When saints go machine* – Kelly
Arthur Conley* – Sweet soul music
I felt it was the right thing to post a Stax song today after hearing the sad news about Donald “Duck” Dunn, of Stax and Blues Brothers fame. And what a song this is! It might have the greatest intro ever. It certainly must be up there anyway.
Had a nice family lunch in Maze today, really good to see everyone. I would definitely recommend it, especially if someone else is paying!
RjK
*Artist #442
Michael Jackson – You rock my world
Damn, London feels like a different city when it stops raining and the sun comes out!
I feel a little guilty to be posting this ahead of some of the groundbreaking music MJ made in the 80’s and 90’s. However, I have had a soft spot for this since being very excited to see a “world exclusive” of the video on Top of the Pops back in the day.
I am struck now as I was then – Michael Jackson can flat out move. Also, how many music videos can Marlon Brando have featured in? Not too many I would guess. I actually really like the song too. It is expertly produced pop music and I can’t hear it without wanting to move myself.
RjK
Aswad* – Don’t turn around
Run DMT* – Spruce Bringsteen (NAT)
A decidedly pun-heavy post today.
Austin band Run DMT seem to make very varied music. From heavy electronica to this, washed out sound. The track reminds me a little of 2011 favourites Real Estate who I posted again earlier in the year. A really fitting video here too.
RjK
*Artist #440
Blu and Exile – Blu colla workers
LA rapper Blu was someone I discovered, and posted, last year. Now my relentless quest for new music has eased a little I took the time to revisit his music recently, and really enjoyed it.
This is taken from the 2007 album Below the heavens, which he made in collaboration with the producer Exile. It is typical of the hip hop that speaks to me – funky, energetic beats and clever rhymes delivered with playful yet languid style.
RjK
Willis Earl Beal* – Evening’s Kiss
The weekend’s carousing has left me still feeling pretty delicate (yesterday was a very long day). As such, I needed something quiet and gentle to ease my racing mind and this did the trick. I don’t know too much about this guy, other than he is based in Chicago.
I see from his website that he has some shows coming up in London so I might try to go and check him out in person. I will keep you posted.
RjK
*Artist #439
Frankie Knuckles* – Your Love
I need to pull myself together…
RjK
*Artist #438
Radiohead* – Lotus Flower
Radiohead are a band I feel like I should be into more than I am. I have just never really been able to get it. Maybe they are a bit too bleak for me. The fact that they are the 437th artist I have posted on here probably says it all.
I do like this though and their downbeat, mellow sound is probaby right for this morning. I have felt better! The Spanish beer went down easily last night. It is taken from their latest record, The King of Limbs.
Barcelona has been very fun. I got to see Lionel Messi score four goals in Pep Guardiola´s final home game. The Nou Camp is very impressive. And I am in one piece so far which is a bonus!
RjK
*Artist #437
Beastie Boys* – Intergalactic
Very sad news. The BB’s were hip hop pioneers. Great, offbeat video here.
R.I.P. MCA.
RjK
*Artist 436