Sunday, May 29, 2011

Song for Sunday


Gil Scott-Heron – I'm New Here

I came to Gil Scott-Heron pretty late. I had heard plenty of his earlier work, but never paid enough attention for it to really sink in. It was only with last year's I'm New Here album that I realised what I had been missing. That album and his recent collaboration with Jamie xx were met with a welcome resurgence in interest and seemed to suggest an exciting and productive new chapter in his 'colourful' life ...

Unfortunately it wasn't to be and as news of his death filtered through yesterday my sadness was tempered by a selfish joy at finding out lots more than I already knew about his life and work, and hearing all the heart-felt tributes and stories from other artists and fans. Gone, but certainly not forgotten.

Band/artist of the week: Mogwai
Song of the week: All India Radio – Rippled

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Song for Sunday


Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Into My Arms

For some reason this song has been in my head lots this week. Maybe because it makes a good lullaby, provided you don't listen to the lyrics too much ...

Band/artist of the week: Bruce Springsteen
Song of the week: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds – Into My Arms

Monday, May 16, 2011

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Song for Sunday


All India Radio – Rippled

Apologies for the late posting. I forgot on Sunday and by last night Blogger was broken. Anyway, this is well worth the wait. Enjoy!

Band/artist of the week: Bruce Springsteen
Song of the week: Bruce Springsteen – Dancing in the Dark

Sunday, May 1, 2011