Poetic kissing in an off-kilter key
Poetic kissing in an off-kilter key
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Tag: Johnny Marr
My Top 30 Albums of 2014 :: 15-11
15. They Want My Soul :: Spoon My thoughts (from my review in August – an excerpt from a longer review): They Want My Soul should probably be tied with number two as this is a stellar album, from start to finish. But, let’s start at the start, shall we?Rent I Pay takes you right into the groove, tight percussion, electro-twangy guitars (is that a word? yes, yes it is today), and a catch chorus that had me singing-a-long before the song was even done. This song throws out a hook that snags immediately, and then you are reeled in completely. … Continue reading My Top 30 Albums of 2014 :: 15-11
New Release Tuesday :: My Top 5 :: September 30, 2014
New Release Tuesday :: My Top 5 :: September 30, 2014 1. Playland :: Johnny Marr Three-Sentence Review: Addictive and incredibly listenable, Playland has taken me by surprise, exceeding any expectations I had when I pushed play. This album completely trumps and takes over Moz’s disappointing release this year in its musical relevancy and cutting edge feel. The album plays like a fantastic mix of some of my favorite mid-to-late 80’s bands (Love and Rockets, Flesh For Lulu, New Order) and some of the more recent alt-rock bands I’ve loved (Arctic Monkeys, The Libertines, Palma Violets). Initial Favorite Track(s): Easy Money, Dynamo … Continue reading New Release Tuesday :: My Top 5 :: September 30, 2014
But, Honey Pie, you’re not safe here :: VOTD
Panic :: The Smiths from the album, Louder Than Bombs Panic is a song by the British indie band The Smiths, written by singer Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr. Panic was the first recording to feature new member Craig Gannon, Panic bemoans the state of contemporary pop music, and implores its listeners to “burn down the disco” and “hang the DJ” in retaliation. The song was released by Rough Trade Records as a single in 1986, reaching # 11 in the UK Chart. It was later released on the compilation albums The World Won’t Listen and Louder Than Bombs. Panic was recorded at London’s Livingston Studios in May of 1986. It was the … Continue reading But, Honey Pie, you’re not safe here :: VOTD