has Flown" (5:36)"April" (12:10) Oddly enough, … Continue reading Album Review: Deep Purple—Self-Titled (1969)
Song Thoughts: Dave Brubeck’s “Blue Rondo” and Adaptations
One day, I'm going to have a podcast or a YouTube channel to discuss music. I've held back on republishing this here from my last blog in part because I … Continue reading Song Thoughts: Dave Brubeck’s “Blue Rondo” and Adaptations
Album Review: Emerson, Lake & Palmer (1970)
This week has featured a ton of significant dates for Emerson, Lake & Palmer fans. Thus, I decided to revisit a review/ramble I originally wrote in 2017 about what the … Continue reading Album Review: Emerson, Lake & Palmer (1970)
Byte-Sized Review: Emerson, Lake & Palmer (Debut Album)
An introduction to ELP's debut album.
Byte-Sized Reviews: Vangelis–Spiral (1977)
Retrieved from here. Track List "Spiral" – 6:55"Ballad" – 8:27"Dervish D" – 5:21"To the Unknown Man" – 9:01"3+3" – 9:43 Analysis This album reminds me a lot of Tangerine Dream's Force … Continue reading Byte-Sized Reviews: Vangelis–Spiral (1977)
Song Thoughts: Fools Through the Years
Deep Purple has had fifty years and eight lineups, with a total of four singers, four guitarists, three bassists, two keyboardists, and one drummer. This has given the band as … Continue reading Song Thoughts: Fools Through the Years
First Impressions: From the Fires — Greta van Fleet
Do they deserve the hype? I share some of my thoughts.