John Banrock

If you've never heard of Os Mutantes before I am pleased to be introducing you to this unique and brilliant band. Formed in the second half of the 1960's, this Brazilian psychedelic band sounds like no other band I'm aware… Read more

The majority of this album is neither loud nor upbeat, from both a tempo and lyrical standpoint. It's primarily soft, slow and forlorn (perhaps that is why I love it so).  The instrumentation is minimal and any sort of guitar… Read more

"No one is musically educated until they have heard The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds" - Paul McCartney

"If records had a director within a band, I sort of directed Pepper. And my influence was basically the Pet Sounds… Read more

This was the first Beck album I ever bought.  I purchased it in the midst of a solo cross country trip back in July 2006.  I hadn't brought any CD's with me (I had my ipod in tow) so this… Read more

If you're looking for a polished, well recorded album this one is definitely not for you. There's a phone ringing on one track. There are missed lyrics and unscripted laughter. The production is crude at best, to say the least… Read more

"Nobody knows where you are, 
How near or how far. 
Shine on you crazy diamond" - from "Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part Two)"

Thus encapsulates the central feelings of Pink Floyd's 1975 release in regards to founding member Syd… Read more

When I began pondering the best way to launch my new album, the answer became clear very quickly.  "Album Night".  Yes, a live performance on release night may have been the more traditional route, but ultimately I am releasing an… Read more

Good News is the most recently released album to appear in the "Album Night" series thus far, and is actually only the second one to be released in this millennium (The Friends of Rachel Worth being the other).  

When… Read more

Released shortly after their performance at Woodstock in 1969, Santana is a powerful meshing of latin rhythms and rock guitar.  Led by guitarist and vocalist Carlos Santana, this was the group's debut album.  And despite the popularity of primarily the… Read more

Nick Drake has never reached the level of popularity that many, including me, would argue he rightfully deserves.  The fact that much of his music is drenched in melancholy overtones may be a substantial reason for that lack of fame… Read more