Poetry without comment beyond thanks to Melanie Wupperman for use of the header imager (original colour can be viewed in link).
Author: N. P. Ryan
Walkers
As Summer ebbs, thoughts on the looming Autumn. With thanks to Lukasz Szmigiel for use of the header image. Continue reading
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Poetry about the self and stillness in the modern world.
With thanks to Loc Dang for use of the header image (uncropped version available in link). Continue reading
Dicking It to the Man
“The measure of a man’s character is what he would do if he knew he never would be found out.”
— Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay (1800 – 1859), British historian and MP.
The internet did a wonderful job of showing true colours with illegal music downloads alone; people who would never dare shoplift having a field day doing exactly that via the world wide web. Continue reading
Breath
Poetry without comment beyond thanks to Stefano Zocca for use of the header image. Continue reading
Return to Southern Avenue
I used the net to test fond memories and found they came up wanting. With thanks to Daniel Frank for use of the header image. Continue reading
Lights Out! The New Orleans Irish Quarter Fire that was Jerry Byrne
This delve into songs first heard in the 80s at one of the record hops still taking place as part of London’s remaining 50s/60s Teddy Boy/Rocker scene looks at:
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Song: ‘Lights Out’
Artist: Jerry Byrne
From: New Orleans
Recorded: 1958
Following on from Ian Arkley’s two, a deeper delve into London’s Underground
Being pulled back in time and down into the London Underground when reviewing Ian Arkley’s two led not only to a couple of memories being stirred, but more so the discovery of a little known unsavoury World War II fact involving Winston Churchill.
Mundo Primitivo’s Paisaje Interior
I can’t remember what took me to Mundo Primitivo’s Paisaje Interior, but Holy shit I’m sure glad who/whatever it was did.
Track 1: ‘Intro’ is an instrumental with a rock ‘n’ roll swagger reminiscent of Duane Eddy’s ‘Peter Gunn’; there’s menace and purpose in the brooding prowl, a cat on the move but always taught and ready to pounce; it turns out to be the calm before the storm.
A review of Ian Arkley’s second solo album via poetic journeys on the London Underground
Ian Arkley’s second solo album two is compellingly converse. Frequently touching on fiercely hunting, it equally remains subtle throughout. two picks up where one left of with bells on thanks to the addition of a dulcimer, lyre and pitched down acoustic guitar for bass. Mastering and layout are by Michael Shaffer of label Opa Loka Records, on which two is released; beyond that, Ian is responsible for all aspects including photographs and artwork. Continue reading
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