Scientist – Rids the World of the Evil Curse of the Vampiresdedicated to the sleepless and those who should have known better The world is full of vampires who will suck you dry. They are fond of lies and conceit, and making you feel special — it is all cool calculation and manipulation, because they…
Linval Thompson – Rocking Vibration (1978)
I personally lead a drug-free life these days (except for the meds that keep me from hearing voices), but that does not stop me from appreciating the amazing music brought to us by the guy who recorded “I Love Marijuana.” At the moment I live in a world of vampires and infidels, and to ward…
Henry Cow – Western Culture (1979)
This is a very important record by one of my favorite bands, Henry cow from England. A bit different from what usually is posted on this blog, I originally had wanted to share this yesterday to protest American Labor Day, a holiday established to offset May Day and undermine the Labor Movement. All of Henry…
Bollywood Funk
Various Artists – Bollywood Funk (2001)Little is known about this compilation of Bollywood soundtrack cuts. The liner notes are not helpful at all – they don’t even reference the films these are from, let alone the artists. Even the discogs website has no idea. There is a review over at AMG but I prefer not…
Cartola – O mundo é um moinho (1976)
CartolaO mundo é um moinho1976 Discos Marcus Pereira 1. O Mundo É Um Moinho 2. Minha 3. Sala De Recepção 4. Não Posso Viver Sem Ela 5. Preciso Me Encontrar 6. Peito Vazio 7. Aconteceu 8. As Rosas Não Falam 9. Sei Chorar 10. Ensaboa Mulata 11. Senhora Tentação 12. Cordas De Aço The opening…
Sparks video, Top of the Pops 1974
Ever walked into a place and had the palpable sense that there was somebody, perhaps multiple bodies, that didn’t want you there? Happened to me this weekend. I stayed, I danced, I talked to my real friends, I ate greasy diner food afterwards. But I’ve had this Sparks song going through my head ever since….