Schizophrenic Music

For this week's #TuesdayTriplePlay, Kevin spotlights three artists who are nominated for Best Emerging Artist Album at this year’s Blues Music Awards.

Memphissippi Sounds – Welcome To The Land (2021)

• Sample Track: “Who’s Gonna Ride”

Gabe Stillman – Just Say the Word (2021)

• Sample Track: “Let It Go”

Veronica Lewis – You Ain't Unlucky (2021)

• Sample Track: “You Ain’t Unlucky”

This week we take inspiration from a recent discussion on our Facebook Group.  There seems to be a perception that as we get older, we're less likely to attend live shows.  In fact, some people simply stop going to concerts once they reach a certain age.  Why is that?  While we don't fall into that camp, we would love to hear from those who do.  So, what do you think?

For this week's #TuesdayTriplePlay, Craig spotlights 3 progressive metal bands, varying in approach from instrumental doom to avante-garde & post-metal.  

Pelican – Nighttime Stories (2019)

• Sample Track: “Midnight And Mescaline”

Intronaut – Fluid Existential Inversions (2020)

• Sample Track: “Tripolar”

Irist – Order Of The Mind (2020)

• Sample Track: “Harvester” 

Hip-hop took center stage last Sunday night and ushered in a new era of sorts.  It's hard to believe it took this long when really you think about it.  While the reviews were largely favorable, and we agree with the majority,  not everyone liked what they saw.  And that's cool too.  That's the beauty of music really, everything isn't going to appeal to everyone, but everyone should be open to anything.  At least that's how we feel.  What do you think?

For this week's #TuesdayTriplePlay, Kevin spotlights three new releases from veteran artists.  Today’s mix incorporates adult alternative, blues, and progressive metal.

Jann Arden – Descendant (2022)

• Sample Track: “Unbreakable”

Tinsley Ellis – Devil May Care (2022)

• Sample Track: “One Less Reason”

Voivod – Synchro Anarchy (2022)

• Sample Track: “Sleeves Off”

There seems to be an insatiable need for people to compartmentalize music and it doesn't stop at genres either.  Does the date of an album's release really matter in the grand scheme of things?  And is there a difference between influence and impact?  These are just a few of the topics we address in today's discussion.  

Craig offers up another varied mix for this week's #TuesdayTriplePlay, spotlighting 3 newly released albums.  Today’s mix incorporates some instrumental funk, rhythm & blues revival, & southern gothic folk.

Purple Funk Metropolis – The Golden Goose (2022)

• Sample Track: “Egg Boy”

Shanda & The Howlers – It Ain’t Easy (2022)

• Sample Track: “Please Come Home”

Wovenhand – Silver Sash (2022)

• Sample Track: “Dead Dead Beat” 

Today we dive a little deeper into musical comfort zones and chat about recent events where we stepped outside of ours.   As usual, the conversation takes a bit of a turn from there, as we explore live performances that surprised us as well as the dynamic of politics in music.  What can we say, we let the flow take us where it leads us.  Enjoy!

For this week's #TuesdayTriplePlay, Kevin spotlights a recent release, a re-release from the 70’s and an artist he discovered a couple of years ago.  Today’s mix incorporates Americana, folk, singer-songwriter.

SUSTO – Time in the Sun (2021)

• Sample Track: “Get Down”

Ted Lucas – Ted Lucas (1975)

• Sample Track: “Baby Where You Are”

Labi Siffre – Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying (1972)

• Sample Track: “Watch Me”

Comfort zones can be found in so many facets of our lives.  From the food we eat to the movies we watch, much of what we take in resides in our own personal comfort zones.  Music is certainly no exception, especially with such a wide variety of options available to us, but it seems most people don't explore these options.  Why is that?  Could it be they simply don't have time to seek things out?  The musical landscape is as enormous as it's ever been and exploring an uncharted territory can be quite the experience.  So, if you're feeling adventurous, maybe try branching out a bit.  You might just enjoy it!

For this week's #TuesdayTriplePlay, Craig offers up a wide variety and spotlights 2 recent re-releases from the early 70’s and then caps things off with a newly released album.  Today’s mix incorporates a little country, folk, soul, funk and modern indie pop. 

Songs Featured

Jack Moran – As I See It (1970)

• Sample Track: "None Of My Business"

Eugene McDaniel – Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse (1971)

• Sample Track: "Headless Heroes”

Dope Lemon – Rose Pink Cadillac (2022)

• Sample Track: “Rose Pink Cadillac”

Sometimes you hear something and there's an immediate connection.  It could be the style of music, a particular instrument or maybe the singer's voice simply puts you at ease.  You're fully invested!  Then there's the flip side, where you cringe at the very thought of a song or a band.  Hence the topic of our discussion today!

So, what's your musical sweet spot & what's your kryptonite?

Kevin spotlights a great independent label called Single Lock Records for this week's #TuesdayTriplePlay.  Featuring traditional blues, pop-noir, and indie rock.

 Cedric Burnside – I Be Trying (2021)

• Sample Track: “This World Can Be So Cold”

Nicole Atkins – Memphis Ice (2021)

• Sample Track: “These Old Roses”

Exotic Dangers – Nine Is Fine (2019)

• Sample Track: “Stripin’ Diamonds”

Is image everything?  That was certainly the case for heavy metal & hard rock bands back in the 80's, but the music scene quickly shifted in a different direction in the early 90's.  Grunge was king and anything glamorous or flamboyant in appearance was no longer cool; quite the opposite actually.  To this day there is a stigma attached to bands associated with the glam metal scene, even if they weren't technically glam metal.  But if you stripped away the visual and simply listened to the music being played, would you hear it differently?  We would venture to say yes, but we're admittedly biased since we grew up loving heavy metal.  So, what do you think?  Can you separate the image from the music?

