No.04 21/09/2016 – Van Morrison’s 1968 Astral Weeks is often regarded as Van the Man’s finest moment, although some prefer Moondance. The tracks The Way Young Lovers Do and Madame George are sublime.
The body of former Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers singer-songwriter Gram Parsons was cremated on this day 1973. Parsons had died a couple of days earlier from a massive overdose of morphine and alcohol. However, Parson’s friend and tour manager Phil Kaufman stole his body from Los Angeles International Airport, drove to the Joshua Tree National Park, poured gas into the casket and lit a match. The unusual circumstance arose when Kaufman and Parsons agreed to this unconventional action upon the untimely death of one of the pair.
No.03 21/09/2016 – The 2016 sophomore album Pearls to Swine by Adam Torres is simple, yet stunning. His stunning vocals and writing style reminds of Simon & Garfunkel, Jeff Buckley and Jeff’s father, Tim Buckley.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1476 21/09/2020
The John Legend and The Roots collaborative album Wake Up! celebrates a 10th anniversary today! The LP was inspired by the 2008 United States presidential election and features primarily 60s and 70s soul covers about awareness, engagement, and consciousness. |
 No.1112 21/09/2019
The 4th album by The Stranglers, The Raven, is 40 years old today! The band had moved on from their punk-influenced beginnings, appealing at times to the mainstream audience. Includes the hit single Duchess, and Don’t Bring Harry. |
 No.746 21/09/2018
The final Nirvana studio album In Utero is 25 years old today! Following Nevermind was always going to be tough, but In Utero was a worthy tamer successor. Includes the classic tracks All Apologies, Heart-Shaped Box and Pennyroyal Tea. |
 No.381 21/09/2017
The new Nick Mulvey Wake Up Now was recorded at the Peter Gabriel Realworld studios. It’s spiritual and meditative, and mostly written after Ayahuasca. |
 No.5 21/09/2016
The 3rd album in Bob Dylan’s famous trilogy Highway 61 Revisited is a monster. Opens with Like a Rolling Stone and doesn’t let up over all nine tracks. |