Category Archives: Music

Couldn’t Do It Today

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: This one is a two-fer: not only is it a celebration of street harassment and the male gaze, you got white boys appropriating soul music. Music for shitlords/Trump supporters. HT to Callowman for reminding me of this gem.

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Music Recommendation Du Jour

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I’ve been listening to a lot of classic albums lately and this collection sticks out as one of the best. Each song is like a little short story — the sometimes dark subject matter belied by Hurt’s warm, … Continue reading →

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“I Ain’t Got Nobody”, Five Ways

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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Music Quiz

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Those of you who follow current pop music might have some sense of the right answers here.  I would not have a clue. I will list five current acts.  Then I will list how they are described by … Continue reading →

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Couldn’t Do It Today

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Johnny I said we were through Just to see what you would do You stood there, and hung your head Made me wish that I were dead Oh, Johnny get angry Johnny get mad Give me the biggest … Continue reading →

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Small Bluetooth Speakers

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Currently living out of suitcases in a small, furnished sublet far away from our usual city, my wife and I recently found ourselves craving a speaker. Earphone-listening is great but sometimes it’s fun to share music, and … Continue reading →

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Music Du Jour: “Sitting in Limbo”

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I’ve never been much of a reggae fan, but I’m trying to correct that blind spot. One website described “The Harder They Come” soundtrack as an ideal introduction to the genre, and hey, I’ve been pleased to discover … Continue reading →

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Music Du Jour

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: On this day 53 years ago, Gilberto, Jobim and Getz began recording “Getz/Gilberto.” They finished the following day.

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What I’m Streaming Now: “Funny Little Frog”

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: This song, the second single from Stuart Murdoch’s “God Help the Girl” side project, is a nearly perfect pop song to my ears. I also loved the movie Murdoch wrote and directed based on the album. It’s on … Continue reading →

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Classical Off-notes

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Bit by bit I find myself returning to classical music.  I was never an expert but I was enough of a fan in my youth.  Back then it was not uncommon for classical music to form at least … Continue reading →

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