I’ve been listening to the Alabama 3 since before their first album, this one, came out. Some of their albums are great, one or two – in my view – less so. But I’ve never … (Read More)
Julianna Barwick – The Magic Place
Well, as the name suggests – this strikes me as, well, quite magical. It’s very gentle but a long way from boring – slow moving music that’s relaxing but not soporific. (I’m also enjoying her … (Read More)
What’s New: Getting Directions Updates
There are four recent updates for one of the Unstated off-shoots – Getting Directions. Topics range from acting on the basis of old memories to taking the effort to appreciate some colour; from being in … (Read More)
Jimi Hendrix – Band Of Gypsys
There are plenty of well-known Hendrix records but I have to say this album is probably my overall favourite. I was given the original as a vinyl record more years ago than I care to … (Read More)
Truths, assorted
‘Unstated’ and its offshoots – where you’ll find all sorts of things that are about your world, one way or another. I hope you enjoy it.
When You Need To Get Directions
(Why ‘Getting Directions’ is being written.) If, for whatever reason, you’re unsure about yourself – your life to date, who you are – then it’s probably inevitable that you’ll try to find things out. You’ll … (Read More)
OTT – Skylon
I know pretty well nothing about the artist, and calling the album ‘ambient dub’ means nothing to me either. But I’m happy hearing this. It’s interesting and inventive enough without being an aural nag. That … (Read More)
Djivan Gasparyan & Michael Brook – Black Rock
Refreshingly different (to my ears). I can’t remember where I first came across Djivan Gasparyan. I was led to Michael Brook via his ‘Hybrid’ album with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. This is the kind … (Read More)
Preventing A Vacuum
(Notes on not getting hung-up on poetry.) I’m very aware that the very word ‘poetry’ is a big turn-off for some people. I can understand that. So let’s ignore defining sets of words as poems … (Read More)
I Don’t Want To Be An Accomplice
(Why ‘Trust And Verify’ exists.) Visiting a site where they used to test the triggers for nuclear bombs is bound to provoke … thoughts. Some are obvious. Being appalled at the way the place has … (Read More)
