Lately I’ve been listening a lot to the “Guardians of the Galaxy” soundtrack. The cover art pays tribute to the touching (if somewhat predictable) story behind the improbable collection of late 70s pop that suffuses that comical interstellar romp: it’s a mixtape given to the protagonist by his ailing mother. (No real spoilers, all of […]
Q: What do Don Draper and Homer Simpson have in common? A: Satire. The much-lauded Mad Men is a jaundiced commentary on an impression, a tainted recollection. By highlighting the excesses of marketing executives in a time of license, the show calls up the moral laxity tolerated among the upper crust. Similarly, The Simpsons was part of […]
Tonight is a beautiful night. It’s a full moon. I’m an artist, I think. I’m still trying to figure out what that means. But I do know that I deeply need to be overwhelmed every so often. I guess that’s why I like really hot food, super bitter beers, abundant amounts of garlic and onions, and other strong […]
One of the tough parts about writing a music blog is to switch from what I’m currently listening to (“Baker Street” by Gerry Rafferty) to what I’m going to write about (“On Oni Pond” by Man Man). But I must soldier on, because this album has some truly standout tracks.
I apologize for having been away for a while. Tonight I offer a picture: For some reason, Dr. Strangelove has been on my mind. (Well, to be honest, Peter Sellers’ unsettling and funny performance is seldom far from my mind.) So I thought I’d try and capture some of his malicious glee. I added […]