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Author: Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan founded Strange Currencies Music in January 2020, and remains the site's editor-in-chief. The creator of the "A Century of Song" project and co-host of the "Strange Currencies Podcast," Matt enjoys a wide variety of genres, but has a particular affinity for 60s pop, 90s indie rock, and post-bop jazz. He is an avid collector of vinyl, and a multi-instrumentalist who has played/recorded with several different bands and projects.

Television – Marquee Moon

January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 Matt RyanLeave a Comment on Television – Marquee Moon

Television Marquee Moon Elektra – 1977 Rating: 10.0 Television’s debut album redefined the role of the electric guitar in modern poRead More…

Year Three in Review

January 1, 2023January 1, 2023 Matt RyanLeave a Comment on Year Three in Review

Since Strange Currencies was inaugurated on December 31, 2019, it’s become something of a custom to send each year off with a look back at the siRead More…

Paul Revere & The Raiders – Midnight Ride

December 30, 2022December 30, 2022 Matt RyanLeave a Comment on Paul Revere & The Raiders – Midnight Ride

Paul Revere & The Raiders Midnight Ride Columbia – 1966 Rating: 8.0 Paul Revere & The Raiders unexpectedly found themselvesRead More…

The Clash – Sandinista!

December 28, 2022January 1, 2023 Matt RyanLeave a Comment on The Clash – Sandinista!

The Clash Sandinista! CBS – 1980 Rating: 9.5 Among the most divisive and misunderstood albums ever released by a major act, The ClaRead More…

Guided by Voices: 2022 in Review

December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 Matt RyanLeave a Comment on Guided by Voices: 2022 in Review

Guided by Voices Crystal Nuns Cathedral / Tremblers and Goggles by Rank / Scalping the Guru Robert Pollard Our Gaze Guided by Voices IncRead More…

Catalog Crawl: The Kinks

December 2, 2022December 1, 2022 Matt Ryan1 Comment on Catalog Crawl: The Kinks

Music nerds love ranked lists. Music nerds love thoughtful commentary. Music nerds love carefully curated playlists. Catalog Crawl provides all oRead More…

Season 2, Episode 15 – St. Louis Record Store Crawl

November 24, 2022November 24, 2022 Matt RyanLeave a Comment on Season 2, Episode 15 – St. Louis Record Store Crawl

In this special episode of the podcast, Matt and Glenn (minus Tim) discuss their recent record store crawl through St. Louis. Other topics includRead More…

Season 2, Episode 14 – Seattle Record Store Crawl

October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 Matt RyanLeave a Comment on Season 2, Episode 14 – Seattle Record Store Crawl

In this episode, Matt, Glenn, and Tim discuss their recent trip to Seattle for a nine-stop record store crawl. Other topics include tote bags, anRead More…

Frank Black and The Catholics – The Complete Studio Albums

September 12, 2022December 21, 2022 Matt RyanLeave a Comment on Frank Black and The Catholics – The Complete Studio Albums

Frank Black and The Catholics The Complete Studio Albums Demon Music Group – 2022 Rating: 8.0 Rating: 7.4 Rating: 7.2 RatingRead More…

The American Garage Rock Road Trip

September 6, 2022September 5, 2022 Matt RyanLeave a Comment on The American Garage Rock Road Trip

When I decided in late May to initiate “Garage Rock Summer” I had no idea that I was inadvertently backing into the second major project for StraRead More…

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