The Dresden Dolls are Shallow and Could be a Lot Better if They Wrote More Honest Music

Acting is like lying. The art of lying well. I’m paid to tell elaborate lies. – Mel Gibson I never really write on this blog anymore because Yves Smith of Naked Capitalism now publishes my ramblings on the economy and like matters. I return to write a short piece on music — which I used [...]

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Rasputina: Cello Rock!

I note that I haven’t been writing articles for a few days – apologies, this will certainly change. Although, in my defence, there hasn’t been much news – I guess even corruption, lies and bullshit take a break for the holiday season. Anyway, just to call some attention to this excellent piece of music, by [...]

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The Singing Communist

The Russian ballad is a beautiful and enchanting musical form. So here’s an interesting one – apparently, former head of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev – a politician I have nothing but admiration for – recorded a charity album of Russian ballads entitled ‘Songs for Raisa’. The album is dedicated to his late wife – [...]

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The ‘Fluid’ Piano

Well, it’s Friday and I’m in a rather good mood. So before I start posting awful stuff about the state of the world economy in general and the Irish economy in particular, I want to present something of rare beauty. Over the past few days I’ve been listening to the infamous (and rather loony) Glenn [...]

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