Category Archives: Music

Couldn’t Do It Today

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

Posted in Music | Tagged Phil Spector, The Crystals | 1 Comment

Juxtaposin’: Wang Dang Doodle

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

Posted in Music | Tagged Howlin' Wolf, PJ Harvey | 1 Comment

Let Us Now Praise the White Saviors of Black Music

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: In a dialogue with fellow New York Times movie critic A.O. Scott, Manohla Dargis criticized the continuing white-centric nature of most Hollywood films: “Sully” is about professionalism and expertise, specifically those of a white hero, which is … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Music | Tagged an open and honest dialogue about race, blues, jazz, white saviors | 10 Comments

What More Can We Do?

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: We are the Village Green Preservation Society. God save Donald Duck, vaudeville and variety. We are the Desperate Dan Appreciation Society. God save strawberry jam and all the different varieties. Preserving the old ways from being … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged England, Ray Davies, rock music, The Kinks, the village green preservation society | 1 Comment

Our Favorite Things in 2016

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Aging crank that I am, like the others in this group I gave up following whatever’s current a long time ago. Why bother when 90% will be forgotten in a few years anyway? So, as my selections show, … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, History, Media, Movies, Music, Performers, Politics and Economics, Television, The Good Life | Tagged 2016, best of | 2 Comments

Juxtaposin’: Send Me

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

Posted in Music | Tagged Belle & Sebastian, Sam Cooke | 1 Comment

Book Du Jour

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Music | Tagged anticommunism, communism, hypnotism, the beatles | 3 Comments

My Year in Music

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Favorite Album of the Year: “Wild Things” by Ladyhawke Honorable Mention: “Blue & Lonesome” by The Rolling Stones Favorite Movie Soundtrack: “The Neon Demon” by Cliff Martinez Honorable Mention: “La La Land” by Justin Hurwitz and Benj Pasek … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged 2016, Benj Pasek, Beyoncé, Charles Bradley, Cliff Martinez, Drixxxe, Frank Ocean, Gwen Stefani, John Coltrane, Justin Hurwitz, Justin Paul, Ladyhawke, listing music, Maren Morris, Radiohead, She & Him, T-Bone Walker, The Rolling Stones | 9 Comments

Notes on “Eight Days a Week”

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: “Eight Days a Week,” Ron Howard’s new documentary on the Beatles’ touring years, isn’t anything new, and yet it caused me to see its subject in a new light. Like similar works it uses the Beatles as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Music, Performers | Tagged 1960s, Beatles, documentaries, Eight Days a Week, Film, movies, rock music, Ron Howard | Leave a comment

In Praise of Apple Music’s Playlists

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I signed up with Apple Music warily. I’d read the bad reviews, and I’m one of those people who think that Tim Cook hasn’t got a creative bone in his body. But, hey, I’m immersed in Apple’s … Continue reading →