I’ve been reading Splotchy’s blog for more than a year. I’m a fan. It’s a weird blog. Has no center. Unconnected Tuesdays are just 2 pictures that have nothing in common. New Crayon Colors that Splotch invents or names. And one thing that I have adored, as a musicaphile is Continue Reading
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listening Post: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Full Moon Fever
It’s becoming work, folks. I’m almost done but still not sure why this guy’s been around and selling out for more than 30 years… Tom Petty – Full Moon Fever – 1989 (Buy It) Petty ditched the Heartbreakers for a while and hooked up with his Wilbury Pal, Jeff Lynne Continue Reading
The mixx is closed
I couldn’t be more excited. Looks like I will have 30+ new bands to sample. Not just promos but real, honest to goodness, albums adored by people I can trust.I will have my explanations up as soon as the great Splotchy gets the mix up.
One more Space in the Monkey Mixx
There is still room for one more in the Monkey Mixx. It’s a daunting mix, I know. All new music. All “must have” releases from this last half decade. I am pleased that there are 5 participants, but we need (or would like) one more.As an example: here is my Continue Reading
My Own Monkey Mix! UPDATED
These are the rules: Splotchy has given me the grand opportunity to set the rules for the next Green Monkey Mix,I’ve been giving it some thought.Here’s the deal. I love music.When I was a kid I bought Trouser Press and Cream and Rolling Stone and all sorts of magazines to Continue Reading
Listening Post: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Let Me Up (I’ve Had Enough)
He duetted with Stevie Nicks. He’s pioneered stoner animation videos. He’s run the gamut of styles from pop to country rock to, well, just about everything. And he was a Wilbury. But, how well do we know the guy who wrote Mary Jane’s Last Dance, Refugee, American Girl, and countless Continue Reading
Listening Post: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Southern Accents
He duetted with Stevie Nicks. He’s pioneered stoner animation videos. He’s run the gamut of styles from pop to country rock to, well, just about everything. And he was a Wilbury. But, how well do we know the guy who wrote Mary Jane’s Last Dance, Refugee, American Girl, and countless Continue Reading
Listening Post: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Long After Dark
He duetted with Stevie Nicks. He’s pioneered stoner animation videos. He’s run the gamut of styles from pop to country rock to, well, just about everything. And he was a Wilbury. But, how well do we know the guy who wrote Mary Jane’s Last Dance, Refugee, American Girl, and countless Continue Reading
Listening Post: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Hard Promises
He’s duetted with Stevie Nicks. He’s pioneered stoner animation videos. He’s run the gamut of styles from pop to country rock to, well, just about everything. And he was a Wilbury. But, how well do we know the guy who wrote Mary Jane’s Last Dance, Refugee, American Girl, and countless Continue Reading
Listening Post: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Damn the Torpedoes
He duetted with Stevie Nicks. He’s pioneered stoner animation videos. He’s run the gamut of styles from pop to country rock to, well, just about everything. And he was a Wilbury. But, how well do we know the guy who wrote Mary Jane’s Last Dance, Refugee, American Girl, and countless Continue Reading