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     The last few years leading up to 2020 had been a rough ride for AC/DC.  Band founder and leader Malcolm Young was diagnosed with early-stage dementia in 2014, and ultimately passed away in 2017, leaving his brother Angus alone and in charge to lead the band.  Compounding that tragedy was the not-surprising hearing lossContinue reading “AC/DC “Power Up” (2020)”

     Today we have another Taylor Swift album, but in the spirit of artist diversity, “Folklore” released in the depth of the pandemic in 2020, is a respected and appreciated change of pace for this creative songwriter and performer.  Like many performers, and certainly the rest of us, her plans for 2020 were turned upsideContinue reading “Taylor Swift “Folklore” (2020)”

     Today is certainly a unique blog for me to write, but one I have greatly anticipated since this journey began.  As much as I love all the music I have listened to on this list, that connection obviously runs deeper when your own son shows up on the list.  Watching and listening to himContinue reading “The Zumbyes “To My Left” (2019) & “Tender Time” (2020)”

     One of the best examples of “You can’t judge a book by its cover”, or least, I can’t judge a book by its cover, is Post Malone.  His appearance, complete with lots of face ink (and everywhere else), led me to believe his sound was pretty hard-edged, and perhaps some of it is, butContinue reading “Post Malone “Hollywood’s Bleeding” (2019)”

     Charles Mingus, Taj Mahal, Vashti Bunyan, Gil Scott-Heron, Kate Bush, Uncle Tupelo, Cornelius, The Avalanches, and The Shins.  When I asked my son to pick 10 albums of his choice to add into my mix of albums, I knew I would get a diverse mix of genres and sounds, many of which I hadContinue reading “100 gecs “1000 gecs” (2019)”

     Today is my day to write about one of the youngest performers on this list, Billie Eilish and her debut album, “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?”.  This remarkable talent reached #397 on Rolling Stone’s Top 500 Greatest Albums of All Time with this debut, which was recorded in a bedroomContinue reading “Billie Eilish “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?” (2019)”

     By now, we have established that the British glam rock act the Struts is my favorite contemporary act.  No other band blends new with old quite like they do, and certainly not with the flair and drama Luke Spiller and the band brings to the stage every night.  Best experienced in a live setting,Continue reading “The Struts “Young & Dangerous” (2018)”

     My Fair Lady.  Peter Gunn.  The Sound of Music.  Camelot.  West Side Story.  Hello, Dolly!  Mary Poppins.  Woodstock.  Jesus Christ Superstar.  Saturday Night Fever.  Titanic.  High School Musical.  Throughout all the years of my blog, soundtrack albums, whether they be from Broadway shows or cinematic releases have been a constant.  (I didn’t include severalContinue reading “Soundtrack – Various Artists “The Greatest Showman” (2017)”

     Back on June 28, 2019, I was at the Gothic Theater in Denver, waiting to see my current favorite band the Struts perform, and had invited my sister and her boyfriend to join me.  As the crowd was building and the opening act was preparing to come on, I started talking with two peopleContinue reading “The Glorious Sons “Young Beauties and Fools” (2017)”

     Back to Kendrick Lamar today, and for my tastes, “DAMN.” is by far my favorite of the albums I have listened to in his catalog.  The mix of songs is more aggressive, in many cases tapping into a heavier dose of bass, beats, and hooks.  By most critic’s standards, this album is not asContinue reading “Kendrick Lamar “DAMN.” (2017)”