Forgotten Treasure: Bruce Haack “I Like Christmas” (1981)
I’m a huge fan of almost all music themes. I could playlist music for hours and hours, trying to find the perfect selections to fit the context. Christmas is the one exception. I can’t stand it. Christmas music usually falls in two very distinct categories: extremely sappy and kitch or melodramatic songs …
Forgotten Treasure: Logic “Blues For You” (1994)
Logic‘s “Blues For You” released in 1994 on Strictly Rhythm, quite simply one of the greatest house tracks of all-time, with production by Wayne Gardiner, one of 90’s house music’s unsung heroes. He also made tracks under a few other aliases including Classic Man, Track Masters, Essence and Sound Source. Listening …
Forgotten Treasure: King Tim III “Charley Says” (1980)
King Tim III is considered by some to be the first ever recorded rapper (This has been argued and debated over the years). He first appeared on The Fatback Band‘s “Personality Jock” back in 1979, which peaked at #26 on the R&B charts, staying on there for eleven weeks. Most …
Forgotten Treasure: Adamski “Over Killer” (1990)
“Few people these days know who Adamski is. Something that’s definitely noteworthy, besides the fact the fact that Adam Tinley was a rave kid from England, was the fact that on his 1990 record called “Doctor Adamski’s Musical Pharmacy” he called on an unknown vocalist for his track “Killer”. This …
Forgotten Treasure: House Of Gypsies “Another Worry” feat. Al Wise (1994)
This is house music at it’s finest. Very danceable yet soulful at the same time. The emotive vocal delivery of Al Wise, the lush atmosphere and that signature Todd Terry slammin’ beat made it an instant favorite of mine when it was discreetly released late in 1994. A fun fact …
Forgotten Treasure: Mikey Dread “African Anthem Dubwise” (1979)
Reggae music’s history is a rich tapestry composed of many essential elements from Jamaica to the U.K and back. Vocalists, producers, riddims, bass, drums,dubplates, electronic equipment (like the Echoplex) and mythological studios and soundsysytems. In the midst of such complexity the selector’s role is often overlooked. Rare is the single …
Forgotten Treasure: Joe Townsend & Bill Barth “Take Your Burdens To The Lord” (1972)
Sometimes it is impossible not to judge an album by its cover. During one of my spontaneous record store adventures in December, I happened to pull out an LP entitled Wolf’s At The Door: Lost Recordings From The Spirits of the South. Attention grabbing title, yes, but attention grabbing album art …
Forgotten Treasure: Mike Lundy “The Rhythm Of Life”
The Rhythm Of Life is Mike Lundy’s only LP, recorded in 1979 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Inspired by bands like Tower Of Power and Earth, Wind & Fire, The Rhythm Of Life claims its identity in the funk-and-soul universe with inventive arrangements, clever rhythms, and a timeless quality that transcends the …
Forgotten Treasure: Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson “Winter in America” (1974)
Dedicated to the warriors, young and old. As November comes to a close the approaching season is the most difficult time of the year for many. While I’ve had a difficult time writing for academic, personal, and professional projects recently, I can say that there’s been no shortage of inspiration …