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The 50 Greatest Albums of the 1950s
The 50 greatest albums of the 1950s, as picked by yours truly. Continue reading The 50 Greatest Albums of the 1950s
Mad Men S1E6: “Babylon”
Everyone’s having an affair in Mad Men’s “Babylon.”
8.7/10 Continue reading Mad Men S1E6: “Babylon”
Mad Men S1E4: “New Amsterdam”
Mad Men’s fourth episode centers on Pete Campbell, for better or worse.
8.4/10 Continue reading Mad Men S1E4: “New Amsterdam”
Mad Men S1E2: “Ladies Room”
Originally posted on Colin's Review:
Directed by Alan Taylor | Written by Matthew Weiner | 47 min Secretary Blues By Colin Hart 8.4 / 10 The first episode of Mad Men was written seven years before the rest of the series was even conceived. Following up such a perfect premiere is a… Continue reading Mad Men S1E2: “Ladies Room”
Mad Men S1E1: “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”
Originally posted on Colin's Review:
Directed by Alan Taylor | Written by Matthew Weiner | 48 min “On the Street Where You Live” By Colin Hart 9.1 / 10 A day in the life of a 1960s Manhattan advertising executive shouldn’t be exciting. Our main character visits with his… Continue reading Mad Men S1E1: “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”
Lennie Tristano
Lennie Tristano’s music can be rather cold, but its importance can’t be ignored.
Grade: A- Continue reading Lennie Tristano
Three Ragas
I don’t know much about Hindustani classical music, but this tape is pretty good.
Grade: A- Continue reading Three Ragas
Blue Serge
The best album from one of jazz’s most tragic figures.
Grade: A Continue reading Blue Serge
Bud Powell’s Moods
Bud Powell’s Moods builds on the nervous energy found in his previous LPs.
Grade: A- Continue reading Bud Powell’s Moods
Piano Interpretations
Piano Interpretations by Bud Powell is a rather routine effort. But routine for Powell is still amazing.
Grade: A- Continue reading Piano Interpretations
Finger Style Guitar
An impressive showcase of instrumental country.
Grade: A- Continue reading Finger Style Guitar
Boss of the Blues
Big Joe Turner was not only the father of R&B, but also a godfather of rock & roll.
Grade: A- Continue reading Boss of the Blues
Tenor Madness: Sonny Rollins in 1956
A brief writeup on four Sonny Rollins LPs from 1956. Continue reading Tenor Madness: Sonny Rollins in 1956
