Catablog of Music 23.2

26Nov08

Round About Midnight – Theolonius Monk
Monk is one of my musical heroes, a pillar of the Jazz community, pioneer and all round music maestro. if you want to know how Jazz piano should be played, watch this man. Everything about his technique, style and composition was unique and compelling enough to listen to even today. [...]

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Catablog of Music 23.1

25Nov08

Stone Roses – I am the resurrection
After a recommendation from my colleagues I decided I’d binge on some Stone Roses classics. For the most part many of these songs are anthems that I’d heard but never attributed to this manchester institution. One of my favourites amongst many great SR songs is todays catablog pick. Enjoy.
Resurrection [...]

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Catablog of Music V22.3

20Nov08

Amy Winehouse – Wake up alone> back to black
From Frank through to her critically acclaimed album, Back to Black, Winehouse has demonstrated the dexterity and ability to write captivating meaningful songs, in an age where songwriting seems to have taken a back seat, so far back in fact that this skill is closer to the [...]

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Catablog of Music. V.22.2

18Nov08

Kings of Leon – Closer
Album – Only By Night
Genre: Rock
An obvious choice but a must on the catablog. This is another outstanding album by the four from tennesse, only by night is their fourth and in my opinion best album to date. With their debut: “Youth and Young Manhood” they brought to the genre some [...]

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Catablog of Music V.22.1

18Nov08

Kanye West – Amazing ft Young Jeezy / Heartless
Album:808 & heartbreak
Genre: Avante Guarde Pop

Those of you who know me will know im abit of a Kanye fanboy, and once again my opinions are reinforced by the material that has leaked from his new album 808 & heartbreak. The new LP has attracted a lot of [...]

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Catablog of Music

12Nov08

I’ve not had the internet in so long that I didn’t know what to do with it when i got it back. It was like being a kid in a candy shop and grabbing as many sweets as possible but not really getting exactly what I wanted.
Now I’ve had enough time to binge and consider [...]

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In Our Lifetime

07Nov08

 
The significance of this achievement reverberates the world over; not only today but for years to come. As we reflect the election of President-Elect Barack Obama we must also heed these particular words from his victory speech;
“This victory alone is not the change we seek. It is only the chance for us to make that [...]

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