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…
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: 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…
All Roads Lead to R.E.M.
“Why Strange Currencies?” Because it had to be an R.E.M. reference. There were other options that I liked just as much, or perhaps even more, Read More…
Curtis Mayfield – Curtis
Curtis Mayfield Curtis Curtom – 1970 Rating: 10.0 Curtis Mayfield’s first album after his departure from The Impressions is an assuRead More…