An Introduction to Lee “Scratch” Perry
Yesterday, the musical world lost a true giant: producer, singer, songwriter, and a general embodiment of human creativity, Lee “Scratch” Perry. Read More…
Month: August 2021
Episode 14 – Replacing ‘A Night at the Opera’
In this episode of the podcast, Matt, Glenn, and a special guest discuss Queen’s 1975 opus, A Night at the Opera. In addition to considering its Read More…
Caetano Veloso – Transa
Caetano Veloso Transa Philips – 1972 Rating: 9.4 Caetano Veloso’s fourth solo album is arguably the most celebrated release in his Read More…
Caetano Veloso – Caetano Veloso (A Little More Blue) (1971)
Caetano Veloso Caetano Veloso (A Little More Blue) Philips – 1971 Rating: 9.4 “Freedom of expression” remains a nebulous concept foRead More…
Caetano Veloso – Caetano Veloso (Álbum Branco) (1969)
Caetano Veloso Caetano Veloso (Álbum Branco) Philips – 1969 Rating: 8.9 Recorded while under house arrest in his home state of BahRead More…
Caetano Veloso – Caetano Veloso (Tropicália) (1968)
Caetano Veloso Caetano Veloso (Tropicália) Philips – 1968 Rating: 9.3 Though not a ‘debut’ in the technical sense, Caetano Veloso’Read More…
In the Wilderness: Os Mutantes, 1969-1974
In the Wilderness is a feature in which a group of Strange Currencies contributors examine an overlooked or under-appreciated period of an artisRead More…
Milton Nascimento & Lô Borges – Clube da Esquina
Milton Nascimento & Lô Borges Clube da Esquina Odeon – 1972 Rating: 10.0 Milton Nascimento and Lô Borges’ 1972 collaborative Read More…
Seu Jorge – The Life Aquatic Studio Sessions
Seu Jorge The Life Aquatic Studio Sessions Hollywood – 2004 Rating: 6.8 Faced with the near-impossible task of breathing new life iRead More…
Marcos Valle – Previsão do tempo
Marcos Valle Previsão do tempo Odeon – 1973 Rating: 9.1 Marcos Valle eluded Brazil’s cultural censors, and created his definitive Read More…