This Album BLEW MY MIND: A Wizard, A True Star

As of 14th February 2013, I am listening to this album for the first time (about 90% of the way through as of writing this). My first impression is that it is bloody amazing. The constant stream of 1-2 minute songs (at least, for the first 8 songs) reminds me of a format similar to that of 'We're Only In It For The Money' by the Mothers of Invention, and with equally inventive and outlandish content! The influence of psychedelics is clear on this album, which, if nothing else, removed all barriers Todd may have previously had to sound. Each song seems to be in a genre of its own, creating a weirdly eclectic mix of motifs which ruthlessly move from one style to another with no word of warning. And yet, this is what binds the pieces of music together and makes the album so distinct! I don't know how my perceptions of this album will change with time, but for the moment anyway, it couldn't sound any sweeter.

Recent Finds: Jan 2013

A few finds from Berwick Street during the month
of January (and beginning of February). 

YMO - Solid State Survivor
Fripp and Eno - (No Pussyfooting)
Frank Zappa - The Grand Wazoo
Parliament - Mothership Connection
The Moody Blues - On the Threshold of a Dream
The Smiths - The Queen is Dead

The Smiths - Meat is Murder

Talking Heads - Remain in Light

John Coltrane - A Love Supreme

Funkadelic - Cosmic Slop

Show Preview (12/02/13)

Today's show will feature electronic music from the analogue era, taking a journey through the UK, France, Germany and finally to Japan. A perfect backdrop to consume those pancakes to, or at least as good as any! Cheers, Will.

Danny Baker's Great Album Showdown - Comments (favourable)

Here's a few words on the new TV show by Danny Baker:

Okay, so given the similar nature this BBC show has to my radio show, I'd thought I express a few of my comments on it after watching it today. To be honest, upon first reading the title and seeing the screenshot of Danny Baker awkwardly smiling in front of some vinyl LPs, I thought it would be another generic show about the golden age of rock music and the almighty vinyl format: "oh the artwork", "the smell", "the listening through the entire album" and "owning something physical" malarkey coming from men in their 50s, incessantly bashing on the way today's youth are impatient, mp3 downloading halfwits who can't deal with the sophistication of prog rock or glam rock (in fact, much of this music is still popular with young people, I believe!).

Although this attitude/behaviour did feature in the show to an extent, I feel that overall, it was rather more tastefully done. In addition, the music featured was not only your Led Zep's, Sex Pistols, Queen's etc.! I was genuinely shocked when Danny Baker pulled out 'We're Only in it for the Money' by the Mothers of Invention as his first LP to go on the 'Wall of Sound'; and to a slightly lesser extent later when he pulled 'In the Court of the Crimson King' by King Crimson. There was also a nice mix of guests too, with Jeremy Clarkson actually being fairly knowledgeable about prog (name dropping 'The Snow Goose' by Camel and 'Selling England By the Pound' by Genesis), Stephen Street providing a nice insight into the recording process and the late 70s/early 80s scene, and Kate Mossman (Journalist) actually raising some interesting, 'deep' points about the listening experience that weren't the vague and plain examples given above. Either way, the show actually did a good job of featuring the vinyl format by not presenting it as a mystical object for the music elitist. If Danny gets on some guests next week that match his own extensive knowledge for music, then I think the show could really take off.

Anyway, this is already longer than it should be so I'll end here with the iPlayer link, here

Cheers, Will

Update - show rescheduled

Hello all,
Due to illness setting in this evening I have decided to cancel this week's show. Tune in on 05/02/13 for some funky vibes, Will.

Show Preview (29/01/13)

Next week's show will feature some of my favourite tunes from the genre of FUNK including Sly Stone and James Brown! See you then, Will.

Show Preview (22/01/13)

Hello everyone!
You Can't Play That On Radio Anymore! returns for 2013 by revisiting 1973...What?! Yes, a strange choice, I know, but for some reason I feel compelled to all of a sudden share with you a year that I particularly admire in terms of its musical endeavours: 1973. The show will include songs from Germany, the UK and the US and will hopefully present a solid case for 1973 being one of the most influential and creative years in modern music (at least from what I can make out from scratching at the surface!). Until Tuesday,
Will