John Fulcher joins us to discuss his passion for Van Morrison's Astral Weeks Our guest: John Fulcher Album chosen: Astral Weeks by Van Morrison (1968) ( Website -- Facebook -- Spotify -- iTunes) Links from the show discussion: John's essay on Astral Weeks Article in The New Yorker on the Astral Weeks sessions and the book written about it How to … [Read more...]
The Music Dissectors Episode 10 – Tim Pegler / Darkness on the Edge of Town
Tim Pegler is a Melbourne based author who has chosen the acclaimed Springsteen album, Darkness on the Edge of Town. We also discuss Springsteen's ongoing appeal, his live work and a lot more. Our guest: Tim Pegler - Journalist and Author Album chosen: Darkness of the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen (1978) ( Website -- Facebook -- Spotify -- iTunes) Links … [Read more...]
Angie Stone – No More Rain (In This Cloud)
SUNDAY SOUL: This smooth piece comes from Angie Stone's 1999 album Black Diamond. Like hearing about old albums? You might enjoy our Music Dissectors podcast where we interview someone each month about an album that had a big impact on their life. Click here to find out more. … [Read more...]
Floetry – Say Yes
SUNDAY SOUL: This 2002 song was nominated for Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Like hearing about old albums? You might enjoy our Music Dissectors podcast where we interview someone each month about an album that had a big impact on their life. Click here to find out more. … [Read more...]
The Music Dissectors Episode 9 – Andrew P Street / loveBUZZ
It's an all-Australian affair this episode with writer Andrew P Street giving his thoughts on The Hummingbirds' album loveBUZZ. Our guest: Andrew P Street - Journalist and Broadcaster (links to Andrew's book, podcast and Patreon project all on this link) Album chosen: loveBUZZ by The Hummingbirds (1989) ( Facebook -- Spotify -- iTunes) Links from the show … [Read more...]
The Dandy Warhols – You Were The Last High
WEDNESDAY'S WHATEVER: The Dandy Warhols have had some quality releases over their career, not least of which is this gem from their 2003 album Welcome To The Monkey House. … [Read more...]
Wild Nothing – Chinatown
SATURDAY SYNTHETIC: From Wild Nothing's 2010 album Gemini. Lovely stuff. Like hearing about old albums? You might enjoy our Music Dissectors podcast where we interview someone each month about an album that had a big impact on their life. Click here to find out more. … [Read more...]
The Music Dissectors Episode 8 – Gyan / Way To Blue
Nick Drake is a musician whose regard has continued to increase in the more than forty years since his untimely death. Australian singer and songwriter, Gyan, gives her thoughts on the impact Nick Drake and his work has had on her own life. Our guest: Gyan - singer and songwriter Album chosen: Way To Blue* by Nick Drake (1994) (Website -- Facebook -- Spotify -- … [Read more...]
Yngwie J. Malmsteen – Rising Force
METAL MONDAY: This version of Rising Force was filmed at a live show in Leningrad in 1989, which is reason enough to check it out. Like hearing about old albums? You might enjoy our Music Dissectors podcast where we interview someone each month about an album that had a big impact on their life. Click here to find out more. … [Read more...]
Superorganism – It’s All Good
TWISTED TUESDAY: Wow. This clip needs a few dozen watches at least. Huge kudos to whoever put the video together. Oh and the song itself is pretty damn good as well. Like hearing about old albums? You might enjoy our Music Dissectors podcast where we interview someone each month about an album that had a big impact on their life. Click here to find out more. … [Read more...]