In the Wilderness: The Beach Boys, 1967-1971
In the Wilderness is a feature in which a group of Strange Currencies contributors examine an overlooked period of an artist’s career. While originalRead More…
Month: March 2020
A Century of Song: Part 3, 960 – 941
A Century of Song is an attempt to summarize 100 years of popular music through 1000 carefully chosen tracks. Included within this list are Read More…
In the Wilderness: Frank Black and The Catholics, 1998-2003
In the Wilderness is a feature in which a group of Strange Currencies contributors examine an overlooked period of an artist’s career. While originalRead More…
A Century of Song: Part 2, 980 – 961
A Century of Song is an attempt to summarize 100 years of popular music through 1000 carefully chosen tracks. Included within this list are Read More…
A Century of Song: Part 1, 1000 – 981
A Century of Song is an attempt to summarize 100 years of popular music through 1000 carefully chosen tracks. Included within this list are Read More…
A Century of Song: Introduction
I’ve always considered myself an “album guy.” For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by the way in which bands and artists gRead More…
OutKast – Aquemini
OutKast Aquemini LaFace – 1998 Rating: 10.0 OutKast’s masterful third record expanded upon the stylistic and thematic growth displaRead More…
Tastemaker: Rushmore
Tastemaker is a recurring feature in which Strange Currencies contributors share stories of the events, experiences, and cultural artifacts that helpRead More…
On Distant Stations: The Luv’d Ones
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…