Hazy Days, Clear Tunes

"Awaken, My Love!' by Childish Gambino is a daring leap into funk and soul, capturing both vintage inspiration and modern sounds. Released in 2016, this album steers away from Gambino’s hip-hop roots, diving deep into psychedelic funk, R&B, and rock influences. It's an homage to artists like Funkadelic, yet uniquely his own, blending nostalgic grooves with surreal, often haunting elements. Tracklist - Me and Your Mama - 6:19 Have Some Love - 3:44 Boogieman - 3:36 Zombies - 4:41 Riot - 2:05 Redbone - 5:27 California - 2:45 Terrified - 4:15 Baby Boy - 6:22 The Night Me and Your Mama Met - 3:34 Stand Tall - 6:10 Album Duration - 48:58 Album Lineup  Childish Gambino (Donald Glover) - Vocals Ludwig Göransson - Production, Bass, Guitar Chris Hartz - Drums Other contributing musicians include Ray Suen (strings), Chris Powell (drums), and many more on additional instrumental support. The opening track, Me and Your Mama , kicks off with ethereal vocals and mellow vibes, ex...

  1. Pantyhose ( 2:57) 2. Birds Don't Sing ( 3:29) 3. Louise ( 3:14) 4. Hate Yourself ( 3:33) 5. The Getaway ( 3:44) 6. Talk to Strangers ( 2:57) 7. The Blonde ( 3:47) 8. Daughter of a Cop ( 2:33) 9. Lovers Rock ( 3:33) 10. Her and Her Friend ( 3:29) 11. Come When You Call ( 3:38) 12. Anjela ( 3:44)  Album Duration: 40:43 Genres:   Indie pop, Alternative, Pop Album Credits: Brad Petering – vocals, songwriting, recording, production, mixing Jason Wyman – recording, production, mixing, mastering Mat Cothran – songwriting (track 8) Dan Komin – bass and guitar (tracks 3 and 12) Faith Harding – backing vocals (tracks 2, 4-5, 8-9, 11) Trung Ngo – additional vocals (tracks 2 and 4) Ally Hasche – additional vocals (track 3) Wyatt Harmon – additional vocals (track 11) Madison Acid – artwork design Nathan Hoffeldt - engineering, mastering Peter Gowland – photography (used with permission from his daughter Mary Lee Gowland) TV Girl’s French Exit, released in 2014, is a captiv...

 Tracklist:   1. Rusty Cage - 4:26   2. Outshined - 5:11   3. Slaves & Bulldozers - 6:56   4. Jesus Christ Pose - 5:51   5. Face Pollution - 2:24   6. Somewhere - 4:21   7. Searching With My Good Eye Closed - 6:31   8. Room a Thousand Years Wide - 4:06   9. Mind Riot - 4:49   10. Drawing Flies - 2:25   11. Holy Water - 5:07   12. New Damage - 5:40   Album Duration - 57:47   Genres - Grunge / Alternative Metal   Album Lineup:   Chris Cornell - Vocals   Kim Thayil - Guitar   Ben Shepherd - Bass   Matt Cameron - Drums   Badmotorfinger is Soundgarden’s third studio album, released in 1991, and it’s a huge part of what cemented them as one of the pillars of the Seattle grunge scene. But there’s more here than just grunge - this album mixes in heavy, sludgy riffs with alternative metal...

  Tracklist:   1. Paralyzing Ignorance - 5:57   2. Erroneous Manipulation - 6:27   3. Abnegating Cecity - 5:54   4. Internal Evidence - 7:25   5. Qualms of Reality - 7:04   6. We'll Never See the Day - 6:04   7. Greed - 4:17   8. Choirs of Devastation - 4:38   9. Cadaverous Mastication - 7:34   Album Duration - 55:20   Genres - Technical Thrash Metal / Progressive Metal   Album Lineup:   Jens Kidman - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar   Fredrik Thordendal - Lead Guitar   Peter Nordin - Bass   Tomas Haake - Drums   Contradictions Collapse is Meshuggah’s debut album, released in 1991, and it stands as a compelling insight into the band’s early evolution before they’d become known for their unique polyrhythmic intensity. This album is steeped in a technical thrash-metal sound, influenced heavily by the speed and complexity of ...

Tracklist 1. Papercut (3:04)   2. One Step Closer (2:36)   3. With You (3:23)   4. Points of Authority (3:20)   5. Crawling (3:29)   6. Runaway (3:04)   7. By Myself (3:09)   8. In the End (3:36)   9. A Place for My Head (3:05)   10. Forgotten (3:14)   11. Cure for the Itch (2:37)   12. Pushing Me Away (3:11)   Album Duration: 37:45   Genres: Nu-Metal, Alternative Rock   Album Lineup:   Chester Bennington - Lead Vocals   Mike Shinoda - Vocals, Rap, Keyboards   Brad Delson - Guitar   Dave "Phoenix" Farrell - Bass   Rob Bourdon - Drums   Joe Hahn - Turntables, Samples   Papercut opens the album with an immediate burst of energy. Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda dive into themes of paranoia and self-doubt, setting a tone of inner turmoil that resonates throughout the album....

