Tag: 1960s

Parsley, Sage Rosemary and Thyme

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The title of the album instantly makes you think of Simon and Garfunkel and Scarborough Fair (or herbs). And that’s the opening track on this album.

It has a very relaxed and folky feel in this album. It’s a really mellow sound and something that the vocal harmonies really work in. It isn’t a lovey dovey album though, there are some really hard hitting topics that are hinted at in the song. Particularly in the final track which uses the 7 O’Clock News headlines in the background to really counter the soft feel of the song.

I was really surprised at how much this album really hit home for me, I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a short album, at 28 minutes long, but that was perfect for me today.

Aretha: Lady Soul

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Dipped into the 1960s with today’s pick, Spotify gave me the album with “bonus selections” which is fine with me. I could listen to Aretha’s voice all day without complaint.

So I knew a couple of tracks of this album, which is always a nice little plus. I have always had a special place for soul music and this is definitely one that deserves a listen. Aretha is quite rightly the Queen of Soul and this album does nothing to knock that title. Her voice, the music, and the emotion and passion that comes across in both is brilliant. From the subtle hints and hums of notes through to the power notes, Aretha just grabs you and takes you on the journey.

For me it’s more of a Sunday morning album than a Tuesday at work soundtrack, but saying that it did give me a nice calm feeling listening to it, which is needed sometime at work.