It’s been interesting to watch the bands that were cooked in the crucible of the recent lo-fi explosions. Records from acts like the Dum Dum Girls, whose raw, punkish power seemed to tear at the fabric covers of my speakers now have a much cleaner, more refined sound, opting for delicate songwriting over fuzzy production. [...]
A Sunny Day In Glasgow – Ashes…
19 September 2011 by Leave a Comment
Sometimes, what makes an album great is its ability to focus you instantly on the task at hand. Kraftwerk, Aphex Twin, New Order — with a strong, quick beat and under-the-radar vocals, it’s not just music to work to, it’s music by which to get work done. Now, for the opposite — the best music [...]
Joy Division – Unknown Pleasures
20 June 2011 by Leave a Comment
Joy Division has enjoyed a bit of a reboot in fame lately. Four years ago, Ian Curtis’ biopic was brought to big screens in moody black-and-white. Ten years ago, it seemed like only the graying goths and moody punks were the true fans. Twenty years ago, I imagine it was hard to look at the [...]
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