Red Hot And Blue VI

 

We start this week with a band I didn't expected to appear on this pages. The War On Drugs is an American rock band formed in Philadelphia 20 years ago. I know that they got lots of critical acclaim but every time I listen to them I have the feeling that they have no own sound. Most of the songs show different influences and sound like their role models. Best example is Red Eyes that sounds like another song by Bruce Springsteen.

The War On Drugs - Red Eyes

There are few artists who survived the disco era and can still be listened to today without feeling embarrassed. Donna Summer is definitely one of them. Hot Stuff from 1979 is the crowning collaboration with Georgio Moroder and a highlight of this genre.

Donna Summer - Hot Stuff

I first became aware of Julian Casablancas when The Strokes released their album, which many people agreed on at the time. In 2009, he released his solo debut, and this album also exudes the same enthusiasm and energy that his main band had.

Julian Casablancas Out Of The Blue