Hanoi Rocks "Back to Mystery City" (1983)
The book referred to these guys as the meeting point between glam-rock
and punk... which I kind of doubted and assumed they'd just sound like
every other 80s rock band - newsflash: I was wrong. This does have the anthemic vibe, flashy guitar solos and some of the glitz that I'd associate
with glam; but also has a lot of humour to it and punky energy and
swagger in places.
A couple of members of Mott the Hoople helped the band produce this,
their third album overall, and their first with new improved drummer
Razzle. The success of the album landed them a three album deal with
CBS. Unfortunately the band broke up after Razzle was killed in a car
accident while a passenger in the car of Vince Neill from Motley Crue.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Day 0053 - A Love Supreme
John Coltrane "A Love Supreme" (1965) - got it
I love this period of music history, where pop/rock albums could sit side by side in popularity with instrumental jazz records and other genres. I honestly hadn't realised that 'a love supreme' was released this late though!
One of the more popular jazz albums ever released, and, like Miles' "Kind of blue" it's an exploration in modal jazz.
I somewhat prefer Coltrane's "giant steps" album for its concise, hooky yet virtuosic bop. Also, some of his later more exploratory releases, but a love supreme is still an amazing record. Coltrane's band at the time was unsurpassed, especially his drummer Elvin Jones... mindblowing ability!
I love this period of music history, where pop/rock albums could sit side by side in popularity with instrumental jazz records and other genres. I honestly hadn't realised that 'a love supreme' was released this late though!
One of the more popular jazz albums ever released, and, like Miles' "Kind of blue" it's an exploration in modal jazz.
I somewhat prefer Coltrane's "giant steps" album for its concise, hooky yet virtuosic bop. Also, some of his later more exploratory releases, but a love supreme is still an amazing record. Coltrane's band at the time was unsurpassed, especially his drummer Elvin Jones... mindblowing ability!
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