Music
Nothing Compares
The documentary Nothing Compares is about the late singer Sinéad O'Connor. The film narrates her saddest life experiences and how they informed her artistry and activism. Sinéad got it! All the sadness within her pointed to society's shroud over evil. This story shows the influence music can have on humanity.
By Riah the Writer2 years ago in Critique
A Whiter Shade Of Pale
The anthem that launched the 1967 'Summer of Love'. A song where classical music meets pop. One of the most commercially successful pieces of music, an enduring classic. A song that to this day nobody ever gets tired of listening to. Soulful vocals, a melancholic tone, mysterious lyrics, bliss.
By Liam Ireland2 years ago in Critique
Tug Of War
Here is McCartney finally stepping out of the shadow of the Beatles with a beautifully produced album full of musical gems. The lushly produced title track sings to me at a very deep level about my intimate relationships, to the point of tearing up. The orchestration is to die for.
By Liam Ireland2 years ago in Critique
It's Still In The Air Tonight
Phil Collins's smash hit, In the Air Tonight, was the perfect piece to use in one of the most intense series premieres in television history, Miami Vice. The slow burn to the rhythmic pick-up in the beat, the words perfectly fitting the action, it's never been done any better.
By Jason Ray Morton 2 years ago in Critique
You Suffer by Napalm Death
It may be considered something of a joke by Napalm Death, but how much better an example of how important and impactful brevity can you get than a song with 4 words and lasts precisely 1.316 seconds. "You suffer, but why" sums up so much about the whole human experience.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Critique
