Tokyo - Oshiage / Narihira — Shiroi / Narita
May 24, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Tokyo - Oshiage / Narihira — Shiroi / Narita
Tokyo - Kameido Tenjin / Marunouchi / Ebisunishi
May 24, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Tokyo - Kameido Tenjin / Marunouchi / Ebisunishi
Tokyo - Kameido / Ryogoku / Ueno
May 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Tokyo - Kameido / Ryogoku / Ueno
Tokyo - Kameido / Toyosu / Shimokitazawa
May 21, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Tokyo - Kameido / Toyosu / Shimokitazawa
Kyoto - Higashishiokojitakakuracho / Motoakuojicho
May 20, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Kyoto - Higashishiokojitakakuracho / Motoakuojicho
Nara - Nishimikadocho / Konishicho / Kofuku-ji / Nara Park
May 19, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Nara - Nishimikadocho / Konishicho / Kofuku-ji / Nara Park
Osaka - Nippombashi / Nambasennichimae / Naniwa / Dotonbori
May 18, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Osaka - Nippombashi / Nambasennichimae / Naniwa / Dotonbori
Osaka - Higashishinsaibashi / Konohana-ku
May 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Osaka - Higashishinsaibashi / Konohana-ku
Tokyo - Shinjuku / Chiyoda
May 16, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Tokyo - Shinjuku / Chiyoda
Tokyo - Kuramae / Asakusa / Nakameguro
May 15, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Tokyo - Kuramae / Asakusa / Nakameguro
Happy birthday to my one and only! Love you tons @heatherbombs.bsky.social!
February 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Happy birthday to my one and only! Love you tons @heatherbombs.bsky.social!
#MWE Day 28 - Cryptopsy - None So Vile (1996)
Holy smokes, what a way to end the month! Taking no prisoners, this album is completely punishing from top to bottom. The drums are relentless (such attack), and the riffs could not be heavier. Thanks for following along and we’ll see you next year!
Holy smokes, what a way to end the month! Taking no prisoners, this album is completely punishing from top to bottom. The drums are relentless (such attack), and the riffs could not be heavier. Thanks for following along and we’ll see you next year!
February 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
#MWE Day 28 - Cryptopsy - None So Vile (1996)
Holy smokes, what a way to end the month! Taking no prisoners, this album is completely punishing from top to bottom. The drums are relentless (such attack), and the riffs could not be heavier. Thanks for following along and we’ll see you next year!
Holy smokes, what a way to end the month! Taking no prisoners, this album is completely punishing from top to bottom. The drums are relentless (such attack), and the riffs could not be heavier. Thanks for following along and we’ll see you next year!
#MWE Day 27 - Beth Orton - Central Reservation (1999)
A moody and downtempo alternative-folk record, which also successfully brings in light electronic elements. Ms. Orton’s creamy vocals and soft instrumentation act as a guiding light but sadly too much easy listening for my tastes. Pass!
A moody and downtempo alternative-folk record, which also successfully brings in light electronic elements. Ms. Orton’s creamy vocals and soft instrumentation act as a guiding light but sadly too much easy listening for my tastes. Pass!
February 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM
#MWE Day 27 - Beth Orton - Central Reservation (1999)
A moody and downtempo alternative-folk record, which also successfully brings in light electronic elements. Ms. Orton’s creamy vocals and soft instrumentation act as a guiding light but sadly too much easy listening for my tastes. Pass!
A moody and downtempo alternative-folk record, which also successfully brings in light electronic elements. Ms. Orton’s creamy vocals and soft instrumentation act as a guiding light but sadly too much easy listening for my tastes. Pass!
#MWE Day 26 - The Fall - Live at the Witch Trails (1979)
Apparently recorded in only one day, I would’ve loved to been a fly on the wall at this session. A sometimes disconnected and almost always dissonant post-punk album. Pulsing with angst and attitude, it’s a unique and energetic listen!
Apparently recorded in only one day, I would’ve loved to been a fly on the wall at this session. A sometimes disconnected and almost always dissonant post-punk album. Pulsing with angst and attitude, it’s a unique and energetic listen!
February 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
#MWE Day 26 - The Fall - Live at the Witch Trails (1979)
Apparently recorded in only one day, I would’ve loved to been a fly on the wall at this session. A sometimes disconnected and almost always dissonant post-punk album. Pulsing with angst and attitude, it’s a unique and energetic listen!
Apparently recorded in only one day, I would’ve loved to been a fly on the wall at this session. A sometimes disconnected and almost always dissonant post-punk album. Pulsing with angst and attitude, it’s a unique and energetic listen!
#MWE Day 25 - Ray Price - Night Life (1963)
Backed by his “Cherokee Cowboys”, Mr. Price croons over a collection of tunes just perfect for crying into your beer. Classic honky tonk in the best way! I wouldn’t blame you for saying the songs are all too similar sounding, but it’s part of the charm.
