Note: We end letter 'E' this week and dip in 'F'. We're slowly getting through the alphabet. Overall, a decent group. Not a lot of A-list stuff, but a lot of solid B and/or C level music.
In Red's Collection
I am beginning to think that I don't own any albums.
The Good
Exodus (1977) by Bob Marley And The Wailers
Recorded in the months following the attempt on his life, “Exodus” is the blend of political charge, musical exploration and downright fun that marks most of Marley’s work. “One Love” and “Jamming” are hits and “Waiting In Vain” is a classic pining for love song.
Faith (1987) by George Michael
Michael came out swinging with his first solo album after Wham! The title is as well known as any and yet quite different from the moody, R&B based album. In fact, Michael became the first white artist to reach No. 1 on the R&B chart.
The Fat Of The Land (1997) by Prodigy
For a brief moment Prodigy struck a chord. “Smack My Bitch Up,” offended women to no end, until the video came out with it’s little twist. “Firestarter” promoted arson and “Breathe” just got people moving. A little fun fact for Snake, Kool Keith is featured on “Diesel Power” on this album.
Fear Of A Black Planet (1990) by Public Enemy
Public Enemy was determined to take over the world. The track from this album “Fight The Power” was featured in Spike Lee’s “Do The Right Thing” and it put them on the right path. The rappers broadened their scope by hitting subjects like reparations and Malcolm X and writing a rallying tune women called “Revolutionary Generation.”
Fifth Dimension (1966) by The Byrds
The Byrds as a band were on the decline by this point as egos clashed and members left including lead songwriter Gene Calrk. This allowed David Crosby and Roger McGuinn to find themselves and create the groups most artistic album.
The Middle
Face To Face (1966) by The Kinks
I get the feeling that this album made the list due to this being a Kinks album alone. It wasn’t very well received and I am not familiar with any of these tunes.
Fever To Tell (2003) by Yeahs Yeahs Yeahs
After debut in 2002, the YYYs were the chic band in the music scene. They withdrew from the spotlight to record this album that sounds pretty cool. Snake may know more, so stay tuned.
The Best of the Rest
Feast Of Wire (2003) by Calexico
Here’s a mixture of alternative rock, alt. country and Mariachi, I guess that’s what you get from guys stuck out in the desert around Tuscon. Sort of a cool sound, I must admit.
The Rest
Exit Planet Dust (1995) by The Chemical Brothers
This started it all. The big-beat era of music was sprung from this blend of rock and dance music.
Faust IV (1973) by Faust
They call this “Krautrock” which I guess is German for pop or crap or something.
Fear And Whiskey (1985) by Mekons
This is alleged start of the alternative country, which is funny because this was an English Punk band.
Fear Of Music (1979) by Talking Heads
Put David Byrne and Brian Eno in the same recording studio and this is what you get.
Felt Mountain (2000) by Goldfrapp
I read the review and still don’t know what kind of music this is. Oh wait it says cinematic electronica. Far out.
Femi Kuti (1995) by Femi Kuti
This cup is filled to the brim with Nigerian jazz, funk and rage.
Figure 8 (2000) by Elliott Smith
He used the piano Paul McCartney played on for “Penny Lane” on one of the tracks. A cool tidbit ruined by the reviewer who then makes he leap that this album approached the greatness of The Beatles. Doubtful.
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4 comments:
This is a very B/C list group. Weird. I like how you lead me in perfectly to the 1 album I do have too. nice! Have to do some research and extra listening to prepare for the encore this week. Still waiting for that totally awesome group to hit on here. Probably when we get to L and the first 4 Led Zep albums are all together :) things seem to come in bunches in this list though.
Quickly though on the Figure 8 album, I think if I sat down @ Paul's piano it would still be crap. Unless this is like some magical piano that has paul's soul stuck in it from when he really died.
Elliott Smith died so there is a little of that martyr worship going on. I am not sold.
I haven't been looking ahead, so you never know when that next good group will come around.
There are a few snubs out of this group after I looked through my music. Some that are just shout outs for me, but some other albums that many always said were classics. hmmm
Calexico was described in one thing I read about creating their own soundtrack for a spaghetti western as two bandits ride out across the landscape. Seems to fit. Might have to add this album to my wish list.
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