Category Archives: Brian Eno

Fripp & Eno | (No Pussyfooting) (1973)

Posted on April 3, 2024 by the press music reviews

The image used for the 1973 ambient masterpiece (No Pussyfooting), was designed by British photographer and filmmaker Willie Christie, and exhibits Robert Fripp and Brian Eno perched in a dramatic Infinity Mirror Room. The striking composition was photographed and designed … Continue reading →

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David Bowie | Album Reviews

Posted on March 20, 2024 by the press music reviews

David Bowie | Album Reviews/Homages (1967 – 2016). Bowie’s output was consistently interesting over a long period of time despite a false start. From the 60s Ken Pitt vaudeville beginnings resulting in his first self-titled album, through to the solo … Continue reading →

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Earthling (1997)

Posted on March 4, 2024 by the press music reviews

An artistically spirited Bowie captures the mood of ’90s contemporary pop culture with a techno diversion, incorporating industrial rock and jungle beats. TRACKS 1. Little Wonder: Underneath the pitched synth loops and jungle beats is a conventional song fighting to … Continue reading →

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Outside (1995)

Posted on March 1, 2024 by the press music reviews

The experimental and critically lauded 1.Outside, was an uncompromising statement from Bowie, and contains some of his most compelling and downright exciting moments in years. TRACKS 1. Leon Takes Us Outside: This curtain-raiser finds Bowie mysteriously reciting dates (August, Wednesday, … 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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“Heroes” (1977)

Posted on February 4, 2024 by the press music reviews

Hot on the heels of Low, Bowie injects a feel of unease and intensity down the dark sonic highways of “Heroes”, perfectly encapsulating post-war Berlin with impressionistic chaos. This is when Bowie still had an air of menace about him … Continue reading →

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Low (1977)

Posted on February 1, 2024 by the press music reviews

David Bowie launches a complete break with his past personas and starts making the weirdest and arguably the best music of his career, reinventing himself as an exponent of synth-based art rock with the influential Low. TRACKS 1. Speed of … 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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David Bowie – Warszawa

Posted on December 15, 2023 by the press music reviews

You may know that David Bowie and Brian Eno were duly inspired to write the brooding ‘Warszawa’ thanks to a Balkan boys choir record. But did you know it was also inspired by an avant-fusion masterclass by jazz giant Chico … Continue reading →

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Iggy Pop / David Bowie Collaborations in 16 Tracks

Posted on January 7, 2023 by the press music reviews

Iggy Pop and David Bowie were strong musical partners throughout the ’70s and ’80s, and this 16-track compilation provides an insight into the depth and breadth of their collaborations and friendship. “Some bands do Stones. Some bands do Chuck Berry. … Continue reading →

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