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 November 15th, 2024

    Earthquake – Graham Central Station Happy Friday! One of the most influential people in American music is Larry Graham. Especially when it comes to the bass, how it’s played, and how it’s used in music. I mean the guy essentially created the technique known as slapping, which is almost universally recognized as not only the Read more

  • inaugural song of the day

    Strip My Mind – Red Hot Chili Peppers The first time I encountered this song was in the movie The Fighter, with Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale playing boxers and half brothers Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund. Even though this is a music blog, I can’t recommend this movie enough. Rightfully nominated for a plethora Read more