 Tracklist: 1. Red (6:16)   2. Fallen Angel (6:03)   3. One More Red Nightmare (7:07)   4. Providence (8:08)   5. Starless (12:18)   Album Duration: 39:52   Genres: Progressive Rock, Experimental Rock   Album Lineup:   Robert Fripp – Guitar, Mellotron   John Wetton – Bass, Vocals   Bill Bruford – Drums   Additional contributions:   David Cross – Violin, Viola on Providence   Mel Collins – Soprano Saxophone on Starless   Ian McDonald – Alto Saxophone on One More Red Nightmare   King Crimson's 1974 album Red is a landmark in the realm of progressive rock, showcasing a mixture of intricate musicianship, raw emotion, and boundary-pushing experimentation. The album is darker and more aggressive than the band's earlier works, moving towards a sound that’s almost heavy and gritty yet deeply melancholic. This album would also mark the e...

  1. War Pigs (7:54) 2.Paranoid (2:53) 3.Planet Caravan (4:30) 4.Iron Man (5:56) 5.Electric Funeral (4:47) 6.Hand of Doom (7:08) 7.Rat Salad (2:30) 8.Fairies Wear Boots (6:13) Album Duration: 42:51 Genres: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock Album Lineup: Ozzy Osbourne – Vocals Tony Iommi – Guitar Geezer Butler – Bass Bill Ward – Drums Black Sabbath's Paranoid, released in 1970, is one of the most definitive albums in heavy metal history. This album took rock and twisted it into something darker, more visceral, and intense. It’s an album that’s both reflective and raw, a commentary on the darker sides of society, war, and human nature. Black Sabbath took their signature sound - a mixture of heavy, riff-driven guitar, thundering bass, and Ozzy Osbourne’s haunting vocals - and created an album that would shape the genre for decades. War Pigs kicks off the album, and it’s an intense, anti-war anthem that’s as powerful today as it was back then. Tony Iommi’s riffs are haunting, creating a feel...

Tracklist: 1. The Illest Villains (1:57)   2. Accordion (1:59)   3. Meat Grinder (2:11)   4. Bistro (1:07)   5. Raid (2:36)   6. Americas Most Blunted (3:54)   7. Sickfit (1:21)   8. Rainbows (2:51)   9. Curls (1:35)   10. Do Not Fire! (0:51)   11. Money Folder (2:41)   12. Shadows of Tomorrow (2:36)   13. Operation Lifesaver AKA Mint Test (1:30)   14. Figaro (2:25)   15. Hardcore Hustle (1:25)   16. Strange Ways (1:53)   17. Fancy Clown (1:56)   18. Eye (1:57)   19. Supervillain Theme (0:52)   20. All Caps (2:13)   21. Great Day (2:17)   22. Rhinestone Cowboy (4:00) Album Duration: 46:52   Genres: Hip-Hop, Abstract Hip-Hop Released in 2004, Madvillainy is an iconic album in the underground hip-hop scene, a collaboration between MF DOOM and Madlib that resulted in a proj...

  Tracklist: Acknowledgement Chillin' Lady (Hear Me Tonight) Too Good to Be True Peace of Mind What I Mean Music Takes You Back No More Tears Rollercoaster On Fire Savior Eyes Lady (acoustic version) Album Duration: 51:49 Genres: House / Funky House / Nu-Disco Album Lineup: Additional Writers: Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers, Marc Cerrone, Alain, Wisniak Production:  Yann Destagnol, Romain Tranchart Modjo kicks off with Acknowledgement , a track that sets the stage for the album with its smooth groove and infectious beat. This opener invites listeners into a world where house music meets a touch of disco nostalgia, creating a vibe that feels both refreshing and timeless. Following this, Chillin' offers a laid-back tempo, encouraging listeners to unwind. The lyrics celebrate life’s simple pleasures, complemented by warm guitar riffs and smooth beats that make it ideal for relaxing moments or gatherings with friends. Then comes the iconic Lady (Hear Me Tonight) , a track that sol...

  Tracklist: 1. The Ides of March (1:46) 2. Wrathchild (2:54) 3. Murders in the Rue Morgue (4:19) 4. Another Life (3:22) 5. Genghis Khan (3:02) 6. Innocent Exile (3:54) 7. Killers (4:58) 8. Prodigal Son (6:11) 9. Purgatory (3:21) 10. Drifter (4:47) Album Duration: 38:34 Genres : Heavy Metal / New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) Album Lineup:  Paul Di'Anno – Vocals Adrian Smith – Guitar Steve Harris – Bass Clive Burr – Drums Dave Murray – Guitar Killers by Iron Maiden – Di'Anno's Last Stand Killers (1981) is a defining album not just for Iron Maiden, but for heavy metal as a whole. It's the final album with Paul Di'Anno at the helm, and it feels like he poured everything he had into this one. If their debut was raw and feral, Killers takes that energy, sharpens it, and adds more technicality and darkness. You can feel the band pushing forward, evolving, and yet still holding onto that gritty edge that Di'Anno embodied so well. The production, done by Mart...

