This week yielded a nice blend, even if that blend mixed in tones of punk, glitch, metal, and um, Creedence...
1) Body Count - Body Count - 1992 - I remember hearing about this album and its associated controversy when I was in 7th grade. I came across it a few times after that, but this week was my first full-length journey into what ultimatley resulted in a fairly ridiculous album. What was all the fuss about back then? How mad can you get at a former pimp with a lithp?
2) Creedence Clearwater Revival - Green River - 1969 -Went into this one with a vague familiarity with 'Bad Moon Rising,' 'Green River,' and 'Lodi.' My other initial impression stems from childhood memories of 'Sounds of the 70's' compilations TV ads, and thoughts of how much lead singer John Fogerty reminds me of something off of Fraggle Rock.
3) Flying Lotus - Cosmogramma - 2010 - Flying Lotus is brought to us by Steven Ellison, who is the great-nephew of John Coltrane. He also does the bumper music for Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. That's about all the convincing I will ever need.
4) Metallica - ...And Justice for All - 1988 - Last but not least, is an album with which I am completely enmeshed, and will forever rate among the highest of my all-time top favorites. A flawed, yet endearing masterpiece that never fails to put a smile on my face, and the flames of hell in my balls.
The 3rd phase of 2010 is coming to a close, and I'm thrilled at what I've covered thus far. Be on the lookout for 1st and 2nd phase playlists, album reviews, and updates on the vinyl collection that's slowly consuming my living room.
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