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…
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.
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…
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…
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…