Alchemical Americana: Califone – Roots and Crowns (Thrill Jockey)
For their fourth proper full-length, Califone update their scrapmetal Harry Smith alchemical Americana with a bit of exotica, sparkle, and sheen. Califone are, to quote Grand Funk Railroad, an American … Continue reading
May 21, 2020 · Leave a comment
Post Punk Classics: Joy Division – Closer (1980) album review
On the 40th anniversary of Ian Curtis’ death, we step inside Joy Division’s sepulchural sophomore album, Closer. Closer is often cited as an early influence on goth. While its true … Continue reading
May 19, 2020 · Leave a comment
Sunday Afternoon Movie: Grey Gardens (1975) movie review
In honour of Mother’s Day, we look at the Bouvier – Beales, an eccentric-but-lovable pair of East Coast bluebloods, in 1975’s Grey Gardens. The Beales – Edith “Big Edie” Ewing … Continue reading
May 10, 2020 · Leave a comment
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