Brian Currin passionately reflects on his top rock albums, celebrating timeless classics that shaped his musical journey and ignited an unquenchable love for rock music.
Category Archives: David Bowie
Tin Machine – Heaven’s In Here
David Bowie’s Tin Machine project (1988-1992) revitalized his career, blending dark sounds and humor. The imaginary 5CD box set captures this essence through studio and live tracks, featuring notable musicians.
Revelations – A Musical Anthology For Glastonbury Fayre 1971 [3LP 1972]
The Glastonbury Fayre 1971 compilation album “Revelations” features various iconic artists, capturing a free-spirited festival atmosphere, influencing diverse music tastes. It remains a collectible legacy from that era.
From The Archives: Rodriguez and his place in The Story Of Rock (from August 2012)
A post I wrote 10 years ago on SugarMan.org Almost all the recent fan messages on the SugarMan.org website are from people saying they have never heard of Rodriguez before. Many even apologize for not listening to him in the 1970s. I can’t remember when exactly I first heard ‘Cold Fact’. For me, his musicContinueContinue reading “From The Archives: Rodriguez and his place in The Story Of Rock (from August 2012)”
The Story Behind “ZX Dan” by Radio Rats
‘ZX Dan’ from Radio Rats’ album ‘Into The Night We Slide’ is a new wave space-rock classic, referencing Bowie and inspired by ‘Close Encounters’. It peaked at No. 2 in 1979, showcasing South African pop rock.
David Bowie – Rare & Remixed [1983 to 1989] Single Versions, Rarities & Remixes
The playlist inspired by David Bowie’s “Loving The Alien [1983-1988]” box set features notable tracks, including live performances and remixes, showcasing his diverse musical legacy.
Old, New, Borrowed & Blues: 45 Years Of Glam Rock
This is part of my “Old, New, Borrowed & Blues” series which features old classic tunes, new or more recent songs, a few cover versions and a blues-ey track or two. This is a chronological mix of glam rock-style songs, starting with Bang A Gong (Get It On) by T Rex in 1971 and endingContinueContinue reading “Old, New, Borrowed & Blues: 45 Years Of Glam Rock”
Rodriguez and his place in The Story Of Rock
I can’t remember when exactly I first heard ‘Cold Fact’. For me his music just always seemed to have been there. A number of the mixtapes from my teenage years show “Sugar Man”, “Rich Folks Hoax” and “I Wonder” as being from 1973/74 when I was about 14/15.
David Bowie’s 2002 Predictions About Music are Pretty Close | TheNextWeb
Music itself is going to become like running water or electricity. So it’s like, just take advantage of these last few years because none of this is ever going to happen again. You’d better be prepared for doing a lot of touring because that’s really the only unique situation that’s going to be left. It’sContinueContinue reading “David Bowie’s 2002 Predictions About Music are Pretty Close | TheNextWeb”
Playlist – 4 February 2010
ArtistTrackAlbumLabelYearThe Stone GodsBurn the witchSilver Spoons & Broken BonesPIAS Records2008Dream TheaterWitherBlack Clouds & Silver LiningsRoadrunner Records / DGR2009Them Crooked VulturesElephantThem Crooked VulturesSony Music2010Living in a ValvestateLock ‘n’ loadLiving in a ValvestateClassic Rock2009Electric MaryRight down to the bonePowerageClassic Rock2009Uriah HeepBook of liesWake the sleeperSanctuary Records2008Deep PurpleMoney TalksRapture of the deepNext Music2005AC / DCRock ‘n’ roll trainBlackContinueContinue reading “Playlist – 4 February 2010”