50 Albums: Session #11

This is definitely a tougher group, although it still doesn't compare with the next session (#12). (If you look to the bottom, you'll see.) But anyway, #11 has more than the normal number of albums that count as slam dunks, and only two that count as whatever the opposite of a slam-dunk is. Of the…

750 – #39 & #40

It’s a Friday. I’m lying on my couch still recovering. This operation has been tougher than I expected. Hopefully these tunes will offer a lift. #40 - David Crosby - Music is Love (1971) https://youtu.be/ogCHUHD-y1Q I’ll admit this was not randomly selected but it seemed appropriate since news of his passing came through last night.…

Ten ‘Best’ Albums from 1971

Before we leap straight in, let me bring up two things: I am going to have to be briefer. I am just about to embark upon a pretty demanding course and I just cannot devote large amounts of time in this project, no matter how enjoyable. Secondly; but damn, 1971 has been a tough year.…

The Best of 2006

I wrote this in 2006. I am not sure how much I'd still agree with it.... What we have here are the best CDs that I have bought this year. I have included all sorts of CD releases – new releases, compilations, reissues and box sets (if I had bought any best-of compilations that were…