Category Archives: Music Monday

Bruce Springsteen.  Of course! The turn of my all-time favourite this week.  The man whose music has been the soundtrack to my life since I was 15, whose live shows are the best I have seen, whose songs can make … Continue reading →

R.E.M. A band with a substantial back catalogue dating back a long way.  You will notice that all of my selections come from the period ending in the early 90s.  Earlier material is far superior in my opinion.  Here goes … Continue reading →

Queen. Admittedly not many Q’s in my collection, but even if there were, it would almost certainly be Queen I picked first as they are (were) one of my favourite bands.  One of my big musical regrets is that I … Continue reading →

Poison! I have heard all the gags about Poison not being a “proper” band etc. but I have liked them since the late 80s and still do. And you know what, I’m too old to care much what other people … Continue reading →

Oasis! Easy choice from a limited range of options.  Do I like Oasis? As people, no, not really.  The Gallaghers (Liam in particular) frequently come across as objectionable, arrogant louts who would be on the dole or inside if they … Continue reading →

Jesse Malin Quite a lot of M’s but it was a fairly easy choice on this first time through the alphabet. Jesse Malin is right up there among my favourites, since I discovered his music several years ago.  My interest … Continue reading →

Lightning Seeds. One of the bands that always make me smile when I listen to them.  So many great tunes, hard to choose just a few, but here are my five selections: (1) Life of Riley – Probably one of … Continue reading →

K is for Kaiser Chiefs. Not so many to choose from this week, not one of the most extensive letters in my music library I have to admit.  However, it was still a tough call between those there were, before … Continue reading →

Billy Joel. One of my all-time favourites.  Absolutely brilliant songwriter, some of his songs are like poetry.  He can also write a great tune in a variety of different styles, and deliver the whole thing with outstanding singing and playing.  … Continue reading →

The Hold Steady Another band, like the Gaslight Anthem last week, that I have only been listening to for a couple of years, but thoroughly enjoy their music.  I have to admit that lead vocalist Craig Finn’s singing can be … Continue reading →