The sky is falling in the background From airport music (shout out Brian Eno) to fill in the void, to soundtracks for shows such as Normal People. To fill the space while adding to the atmosphere and tone of...
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Ronan O'BrienCategory - Albums
PowerNerd
By Devin TownsendDevin Townsend is one of those unique talents that almost defies classification. Over a career spanning more than thirty years (and almost as many musical genres!), he has developed a style that is so distinctly his own...
Liam Barrett
Look Up
By Ringo StarrThe Beatles are rightly considered one of the most, if not the most, famous rock bands of all time. They were there almost from the start of the genre’s popularization and etched their name into the annals of rock and...
The Acoustic Sessions
By Thin LizzyA few months ago, I was surprised to read a news article announcing the release of a new Thin Lizzy album. “Sure, Look! That must be a mistake!” I thought. “They haven’t released anything new under...
Richard Bodin
Crazy Clown Time
By David LynchDavid Lynch is best known for his groundbreaking filmography. However, he is also a complete and accomplished artist. His ability to blur the boundaries between artistic mediums makes his work unique. In his films...
Aurélien Noyer
Aghori Mhori Mei
By Smashing PumpkinsBilly Corgan (and by extension, the Smashing Pumpkins) has never been content to rest on his laurels. For better or for worse, the band has constantly striven to evolve, with each successive album embracing a unique...
Thought Gang
By David Lynch, Angelo BadalamentiIn 1990, David Lynch captivated audiences with his groundbreaking TV series Twin Peaks, co-created with Mark Frost, while Angelo Badalamenti crafted its haunting score. However, network pressures to resolve Laura...
Anno Domini 1989–1995
By Black SabbathWhen the story of Black Sabbath is being told, it is often Ozzy Osbourne and (to a lessor extent) Ronnie James Dio that take central stage in that narrative. And rightly so, given that they are two titans of heavy meal...
Luck And Strange
By David GilmourWhen he released his new album, David Gilmour claimed it was perhaps his best album since Dark Side of The Moon. I wouldn’t go that far. To me, I would say it is maybe the best since Wish You Were Here. (And no, I am...
Bamnan and Silvercork
By MidlakeSome albums captivate you from the very first listen. For reasons hard to pinpoint, Bamnan and Silvercork struck a chord with me instantly. At first glance, it seems reminiscent of Grandaddy or Mercury Rev, leading to...
Cock A Doodle Don’t
By Th’ Legendary Shack * ShakersDiscovered by chance while browsing through the record shelves, Cock A Doodle Don’t by Th’ Legendary Shack * Shakers delivered a jaw-dropping listening experience. The band blends an eclectic mix of quintessential...
Damage
By Jon Spencer Blues ExplosionGood evening, ladies and gentlemen!It is an honor to be here with you tonight, everybody…I want to say hello… and welcome to the party!We are… BLUES EXPLOSION!And what we play is Rock ‘n’ Roll!Now...
The Wall
By Pink FloydThe Marriage of “Orchestra + Rock”: A Bold Gamble with The Wall The union of orchestral grandeur and rock music, a pairing that doesn’t always hit the mark, has long been a favorite among progressive rock bands and...
Relics
By Pink FloydIn just two sides, Relics gathers the best of Pink Floyd’s early years, capturing the essence of a band that mastered a wide range of atmospheres and musical styles.
