Lou Reed, “Dirty Blvd.” from New York (1989): Almost Hits
A still sadly topical Lou Reed track focusing on the differences between our have and have nots, ‘Dirty Blvd.’ is still one of the most transcendent moments on ‘New York.’
Archive for October 29th, 2013
One Track Mind: Kenny Barron, Gerry Gibbs and Ron Carter, “Promises, Promises” from Thrasher Dream Trio (2013)
A guy with the amount of respect and credentials as a composer, bandleader, arranger and drummer as Gerry Gibbs can more the hold his own in the presence of anybody. You May Also Like: Gerry Gibbs & Thrasher People – Weather Or Not (2017) Daniel Carter, William Parker, Matthew ShippRead More
Velvet Crush – ‘Teenage Symphonies to God’ (1994): Forgotten Series
Having established themselves as a rough-hewn power pop band, Velvet Crush continued in a more refined manner.
One Track Mind: Alestorm, “In the Navy” from Live at the End of the World (2013)
I’m not sure that this shouldn’t be a WTF Wednesday entry instead of a One Track Mind, but Alestorm has a long and sordid history of strange cover songs. You May Also Like: Alestorm – ‘No Grave But the Sea’ (2017)
