Easily one of hip hop’s defining albums, The Low End Theory is A Tribe Called Quest’s masterpiece, blending intelligent lyrics, otherworldly flow and stripped down beats into a sublime listening experience. Setlist … Continued
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Show #114: T. Rex’s The Slider
One of the best glam rock records ever made, T. Rex’s The Slider builds on the winning formula Marc Bolan established with Electric Warrior, flawlessly fusing strings, guitar boogie and unforgettable pop melodies. … Continued
Show #113: Stevie Wonder’s Innervisions
Stevie Wonder has always had musical talent to spare, and Tamla’s 1973 Innervisions is no exception. Wonder plays most of the instruments on this classic himself, making this one of the … Continued
Show #112: Captain Beyond’s Captain Beyond
Released on Capricorn Records in 1972, Captain Beyond one of that decades best forgotten hard rock albums, bringing together members of Deep Purple and Iron Butterfly in a supergroup that blend space … Continued
New Music: Shopping out of FatCat
http://www.fat-cat.co.uk/site/artists/shopping Shopping are propulsive bass lines, primitive disco-not-disco drums and guitar lines sharp as broken glass. The band was formed in 2012 by members Rachel Aggs (guitar), Billy Easter (bass) … Continued
Show #111: The Smashing Pumpkins’ Siamese Dream
Released in 1993, The Smashing Pumpkin’s Siamese Dream is one of the defining alternative albums of the 90s, melding influences from shoegaze, metal and punk into a sonic attack that … Continued
Show #110: Seafair’s The Querencia
Premiering on The ’59 Sound almost a week before its public release, The Querencia is Seafair’s self-released, debut record; a glorious melding of elements of classical, rock and indie pop … Continued
WRUW Exclusive: Seafair album premiere on The ’59 Sound
On Thursday, May 21, The ’59 Sound is pleased to be premiering Seafair’s new debut album, The Querencia in its entirety! Tune in at 8am to be the first to … Continued
Show #108: Dan Fogelberg’s Nether Lands
Released in 1977, Nether Lands is Dan Fogelberg’s creative apex, with lush musical arrangements and some of his best lyrics. Setlist (“Song Name” – Artist – Album) “The ’59 Sound (Acoustic)” – The … Continued
Show #107: Toro y Moi’s What For?
A transfixing blend of psych-rock textures, funky groove and glam rock sounds, Toro y Moi’s latest album, What For?, is already one of my favorite albums of the year, reaching back … Continued