Just seen that Darrel Sheinman from Gearbox Records has a show on Soho Radio, might be worth a listen
Gearbox Kissaten with Darrel Sheinman - Soho Radio
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Every now and then I play this to remind myself how good the Kinks were and bury myself in nostalgia.
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I dont often listen to Hip Hop, it’s become too negative, but this is one that stands out
AllMusic Review by Steve Huey
One of the cornerstone albums of alternative rap’s second wave, Things Fall Apart was the point where the Roots’ tremendous potential finally coalesced into a structured album that maintained its focus from top to bottom. If the group sacrifices a little of the unpredictability of its jam sessions, the resulting consistency more than makes up for it, since the record flows from track to track so effortlessly. Taking its title from the Chinua Achebe novel credited with revitalizing African fiction, Things Fall Apart announces its ambition right upfront, and reinforces it in the opening sound collage. Dialogue sampled from Spike Lee’s Mo’ Better Blues implies a comparison to abstract modern jazz that lost its audience, and there’s another quote about hip-hop records being treated as disposable, that they aren’t maximized as product or as art. That’s the framework in which the album operates, and while there’s a definite unity counteracting the second observation, the artistic ambition actually helped gain the Roots a whole new audience (“coffeehouse chicks and white dudes,” as Common puts it in the liner notes). The backing tracks are jazzy and reflective, filled with subtly unpredictable instrumental lines, and the band also shows a strong affinity for the neo-soul movement, which they actually had a hand in kick-starting via their supporting work on Erykah Badu’s Baduizm. Badu returns the favor by guesting on the album’s breakthrough single, “You Got Me,” an involved love story that also features a rap from Eve, co-writing from Jill Scott, and an unexpected drum’n’bass breakbeat in the outro. Other notables include Mos Def on the playful old-school rhymefest “Double Trouble,” Slum Village superproducer Jay Dee on “Dynamite!,” and Philly native DJ Jazzy Jeff on “The Next Movement.” But the real stars are Black Thought and Malik B, who drop such consistently nimble rhymes throughout the record that picking highlights is extremely difficult. Along with works by Lauryn Hill, Common, and Black Star, Things Fall Apart is essential listening for anyone interested in the new breed of mainstream conscious rap.
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Giving this a whirl…not bad so far…
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Especially as my recollection is that it was broadcast at Sunday lunchtime.
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Steve Miller Band - Fly Like An Eagle.
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Christopher Cross. Another Page. Vinyl. Not played this for a while, forgotten how good it is in a soft rock sort of way. Some lovely stuff. The list of Musicians reads like a Who’s Who.
- Christopher Cross – vocals, guitar, guitar solo (10), arrangements
- Karla Bonoff – vocals (3)
- Don Henley – background vocals (4, 8)
- Art Garfunkel – background vocals (7)
- Michael McDonald – background vocals (1, 6)
- J.D. Souther – background vocals (4, 8)
- Carl Wilson – background vocals (2)
- Jay Graydon – guitar solo (4)
- Steve Lukather – guitar, guitar solo (6)
- Abraham Laboriel – bass guitar
- Mike Porcaro – bass guitar
- Andy Salmon – bass guitar
- Steve Gadd – drums
- Jeff Porcaro – drums
- Tommy Taylor (drummer) – drums
- Tom Scott – saxophone (1)
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Johnny Cash. American IV
Alphabetically chosen on the iPod. Another I’ve not played in a while. If the first two tracks don’t get you, nothing will.
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Incognito - No Time Like The Future / 1999 Takin’ Loud / UK CD / 538 947 2
Arrived a day earlier than expected, and sounding wonderful. Thanks to @Debs for the suggestion.
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Enjoying this interesting new release from the legendary Studio One label.
Previously unreleased glorious vintage Roots Reggae rarities.
Streaming on Tidal or Digital download only at the moment from Studio One Bandcamp
Clement Dodd, the founder of the iconic Studio One label, was a fierce proponent of Marcus Garvey’s message of self-reliance, having heard it in his youth. Over the years he recorded and produced many songs that expressed the yearnings and feelings of his fellow Jamaicans. Afrikan Blood is a timely release that captures some of the roots reggae songs that speak to injustices that still exist today. Many of the songs on Afrikan Blood are previously unreleased or unreleased stereo mixes by foundation artists like Alton Ellis, The Gaylads, The Wailing Souls and Freddie McGregor.
Afrikan Blood | Various Artists | Studio One
Ps Lee Scratch Perry fans might find the title track here familiar, a version of this appears on his Super Ape album as Zions Blood
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Any Chelsea fans in? Or should that be Wolves or West Brom?
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Not heard it before. Streaming (and enjoying) based upon your “recommendation”.
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