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Almanac Music: Songs for Adults Only – The ‘Adult Contemporary’ Genre

December 16, 2022 by 12 Comments

In this Friday’s piece, KD looks at the ‘Adult Contemporary’ song genre, which he believes has become extinct.

Almanac Music: ‘The Complete Million Dollar Jam Session’

December 13, 2022 by 1 Comment

Sometimes something pops up on your screen and takes you to forgotten or unaware places like ‘The Complete Million Dollar Jam Session’ did for Col Ritchie.

Almanac Music: The Mother Lode – Ten Rock Songs on the Heavier Side

December 9, 2022 by 12 Comments

KD looks at ten key rock songs – on the heavier side – that were important in his young years, and invites Almanackers to share some of theirs.

Almanac Music: Six Songs for St Cecilia’s Day

November 22, 2022 by 18 Comments

In many Christian churches, today, November 22, is celebrated as St Cecilia’s Day. St Cecilia is the patron saint of music and musicians, and her day has traditionally been associated with concerts and festivals, as well as music and literary work dedicated to her. In recognition of this bright, happy day, KD puts forward a set of six uplifting songs of the modern era, from artists diverse as The Beatles, Belinda Carlisle, and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.

Almanac Music: Peter Hook and The Light at the Forum, Melbourne, Friday 18 November

November 20, 2022 by 3 Comments

Mick Symons spent a wonderful three hours experiencing the music of Joy Division through founding member Peter Hook, and his band, Peter Hook and The Light at their recent Melbourne concert.

Almanac Music: At Long Last Benatar!

November 18, 2022 by 4 Comments

Earlier this month, Pat Benatar was among the musicians inducted into the USA’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Some (including KD) would certainly say that this was long overdue. In this context, KD takes a brief, celebratory look at Benatar’s most important years, through some of her key songs.

A Guide to Black Cinema – Part 5: Call it ‘Atlanta’

November 8, 2022 by 1 Comment

So, what is Afro-surrealism and how did it come about. In his fifth column, Nahum Gale uses the series ‘Atlanta’ to explain.

Almanac Music: Col’s USA Trip – San Francisco

November 7, 2022 by 3 Comments

Col’s music trip to the USA ends in San Francisco and at the ‘Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival’ in the Golden Gate Park.

Almanac Music: Australian Songs of Spring – Name a Personal Favourite

November 4, 2022 by 14 Comments

Before spring has totally escaped us Kevin Densley has reprised his Australian ‘Songs of Spring’ post from last year. With the input of readers of The Footy Almanac website, Kevin has put together a set of posts on seasonal Australian songs. Now it’s time to rethink our favourite songs of spring. As usual, he puts forward a nomination of his own to get the ball rolling.