Tosh Berman's Blog, page 94
April 16, 2021
Bill Drummond - "The Man" Vinyl, Album, 1989 (Bar/None Records)
Bill Drummond is a Scottish Jack-of-all-trades, which means he's a writer, A&R at Warner Brothers Records, conceptional artist, record producer, manager & producer of Echo & the Bunnymen, and a member of KLF. Recently he is on a world tour where he will produce 25 paintings by the year 2025. Oh, and he also made a solo album, "The Man" in 1989.
For someone who has almost a DADA-like approach to art and business, making this album comes as a surprise. 12 extremely well-crafted and produced songs that have a country-leaning but something twisted-like in its performance. A strong Scottish accent, at times it reminds me of Bob Dylan's "Nashville Skyline," only that it is suspicious that such an out-there artist like Dylan would make a 'straight' country album in Nashville. With songs like "Julian Cope is Dead," one suspects a tongue deep in the cheek, but on the other hand, it is a gorgeous album. A trebly solid electric guitar and lovely steel guitar throughout the album make it both a toe-tapper as well as a profound listening experience.
The front and back of the album cover are so dull that one has to make it into an artistic statement of some sort. Still, the performance and the quality of the songs are remarkable. They can be looked at as some kind of 'art performance.' Still, I think in actuality, they are very straightforward works of beautiful melodies and, of course, being Drummond, understanding what makes a pop song work. For sure, an essential album to have in one's collection of crazed rock n' roll managers, such as Joe Meek and Malcolm McLaren (who one can make comparisons with Drummond). If you see this album in the bins, get it.
April 15, 2021
The World of Tosh Berman: Thursday, April, 15, 2021 (The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Shot)
The World of Tosh Berman: Thursday, April 15, 2021. The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine as well as enjoying the life of a recluse. The World of Tosh Berman: Thursday, April 15, 2021
[Who is in "Who is Lun*na Menoh" ] vol.6 - Robert Greene
“Who is Lun*na Menoh?” will be virtually screened at Ashland Indie Film Festival on April 20 and 21, 2021. Tickets are on sale now. You can watch Jeff Mizushima, Lun*na Menoh and Tosh Berman's Q&A after the screening. Don't miss it! Tickets are on sale now. https://watch.eventive.org/aiff2021fe...
Book Musik No. 44 - Carole King's Tapestry (33 1/3) Discussion with Loren Glass
Tosh and Kimley are joined by author Loren Glass to discuss his new book CAROLE KING'S TAPESTRY (33 1/3). Carole King is one of the most successful songwriters of the 20th century. From her early Brill Building days writing hits with her first husband Gerry Goffin to this iconic solo album that broke sales and chart records as well as glass ceilings. Glass makes the case that TAPESTRY was not only the soundtrack to but also part of the engine for the women’s movement. Whether or not you’re a fan of TAPESTRY, you inevitably love many of her other hits as sung by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, The Beatles and many of the early girl groups. Her back catalogue is still being mined regularly by more recent artists solidifying her legacy for many years to come. Listen to it here: Book Musik: Carole King's Tapestry discussion with Loren Glass
Book Musik 044 – Carole King’s Tapestry (33 1/3) – discussion with author Loren GlassPosted on April 15, 2021 by Book Musik
Tosh and Kimley are joined by author Loren Glass to discuss his new book Carole King’s Tapestry (33 1/3). Carole King is one of the most successful songwriters of the 20th century. From her early Brill Building days writing hits with her first husband Gerry Goffin to this iconic solo album that broke sales and chart records as well as glass ceilings. Glass makes the case that Tapestry was not only the soundtrack to but also part of the engine for the women’s movement. Whether or not you’re a fan of Tapestry, you inevitably love many of her other hits as sung by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, The Beatles and many of the early girl groups. Her back catalogue is still being mined regularly by more recent artists solidifying her legacy for many years to come.
Theme music: “Behind Our Efforts, Let There Be Found Our Efforts” by LG17
April 14, 2021
April 13, 2021
The World of Tosh Berman: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 (My
The World of Tosh Berman: Tuesday, April 13, 2021. My experience at the Cinerama Dome watching "Barry Lyndon." Tuesday, April 13, 2021
