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Homogenic

Björk - Bachelorette
Björk - All Neon Like
Björk - Scary (B-side)

Today, September 23rd, marks the 10th year anniversary of Björk’s Homogenic. This being my favorite album of all time a commemorative post is only in order. Enjoy.
For an album that speaks far too much of love and countenance endurance, it’s difficult to define it’s substance, and […]

Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode - Martyr
(link is now fixed)
It seems as though Depeche Mode are on a roll, with an album released last year and an upcoming Best Of CD and DVD to be released in November. Nothing super exciting concerning the CD though — for us habitual fans, that is. Only 18 songs to cover a […]

Geneva

Geneva - Tranquillizer
Geneva - No One Speaks
When Zeina posted this Unbelievable Truth song a few weeks ago, it immediately reminded me of another band: Geneva. Both bands released their debut albums at about the same time. Both managed to create moody and epic soundscapes and both Andy Yorke and Andrew Montgomery have these sugar-coated voices […]

Shed Seven

Shed Seven - Mark
Shed Seven - Dolphin
I know, I know, the sun is shining, it’s hot outside but that’s no excuse for not posting anything the last couple of weeks. It was just too tempting to enjoy the summer though. But don’t fret, I’ve come back to my senses and decided to try to post […]

Vive la France

Noir Désir - Le Vent Nous Portera
Mano Negra - Pas Assez De Toi
Les Rita Mitsouko - C’est Comme Ça
France is better known outside for its dance-oriented music, with bands like Air and Daft Punk getting international acclaim, than its rock music.
I remember there being a sort of pop-rock resurgence in the late 90’s with new […]