The depth of my suggestible, distractible brain - easily caught in wormholes, chains of light connectivity and tipping dominoes of interrelationships - has been brought home to me once again these last few days. Last week, having bought new shoes, I got home to the news that Tony Sirico had died. In the sea of perfect casting that is
The amazing Prefab Sprout/Paddy McAloon album snuck out under the radar a good few years ago, but I missed it until just before the pandemic.
Agree also with Ken about PSB - they are always a treat to see live.
A few other suggestions for spoken word songs: " What It Is" and "Jacket Hangs" by the Blue Aeroplanes , "The Copper Top" by Bill Wells and Aidan Moffat, and "Taxi" by Arborist.
I totally empathise with your wormholery, Mark. When that eyebrow moment happens, it's pretty hard to resist and is one reason why I have enjoyed Spotify from the very beginning. That ability to let go and follow the swirling currents of music from across the globe has procured many a musical treasure.
Spoken word songs are interesting. They have a special way of drawing you in. Demanding your attention rather than being background entertainment. Did you find any more of note?
I've already saved the Prefab Sprout album and wonder if, by way of returning the favour, you have come across 'Public Service Broadcasting'?
If you haven't, 'The Race For Space' is a good place to start. Think OMD sampling but ramped up to another level entirely. It's a different take on the spoken word theme but, with JFK setting the tone, I think that you'll enjoy the journey.
Their latest album is a little off-track but follows their own wormhole with an electronic trip to Berlin.
Talky songs - an interesting style! As soon as I read that, Kae Tempest came to mind, and also The Streets. Look forward to perusing lots of unfamiliar songs on your playlist.
Spooky! It is weird though, how once something new catches your attention it proceeds to pop up all over the place - and then suddenly it's gone again, to be replaced by something else. The wonderful brain!
The amazing Prefab Sprout/Paddy McAloon album snuck out under the radar a good few years ago, but I missed it until just before the pandemic.
Agree also with Ken about PSB - they are always a treat to see live.
A few other suggestions for spoken word songs: " What It Is" and "Jacket Hangs" by the Blue Aeroplanes , "The Copper Top" by Bill Wells and Aidan Moffat, and "Taxi" by Arborist.
I totally empathise with your wormholery, Mark. When that eyebrow moment happens, it's pretty hard to resist and is one reason why I have enjoyed Spotify from the very beginning. That ability to let go and follow the swirling currents of music from across the globe has procured many a musical treasure.
Spoken word songs are interesting. They have a special way of drawing you in. Demanding your attention rather than being background entertainment. Did you find any more of note?
I've already saved the Prefab Sprout album and wonder if, by way of returning the favour, you have come across 'Public Service Broadcasting'?
If you haven't, 'The Race For Space' is a good place to start. Think OMD sampling but ramped up to another level entirely. It's a different take on the spoken word theme but, with JFK setting the tone, I think that you'll enjoy the journey.
Their latest album is a little off-track but follows their own wormhole with an electronic trip to Berlin.
Have a good one!
Fabulous playlist - that Cassandra Jenkins track is sublime and perfect for my slow start to a Friday morning. Thank you so for compiling and sharing.
Talky songs - an interesting style! As soon as I read that, Kae Tempest came to mind, and also The Streets. Look forward to perusing lots of unfamiliar songs on your playlist.
Spooky! It is weird though, how once something new catches your attention it proceeds to pop up all over the place - and then suddenly it's gone again, to be replaced by something else. The wonderful brain!