Album: Deserted
Artist: Mekons
Release Date: March 29, 2019
Favorite Tracks:
- Lawrence of California
- Mirage
Thoughts: Mekons are an original UK punk rock band from the 1970s who remain fresh and relevant 40 years later. The folk rock/punk rock sound of Deserted is reminiscent of Billy Bragg, and is inspired by the landscapes of Joshua Tree National Park.
Rating: ***
Album: Gnomes and Badgers
Artist: Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
Release Date: March 8, 2019
Favorite Tracks:
- What if You Knew
- Millvale, PA
- Something Sweet
- Smart Boy
Thoughts: I heard this playing in a coffee shop and through the magic of Shazam, I learned about a new band. The album is an excellent collection of funk/jazz fusion from a former member of Lenny Kravitz’s backing band (so basically it’s the good part of Lenny Kravitz music without the bad part of Lenny Kravitz music).
Rating: ***
Album: The Seduction of Kansas
Artist: Priests
Release Date: April 5, 2019
Favorite Tracks:
- The Seduction of Kansas
- Good Time Charlie
- I’m Clean
- 68 Screen
Thoughts:
A punk rock epic that draws inspiration from a book by Thomas Frank? Yes, please!
Rating: ***1/2
