drawing by Andrew Chalfen Drive-By Truckers’ “Brighter Than Creation & Dark” is a 2008 album that is a lengthy 19 tracks! It’s been awhile since listening to it and had forgotten how long it was. It’s got an unfinished, kind of garage band sound to it, where it seems like the production methods aren’t the…
Category: Coloring Club
Coloring Club Plus — 2/19/19
New coloring book! I picked a few new ones for $2 and $3. I took Steve for the Deaf’s advice and borrowed “Them Crooked Vultures” from the library. They remind me of Led Zeppelin! If you click on Steve’s name you will see his most excellent review of the CD. The cut I’m choosing is…
Coloring Club Plus — 2/18/19
My selection today is, “My Secret Place”, a favorite on the album, “Chalk Mark in a Rain Storm.” Joni is nothing but the supreme songwriter on the topic of relationships. She’s also very good at jazz and musical innovation. The whole album is ear candy. From wikipedia: Chalk Mark in a Rain Storm is the…
Coloring Club Plus — 2/17/19
Today’s selection comes from yet another movie soundtrack, Jonny Greenwood’s score from, “Phantom Thread”. The film was lush and beautiful with strange elements to it. It is also reported to be Daniel Day-Lewis’ last movie. That, my friends, is a sad thing. He’s one of the great actors out there and his retirement is a…
Coloring Club Plus — 2/16/19
I picked up Hank Williams’, “40 Greatest Hits” from the library today. It is enough to boggle the mind to hear all 40 of them, one right after another. Many I recognized, but not all. This is another one recommended from hanspostcard’s blog. Thanks Hans. From wikipedia: 40 Greatest Hits is a two-record greatest hits…
Coloring Club Plus — 2/15/19
Wikipedia says: Recorded and released in 1971, “Blue” is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell. Exploring the various facets of relationships from infatuation on “A Case of You” to insecurity on “This Flight Tonight”, the songs feature simple accompaniments on piano, guitar and Appalachian dulcimer. The album peaked at number 3 on…
Coloring Club Plus — 2/14/19
Happy Valentine’s Day All. This song has simple lyrics and a beautiful melody to it. Norah Jones’ voice is perfect for it. I usually don’t add parents info on the musicians but I was surprised to learn that Norah is the daughter of Indian musician Ravi Shankar. Per wikipedia: Come Away with Me is the…
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