Marianne Faithfull -
Broken English (1979) - To this generation, she's known as that creepy voice tacked onto the end of "The Memory Remains" by Metallica. To another generation, she's Mick Jagger's ex and a formidable singer in her own right. On her 1979 record, Faithfull's Joni Mitchell-esque voice is missing as years of drug abuse ravaged her vocal chords as as she adopts a gravelly, smoky tone. The title track wouldn't be out of place on a Police record and her reinvention of John Lennon's "Working Class Hero" is required listening.
Lupe Fiasco -
Food & Liquor (2006) - Lupe was already turning heads last year with his verse on Kanye West's "Touch The Sky", and many (including myself) were anxious to hear a debut. After many delays (and several leaked versions of the album), Lupe comes running out the gate with the smash "Kick, Push", his ode to skateboarding.. The dramatic guitar intro on "Pressure" (featuring Jay-Z) is irresistable. Kanye provides the beat for "Cool", and in a move that may turn heads for Kanye fans (and build anticipation for his upcoming
Graduation), he doesn't sample anything for the beat. The record seems to sprawl a bit, but overall it's an enjoyable listening experience. He's definately an artist to watch. I'm excited to see what he comes up with next.
Phil Spector -
Back To Mono (1958-1969) (1991) - With all of his legal troubles lately, it's easy to look past Phil Spector's impact on the recording industry. This 60 song box set is a collection of the hits Spector has produced from the late fifties to the late sixties. Although it does not include any of his famed later period productions, the set perfectly shows the best of Spector's "Wall of Sound" technique. With hits by the Righteous Brothers and Ike and Tina Turner included, this set is something you need to hear. Who could forget the Ronettes, who have over a dozen tracks on the set. I've been listening to "Be My Baby" on repeat all week.
Marianne Faithfull - Broken English (1979) - To this generation, she's known as that creepy voice tacked onto the end of "The Memory Remains" by Metallica. To another generation, she's Mick Jagger's ex and a formidable singer in her own right. On her 1979 record, Faithfull's Joni Mitchell-esque voice is missing as years of drug abuse ravaged her vocal chords as as she adopts a gravelly, smoky tone. The title track wouldn't be out of place on a Police record and her reinvention of John Lennon's "Working Class Hero" is required listening.
Lupe Fiasco - Food & Liquor (2006) - Lupe was already turning heads last year with his verse on Kanye West's "Touch The Sky", and many (including myself) were anxious to hear a debut. After many delays (and several leaked versions of the album), Lupe comes running out the gate with the smash "Kick, Push", his ode to skateboarding.. The dramatic guitar intro on "Pressure" (featuring Jay-Z) is irresistable. Kanye provides the beat for "Cool", and in a move that may turn heads for Kanye fans (and build anticipation for his upcoming Graduation), he doesn't sample anything for the beat. The record seems to sprawl a bit, but overall it's an enjoyable listening experience. He's definately an artist to watch. I'm excited to see what he comes up with next.
Phil Spector - Back To Mono (1958-1969) (1991) - With all of his legal troubles lately, it's easy to look past Phil Spector's impact on the recording industry. This 60 song box set is a collection of the hits Spector has produced from the late fifties to the late sixties. Although it does not include any of his famed later period productions, the set perfectly shows the best of Spector's "Wall of Sound" technique. With hits by the Righteous Brothers and Ike and Tina Turner included, this set is something you need to hear. Who could forget the Ronettes, who have over a dozen tracks on the set. I've been listening to "Be My Baby" on repeat all week.
i wish i had some phil spector.
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Matt |
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