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…
Yesterday, the musical world lost a true giant: producer, singer, songwriter, and a general embodiment of human creativity, Lee “Scratch” Perry. Read More…
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 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) Philips – 1971 Rating: 9.4 “Freedom of expression” remains a nebulous concept foRead More…
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) Philips – 1968 Rating: 9.3 Though not a ‘debut’ in the technical sense, Caetano Veloso’Read More…
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…
Marcos Valle Previsão do tempo Odeon – 1973 Rating: 9.1 Marcos Valle eluded Brazil’s cultural censors, and created his definitive Read More…
The Strange Currencies Podcast finally returns! In this episode – recorded before our summer recess – Matt and Glenn are joined again by frequentRead More…
Various Artists Tropicália ou panis et circencis Philips – 1968 Rating: 10.0 Fashioned as the Brazilian response to The Beatles’ mRead More…