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November 26, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
I Hate Billy Joel: Music for Music Teachers
I have retained a certain appreciation for a great deal of the music I heard growing up. My parents introduced me to some cultural landmarks – albums I return to now and find a freshness as well as that hue of nostalgia. I think instantly of trio of Paul Simon records, One Trick Pony, Hearts […]Archive
October 3, 2015 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 815
Frank Sinatra, Trilogy: Past, Present & Future (1980) This bonkers concept album – a triple LP – only came into my life this year, part of a return to Frank Sinatra, but also – and mostly – due to hearing about it on this great podcast. That made me intrigued. I had to find it, […]Archive
November 20, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 1235
Billy Joel, The Nylon Curtain (1982) I hate Billy Joel. I mean, I really hate Billy Joel. But I almost just caught myself singing along to Allentown and even a shit-shit song (ie: shit by his standards) – say: Pressure is still trying to rip off The Beatles. He heads for the Beatles whenever he […]Archive
June 18, 2013 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 1351
Toto, Toto (1978) Oh god, as soon as I even think of this album I hear that opening instrumental, Child’s Anthem in my head. I can’t escape it. It’s like gym music got dressed up by Jim Steinman and is currently out and about in the passenger seat cruising, looking for good times. Good lord, […]Archive
March 17, 2012 by Simon Sweetman