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Moby recommended Station to Station by David Bowie in Music (curated)

 
Station to Station by David Bowie
Station to Station by David Bowie
1976 | Pop
8.8 (6 Ratings)
Album Favorite

"This is his Los Angeles album, and what's funny about that is it's one of his most European records. On the 'Station To Station' song he even sings "the European cannon is here", and it's ironic that he recorded it in the Hollywood hills while doing tons and tons of cocaine. It's odd when you talk about these really iconic artists, whether it's Led Zeppelin or The Rolling Stones, there's always that debate about which is their best album, and usually there's some degree of consensus. With David Bowie most of my music cognoscenti friends will go with Low, but for me Station To Station is the weirdest, most subtly strong David Bowie album. It doesn't have the ambient beauty of Heroes or Low, but it's almost as if he was trying to make a conventional record, but it ends up sounding even stranger because it's trying to be conventional. And that's why I picked it. In a way it reminded me of some of the Roxy Music albums being made around this time, like Manifesto in that was these very strange artists trying to be a little more normal and ending up making something even more disconcertingly odd. How he could make this amazing record when he was constantly out of his mind on cocaine, and also the courage of having the first song on the record nine and a half minutes long, but the music on 'Station To Station' doesn't even get going for the first few minutes. When I was growing up Bowie really had this otherworldly mystique. There was so many different David Bowies, there was glam Bowie, European Bowie, then later on there was dance album Bowie. There was an assumption that whatever he was doing was phenomenal because he was David Bowie. To be a celebrity name-dropper one thing that amazed me was that I lived across the street from David Bowie for a while in New York and we had BBQs together, we went on tour together, and one of my most treasured memories, if I'm on my death bed this might be the thing that I think of. One morning David Bowie came over to my apartment and we were sitting on my couch at 10 in the morning drinking tea, and I played 'Heroes' on acoustic guitar and he sung along. Even if I end up getting married, having children and a family life, my favourite memory will be playing 'Heroes' on acoustic guitar with David Bowie."

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Sharpie0499 (114 KP) rated Speak Your Mind by Anne-Marie in Music

Jul 13, 2018 (Updated Jul 13, 2018)  
Speak Your Mind by Anne-Marie
Speak Your Mind by Anne-Marie
2018 | Pop
Catchy songs (3 more)
Excellent songwriting
Songs are relatable
Remarkable vocals
Only two songs I don't like (0 more)
Impossible To Not Listen To
Since I heard 'Ciao Adios', Anne-Marie had me hooked. I was so excited when I heard about her debut album 'Speak Your Mind'. Since it was released in April, I have not stopped listening to it. The songs are catchy, relatable and I can't help but sing and dance along to them whenever I hear them. Her song-writing skills and vocal abilities are amazing and I think she is one of the best female pop artists at the moment. I would say that she is up there with Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato, whose songs are amazing and vocals are incredible also. The only downside to this album, is that there are a couple of songs I am not such a fan of: 'Can I Get Your Number' and 'Some People'. If I heard them, I would listen to them and maybe even sing along, but I do prefer her other songs and feel that these two are the weakest on the album. Overall, this album is amazing and I don't think I'm going to stop listening to it anytime soon.
  
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HLD (99 KP) rated Apple Music in Apps

Nov 22, 2018  
Apple Music
Apple Music
Music
9
8.8 (9 Ratings)
App Rating
Huge variety of music (2 more)
I personally believe it is easy to navigate - my fiancee does not
Usually a pretty fast interface
It can crash randomly which is annoying. No more so than when you're driving, and you're in the middle of a sweet, sweet guitar solo (0 more)
It's good, but it has it's flaws
I have enjoyed using apple music, and I think that it is a worthy competitor to Spotify. I do, however, think both companies could learn a thing or two from one another. The interface of AM is a lot better in my humble opinion, but Spotify has capabilities that AM should incorporate.

Saving songs to your library is easy - and when you remember a song that you loved 10 years ago, it is a 20 second process until it is saved in your playlist.

Browsing new songs could be A LOT better. I feel as though Apple don't put enough effort in to highlighting artists that you wouldn't normally find. Hell, even youtube is a better source for new music.

They also rehash the same 'Workout mix' or 'Alternative rock' playlists all the time. Maybe changing it up a little bit would encourage me to traverse their genre tabs for a hidden gem.
  
Peace - Single by Blacksmith
Peace - Single by Blacksmith
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Album Rating
Blacksmith is a lyricist and producer from Bristol, England. Not too long ago, he released a transatlantic audiovisual for his “Peace” single featuring Rakaa (Dilated Peoples), Knytro, Marc 7 (Jurassic 5), and Carasel.

The music video for “peace” was filmed in Bristol and Los Angeles, California. It features over 100 appearances filmed worldwide of people coming together to throw up peace signs.

The ‘Peace’ single finds several emcees from the U.K. and U.S. hip-hop scenes describing what peace means to them from their point of view.

The likable tune unites a global message of peace, love, and unity. Whether it’s politics or protests on home soil or gang warfare or injustices across the pond.

‘Peace’ contains a universal narrative and introspective rap vocals. Also, it possesses horn-driven instrumentation scented with a soulful hip-hop fragrance.

Blacksmith has performed throughout the UK & Europe supporting artists including Jurassic 5, Dilated Peoples, Evidence, Common, Mos Def, Brother Ali, Plan B, and various others.

As a producer, he has worked with Carasel, Knytro, Marc 7, MC Supernatural, Stamina MC, Rakaa, Klashnekoff, Kners, and Dynamite MC.

‘Peace’ will be featured on his upcoming studio album, entitled, “Through the Melody”.

https://www.bongminesentertainment.com/blacksmith-peace/