Craig spotlights one of his favorite independent labels called Slumberland Records for this week's #TuesdayTriplePlay.  Today's mix includes 3 bands from San Francisco that create some of the best jangle-pop around!

Songs Featured

The Reds, Pinks & Purples – Uncommon Weather (2021)

• Sample Track: "The Record Player And The Damage Done"

The Umbrellas – The Umbrellas (2021)

• Sample Track: "Lonely”

Chime School – Chime School (2021)

• Sample Track: "Fixing Motorcycles” 

Happy New Year to everyone!  

As we enter a new season of the Schizophrenic Music, we make a couple observations before we begin to meander...as we've been known to do on occasion.   We know some of you like it when we ramble on, but for those who don't, what would you like us to discuss?  We're certainly open to suggestions, so drop by and give us your thoughts!

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For this week’s #TuesdayTriplePlay, Kevin spotlights 1 new album and 2 albums that he missed from 2021.  Today’s mix includes Afro-pop, rock, and Americana.

Angelique Kidjo – Mother Nature (2021)

• Sample Track: “Mother Nature”

The Mother Hips – Glowing Lantern (2021)

• Sample Track: “Looking At Long Days”

Jade Bird – Different Kinds of Light (2021)

• Sample Track: “Now Is the Time”

Today we send 2021 off with our top 10 albums of the year.  So many great albums were released this year, but these were the cream of the crop for us.  Check ‘em out & see what you think!  

Kevin's Top 10 of 2021

10.  Ani DiFranco – Revolutionary Love (Righteous Babe Records)

9.  Whatitdo Archive Group – The Black Stone Affair (Record Kicks) 

8.  Gojira – Fortitude (Roadrunner Records)

7.  Mastodon – Hushed & Grim (Reprise)

6.  John Hiatt / Jerry Douglas Group – Leftover Feelings (New West Records)

5.  Jesse Malin – Sad & Beautiful World (Wicked Cool Records)

4.  Allison Russell – Outside Child (Fantasy Records)

3.  Rodney Crowell – Triage (RC1)

2.  The True Loves – Sunday Afternoon (Color Red Records)

1.  Robert Finley – Sharecropper’s Son (Easy Eye Sound)

 
Craig's Top 10 of 2021

10. Hether – Sticky Thumb (Ear Slime Records / self-released)

9. Aaron Fraser – Introducing (Easy Eye Sound / Dead Oceans)

8. Faye Webster – I Know I'm Funny Ha Ha (Secretly Canadian)

7. Lantlos – Wildhund (Prophecy Productions)

6. Dark Tea – Dark Tea II (Fire Talk)

5. Dinosaur Jr – Sweep It Into Space (Jagjaguar)

4. Quicksand – Distant Populations (Epitaph)

3. Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio – I Told You So (Colemine Records)

2. Francis Lung – Miracle (Memphis Industries)

1. Andrew Gabbard – Homemade (Karma Chief) 

For this week’s #TuesdayTriplePlay, Craig spotlights 3 albums released this year that just narrowly missed his best of list.  Today’s mix includes Brazilian jazz, Americana & jangle pop.

Songs Featured

Antonio Adolfo – Jobim Forever (2021)

• Sample Track: "Agua De Beber"

Brinsley Schwarz – Tangled (2021)

• Sample Track: "You Drive Me To Drink”

Massage – Still Life (2021)

• Sample Track: "Made of Moods” 

Today we offer you a playlist of holiday selections & hope it makes your Christmas that much more festive! 

Vince Guarldi – “Christmas Is Coming” from A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

Bing Crosby – “I’ll Be Home For Christmas (If Only In My Dreams)” from Merry Christmas (1955)

Ramsey Lewis Trio – “Rudolph, The Red Nosed Reindeer” from More Sounds of Christmas (1964)

Tommy Emmanuel – “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town” from All I Want For Christmas (2011)

The Ventures – “Snow Flakes” from The Ventures Christmas Album (1965)

The Ronettes – “Sleigh Ride” from A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector (1963)

Dean Martin – “Silver Bells” from The Dean Martin Christmas Album (1966)

Bobby Timmons – “White Christmas” from Holiday Soul (1965)

Stevie Wonder – “The Miracles Of Christmas” from 20th Century Masters The Christmas Collection (1966)

Beegie Adair – “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” from Jazz Piano Christmas (2009)

Norah Jones – “Christmas Don’t Be Late” from I Dream Of Christmas (2021)

Chet Baker / Christopher Mason – “Come All Ye Faithfull” from Silent Nights (1987)

Ray Charles – “The Little Drummer Boy” from The Spirit Of Christmas (1985)

Eddie Higgins Trio – “Christmas Song” from Christmas Songs (2005)

Frank Sinatra – “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” from A Jolly Christmas From Frank Sinatra (1957)

Kenny Burrell – “Silent Night” from Have Yourself A Soulful Little Christmas (1966)

Diana Krall – “Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep” from Christmas Songs (2005)

Don Patterson – “What Are You Doing New Years Eve?” from Holiday Soul (1965)