 Tracklist: 1. Evil Urges (5:00) 2. Touch Me I’m Going to Scream, Pt. 1 (4:20) 3. Highly Suspicious (3:06) 4. I’m Amazed (4:34) 5. Thank You Too! (4:27) 6. Sec Walkin (3:37) 7. Two Halves (2:40) 8. Librarian (4:17) 9. Look at You (3:32) 10. Aluminum Park (3:12) 11. Remnants (3:06) 12. Smokin' from Shootin' (5:04) 13. Touch Me I’m Going to Scream, Pt. 2 (8:12) 14. Good Intentions (3:10) Album Duration: 59:17 Genres: Indie Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Experimental Rock, Alt-Country, Soul Album Lineup: Jim James – Vocals, Guitar Carl Broemel – Guitar, Saxophone Bo Koster – Keyboards Tom Blankenship – Bass Patrick Hallahan – Drums Evil Urges, released in 2008, feels like My Morning Jacket testing the boundaries of their sound and pushing into new territory. What’s wild about this album is how it veers from classic rock and alt-country roots into funk, soul, even some psychedelic weirdness, all while staying grounded in that unmistakable MMJ atmosphere. It’s eclectic, unpredictable,...

Tracklist: 1. Give Life Back to Music (4:35) 2. The Game of Love (5:22) 3. Giorgio by Moroder (9:04) 4. Within (3:48) 5. Instant Crush (5:37) 6. Lose Yourself to Dance (5:53) 7. Touch (8:18) 8. Get Lucky (6:09) 9. Beyond (4:50) 10. Motherboard (5:41) 11. Fragments of Time (4:39) 12. Doin' It Right (4:11) 13. Contact (6:21) Album Duration: 1:14:24 Genres: Electronic, Disco, Funk, Progressive Pop, House Album Lineup: Thomas Bangalter   -  Vocals, Synths, Guitar, Bass Guy-Manuel de Homem -  Christo – Vocals, Synths, Guitar Featuring artists: Nile Rodgers, Pharrell Williams, Giorgio Moroder, Julian Casablancas, Todd Edwards, and others Random Access Memories (2013) is an album that stands as both a tribute to and a reinvention of the past. Daft Punk steps away from the heavily synthesized sounds that defined their earlier work, like Discovery, and instead dives deep into the sonic textures of live instrumentation, disco, and '70s/'80s influences. It’s lush, it’s cinematic, an...

  Tracklist: 1. Dominate (2:39) 2. Where the Slime Live (5:26) 3. Eyes to See, Ears to Hear (3:52) 4. Melting (1:21) 5. Nothing but Fear (4:31) 6. Dawn of the Angry (4:39) 7. This Means War (3:12) 8. Caesar's Palace (6:20) 9. Dreaming (2:18) 10. Inquisition (Burn with Me) (4:33) 11. Hatework (5:48) Album Duration: 44:39 Genres: Death Metal, Old School Death Metal Album Lineup: David Vincent – Bass, Vocals Trey Azagthoth – Guitars, Keyboards Erik Rutan – Guitars, Keyboards Pete Sandoval – Drums Domination, released in 1995, is the fourth studio album by death metal legends Morbid Angel. Known for their dark, crushing sound and technically advanced musicianship, Morbid Angel took a more atmospheric and experimental approach with Domination. This album mixes brutal death metal with eerie soundscapes, giving it a haunting, otherworldly vibe. It’s an intense, aggressive record that takes the genre’s signature ferocity and adds a more theatrical, almost ritualistic layer to it.While e...

  Tracklist - 1. Symbolic (6:33) 2. Zero Tolerance (4:49) 3. Empty Words (6:23) 4. Sacred Serenity (4:28) 5. 1,000 Eyes (4:29) 6. Without Judgement (5:29) 7. Crystal Mountain (5:08) 8. Misanthrope (5:04) 9. Perennial Quest (8:22) Album Duration - 50:40 Genres - Death Metal / Old School Death Metal / Technical Death Metal / Progressive Death Metal Album Lineup -  Chuck Schuldiner – Vocals, Guitar Gene Hoglan – Drums Bobby Koelble – Guitar Kelly Conlon – Bass "Symbolic" is the sixth studio album by the pioneering death metal band Death, released in 1995. It’s often hailed as one of the most influential albums in the death metal and technical metal genres, showcasing a balance between ferocious intensity and intricate musicality. This album is a masterpiece in the death metal world, but it's more than just blast beats and growls. It’s an album that explores deep, human themes and wraps them in technical, precise, and passionate musicianship. Chuck Schuldiner and his band...