Category Archives: Robert Fripp

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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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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“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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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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Sound & Vision | Bowie’s Album Covers Ranked

Posted on October 8, 2022 by the press music reviews

From the 1967 self-titled debut to his final masterpiece Blackstar, The Press puts their spin on the album artwork of every David Bowie album, including some honourable (and dishonourable) mentions. Bowie’s albums were never just about the music. They concurrently … Continue reading →

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Eno: Masterworks 1974 – 1977

Posted on March 6, 2022 by the press music reviews

There’s a little more to oblique strategist Brian Peter George St John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno’s career than just that ambient guy or big time producer of bands such as U2 and Talking Heads, or for inventing the … 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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