Category Archives: music

U2 Delays New Album Because Trump Won

Posted on January 11, 2017 by

Dear Bono: Can I speak frankly as a friend? Its time you appreciate that you and your band’s super coolness has passed its “Best by” date some time ago. It could have been a learning opportunity when scads of people … Continue reading →

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Patti Smith, the Nobel Ceremony and a Turn of Beautiful Grace

Posted on December 11, 2016 by

It was announced on October 13th that Bob Dylan had won the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature. The discussion of whether his work was worthy of such an honor ensued. It is, if not for his Himalayan body of work, at least … Continue reading →

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The Super Fab Four – The Kinks

Posted on July 3, 2016 by

Those who know me know I tend to take the road less traveled. In that spirit, I want to finally declare my allegiance to a provocative and controversial thesis. When it comes to early 60s, pop-rock, British bands with four … Continue reading →

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Natural Talent + 99% Perspiration

Posted on December 5, 2015 by

There is talent, then there is crazy talent. This post is about crazy talent and where it comes from. Like most people, I am fascinated by individuals with talent beyond the top folks in their field. Some people have particular … Continue reading →

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Roots Artists You Should Know About

Posted on November 30, 2015 by

In a great deal of art, I very much like mine stripped down to the most human. Little between you, the one experiencing the art, and the artist giving you the experience. Last week over Thanksgiving vacation I dipped into … Continue reading →

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Seven Curses

Posted on November 5, 2015 by

Listening to music yesterday while getting some work done at my desk here, a wonderful song came up on my rotation, one that I know quite well and have loved for years. What’s remarkable about it is its human depth … Continue reading →

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My Five Favorite Lesser-Appreciated Dylan Albums

Posted on July 30, 2015 by

Being a considerable and long-time Dylan fan, people will ask my favorite Dylan songs and albums. Those are hard to pick, as they are far too many. Dylan’s body of work is like an iceberg. What’s above the water, what … Continue reading →

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