Old School Inspiration »
Song of the Day: Soda Stereo “Disco Eterno” (1995)
In high school, I studied Spanish for three years and immersed myself in the whole “rock en Español” phenomenon. Listening to Spanish-language music obviously afforded me an opportunity to hear songs I otherwise would
Read More »
Song of the Day: “Switchblade” (1979) by Link Wray
Ha ha ha ha ha! Firstly, I did not hunt this song down to glorify my nom de plume. I merely set out to select a song that would provide a representative taste of the rust-bucket
Read More »
Song of the Day: “Hard Nose the Highway” (1973) by Van Morrison
I would really love to choose something brand spanking new for the song of the day but right now there is nothing hitting my ears half as hard as this sunken treasure from 1973.
Read More »
Classic Album: Songs from the Capeman (1997) Paul Simon
First of all, in case you’re wondering why I’m reviewing an album that’s been out for well over a decade it’s because I feel it has been unfairly overlooked and I want to do
Read More »
A Song For Every Day of the Week: My Top 25
I’ve always enjoyed making lists- “top ten bands of the 60’s”, “top 15 albums of all time”, “top 20 Tom Cruise running scenes”, “top 25 ways I’ve fantasized about Ashton Kutcher dying”…whatever. When I
Read More »
Song of the day: “A Girl Called Johnny” (1983) by The Waterboys
I recently wrote about Patti Smith’s excellent new album Banga and wanted to share this 1983 tribute to her from one of my favorite bands The Waterboys. There had actually been a few decent
Read More »
Song of the Day: “Washer” by Slint (1991)
This song does not fit sunny days. Today in Seattle it is turning into a beautiful summer day, so it is not really a great pick for today, but I don’t care, I love
Read More »
1976-1979 Playlist: The Punk Era and Musical Freedom
Here at WillTheFire.com we frequently make playlists through Spotify. This is basically a way to make mixtapes/burned CD’s like we used to do before technology changed everything for music listeners. You can listen to
Read More »
A Pre-Teen Foreigner in Mexico, Caetano Veloso and Lola Beltran (song of the day)
My family moved to Mazatlan, Mexico when I was 9 years old which has forever altered who I am. Living as a foreigner in Mexico in late childhood/early teens affected me in many different
Read More »
Song of the Day: “Jade Visions” by The Bill Evans Trio (1961)
Bill Evans is my favorite pianist, possibly my favorite musician. He has a sensitivity that I have never heard in another player. Even when he’s flying aggressively through a solo there is supreme grace;
Read More »