Monday, August 31, 2009
Like Fine Wine & Jazz Singers
This week's Song of the Week is a shout out to all the veteran rock musicians, who, past the peak of their fame, soldier on, scaling peaks of creativity. Case in point: Depeche Mode, who've never stopped making worthwhile music or touring it...
Their new album's lead-off single, "Peace," is one of their best moments, somehow managing to be heavy and edgy but still soothing and pleasant. I don't know how they do it!
After two recent Depeche Mode treats, scroll down to see what some other veterans have been up to...
The "Peace" video was 'disabled' by the label on YouTube, but here's a great fan video!
Here's their awesome 'Precious' from 2006, live in Stockholm:In late 2008 The Pretenders dropped their best album in years, 'Break Up The Concrete,' led off by the rousing 'Boots of Chinese Plastic:'
Prince is as funky as ever, and has released three well-reviewed albums in as many years. Here's 'Chelsea Rogers' from 2008..
The B-52s, now 75% gay, continue to party hearty. Here's last year's 'Juliet of the Spirits,' with scenes from the Fellini movie of the same name...
Music pioneers David Byrne (from Talking Heads) and Brian Eno (ambient, producer of Bowie, U2 etc) combined forces last year for 'Everything That Happens Is Supposed to Happen...' The lovely single was 'One Fine Day:'
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