Sultans of Swing
Feb 3, 2026
Dire Strait’s “Sultans of Swing” is a working-class song about passion and tragedy.
Rock
Dire Straits (1978)
Feb 1, 2026
I heard “Sultans of Swing” on a playlist this morning, and had to listen to Dire Straits’ entire debut album.
Been Undone
Jan 17, 2026
Peter Gabriel releases the first song in his new lunar cycle.
This Was (1968)
Dec 26, 2025
Mick Abrahams died, so I figured it would be a good time to revisit his only contribution to Jethro Tull.
Dark Side of the Moon (1973)
Nov 30, 2025
Floyd hits differently on a good system. Tonight’s listen to their 1973 masterpiece proved this is the case.
True Companion
Nov 27, 2025
Donald Fagen’s “True Companion” blends early-’80s sci-fi melancholy with the ancient pulse of Homer.
Houses of the Holy (1973)
Aug 25, 2025
Some notes on Zeppelin’s fifth studio release in 1973: a hell of a record, even if the recording quality is inconsistent.
Moving Pictures (1981)
Aug 18, 2025
To deviate from the norm: some notes on Rush’s 1981 masterpiece—a staple of my life’s soundtrack since its release.
Led Zeppelin II (1969)
Aug 15, 2025
Some notes on Led Zeppelin’s second offering—one of the best!
Aqualung (1971)
Aug 8, 2025
Listening to a classic album from Jethro Tull.
Gaucho (1980)
Aug 4, 2025
Some listening notes on one of my favorites from Steely Dan.
Emotion & Commotion (2010)
Aug 2, 2025
Another Jeff Beck spin, this time a later album.
Blow by Blow (1975)
Aug 2, 2025
Some notes on Jeff Beck’s 1975 stunner of a rock-fusion release.
The Nightfly (1982)
Jul 31, 2025
A true Fagen classic from the ’80s and his first solo album.
Beggars Banquet (1968)
Jul 27, 2025
My first ever Stones listen.
Crash
Mar 20, 2025
David Byrne channels J. G. Ballard in 1994.
Earthshine
Nov 30, 2002
Peart’s lyrics in this song are rich, reflecting the many faces of inspiration in our lives.