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Let's Talk About...  Kefaya + Elaha Soroor - Songs of Our Mother LP  Those who associate closely with me know I am into music of all genres, languages and often land in a "more off of the beaten path, the better" type of landscape. This one checks all of those boxes at once in exciting ways. It starts as a funky foreign language jammer and morphed into some strange psychedelic experience that lured me in with a delicate siren song. Wrapping me in elements of space jazz, funk and, as stated previously, some other worldly psychedelic experience. Take a chance on listening to this and report back. It's neat!    Bandcamp: https://kefayaelahasoroor.bandcamp.com/album/songs-of-our-mothers Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3IS4tX6xmlrqqp99Tyox2n?si=zR8dvO_0TzWsH0sJ9fYrqw

Let's Talk About...  Helmet - Meantime LP  Are you ready to crank up the volume and unapologetically stare into the skies as your speakers melt into the earth? If that answer was yes then it's time you revisit Meantime by Helmet. Though I had kinda forgotten it opens with a little slice of noise rock heaven, it did not take long for me to remember how much I love this record and why it was so important to the heavy music community when it hit the streets in the early 90's. No regrets. Even more important, you carve your own path in this...

Let's Talk About...  Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Luciferian Towers LP  Similar to something stated a few days back with Mogwai, some albums require time and patience. GYBE is certainly one that demands the listener submit themselves to music on the album terms. Godspeed is not concerned with hooking your ear in a few seconds, or even in minutes. Instead, they tend to encapsulate a modern classical music delivery where the reward is discovering how consumed the listener was when they realize the movement has now ended. More is what we end up wanting. The answer is more. Bandcamp: https://godspeedyoublackemperor.bandcamp.com/album/luciferian-towers Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6NeicP84ZRNL2yMlWS6XzH?si=G4h5YgPnQ3y1GRC-gu6_-A 

Let's Talk About...  Sepultura - Beneath the Remains LP  Aside from the intro to this record sounding oddly reminiscent of the Ozzy and Lita Ford mega hit, this album stands in a catalog of, what i consider to be, thrash essentials. Sepultura are a force all of their own and every track delivered is done in the most heart pounding and aggressive way. We can discuss their catalog or discuss who gets removed from the big four to incorporate Sepultura. Either way, let's talk about it. Youtube: https://youtu.be/XZReCJltTBQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3BDZvMYxZ6E8IuSQL2ew6Z?si=dnPo_hRWStmFcyo4nYdzig 

Let's Talk About...  Mogwai - The Hawk Is Howling LP  It is pretty easy to gush about a band that one classifies as one of the greatest. However, it's seemingly pointless to try converting someone who is not willing to put in the listening time. This is often the case with post rock bands or psychedelic artists who are willing to take the risk and submit themselves to their emotional struggle within art. I am not sure if it comes easy for Mogwai but it sure feels natural for me to enjoy it so much. Bandcamp: https://mogwai.bandcamp.com/album/the-hawk-is-howling Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6XfWE0VdiRbH9QWfyLibxW?si=pygC59nvQwKsjGAeqqv4lw