Category Archives: Adrian Belew

Frank Zappa: The Central Instrumentalizer

Posted on April 26, 2024 by the press music reviews

The uncatergorizable Frank Zappa. Astute, paradigm-shifting virtuosity at its uncompromisingly brilliant and ballsy best. The Central Instrumentalizer Vol I and II consist of hand-picked instrumental highlights throughout Zappa’s expansive career. Frank Zappa: The Central Instrumentalizer Vol I mp3 1.  Filthy Habits … Continue reading →

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Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) (1980)

Posted on February 6, 2024 by the press music reviews

This nervy rock opus was Bowie’s final studio album for RCA and his first following the genre defining Low, “Heroes” and Lodger trilogy. A reengagement with the commercial world of popular music led to one of his most revered records. There’s a reason … Continue reading →

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Lodger (1979)

Posted on February 5, 2024 by the press music reviews

Recorded in a concrete bunker in Montreux, the perennially underrated Lodger delivers in despatches, a personal and political world view in a travelogue postcard from the itinerant D.J. himself. TRACKS 1. Fantastic Voyage: A political commentary about nuclear war resurrected … Continue reading →

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Robert Fripp | Exposure (1979)

Posted on December 29, 2023 by the press music reviews

British guitarist Robert Fripp’s gleefully diverse debut solo album Exposure, was recently repackaged and released as a comprehensive 32-disc box set that examines the guitarist’s career from 1977 to 1983.  Worn out from constant touring and recording and an increasing … Continue reading →

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Bowie – Deep Cuts Pt.3

Posted on January 5, 2023 by the press music reviews

Continuing the Bowie Deep Cuts series, Part 3 reveals alternative mixes, unearthed demos, live versions, and album tracks, finding the artist stretching out, yielding some interesting results. David Bowie – Deep Cuts Pt.3 mp3 TRACKS 1. Right On Mother – Recorded … Continue reading →

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Bowie – Deep Cuts Pt.1

Posted on September 23, 2021 by the press music reviews

We all know about comfort food but what about comfort music? Look no further, this Bowie collection of different mixes, demos versions, and album Deep Cuts acts fast to provide immediate soothing relief to get you through whatever life throws … Continue reading →

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Adrian Belew Meets David Bowie

Posted on August 24, 2021 by the press music reviews

Guitarist par excellence Adrian Belew was discovered by Frank Zappa in a small club in Nashville, only to be poached by David Bowie for a globe-straddling tour. The Press has the lowdown. The extraordinarily inventive Belew caught the eye of … Continue reading →

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