Hark! A Vagrant in the style of Rumblo Software
Oliver Twist (illus. Phiz)
– a period throughout which the wealth of nations was scattered like sand, and the blood of nations lavished like water
Creasy, Battles
The Beach Boys – “Our Prayer”
20/20
This track was originally meant to be the opener for the unreleased Smile album. I don’t think a lot of people heard it, but it’s such a wonderful example of their particular brand of harmony that I end up listening to it more than their actual songs. Wilson re-recorded it for the solo remake of Smile, and I’m not entirely sure which version this is – not that it really matters. It’s worth one minute of your time whether it’s new or old. I was reminded of it by the intro to “You’re Not Supposed To.”
Real-time images from Japan’s Super-Kamiokande muon/neutrino detector. Science too can be pretty.
He faltered not nor feared,
But quickly went his way;
His road was rough and weird,
Or so the stories say.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Dinosaur Feathers – “Family Waves”
Fantasy Memorial
Something about this music feels familiar, but I absolutely can’t place it. That’s odd, because this album is musically adventurous, listenable, and plain fun – all things I like. Best I can come up with: imagine if The Lovely Feathers spent a year in the South Pacific with Hot Hot Heat. It’s that sunny and bouncy, yet doesn’t cross over into sheer pop because it’s a bit weird too. Also: I guarantee this album is going to go big. (pre-order at Insound)
Alexander Graham Bell, some tetrahedral kites, and other.
Sam Jayne And The Simpson Sound System – “Darker Still”
Living Bridge
Another track from the excellent and eclectic Living Bridge compilation, this song is actually similar in tone to the TK Webb track posted yesterday. For some reason its six minutes seem to pass by incredibly fast for me. If you haven’t given this album a listen, you really, really should soon. (Insound)