Category Archives: Music

The Darkness – The Horn (2013)

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Max West

Saviors of rock, The Darkness, have a new song called “The Horn” on iTunes. It’s hard ‘n fast, with opening riffage reminiscent of “Whole Lotta Love” leading into metal-y riffs & Radiohead-y breaks. Methinx it’s a really good song. (“…. … Continue reading →

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Chico Hamilton (1921-2013)

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Max West

Jazz drummer Chico Hamilton is dead at the age of 92. Bandleader, drummer and NEA jazz master Chico Hamilton has died. He was 92 years old. Born Foreststorn Hamilton in Los Angeles in 1921, Hamilton’s music career began with some … Continue reading →

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Spinal Tap – Gimme Some Money (1984)

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Max West

I’ve been on a Spinal Tap kick lately. I’d forgotten how good their music (all original compositions by the comedians) was. Here’s “early” Tap, with David St. Hubbins doing his best Jagger impression:

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The End – Cardboard Watch (1968)

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Max West

Of the thousands and thousands of obscure ’60s psych songs I’ve listened to, The End’s “Cardboard Watch”, from the hidden gem psych album Introspection, is one of my favorites. From the Stairway To Heaven-like intro chords, to the Ringo-style ‘falling … Continue reading →

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Lou Reed (1942 – 2013)

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Max West

Oh, man. Lou Reed is dead at the age of 71. I had always wanted to see the guy play live, but never got the chance. Musically, Reed was as stripped down and rough hewn as it got: sloppy guitar … Continue reading →

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More Barn

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Max West

Promoting his new book Wild Tales: A Rock & Roll Life, Graham Nash was recently on NPR’s Fresh Air (which I sometimes listen to, despite Terry Gross’s almost caricature-like, liberal smarminess and political correctness.) In the interview, Nash refers to … Continue reading →

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Colin Hay – Overkill

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Max West

Colin Hay performing an acoustic version of his great Men At Work song “Overkill”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4QlhNgKMp8

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The Verve – Bittersweet Symphony (1997)

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Max West

Around the time crossover Britpop peaked, The Verve released this great, great song. Sadly for Richard Ashcroft, samples used in the song were ‘illegally’ pinched from Andrew Loog Oldham orchestral version of the Rolling Stones’ song, “The Last Time” and … Continue reading →

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Keef

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Max West
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44 Years Ago…

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Max West

My favorite fan-taken Abbey-Road photo: Here’s a photo of the fence and wall in front of Abbey Road studios I took some years back: Also, visit the Abbey Road Crossing webcam, which shows what’s going on at the famous crossing … Continue reading →

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