Aaaaalright then, time for another Ramble On. This one’s been particularly hard to write, seeing as I’ve been self isolation with my cat for a whole month, and I’m severely lacking in the human interaction and social stimulation. I’ve always thought that if I was stuck somewhere with nothing to do, my creativity would blossom, lyrics and words would roll outta my head, into my hands and onto paper, I’d create from what was around me and learn new skills, but man, was I wrong. One month into solitary confinement and my creativity and focus is at an all time low, and me trying to fill this page with something meaningful and interesting seems like a battle bigger than the global one we’re all currently fighting.
So, instead of me forcing down a handful of bummed out paragraphs lacking in inspiration, I’m gonna share my current top 10 songs, my lockdown favourites.
Titanic – One Night in Eagle Rock
Titanic’s an old Norwegian band my Dad just told me about, and they rip – perfect if you’re into the Uriah Heep / Deep Purple heavy organ kinda vibe.
Flower Travellin’ Band – Shadows of Lost Days
I’m already seeing a pattern here, another heavy organ beauty; Shadows of Lost Days’ by Flower Travellin’ Band.
Tim Buckley – Get on Top
A bit of feel good funk with Tim Buckley’s ‘Get on Top’ – my cat sees me dance around to this on my own on a daily basis.
Funkadelic – Standing on the verge of getting it on
What would we do without George Clinton in a time of international crisis?
Cher – I Walk on Gilded Splinters
There’s a lot more to Cher than her 1998 hit single ‘Believe’, which I absolutely hate, so do dig deeper if that’s all you know, as you’ve been missing out. Her cover of Dr. John’s ‘Walk on Gilded Splinters’ is proof enough on it’s own.
Black Sabbath – Swinging the Chain
Absolute banger from ‘Never Say Die’ with Bill Ward killing it on vocals.
Blue Cheer – Black Sun
Can’t have the lockdown blues without Blue Cheer’s ‘Black Sun’.
Granicus – Taste of Love
Perfect sleaze from the lost days of Granicus – recorded in 1974, released in 2010.
Goliath – Dead Drunk Screamin’
More sleaze: Dead Drunk Screamin’ (that will be all of us soon…) from Goliath’s ‘Hot Rock & Thunder’ album.
Budgie – Breadfan
Budgie’s ‘Breadfan’ is a classic – the kinda song you turn up loud and drink beer to.