Listening in 2023
2023 in music: A diverse blend of genres and artists, marked by innovative sounds, global influences and firm favourites
Tagged: Music
Music Genre
90’s R n B: H-Town and Smooth
Exploring R&B hits: ‘Undercover Lover’ by Smooth’s sultry vibes and ‘Knocking ‘da Boots’ by H-Town’s classic groove. A throwback to the golden era of R&B.
Album – Human by Death
Human by Death is one of the few albums that with no hesitation, I listen to from beginning to end. It flows as a story being told, a mood that develops and equally as individual songs that make you sing along with, nod your head to, then mosh because it’s inevitable and necessary. If you don’t get it, that’s perfectly fine. However don’t dismiss the music without giving it a listen
Tune Tuesdays or TuneDay?
There’s always a song or two drifting in & out of my head. Why? There are reasons. But that’s not important. In an attempt to share the love, I’m going to make it your problem as well as mine. Welcome – your introduction to #Tuneday or maybe #TuneTuesday
2020 Wrap Up
Did I meet my reading goal for 2020? What did I watch during the pandemic? Read on to find the answers to this and more including the winners of the annual book awards
Catch Up: The Pause
When you notice you’re in a reading slump, what do you do? In my case, I navigated my way through by listening to music and other distraction tactics. Read on to find out how well that worked.
Band – Danzig
The early 1990’s was great for me, I was looking and finding new bands that felt like they were just for me irrespective of genre.
Single – Cool Nuh
I heard this song last week and thought that it had missed a trick not coming out in summer. But on reflection, the timing is cool. Big Up Frisco feat. Spragga Benz for -Cool Nuh, it’s a tune!
Album – We Are Not Your Kind
We Are Not Your Kind,:the stylistic and musical range is so wide, I’m sure there’s an entry point even for those who are not fans of metal. How can you not like one of these songs? It’s unfeasible.
Book Review – The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker
I have read this short novella untold times over the last twenty years give or take, and every time, even knowing the plot it still draws me in so I am on tenterhooks throughout:
