I see a dark future ... This is a post for Curiosity Corner. Until yesterday, I didn't know there was such a thing as "doom folk". But here it is - and with a 5-star review in The Guardian's Sleevenotes column. https://open.spotify.com/album/7KBKojoN6AMpr5iQzKd2qD?si=B4KD_lQeTsOGUmzazeiHJg 45 minutes of doom-laden Irish folk music Folk songs are often inspired by…Read more CYRM
Month: October 2023
The Navigator
"You are the Navigator", said Max, the alien machine pilot of the spacetime ship. It's a frustrating job at times. The charts are in your head. You know the way to go. You know the quickest way; and you know the scenic way. But the captain has the wheel, and we must go where he…Read more The Navigator
Breathing
Thank you for dropping in at the Crotchety Man blog. ... We are currently experiencing a very high number of visitors. ... All of our customer service agents are busy right now. ... The answers to most of the questions you might have can be found on our website. ... Your visit is important to…Read more Breathing
The Harmony Codex
Busy, busy, busy. No time for the tools of the wordsmith's trade. But I can just squeeze in a wholehearted recommendation of Steven Wilson's latest solo album release, The Harmony Codex. https://open.spotify.com/album/0qEIPJU8WQdXpr3eIc6dHK?si=c_RzD9nZToix9Y6hXvEJ9Q Steven Wilson's seventh solo album Anyone who is at all familiar with Steven Wilson's work will find no great surprises in this codex.…Read more The Harmony Codex