BITS OF THE BEST OF 2019 – THE ALBUM SELECTION: A PLAYLIST
A track from (almost all) my favourite albums of the year - the top 25 records, and a bonus batch. CHECK OUT THE FULL LIST WITH REVIEWS...
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BERNARD ZUEL
MUSIC JOURNALIST
Dec 22, 2019
SONGS OF 2019 PART 2: A PLAYLIST
50 of the songs that made the year for me. And maybe for you. In two lists, with one rule: only one song per artist (sorry Lizzo). Part...
Dec 22, 2019
SONGS OF 2019, PART 1: A PLAYLIST
50 of the songs that made the year for me. And maybe for you. In two lists, with one rule: only one song per artist (sorry Lizzo). Part...
Dec 15, 2019
ARMAGEDDON’S BACK IN TOWN: A PLAYLIST
End times: we're getting a taster. Hunker down and wait it out? Too late? Here's music for closing windows and opening minds. CLICK HERE...
Dec 8, 2019
HEAVEN, OR LAS VEGAS: A PLAYLIST
Going to the good place or hell's anteroom? Either way you're sorted here with nearly two hours of music for all sins. Or no sins. CLICK...
Dec 1, 2019
TINSELTOWN IN THE RAIN: A PLAYLIST
I know now love was so exciting, Tinseltown in the rain. Oh men and women, here we are, caught up in this big rhythm. CLICK HERE TO...
Nov 24, 2019
BALANCED ON A WIRE: A PLAYLIST
Perfectly poised between sounds, styles and decades, a playlist which begins high and ends out in the galaxy. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN....
Nov 16, 2019
PUT YOUR CURSE ON ME: A PLAYLIST
A trip through the wire, curses raining down on you, to reach the promised land of damn fine songs. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN. #Spotify
Nov 10, 2019
LAST CHANCE TEXACO: A PLAYLIST
Play these now, before it all goes to hell in a handbasket. Or how to get from KLP to Neil Young in 22 moves. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN. #Spotify
Nov 3, 2019
NOW I’M IN IT: A PLAYLIST
Knee deep in sound, in fun, in quality. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN. #Spotify
Oct 27, 2019
I MEANT EVERY WORD I SAID: A PLAYLIST
A chance to butt heads with quality tunes. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN. #Spotify
Oct 20, 2019
YOU DON’T LOVE ME WHEN I CRY: A PLAYLIST
As Laura Nyro sang, "Mister I got funky blues all over me/Such tender persuasion", though she knew that not everyone loves you when you...
Oct 13, 2019
BOYS TO MEN: A PLAYLIST
Will they ever grow up? Will they do right when they do? Hey man, it's a journey, from boys to men. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN. #Spotify
Oct 6, 2019
Sep 29, 2019
COME TOGETHER: A PLAYLIST
Spread across 50 years. May contain traces of Beatles. One thing I can tell you is you got to be free. CLICK TO LISTEN. #Spotify
Sep 22, 2019
OCCHI DI SERPENTE: A PLAYLIST
Forget that eye of the tiger business, this is where it's really at. Ask Sturgill Simpson and Kim Gordon, Brenda Russell and Died Pretty,...
Sep 15, 2019
TREE AND TWO CHAIRS: A PLAYLIST
You could indulge here. Soak in the sunshine, roll in the warm air, dance on the sand. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN. #Spotify
Sep 8, 2019
FUCK IT I LOVE YOU: A PLAYLIST
Why deny it any longer? The best stuff just pours out. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN. #Spotify
Sep 1, 2019
LAST BLOOM: A PLAYLIST
You don't bring me flowers anymore. But that's ok, the music is better. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN. #Spotify
Aug 25, 2019
FATAL FANTASIES: A PLAYLIST
You shouldn't go there. But you will. To die by your side, well the pleasure, the privilege is mine. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN. #Spotify
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