Archive | May, 2009
Sylvian and Fripp

Today’s desert island disc: David Sylvian & Robert Fripp, The First Day

Incredibly, this CD is out of print, and even Amazon only seems to have sketchy availability through zShops. So I can’t even provide a reliable “buy” link. David Sylvian is the former lead singer and songwriter of Japan. Robert Fripp is the mastermind behind King Crimson. Sylvian is known for his introspective, spiritual, seeking lyrics [...]

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Ben Harper White Lies

Listening to: Ben Harper & Relentless7, White Lies for Dark Times

A review of Ben Harper & Relentless7, White Lies for Dark Times (2009) “Relentless7,” the name of Ben Harper’s new band, sounds like the title of a book by Enid Blyton or Carolyn Keene. And they are an adventure to listen to. Haper had, to date, split his music evenly between a smart, funky, blues/r’n’b/reggae [...]

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Bruce Cockburn Slice O Life

Listening to: Bruce Cockburn, Slice O Life (Live Solo)

A review of Bruce Cockburn’s Slice O Life (Live Solo) (2009) A lovely and complex CD this, Bruce Cockburn‘s first live album of just him and his guitar. Recorded in 2008 at a variety of shows, this is a strong set of well-known tunes and less familiar gems, interspaced with background stories and live banter. [...]

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