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Paul McCartney’s “Ram” Reconsidered
Forget if you can that this is an album by a former Beatle.
Ken Hymes
Ken Hymes is a writer and recording artist living in Richmond VA. He’s been gigging and making albums more or less under the radar for three decades. His latest output is "Long Gone," an eclectic journey through American history, told through a mix of originals and public domain material. If you have an old copy of the original Night of the Living Dead, you may have heard his music for the parody film Night of the Living Bread.
High Art, Low Art, and 10cc: The Bubblegum Connection
10cc were the creators of a virtual factory for some of the most forgettable two minute bubblegum pop of the late '60s.
Joni Mitchell’s “Hejira”: An (Arguably) Underappreciated Masterpiece
Hejira is in some sense a concept album, documenting a cross-country road trip after a tour which ended in recrimination and romantic disappointment.
All About that Bass!
From tribal drums to tubas to booty-shaking drops, the bass has come a long way. Here's a brief history over the last century.
Soul, Country, Pop and Rock in One Tuneful Package
Rhythm and blues? Progressive soul? Rock? Pop? Alabama native Anderson East is not afraid to mix genres in his singing and songwriting.