Everyone remembers “Are You Experienced” as being the definitive Jimi Hendrix album, but I think there’s a good case to be made for “Electric Ladyland”. It feels more focused from start to finish, and the highs are truly extraordinary. How would I rank every track? Before we begin, you can check out some of myContinue reading ““Electric Ladyland” (Jimi Hendrix) – Every Song Ranked”
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1976: The Year In Music
1976 – Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs found Apple Computer. US Viking 1 becomes the first Mars landing. Fidel Castro becomes President of Cuba. And some great music was released! I’ll be looking at the popular and highest-rated songs / albums of the year, giving my opinions on their musicality and longevity as well asContinue reading “1976: The Year In Music”
1975: The Year In Music
1975 – The film “Jaws” by Steven Spielberg releases. “Wheel Of Fortune” and “Saturday Night Live” both premier on NBC. Margaret Thatcher becomes leader of the Conservative Party. Liz Truss is born, who would go on to be the single greatest Prime Minister in British history bar none. Okay, that last fact might be aContinue reading “1975: The Year In Music”
1966: The Year In Music
1966 – Large-scale anti-Vietnam protests take place across the United States. Ronald Reagan is elected Governor of California. The Jimi Hendrix Experience play their first sets. Soviet Luna 9 makes the first soft landing on the moon. And some amazing songs were released! I’ll be looking at the popular and highest-rated songs of the year,Continue reading “1966: The Year In Music”
1965: The Year In Music
1965 – The first large-scale US Army ground units arrive in South Vietnam. The Indo-Pakistan war ends. Bob Dylan is booed at the Newport Folk Festival for using an electric guitar. “The Sound of Music” becomes one of the most popular films of its time. And some great tunes were released! I’ll be looking atContinue reading “1965: The Year In Music”
1964: The Year In Music
1964 – The Beatles appear on the Ed Sullivan Show, drawing in 73.7 million viewers. Cassius Clay changes his name to Muhammad Ali. Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act into law. And, crucially for this post today, some cracking tunes were released. I’ll be looking at the popular andContinue reading “1964: The Year In Music”
1963: The Year In Music
1963 – MLK delivers his famous “I have a dream” speech. JFK is assassinated. The Beatles release their first album. The Rolling Stones sign for Decca Records. All in all, quite a tumultuous year in history! Same deal as always – I’ll be looking at the popular and highest-rated songs / albums for 1963, givingContinue reading “1963: The Year In Music”
“Hunky Dory” Songs Ranked
Amazing. What else do I need to say? This is one of Bowie’s best albums, and one of the greatest of all time. How would I rank these incredible songs? You can check out some of my other posts below: Meh 11 – Eight Line Poem A nice idea on paper, but it feels likeContinue reading ““Hunky Dory” Songs Ranked”