Sinead O'Connor, The Lion & the Cobra, and Fame

 Review and discussion on Sinead O'Connor's stunning 1987 debut "The Lion & The Cobra."

Relevant links: Post on Clutching at Straws, Marillion's 1987 release that I passively refer to in the above discussion.

Sault's Untitled (Rise) and "Real Talk"

Review and discussion on Sault’s 2020 album “Untitled (Rise)”

2021 Album Preview Series: July Showcase

New listening for July 2021, including:

Mammoth WVH – Mammoth WVH (2021)
Clipping – CLPPNG (2014)
Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders, and the London Symphony Orchestra – Promises (2021)
Gunship – Gunship (2015)
Frank Zappa – You Can’t Do That On Stage Anymore v. 6 (1992)
Midlake – Antiphon (2013)



Relvant Links:
A previous post on Floating Points Crush
A previous post on Midlake’s Tales from Van Occupanthe
A previous post on 80s nostalgia and FM-84

Brendan Eder Ensemble; Mixing Notes, Improv, and Time

 Featured artist interview, with discussion on Brendan Eder's 2020 album To Mix With Time.

Extended interview!