Despite their best efforts, and a handful of great tunes, it seems that not even Disclosure are immune to the curse of Difficult Second Album Syndrome

themusicdesk: Disclosure | Caracal | Universal/Island (3 / 5) Once upon a time – the summer of 2013 to be exact – brothers Howard and Guy Lawrence were head and shoulders above the various architects of pop-house dominating the British music charts. As Disclosure, the Lawrence brothers managed the seemingly impossible feat of binding the voguish sounds of underground dance music (hints of deep house; … Continue reading Despite their best efforts, and a handful of great tunes, it seems that not even Disclosure are immune to the curse of Difficult Second Album Syndrome

theautumnroses: You’ll have to wait until early next year to hear Talk/Brag, the new LP from Oslo’s Philco Fiction, but they continue to share generously from it, “Talk/Brag” being the third gift we’ve received. Its open heart flutters then sets the beat, and Ms. Alida rides the gentle rush with poise and glamour. The album, their second, will be released through Killing Moon Records, and … Continue reading

sngcrate: December by George Winston Windham Hills Records, 1982 Dug up at Amoeba sidewalk sale Track list, faves in bold A1. ThanksgivingA2. Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your HeadA3. JoyA4. PreludeA5. Carol of the BellsA6. NightB1. Variations on the Kanon by Johann PachelbelB2. The Holy and the IvyB3. Some Children See HimB4. Peace December is a solo record from George Winston, an American pianist who has recorded … Continue reading

December by George Winston

Windham Hills Records, 1982 Dug up at Amoeba sidewalk sale Track list, faves in bold A1. Thanksgiving A2. Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head A3. Joy A4. Prelude A5. Carol of the Bells A6. Night B1. Variations on the Kanon by Johann Pachelbel B2. The Holy and the Ivy B3. Some Children See Him B4. Peace December is a solo record from George Winston, an American … Continue reading December by George Winston