Going Down To The River To Blow My Mind

 

A few weeks ago, Peter Buck and Luke Haines released their third joint work, and I've only just got round to listening to it properly. Haines is probably best known for his work with The Auteurs and Black Box Recorder in the 1990`'s, while Peter Buck needs no introduction. I have listened to the first two albums from their collaboration, but they did not leave a lasting impression on me. 

With this album, they have succeeded in writing proper songs, some of which feature mystical lyrics or ironically address the inflationary increase in guest appearances. Peter Buck's guitar can be heard throughout. Whether he's unleashing his signature jangle sound or simply letting rip, he elevates the songs to a higher level. All in all, a highly entertaining record that will be listened to many times over.

Delicious Things

 

Wolf Alice are back and released another song from their last album Blue Weekend. And one more time the song lives by the voice of Ellie Rowsell. She is able to sound between Sarah Nixey from Black Box Recorder and Sarah Cracknell from Saint Etienne. The sound is still the same - a washed-out wall of sound with guitars and a few electronics. Also nice listening to her experiences on the west-coast.

The facts of life

Hi,

I just looked at the Champions League game Manchaster City against Borussia Dortmund and cannot still calm down about the wrongfully given penalty. But thus just functions football. There will always be a referee who sees the determining situation different than the fans of the respective team would have with pleasure.

Anyway - trouble won't last long. I give you a song by Blackbox Recorder to get cool with me.

Enjoy

Black Box Recorder - The Facts Of Life