John Lennon – Plastic Ono Band
John Lennon Plastic Ono Band Apple – 1970 Rating: 10.0 Any understanding of John Lennon is woefully incomplete without knowing his Read More…
Tag: The Beatles
The Debut Album Project: March (“SC in the UK”)
In March, Strange Currencies turned our debut album focus toward the United Kingdom – largely prompted by my first visit there. Of course, BrRead More…
Season 2, Episode 6 – Replacing Eric Clapton
In this episode of the podcast, Matt, Glenn, and Tim ask the essential question: Do we really need Eric Clapton? SPOILER ALERT: The answer is “noRead More…
Season 2, Episode 1 – ‘Get Back’
The Strange Currencies Podcast finally returns! In the super-sized Season 2 premiere, Matt, Glenn, and Tim are joined by a special guest as they Read More…
Tastemaker: Frank Black
Tastemaker is a recurring feature in which Strange Currencies contributors share stories of the events, experiences, and cultural artifacts that helpRead More…
From “Taxman” to “Sgt. Pepper”: The Class Politics of The Beatles
This piece is part of Strange Currencies Music’s month-long celebration of The Beatles. In 1919, British Parliament passed the Housing, TRead More…
Finding the Magic In The Mess: What’s Good About the Magical Mystery Tour Film
This piece is part of Strange Currencies Music’s month-long celebration of The Beatles. Look, Magical Mystery Tour (1967) is bad. It doesRead More…
The Beatles’ Top 100 Songs – Part 4, 25-1
The centerpiece to Strange Currencies’ month-long celebration of The Beatles is this feature – our first collaborative staff list. As someone whoRead More…
The Beatles – Beatles For Sale
The Beatles Beatles For Sale Parlophone – 1964 Rating: 9.1 The Beatles’ second album of 1964 found the biggest group in the world tRead More…
In the Wilderness: George Harrison, 1973-1982
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…