“In the days of my youth,
I was told what it means to be a man…”
“Good Times Bad Times” – Led Zeppelin [1968]
The prolific sage, Author Unknown, was once quoted as saying: “Strong lager and some early Zep tunes. I ask thee, is there a better way to spend an evening?” Revisiting the first few Led Zeppelin albums in their freshly remastered (and newly expanded) form, really IS a great way to spend an evening and in this week’s JR, we go back to when it all began.
By sheer coincidence, you’ll hear more connections to the past from this week with Alabama group, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, reviving the great tradition of ‘60s Southern Soul and Australian singer Jen Cloher’s brooding new version of The Loved Ones’ 1967 classic, “Sad Dark Eyes”, released prior to her tour next month.
Also looking back is Paul Weller, adding to his 1998 career overview ‘Modern Classics’ with a second volume, ‘More Modern Classics’. The collection updates Weller’s music from ’98 to the present day and includes a new song which you’ll hear in this edition.
Meanwhile Damian Howard’s reflective “Once In A While” evokes the charm of Australian Country Roots music in the 1970s. The younger brother of Shane and Marcia Howard (Goanna), Damian is now a 20-year veteran, himself.
Also back, is the unmistakeable voice of Pretenders’ frontwoman, Chrissie Hynde. Named after the city in which it was recorded, ‘Stockholm’ is Chrissie’s first album released under her own name.
Recent visitors, the Arctic Monkeys have just released another single (the 6th) from their highly acclaimed album ‘AM’ while emerging English singer, Sam Smith has a new treatment of his current hit ‘Stay With Me’ featuring additional vocals from America’s Mary J. Blige.
Set squarely in the here-and-now (if not just a little beyond it), is just released music from Sydney DJ & Producer, Beni (aka Benjamin Single), Canadian House music producer, Deadmau5 and American Deep Soul singer, Son Little.
Arctic Monkeys: “Snap Out Of It” (new single)
St Paul & The Broken Bones: “Call Me” (from the album, ‘Half The City’)
Son Little: “Your Love Will Blow Me Away When My Heart Aches” (new single)
Deadma5: “Seeya” (preview from the album, ‘while(1<2)’)
Beni: “Protect” (preview from the EP, ‘Protect/Can’t Hide’)
Led Zeppelin: “Good Times, Bad Times” (from the album, ‘Led Zeppelin’)
Jen Cloher: “Sad Dark Eyes” (new single)
Damian Howard: “Once In A While” (preview from the album, ‘Once In A While’)
Paul Weller: “Brand New Toy” (from the album, ‘More Modern Classics’)
Chrissie Hynde: “You Or No One”/”Down The Wrong Way” (from the album, ‘Stockholm’)
Sam Smith featuring Mary J. Blige: “Stay With Me” (new single)
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