It’s been a minute since the last Current Obsessions. Let’s first get caught up on some very fine albums that I’ve had on repeat. The next post will offer up some hot singles. Beyond the Black Break the Silence This melodic metal album is eminently enjoyable from start to finish. It’s just what I want... Continue Reading →
Current Obsessions, Vol. 9
Obsession • an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind: he was in the grip of an obsession he was powerless to resist. My body shakes. I get goosebumps from my arms down through my legs. I don’t want to breathe lest my senses be directed somewhere other than my... Continue Reading →
Current Obsessions, Vol. 8
Obsession • an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind: he was in the grip of an obsession he was powerless to resist. My body shakes. I get goosebumps from my arms down through my legs. I don’t want to breathe lest my senses be directed somewhere other than my ears. Eventually, I’ll... Continue Reading →
Current Obsessions, Vol. 7
Obsession • an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind: he was in the grip of an obsession he was powerless to resist. My body shakes. I get goosebumps from my arms down through my legs. I don’t want to breathe lest my senses be directed somewhere other than my... Continue Reading →
Current Obsessions, Vol. 6
It’s been a few months since my last Current Obsessions. Apart from trying not to overplay Lady Gaga’s amazing album and deep dives into the catalogs of Justin Timberlake and Alice in Chains - no, I’m not kidding LOL - here are some recent releases that I have been obsessing over. Olly Alexander Whisper in... Continue Reading →
Current Obsessions, Vol. 5
Christmas music? Bah humbug! Here are six songs that have been making my Holidays happy. Rag'n'Bone Man Lovers In a Past Life (Acoustic) This song breaks me. It’s a haunting and beautiful song about longing for someone so deeply that can only be explained by having been lovers in another life. And he pours all... Continue Reading →
Current Obsessions, Vol. 4
Nikka Costa Dirty Disco Prince made it a habit of pulling talented female musicians into his orbit, and one of those is Nikka Costa. After a six-year hiatus, Nikka is feeling the funk in a way that is not to be messed with. The spirits of Paisley Park are very evident on her new album... Continue Reading →
