The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
I’m not into this at all. The music is okay in a wispy indie/emo pop sort of way, but the vocal style kills it for me. Female vocals that just don’t draw me in. There are some tracks that had me at least listening a little closer, but for the most part I’m pretty uninterested in this. Good lyrics, though. Maybe I’ll get used to the vocals eventually, but I doubt it. Shute Recordings, P.O. Box 2291, Kensington, MD 20891; milkbar.mit.edu/shute/shute.html
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.