Eclectic Grooves

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779Wed, 06 Nov 2024 03:00:35 +0000Afro Psych RockPodcastMix CDHalloweenThee Oh SeesPlain Brown WrappersI Hear a New WorldUnknown Mortal OrchestramixtapespookyBluesChoice CutsJimi HendrixTy SegallAesop RockEddie HarrisFree JazzpsychedelicAvant GardeDeerhoofFolkSoulfunkhip-hopAlela DianeDeerhunterEclectic TunesLive ShowsOrnette ColemanPsych RockmixscaryCharles BradleyLa LuzMdou MoctarMusicfest NW 2013Sharon JonesSic AlpsSteve GunnThe BreedersWhat's Playing On My StereocompilationjazzAfro-BeatAmon TobinBaptist ArmsBest Music of 2007Big StarCapillary ActionCate Le BonChrissy Zebby TemboChristmasCicada OmegaEvolutionary Jass BandExperimental RockFela KutiGrass WidowGroup DouehHolly GolightlyJimmy SmithJolie HollandKaLocal Band ShowcaseMagik MarkersMarisa AndersonMiles DavisMulatu EstatkeNeko CaseNels ClineNeutral Milk HotelSibylle BaierSir Richard BishopSonic YouthSpaceSummerSunwatchersTom WaitscreepyrapAfricanApryl FoolBabliconBest of 2016Captain BeefheartCecil TaylorDavid AxelrodDel JonesDevoDirty ThreeDiverseDrinksEddie FisherElectro-JazzEternal TapestryEvan ParkerFlaming LipsFour TetFrank ZappaGodspeed You Black EmperorGospelHermit and the RecluseHomeboy SandmanHoward TateHowlin' WolfInternationalJazz-FusionJef BrownJeremiah JaeJohnny JenkinsJuana MolinaJulyKendrick LamarLee HazlewoodLee Scratch PerryLightnin' HopkinsLos DestellosMinami DeutschMountain MoversMy Bloody ValentineNick MillevoiNina Nastasia w/ Jim WhiteNo AgeOld Time RelijunPIPAPeoplePhil UpchurchQuelle ChrisQuixoticRediscoveries of Lost GemsRic Colbeck QuartetRichard TaylorRos SerysotheaRose City BandSOPAScion Garage FestStark RealityStereolabSublime FrequenciesSun City GirlsSun RaThe ExThe Fresh and OnlysThe RootsTony Joe WhiteUS MapleUploadsVinylVivian GirlsXRAY.fmcompilationseerieelectronicgillian Welchjazz-rockpunkradiosamplessound effectstuaregA Tribe Called QuestAfricaAgadezAl Doum and the FarydsAllah LasAmon DuulAngel OlsenAnna St. LouisAretha FranklinBayeteBeachesBest Music of 2008Best Music of 2009Best albums of the decadeBest of 2011Best of 2012Best of 2013Best of 2017Big Walnuts YonderBill OrcuttBilly WoodsBlack MilkBloBlossom ToesBob Downes Open MusicBob MouldBonnie Prince BillyBraen's MachineBroadcastBuilt to SpillCaetano VelosoCambodianCarlos MontoyaCatherine RibeiroCausa SuiCaustic ResinCavalierChampion Jack DupreeCharalambidesCharles GayleCharles GocherCharles WrightCharlie FeathersChico Magnetic BandChubby CheckerCian NugentClassic RockComets on FireCommentsCommonConcerts from the VaultCrystal AntlersCurly Davis and the UniquesD'Angelo and the VanguardD-NiceDJ FoodDan Lissy. 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Bush TetrasTomrerclausToto BlankeTrans AmTu FawningTy Segall and White FenceTzadik. TeenbeatUMOVanishing KidsVelvet UndergroundVictor Dimisich BandViktor VaughanViscountsWFMUWanda JackonsWet TunaWhite FenceWilliam S. FischerWingsWitchWooden ShjipsYo La TengoYusef LateefYuzo Iwatacountryep'sexperimentalfilm-noirfree jazz psychedelicfree-formfresh startfuzz funkhip-hop Steve Reichhonorable mentionsjazz-funkkrautrockmacabrenew beginningsnew-waveold-timey bluesop Rockradio showreissuesshoegazesinglessmokysnake-charmingswamp bluesEclectic GroovesEverything but the kitchen sink.http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Kevin)Blogger266125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-9185586286618583777Sun, 26 Dec 2021 02:50:00 +00002012-01-29T18:07:44.818-08:00Afro Psych RockCommentsRequestsSuggestionsGeneral CommentsThis is the place for any comments you have that don't relate to a specific post. This is a place where you can leave any requests, suggestions and opinions that you have about this blog. It will always remain at the top of the blog so that it is visible to everyone. We can use this as a forum for an open discussion on music in general, as well as just simply saying hi. Let's get the ball http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2021/12/general-comments.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)147tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-3805061354056229598Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:11:00 +00002020-12-31T16:11:19.721-08:00King GeedorahMadvillainMetal FingersMF DoomViktor VaughanMF DOOM: Spell his name with ALL CAPSAccording to sources close to the legendary rapper/producer MF DOOM, he died on 10/31/20.  