Priscilla, as you know, has been out of town this week, communing with teachers in Charlotte on an epic Lord Of The Rings-esque business trip. As a result, she has been limited in her ability to contribute to the blog. I, trusty reader, have taken the helm and have been posting the pre-written daily d’s for your viewing pleasure. Impressed?
Priscilla asked me to offer up the weekly album, and I warned her that what I would put up here would most likely make her skin crawl, but she agreed nonetheless. So without further ado, I point you to Easy Star All-Stars’ maiden opus, Dub Side of the Moon.
This is a brilliant effort from musicians under the reggae/dub label Easy Star who cover, in its entirety, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. Those of you familiar with Floyd’s presentation (big ma and company, come on now) know that the band is fond of the slow, trudging, trippy format. This style lends itself commensurately to that of dub, which is a studio-altered, delay-effect-laden treatment of reggae. Think Bob Marley meets Roger Waters on the set of Buck Rogers.
I know, you think I’m an idiot. Well, I am.
I discovered this album when I lived in Columbus, which has a great music scene. This tour came to Little Brother’s, and I convinced Priscilla to go with me. She came, and even appeared to enjoy herself, though later I learned that it was all a ruse to continue the impression that she loved all of the music I loved. She actually ground her teeth to small nubs that evening. I, however, was floored.
I’m sure you’ll be as well.
PS: It works with Wizard of Oz, too!!
September 26th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
mathias nin, glad to see you’re “ticking away the moments that make up a dull day” while you’re wife’s gone. she may be wishing “home, home again. i like to be here when i can,” but i myself am glad you’re at the cyber-reins, “[calling] the faithful to their knees” with this delightful post. indeed, “i can’t think of anything to say except, it’s marvelous!” i assume you possess this sweet disc? if so, may i borrow it before i go to “the great gig in the sky?”
l’chaim, big ma
September 26th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
wow, how do you top that? i certainly cannot, what with my slithery presence.
miss you so much, big ma.
and matt, i’ll go to any concert with you any time now that you’ve thrown out the green jersey shore baseball hat.