5/15/21: Between the headphones

One thing I’ve been listening to a lot of is classic rock, probably as a comfort measure.

5/20/20: A beautiful day

It’s perfect little jacket weather.

4/8/20: Geeking out with Judy

I’ve been listening to the song “Judy In Disguise” by John Fred and his Playboy Band. Besides having one of the great all-time band names (although maybe not at the same level as Lothar and the Hand People or Shirley Temple of Doom), I’m currently really intrigued by the structure of the song. Allow me

3/21/20: The lion sings tonight

Damn, these are crazy times. Even just a week ago seems like years. I hope whoever reads this is healthy and safe, and that if you’re ill, you get well soon. I’m right near New York City, which as of now has become the center of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. Everything is

10/21/19: Monday Funday Dance Party!

When you’re dancing around the house (or office) to Etta James, not much can go wrong. And with this great cover of the King Floyd classic, Monday just might turn into a funky good time.

8/28/19: Bleeps and bloops

And then I realized I’ve never written about songs about robots that also feature vocal manipulation and a strong synth-pop flavor.

7/8/19: Monday Funday Dance Party (Devo version)

It’s a lovely misty morning outside, with flowers reaching out to touch the last few drops of a morning rain shower. I just sat down with my cup of coffee to listen to something that will greet the day with all the splendor it deserves.

The 45 minute model; Amazing Album #1 (June 2019 edition)

I love albums. You can create a much more expansive and complex picture with ten songs rather than one.

5/4/19: Beware the earworm

The problem with an earworm is that it starts out as a good song. But then it gets lodged in your brain and slowly becomes torturous. I’ve got an earworm right now, and it’s a bad one:   See, the problem is that I heard the song and thought it would be fun to learn

4/12/19: Keith Richards, bass player

Let me make one thing clear: I have great admiration for Bill Wyman’s bass playing. Although I’ve been a Rolling Stones fan since I was 13, I’ve only recently come around to appreciating how he plays. He’s perfect for the band. With two guitarists and a highly theatrical lead singer, Bill really had to be