Unmistakable

Jerry Cantrell has an unmistakable 'sound'. A 'constant' that provides a binding thread through his exploratory solo work, and the two major eras of Alice in Chains. The lead track from 2021's solo release 'Brighten', 'Atone' merges the best of…

Back to usual programming

The random-o-meter is back from its brief year-end week at the spa and is ready once again to start screwing with your algorithm. At least until the next time that the whim takes me to go off on an exploratory tangent.…

What goes up must come down

After yesterday's crescendo, we reach the decrescendo. A 'fin' to our exploration of the 'Black', at least for now. Something to soothe a weary head, and to provide temporary relief from the bombardment. Take only as directed.…

Exploring the 'Black' #6

Reaching the crescendo of this exercise. Can't think of a better way to do so than via Meshuggah. There is a beat, a logic, a pattern in there, you just have to concentrate really hard. You may also want to add in a few 'there is no…

Exploring the 'Black' #4

Couldn't pass up the double dose of black in today's offering. No big back story either. As a guitarist, I just dig me some Zakk action!…

Exploring the 'Black' #3

This band was a recommendation from a work colleague about 10 years ago. We'd got to talking about musical styles we were into over drinks, and that ultimately lead to various comparisons being made across genres and time periods. Both being mid-30's tech-geek dad's,…