Backed by his “Cherokee Cowboys”, Mr. Price croons over a collection of tunes just perfect for crying into your beer. Classic honky tonk in the best way! I wouldn’t blame you for saying the songs are all too similar sounding, but it’s part of the charm.
February 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
#MWE Day 25 - Ray Price - Night Life (1963)
Backed by his “Cherokee Cowboys”, Mr. Price croons over a collection of tunes just perfect for crying into your beer. Classic honky tonk in the best way! I wouldn’t blame you for saying the songs are all too similar sounding, but it’s part of the charm.
Backed by his “Cherokee Cowboys”, Mr. Price croons over a collection of tunes just perfect for crying into your beer. Classic honky tonk in the best way! I wouldn’t blame you for saying the songs are all too similar sounding, but it’s part of the charm.
#MWE Day 24 - Ethereal Shroud - Trisagion (2021)
As the band name implies, Trisagion envelopes you in a seal of beautiful black metal. Lengthy tracks allow multiple themes to be established, a blizzard of tremolo, guttural screams, and symphonic pads, swirling and filling you both inside and out.
As the band name implies, Trisagion envelopes you in a seal of beautiful black metal. Lengthy tracks allow multiple themes to be established, a blizzard of tremolo, guttural screams, and symphonic pads, swirling and filling you both inside and out.
February 25, 2025 at 2:51 AM
#MWE Day 24 - Ethereal Shroud - Trisagion (2021)
As the band name implies, Trisagion envelopes you in a seal of beautiful black metal. Lengthy tracks allow multiple themes to be established, a blizzard of tremolo, guttural screams, and symphonic pads, swirling and filling you both inside and out.
As the band name implies, Trisagion envelopes you in a seal of beautiful black metal. Lengthy tracks allow multiple themes to be established, a blizzard of tremolo, guttural screams, and symphonic pads, swirling and filling you both inside and out.
#MWE Day 23 - Lonnie Smith - Drives (1970)
As funky as they come and solid Sunday morning tunes! Mr. Smith slays on the organ, providing an undeniable warm tone to the record, but the rest of the players definitely hold their own. Top track: an absolutely ripping cover of Seven Steps to Heaven.
As funky as they come and solid Sunday morning tunes! Mr. Smith slays on the organ, providing an undeniable warm tone to the record, but the rest of the players definitely hold their own. Top track: an absolutely ripping cover of Seven Steps to Heaven.
February 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
#MWE Day 23 - Lonnie Smith - Drives (1970)
As funky as they come and solid Sunday morning tunes! Mr. Smith slays on the organ, providing an undeniable warm tone to the record, but the rest of the players definitely hold their own. Top track: an absolutely ripping cover of Seven Steps to Heaven.
As funky as they come and solid Sunday morning tunes! Mr. Smith slays on the organ, providing an undeniable warm tone to the record, but the rest of the players definitely hold their own. Top track: an absolutely ripping cover of Seven Steps to Heaven.
#MWE Day 22 - Veil of Conspiracy - Shape of Grief (2025)
Veil of Conspiracy craft a rich musical atmosphere, like a weighted blanket draped over you. Heavy as expected but more melodic, with vocal melodies and guitar lead lines that make this record more approachable for non-metal listeners.
Veil of Conspiracy craft a rich musical atmosphere, like a weighted blanket draped over you. Heavy as expected but more melodic, with vocal melodies and guitar lead lines that make this record more approachable for non-metal listeners.
February 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
#MWE Day 22 - Veil of Conspiracy - Shape of Grief (2025)
Veil of Conspiracy craft a rich musical atmosphere, like a weighted blanket draped over you. Heavy as expected but more melodic, with vocal melodies and guitar lead lines that make this record more approachable for non-metal listeners.
Veil of Conspiracy craft a rich musical atmosphere, like a weighted blanket draped over you. Heavy as expected but more melodic, with vocal melodies and guitar lead lines that make this record more approachable for non-metal listeners.
#MWE Day 21 - The Pogues - If I Should Fall from Grace with God (1988)
Celtic folk meets shouty punk rock, and a smattering of odd ball tracks. The use of traditional instrumentation shares the stage with gruff vocals to a solid end result. Maybe not an everyday listen but definitely enjoyable!
Celtic folk meets shouty punk rock, and a smattering of odd ball tracks. The use of traditional instrumentation shares the stage with gruff vocals to a solid end result. Maybe not an everyday listen but definitely enjoyable!
February 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
#MWE Day 21 - The Pogues - If I Should Fall from Grace with God (1988)
Celtic folk meets shouty punk rock, and a smattering of odd ball tracks. The use of traditional instrumentation shares the stage with gruff vocals to a solid end result. Maybe not an everyday listen but definitely enjoyable!
Celtic folk meets shouty punk rock, and a smattering of odd ball tracks. The use of traditional instrumentation shares the stage with gruff vocals to a solid end result. Maybe not an everyday listen but definitely enjoyable!
