album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
Revisiting ZZ
For years when I performed, I kept a small fish bowl on the stage (or area), and a notepad with a pen. If someone requested a song I didn't know, I'd have them write it on the pad, then put it in the bowl and promised to learn it, then perform it at the next show. One day back in 2016 someone requested a song I'd never heard by someone I'd never heard of. The song was "Blue Eyes Blind" by ZZ ward. I promised to sing it at my next show. (I've included a link to my music at the bottom of this article. Stage named Ronni Right).
Veronica ColdironPublished 7 months ago in BeatThe Emerging Nigerian Talents
In the heart of Lagos, where the bustling streets and vibrant rhythms of Nigeria's largest city converge, a new generation of music talents was quietly rewriting the story of the country's music scene. These were not the chart-toppers or Grammy-winners that the world had come to know, but they were the unsung heroes, the underdogs who were making waves in their own right.
Ogboko Shadrack EjiroghenePublished 7 months ago in BeatThirtieth Century Man
Introduction This is lifted from a Seven Days In Post written two years before Scott Walker died but has been getting a few views. The man was the epitome of a true artist so was not to everyone's taste, but I find his work absolutely amazing.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 7 months ago in BeatThe Rhythm of Love
In the vibrant city of New Orleans, where jazz and blues filled the air, lived a young musician named Caleb. He was a talented drummer who had an uncanny ability to express the emotions of his heart through the rhythm of his beats. His drum kit was his confidant, and his music was his language.
Rajesh kumarPublished 7 months ago in BeatHeartbeat Serenade
In the quiet village of Harmony Ridge, there was a legend that had been passed down through generations. It was said that on the night of the full moon, the heartbeat of the village could be heard as a serenade in the heart of the forest.
Rajesh kumarPublished 7 months ago in BeatA Look Back At A Lost Tape
Album: The Lost Tapes Artist: Nas Distributed by: Ill Will Records Columbia Records Release: 9.23.02 A Review By Brian Salkowski (originally written in 2003)
PRETTY AWKWARD Release "Castle Walls" Video
Seattle Alternative band PRETTY AWKWARD have released a new video for “Castle Walls” - watch Here. This is the 2nd single from their recently released debut album Get Weird.
RockNRollBuddhaPublished 7 months ago in BeatSleep Warm
Today’s entry takes us back in time. There are still those living who were there when it released, but most of who lives today will have likely had little experience with someone like Dean Martin. The year was 1959 when Sleep Warm was hitting the radio waves, and it features Martin in somewhat of a subdued and reflective mood. The track list is fashioned something like a set of soft lullabies, a great choice for anyone who is feeling drowsy (or wants, to feel drowsy).
The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess
For me personally, music is the single greatest art form in the history of human existence. It’s constantly evolving and ever changing. With the constant addition of new genres it can even be hard to keep up with everything that’s releasing in the present day. That said, I’m hoping I can put some of that music on any and all who is willing to read this. My first entry will feature a breakout artist in that of Chappell Roan. She’s just released her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. It tells a tale of her individual self exploration, her upbringing, and the path she took to being finally becoming content with who she is as a person.
Magic 3
Artist- Nasir "Nas" Jones Album- Magic 3 A Review By Brian Salkowski The album's enormous strength is demonstrated by the highlights on “Magic 3.” The album's first track, “Fever, ” is a brazen, industrial, concrete-heavy introduction; “Superhero Status, ” while generous, also accurately captures Nas' status in hip-hop history; and a revitalized Lil Wayne delivers his best feature in years on “Never Die.”
SILENT SKIES Release Introspective New Album “Dormant”
Swedish-American atmospheric melancholic pop duo SILENT SKIES have released their highly anticipated new full-length, Dormant via Napalm Records. Alongside the album release the international ambient collaboration unveils a focus track, entitled “Reset”.
RockNRollBuddhaPublished 8 months ago in BeatThe Evolution of Sound: From Chopped and Screwed to Slow, Reverb, and Lofi
The Ever-Shifting Symphony of Music Music, a living art form, undergoes a perpetual transformation akin to the ever-passing moments of time. In this intriguing voyage, we delve deep into the metamorphosis of music, traversing from the iconic Chopped and Screwed era to the ethereal realms of Slow, Reverb, and Lofi. Strap in for an enthralling exploration of the ever-evolving soundscape.
Jameson MeyerPublished 8 months ago in Beat