His family has chosen to keep this news private until now, and the cause of death has yet to be disclosed.Below is a screenshot of the heartfelt dedication from Doom's Instagram account posted by his wife Jasmine. I am completely gutted, and am hardly able to string words together for this post. Doom'shttp://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2020/12/mf-doom-spell-his-name-with-all-caps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-1821319939665534744Fri, 25 Dec 2020 04:18:00 +00002020-12-24T20:18:43.872-08:00Aesop RockDeerhoofFavorite albums of 2020gillian WelchHomeboy SandmanKaMossesQuelle ChrisRose City BandSunwatchersFavorite Albums of 2020 So much time has passed since I last found myself here in front of this glowing screen, frantically pecking away at the keys like my life depended on ithttp://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2020/12/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-867810091217736905Sun, 29 Mar 2020 18:29:00 +00002020-03-29T13:02:22.076-07:00D-NiceJimi HendrixJJ WhitefieldMayor HawthorneMdou MoctarQuestloveShana ClevelandSteve GunnMusic is the Balm We Need in Times of UncertaintyI realized that the last time I posted was exactly three months ago, so it's somewhat serendipitous that I decided to post today. I have been teleworking the past couple weeks once the company discovered that there were two employees in our building that tested positive for Coronavirus.  Considering this, I have chosen to completely sequester myself to my domicile, and am happy to report http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2020/03/music-is-balm-we-need-in-times-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-403225314288841852Sun, 29 Dec 2019 22:44:00 +00002019-12-29T16:47:25.137-08:00Bill OrcuttBilly WoodsEddy Current Suppression RingFavorite albums of 2019Mdou MoctarQuelle ChrisRose City BandSteve GunnSunwatchersTy SegallVivian GirlsFavorite Albums of 2019As I sit here banging away at my keyboard, I'm reminded that another year has practically transpired right before my eyes. It's been an eventful year for me in the way of dealing with one downfall after another, but uneventful in just about every other facet of life. When I say it's been a struggle, that's the understatement of the year. For the icing on the cake to this shit storm of a year, I http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2019/12/favorite-albums-of-2019.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-768114788694795238Fri, 27 Dec 2019 04:22:00 +00002019-12-26T20:23:33.737-08:00Best albums of the decadeCate Le BonKendrick LamarThee Oh SeesTy SegallWhite FenceFavorite Albums of the 2010'sThe first time that this opportunity presented itself, I had only been running a blog for a couple years. Considering this, I decided that I wouldn't partake in the decade lists for the years between 2000-2010.  Eclectic Grooves has been around through the entire decade of 2010's, albeit, some years have been less productive. When I first started compiling this list, I combed through each ofhttp://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2019/12/favorite-albums-of-2010s.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-7143387216048031165Mon, 11 Nov 2019 23:19:00 +00002019-11-11T15:19:09.160-08:00Digable PlanetsGerson King CombomixmixtapePhil UpchurchThee Oh SeesWanda JackonsEmerging from the EtherAs I sit here in my hermetically-sealed isolation chamber called a home, I can't help but reflect on what I've been dealing with emotionally and physically. Since last November, my life has become a series of monotonous routines. While the medical condition I have is not fatal, it is chronic, and something that affects everything I do throughout the day. Due to this, my posting has been erratic http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2019/11/emerging-from-ether.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-7727828462013599480Thu, 04 Jul 2019 18:28:00 +00002019-07-04T11:34:24.060-07:00Cate Le BonMdou MoctartuaregUnknown Mortal OrchestraThe Incendiary Sounds of Mdou MoctarMan, what a tumultuous time I've had since last Thanksgiving! It started with a sudden medical problem which I thought would be cured with antibiotics that spiraled into the need for multiple procedures to determine if I had a fatal illness. If that weren't enough, I have been rear-ended twice in the past 8 months, with the most recent accident resulting in my car being totaled.  I found my http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2019/07/the-incendiary-sounds-of-mdou-moctar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-4530720720291335934Sun, 27 Jan 2019 02:22:00 +00002019-01-26T22:36:15.026-08:00Al Doum and the FarydsHermit and the RecluseJean Grae and Quelle ChrisMarc Ribot's Ceramic DogMarisa AndersonMinami DeutschMountain ManMountain MoversNick MillevoiYuzo IwataFavorite Albums of 2018I never would have thought that the list for my favorite albums of the year would be postponed until the end of January, but such is life. Last year dealt me one crazy unexpected twist after another, leaving me with very little energy, time or motivation to give to this project. The latest part of my medical journey is taking place in two weeks, so I'm writing this post as a form of catharsis to http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2019/01/favorite-albums-of-2018.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-656281413014124894Sat, 20 Oct 2018 21:26:00 +00002018-10-20T14:26:06.505-07:00DrinksHermit and the Reclusehip-hopJapaneseKakrautrockMinami DeutschUnknown Mortal OrchestraBack from the TrenchesOn Jan 27th,  I mentioned a potential lucrative opportunity that lay just within my striking distance. While I've posted a couple pieces since, I never shared the outcome of this with my readers.   