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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Gal Costa, Relance / Tuareg
Giving praise to the force of nature that is Brazilian singer Gal Costa, whose charms (like many others) I first stumbled across via an old Optimo mix many years ago, with these two delightfully twisted psychedelic grooves. And if you’re ever shor… Continue reading
Richard Hawley, Tonight The Streets Are Ours
Finally got round to watching Exit Through The Gift Shop the other night (what a fantastic ruse!) and was chuffed to see Richard Hawley’s excellent Tonight The Streets Are Ours was the theme song. It’s no secret that I’d run away and marry Jarvis … Continue reading
The Earls, Get On Up & Dance (The Continental)
Far too few “Uhhhh!”s in songs these days. Continue reading
The Smiths, Paint a Vulgar Picture
At the record company meeting / On their hands – a dead star And oh, the plans they weave / And oh, the sickening greed At the record company party / On their hands – a dead star The sycophantic slags all say: “I knew him first, and I knew him wel… Continue reading
Lemon Jelly, Space Walk
RIP Shuttle. Continue reading
Brassroots, Good Life
I didn’t think the original Good Life could be beat… but I cannot wait to bust this Brassroots beauty out at the Chap’s Mardi Gras-themed birthday party in a couple of weekends’ time. HOT DAMN! Follow this up with Hot 8 Brass Band’s Sexual Heali… Continue reading
Queen Yahna, Ain’t It Time
Brought to my attention – as so many incredible tunes are – by a 5-hour Mr Scruff live set that, if you’re quick, you too can enjoy for eons to come. It’s available here and should be downloadable for another fortnight or so. It’s a must-listen, m… Continue reading