My Taste in Music

Songs of the day, albums of the month, and why I like them

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  • Song of The day April 29th, 2025

    A History of Bad Men – Melvins I got hip to (the) Melvins way too late in the game, as I didn’t get into “heavier” stuff until the end of college, really. Nowadays, I understand why these guys are so revered by so many of my favorite artists. The “sludge” sound that they are known Read more

  • Song of the Day February 12th, 2025

    What Is and What Should Never Be – Led Zeppelin I recently picked up a copy of Led Zep II for my dad to replace his lost one, and gave it a complete re-listen for the first time in a long time. It’s funny, Zeppelin is one of my favorite bands and has been forever. Read more

  • Song of the day January 29th, 2025

    Amidinine – Etran de L’Air They’re back! And probably will be in the future too. Etran De L’air continues to blow me away. The family band (brothers and cousins) from Agadez, Niger, in West Africa, has been playing for over 25 years and is a star on the Nigerien wedding circuit. Their music is a Read more

  • Song of the day January 3rd, 2025

    Tighten Up – (Live At Dallas Memorial Auditorium, August 26th, 1968) – The James Brown Orchestra In yesterday’s post, I mentioned how James Brown really helped me understand and appreciate a killer band. I decided to feature one of my favorite instrumentals today, “Tighten Up,” performed by James’ band, not yet officially known as the Read more

  • Song of The Day November 1st, 2024

    Rio – Duran Duran Happy Friday! I remember listening to Duran Duran on the radio in the car on the way to school when I was a kid pretty vividly; in particular, I remember really liking “Hungry Like the Wolf,” but that was about the extent of my Duran Duran knowledge until coming across “Rio” Read more

  • Song of The Day October 9th, 2024

    Soul Sacrifice – Santana Recorded at The Woodstock Music and Art Fair on August 16th, 1969, in Bethel, New York Probably my favorite performance from the entire Woodstock festival, Santana‘s “Soul Sacrifice” is an otherworldly experience to listen to. Also apparently quite otherworldly for Carlos to play, as many people have been told the tale Read more