Friday, August 12 2011
Aram Bajakian: Aram Bajakian’s Kef
Genuinely deserves to be called Aram Bajakian's Kef, not anybody else's, but his, clever and fearless.
Tuesday, August 2 2011
Tareq Abboushi & Shusmo: Mumtastic
Wormed with Middle Eastern loops and hooks, and also playful, with a jazz playfulness
Wednesday, May 18 2011
Various Artists: Folk Songs of Illinois #4: Chicago Since 1945
The most interesting tracks are the ones that reveal the shaping influences of American music itself.
Friday, April 8 2011
Les Chauds Lapins: Amourettes
Love, in these songs, is aware of its own delirious state and willing to share the details.
Wednesday, July 7 2010
‘Burn Notice’ Still Sizzles in Third Season
One of the more engaging aspects of the series is Michael’s voiceover explanations of spy tips and tricks. These crafty techniques are integral to training spies.
Thursday, April 1 2010
Marshall Ford Swing Band: It’s About Dam Time
The old material has been renovated rather than modernised.
Friday, March 19 2010
Cedric Watson et Bijou Créole: L’Ésprit Créole
The music has a tidal drag, which is also the pull or drag of teasing.
Thursday, January 22 2009
Luminescent Orchestrii: Neptune’s Daughter
Tunes from Romania and Moldavia have been smartened up, the jagged parts polished off to make them move more neatly, and with more of a sensual, jazzy roll.