In a nutshell, I found out a few days after I made that post that I had been selected to keep my position at the higher pay rate that my contracting company negotiated for me. Then, after http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2018/10/back-from-trenches.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-3405292050114648228Sun, 11 Mar 2018 19:28:00 +00002018-03-11T22:18:28.313-07:00Black MilkDrinksJean-Claude-PelletierLa LuzmixMix CDmixtapeNels ClineSunbirdsThe BreedersUnknown Mortal OrchestraMystery Mix Tracklist and Other Random CuriositiesWhile the mystery mix didn't yield the type of results I anticipated, there were a couple people who asked for a track list. Besides revealing the track list for the mix, this post will feature an assortment of random curiosities that may peak your interest further. I encourage you to look into some of these artists further, as many of their other songs are equally as great as the ones http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2018/03/mystery-mix-tracklist-and-other-random.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-827812282145975109Mon, 19 Feb 2018 03:05:00 +00002018-02-19T12:29:45.317-08:00compilationEclectic TunesmixMix CDmixtapeL'avventura- Mystery MixYou never know when inspiration will strike next. It could happen while pondering the meaning of life while toiling away at your office job. It could happen when you are going for a brisk walk in the middle of a downpour. It could happen as you let your mind aimlessly wander while on a slow drive, or bus ride home after a long day at work. It could simply occur when having a conversation with a http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2018/02/laaventura-mystery-mix.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-281811049326449126Sun, 28 Jan 2018 00:22:00 +00002018-01-27T16:22:58.240-08:00Eclectic TunesGroundhogsLee HazlewoodmixMix CDmixtapeNucleusWingsMind Flaying Through the CosmosI feel like I'm on the cusp of a major breakthrough in my life, where possibilities are endless and doors open and close at my command. Within the next couple of days, I will know whether or not strongly advocating on my own behalf will have resulted in the largest pay raise that I have ever received at a job during my arduous journey spinning on this mortal coil. This, along with the lack of http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2018/01/mind-flaying-through-cosmos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-4973713336758279113Sun, 31 Dec 2017 03:45:00 +00002018-01-03T06:23:26.614-08:00Anna St. LouisBeachesBest of 2017Big Walnuts YonderGunn-Truscinski DuoJonwayneKendrick LamarMountain MoversOmniSpectre FolkTy SegallFavorite Albums of 2017Well, dear readers, it's safe to assume that the final two months of 2017 were not very kind to me. I caught the flu twice within the same month, both in the middle of a holiday weekend. Last week was a complete blur to me as the combination, of fever, chills, headache, stomach ache and overall weakness hit me like a ton of bricks. My hope was to get my list of favorite albums of 2017 completed http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2017/12/favorite-albums-of-2017.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-7777199140931893579Sun, 10 Dec 2017 20:19:00 +00002017-12-10T12:19:54.895-08:00Heavenjazz-rockProgRediscoveries of Lost GemsRediscoveries of Lost Gems- Heaven Heaven- Brass Rock 1 [CBS, 1971] This album is another perfect example of why we should never judge a book by its cover. A cursory glance at the cover would likely lead you to believe that the music contained on this mysterious platter is either of the psychedelic folk or soft rock variety. The title is a bit misleading as well, as we have come to expect that anything with "http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2017/12/rediscoveries-of-lost-gems-heaven.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-4207901370269093232Sat, 02 Dec 2017 22:05:00 +00002017-12-02T18:49:01.601-08:00compilationEclectic TunesEddie HazelElectrelaneJackie MittooMix CDmixtapeTommy James. Bush TetrasForgotten Mixes- 5-24-14As I perused the number of downloads for the last several things I've posted on Eclectic Grooves, I noticed that the most popular posts have been the Eddie Harris- Free Speech album, The Trees- The Garden of Jane Delawney and the last eclectic mix that I posted on here a couple weeks ago. Since you guys seem to dig the eclectic mixes, I'm going to share another one with you that was originally http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2017/12/forgotten-mixes-5-24-14.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-7740671963780811945Mon, 27 Nov 2017 00:47:00 +00002017-11-26T16:47:59.762-08:00Harmony in Your HeadIggy PopLive Showsmixtaperadioradio showPost-Thanksgiving Gluttony I have to admit that I've been partaking in a little post-Thanksgiving gluttony in terms of my music consumption which leaves me with precious little time to fill your earholes with some new tunes before the weekend is over. Often, my blog posts have been influenced by a magazine article or book that I've read, but this weekend the motivation came after watching the Stooges http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2017/11/post-thanksgiving-gluttony.