Tastemaker: Meet The Raisins!
Tastemaker is a recurring feature in which Strange Currencies contributors share stories of the events, experiences, and cultural artifacts that helpRead More…
Month: February 2020
On Distant Stations: The Dovers
On Distant Stations is a recurring feature devoted to obscure bands and artists – particularly those who never recorded a full-length album. In it, wRead More…
Kate Bush – Hounds of Love
Kate Bush Hounds of Love EMI – 1985 Rating: 10.0 With her arresting fifth album, Kate Bush sought to dramatically expand the boundaRead More…
All Roads Lead to R.E.M.
“Why Strange Currencies?” Because it had to be an R.E.M. reference. There were other options that I liked just as much, or perhaps even more, Read More…
Curtis Mayfield – Curtis
Curtis Mayfield Curtis Curtom – 1970 Rating: 10.0 Curtis Mayfield’s first album after his departure from The Impressions is an assuRead More…