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Ladytron – “Paradises”
•April 4, 2026 • Comments Off on Ladytron – “Paradises”
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Ladies & Gentlemen, Anything 25
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Anything 23 & 24 are up
•March 14, 2026 • Leave a Comment
You can find them on Radio JMZ.
Question: Should I post the track lists, as well? Does it matter in the Shazam age? [first to answer gets a prize]
Tune in on March 15 – The Ides of March – watch your back, Julius! Alas. Too, late.
um… where was I? Oh, yeah…
Tune in to KRSM, 98.9 FM, SMpls Sunday 3/22/2026 at 9pm Central Time for Anything 25.
Kenny Loggins in “High Adventure”
•March 14, 2026 • Leave a Comment
Been sleeping on this album for decades.
Firstly, look at that cover photo. Imagine waking up to that every morning. Got me feeling all Marcia Brady. Dreamy.
Blinded by the hits – “Don’t Fight It” (ftg Steve Perry) and “Heart To Heart” (ftg Michael McDonald) – I naively missed out on the gems supporting Kenny Loggins’ 5th solo album.
The fact that it was released in 1979 alone should have clued me in that this one was a winner. Most of the records in my collection from that year are stellar.
This album is a pleasure, and a precursor to much of what was yet to come in 80’s rock.
Every song is hit worthy… wait. I spoke too soon. …
This closing track is not hit worthy. Kind of a bore.
Not enough to ruin the listen, though. It’s been on repeat for a few days, now.
These grooves will definitely be getting more wear moving forward.
Anything 21
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The Emotions – Flowers
•February 17, 2026 • Leave a Comment
A perfect album. Not a single flaw.
Vocally, musically, lyrically and spiritually sound.
Immaculate production from Earth Wind & Fire.
It’s also the first album I ever owned, so there is some bias.
While visiting family in LA, my dad and uncle were headed to the liquor store. Asked if I wanted anything, I said, “Yes. The Emotions’ “Flowers” album.
I was quite surprised when, upon their return, my dad presented me with a brand new, shrink wrapped copy. Things like this never happened at home. That might be when I fell in love with LA.
My teenage cousin, Jackie Mae, let me use the record player in her bedroom. I listened to that album over and over for hours. I learned the lyrics without trying. I felt the feelings in my soul.
So, yeah, I’m biased. That bias doesn’t change the fact that “Flowers” is a perfect album.
If there is any album that should make you think of me, it’s this one.
More than “Meat Is Murder”. More than “Verve Remixed”. More than “Dirty Mind”, “New Traditionalist” or “Peace Beyond Passion”.
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