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-6140213876667999317Sat, 18 Nov 2017 20:44:00 +00002017-11-18T12:44:16.670-08:00compilationsfunkJames GangLee HazlewoodMix CDmixtapepsychedelicSun RaThe Fatback BandForgotten Mixes: Groovy with a Side of PsychI apologize for the radio silence during the past couple weeks, but the flu hit my body like a ton of bricks that didn't let up until the last couple days. I never get flu shots, because I rarely get the full-blown flu. This year, however, was a much different story. I came home from work last Tuesday, ate my dinner and settled into watching a little television. Around 8:00 pm, my legs started http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2017/11/forgotten-mixes-groovy-with-side-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-398539514132323162Mon, 30 Oct 2017 03:44:00 +00002023-10-21T17:22:33.999-07:00creepyHalloweenmixtapePodcastspookyHalloween Redux Part 2 I had planned on posting one Halloween mix a day during the past week, but sadly this didn't come to fruition. As a result, I'm going to post the remainder of the mixes that are no longer available to download at http://ihearanewworld.podomatic.com. Halloween Hodgepodge 2009 <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2017/10/halloween-redux-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-7819227603466718662Mon, 23 Oct 2017 04:10:00 +00002017-10-22T21:10:44.465-07:00creepyHalloweenPorter WagonerscaryspookyThe CrampsThe PoliceThrobbing GristleHalloween Redux: 2008  We're approaching the time of the season once again where people subject themselves to haunted houses, corn mazes, cemetery tours and hours upon hours of scary movies. I have to admit that I've lost interest in Halloween over the last few years, and this is partially the reason that there have been no new creepy mixes posted at Eclectic Grooves. I still appreciate the classic http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2017/10/repost-of-past-halloween-mixes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-4705406555801825721Sun, 15 Oct 2017 19:51:00 +00002017-10-15T12:51:53.607-07:00Choice CutscountryfunkJimi Hendrixswamp bluesTony Joe WhiteChoice Cuts Vol.9- Hendrix and Tony Joe White It is once again time for me to reach back in the refrigerator for some "choice cuts". Each time, I will be featuring sizzling and succulent morsels that are grabbing my ear right now that range from funk to country, from afro-beat to garage rock, etc. Sometimes there will be a theme to these songs that ties them all together in a nice bow, but other times the songs featured http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2017/10/choice-cuts-vol9-hendrix-and-tony-joe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-3725253595312060895Sun, 08 Oct 2017 21:45:00 +00002017-10-08T14:45:52.712-07:00BluesBob Downes Open MusicexperimentalHouse of Soundjazz-rockLuther AllisonWFMUXRAY.fmChoice Cuts Vol.8 It is once again time for me to reach back in the refrigerator for some "choice cuts". Each time, I will be featuring sizzling and succulent morsels that are grabbing my ear right now that range from funk to country, from afro-beat to garage rock, etc. Sometimes there will be a theme to these songs that ties them all together in a nice bow, but other times the songs featured http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2017/10/choice-cuts-vol8.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-1879456441176553124Sun, 01 Oct 2017 01:42:00 +00002017-10-01T09:42:59.997-07:00Amon DuulCharlie FeathersDionfree-formHoney Ltd.Hot Fudge SundazzzeLee Scratch PerrymixtaperadioXRAY.fmDigging into Hot Fudge Sundazzze I can remember a time when Portland's sole representation of community radio was KBOO. While KBOO still featured a few interesting musically curated shows in the first part of 00's, it began to slowly but surely eschew music shows to make way for more politically-minded talk radio shows around the middle of the decade. Recognizing that there was a serious void to be http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2017/09/digging-into-hot-fudge-sundazzze.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36524779.post-2256301676522259198Sun, 24 Sep 2017 23:23:00 +00002017-09-24T16:25:32.730-07:00FolkFotheringaySandy DennyThe TreesRediscoveries of Lost Gems- The Trees The Trees- The Garden of Jane Delawney [CBS Records International, 1970] The 1970 debut from this British folk rock band starts out unassumingly enough with the chiming guitars and slow moving bassline of the opening track "Nothing Special" easily drawing comparisons to Sandy Denny and Fotheringay.   In fact, on the surface, most of the songs on the Garden of Jane http://eclectic-grooves.blogspot.com/2017/09/rediscoveries-of-lost-gems-trees.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Kevin)3