It takes less than ten seconds.
Seriously, at the eight-second mark I’m all in on Charles Bradley’s sophomore album. Continue reading “CHARLES BRADLEY – Victim of Love”
DAVID BOWIE – The Next Day
After ten years of utter silence, David Bowie had his fans wondering if he would ever return with new material. Now, in true Bowie style, The Next Day is released without warning, showing us a version of the man we haven’t seen before. Continue reading “DAVID BOWIE – The Next Day”
Curtis Nowosad – The Skeptic And The Cynic
For his debut recording Curtis Nowosad inserts a pair of original compositions to an album of jazz impressions of popular music. Continue reading “Curtis Nowosad – The Skeptic And The Cynic”
Boats – A Fairway Full Of Miners
While masterminded by Mat Klachefsky, who writes and sings all the songs, Boats is actually five-piece band, and on A Fairway Full Of Miners, they sound much more like a cohesive band than a collection of musicians supporting a single leader. Continue reading “Boats – A Fairway Full Of Miners”
CORIN RAYMOND & THE SUNDOWNERS – Paper Nickels
There is much to be said about the story behind Paper Nickels, the elaborate and inviting packaging, or any of the over a dozen songwriters whose tunes are on display. Continue reading “CORIN RAYMOND & THE SUNDOWNERS – Paper Nickels”
INGRID GATIN – 1,000 Lives
Ingrid Gatin’s sophomore LP, 1000 Lives, sees the Winnipeg artist hitting her stride. Continue reading “INGRID GATIN – 1,000 Lives”
John Cale – Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood
John Cale’s latest is a weird one. But then again, you’d expect nothing less from the man. Continue reading “John Cale – Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood”
MADNESS – Oui Oui Si Si Ja Ja Da Da
I wouldn’t call it ambitious or remotely close to the edge, but it is fun, a lot of fun! Continue reading “MADNESS – Oui Oui Si Si Ja Ja Da Da”
SONREAL + RICH KIDD – The Closers
This album blended into one mish mash of two rappers trying to be lyricists. Continue reading “SONREAL + RICH KIDD – The Closers”
The Trews – …Thank You and I’m Sorry
The Trews have consistently been pumping out rock albums since “Not Ready to Go” first came blaring out from every Canadian rock station in 2003. Continue reading “The Trews – …Thank You and I’m Sorry”