Category Archives: Music

The Album Covers of Les Baxter and Martin Denny

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Sophisticated women with primitive passions. Or primitive women with sophisticated passions. Either way, what more do you need?

Posted in Art, Music | Tagged album covers, exotica, Les Baxter, lounge, Martin Denny, midcentury bachelor pad | 9 Comments

Quote Du Jour: On the White Cultural Theft of “Bye, Felicia!”

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Carvell Wallace, commenting on white friend’s use of the phrase “Bye, Felicia!” in a text message, writes perhaps the stupidest thing I’ve read so far this year: Not knowing where something comes from is not a crime. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Music | Tagged Bye Felicia!, Chris Tucker, F. Gary Gray, Ice Cube, N.W.A. | 5 Comments

Juxtaposin’: Sway

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

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Posted in Music | Tagged Dean Martin, Rolling Stones | Leave a comment

Juxtaposin’: Strange Love

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

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Posted in Music | Tagged Depeche Mode, Karen O, Slim Harpo | Leave a comment

Juxtaposin’: Lies

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

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Posted in Music | Tagged Chvrches, Glen Hansard, Rolling Stones, The Black Keys | Leave a comment

Juxtaposin’: Dreams

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

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Posted in Music | Tagged Cat Power, Descendents, Fleetwood Mac, Sebadoh | 3 Comments

Juxtaposin’: Let’s Get Lost

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

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Posted in Music | Tagged Carly Rae Jepsen, Chet Baker | 1 Comment

Juxtaposin’: Baby Baby

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

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Posted in Music | Tagged Amy Grant, Justin Bieber, Steve Earle | 1 Comment

Juxtaposin’: Boom Boom

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

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Posted in Music | Tagged France Gall, John Lee Hooker | 2 Comments

Beyoncé, Carly Rae Jepsen, and The Song Machine

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Beyoncé has released a new album, Lemonade, to predictably rapturous reviews. Ever since her halftime performance during the 2013 Superbowl, her every emanation has been greeted by the Beyhive with an ecstasy that puts the average Marvel movie fanboy … Continue reading →