Year: 1996
Original Format: cassette
This one has some trace of a narrative arc: Our hero tries to go straight, but is betrayed and pulled back into the criminal life; some scores are made and adventures had; but in the end the outlaw must die — because how else will we learn our lesson?
Continue reading “Gangsters & Pranksters, Side B”Year: 1996
Original Format: cassette
These were the days of elaborate mixtape packaging. For this one I went so far as to commission custom artwork for the cover (which meant I asked my friend James to do a painting — isn’t it great?). The liner notes were folded up and slid into a little envelope glued to the inside cover, and looked like this:
I suppose some of that time could have been used to, like, start a career or something. But on the whole, no regrets.
Continue reading “Gangsters & Pranksters, Side A”Year: 2021
Original Format: mp3
This one has been languishing on my hard drive for awhile awaiting the finishing touches. The idea was an experiment in pure musical hedonism, without regard to any other considerations. I find the finished product pretty successful, but then I would.
With that in mind, I’m going to forego the commentary and just post the playlist. Hope you enjoy.
For best results, play loud.
Continue reading “Aural Pleasure (All Other Priorities Rescinded)”