#MWE Day 20 - The Style Council - Cafe Bleu (1984)
Cafe Bleu dares to combine smoky ballads, latin jazz, swing, and straight up 80s pop. It’s a gutsy endeavour but sadly doesn’t stick the landing. The genre mix is incongruent and comes off as a random group of songs rather than a cohesive album.
Cafe Bleu dares to combine smoky ballads, latin jazz, swing, and straight up 80s pop. It’s a gutsy endeavour but sadly doesn’t stick the landing. The genre mix is incongruent and comes off as a random group of songs rather than a cohesive album.
February 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
#MWE Day 20 - The Style Council - Cafe Bleu (1984)
Cafe Bleu dares to combine smoky ballads, latin jazz, swing, and straight up 80s pop. It’s a gutsy endeavour but sadly doesn’t stick the landing. The genre mix is incongruent and comes off as a random group of songs rather than a cohesive album.
Cafe Bleu dares to combine smoky ballads, latin jazz, swing, and straight up 80s pop. It’s a gutsy endeavour but sadly doesn’t stick the landing. The genre mix is incongruent and comes off as a random group of songs rather than a cohesive album.
#MWE Day 19 - GZA - Liquid Swords (1995)
New to me, I was looking forward to getting to listen to this record. The rich storytelling of the focused vocals paints a vivid image for your mind’s eye. In concert with the heavy but playful beats, you have a textbook hardcore hip hop showing. Nice!
New to me, I was looking forward to getting to listen to this record. The rich storytelling of the focused vocals paints a vivid image for your mind’s eye. In concert with the heavy but playful beats, you have a textbook hardcore hip hop showing. Nice!
February 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
#MWE Day 19 - GZA - Liquid Swords (1995)
New to me, I was looking forward to getting to listen to this record. The rich storytelling of the focused vocals paints a vivid image for your mind’s eye. In concert with the heavy but playful beats, you have a textbook hardcore hip hop showing. Nice!
New to me, I was looking forward to getting to listen to this record. The rich storytelling of the focused vocals paints a vivid image for your mind’s eye. In concert with the heavy but playful beats, you have a textbook hardcore hip hop showing. Nice!
#MWE Day 18 - The Milkshakes - In Germany (1983)
What if the Beatles were a psychedelic surf-rock group? Look no further! What a little doozy of a record, just less than thirty minutes but chock full of foot stomping riffs. It’s a live performance but the band is tight and firing on all cylinders.
What if the Beatles were a psychedelic surf-rock group? Look no further! What a little doozy of a record, just less than thirty minutes but chock full of foot stomping riffs. It’s a live performance but the band is tight and firing on all cylinders.
February 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
#MWE Day 18 - The Milkshakes - In Germany (1983)
What if the Beatles were a psychedelic surf-rock group? Look no further! What a little doozy of a record, just less than thirty minutes but chock full of foot stomping riffs. It’s a live performance but the band is tight and firing on all cylinders.
What if the Beatles were a psychedelic surf-rock group? Look no further! What a little doozy of a record, just less than thirty minutes but chock full of foot stomping riffs. It’s a live performance but the band is tight and firing on all cylinders.
#MWE Day 17 - Finley Quaye - Maverick a Strike (1997)
Despite listening on one of the coldest days of the year, the summer vibes do not get cooled down on this release. Reggae and dub adjacent, a slow burn that can be met with feet up and cocktail in hand. Ultimately, music from a simpler time.
Despite listening on one of the coldest days of the year, the summer vibes do not get cooled down on this release. Reggae and dub adjacent, a slow burn that can be met with feet up and cocktail in hand. Ultimately, music from a simpler time.
February 17, 2025 at 9:29 PM
#MWE Day 17 - Finley Quaye - Maverick a Strike (1997)
Despite listening on one of the coldest days of the year, the summer vibes do not get cooled down on this release. Reggae and dub adjacent, a slow burn that can be met with feet up and cocktail in hand. Ultimately, music from a simpler time.
Despite listening on one of the coldest days of the year, the summer vibes do not get cooled down on this release. Reggae and dub adjacent, a slow burn that can be met with feet up and cocktail in hand. Ultimately, music from a simpler time.
#MWE Day 16 - Haircut One Hundred - Pelican West (1982)
A fun and pleasant surprise! Front to back, this record has top-notch songwriting and musicianship, and not to mention one hell of a horn section. The fact that this was a debut release is really impressive. Great stuff here!
A fun and pleasant surprise! Front to back, this record has top-notch songwriting and musicianship, and not to mention one hell of a horn section. The fact that this was a debut release is really impressive. Great stuff here!
February 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
#MWE Day 16 - Haircut One Hundred - Pelican West (1982)
A fun and pleasant surprise! Front to back, this record has top-notch songwriting and musicianship, and not to mention one hell of a horn section. The fact that this was a debut release is really impressive. Great stuff here!
A fun and pleasant surprise! Front to back, this record has top-notch songwriting and musicianship, and not to mention one hell of a horn section. The fact that this was a debut release is really impressive. Great stuff here!