It’s been months since I first heard The Big Pink’s “Velvet” while sitting on the empty dance floor of MJQ an hour after close. The song hit me in such a way that I came home and felt compelled to write about it immediately. Coming from a person who was all but convinced that he was done blogging… this was a big deal.
Since that night, I’ve eagerly awaited the release of The Big Pink’s debut “A Brief History Of Love.” However, the anticipation sparked something inside of me. I found myself looking for music again. I found myself looking to fill voids in my life… once again… with that music. To be honest, it’s a big hole to fill right now, and luckily The Big Pink has release an album that can only be labeled as one size fits all.
Over the past year or so, we’ve seen a great revival of the sounds that dominated the late 80’s and early 90’s… what many shoegaze lovers would consider a golden age that probably wouldn’t return. Now, we’re seeing impressive releases that have the potential to surpass all of our expectations.
Some of my favorite releases as to date have teamed up with the founding fathers of the sound.
M83 recorded with Ken Thomas known for his work with The Sugarcubes, Cocteau Twins, and Suede. School of Seven Bells worked with Robin Guthrie, also the principal sound designer of Cocteau Twins. However, The Big Pink recorded their entirely on their own while still paying homage to their inspirations.
This blog has always had one focus… to talk about music from an entirely subjective and emotional viewpoint. There are few, if any, examples of a track by track analysis contained in these achives.
There is only hope that one day I’ll hear something that gives me a reason to wake up a bit earlier the next day.
For now, I’m more than content that this album has fueled the fire and renewed my passion for music. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have… and if not… that you find something that gets you through your day.
I usually play the cover of love song at the beginning of my sets. And at least 3 excited people ask me who/what it is.
Preston, one day I will send you a message. A chit-chat would be great…I too have just re-awakened that inner urge to search for music again, forgot how much it makes my soul come alive, makes me thrive and enjoy looking around at life and finding what others don’t find, what most fail to see or hear. I’ve been going through a rough time, somehow, don’t know how, I seem to have misplaced the idea that music can heal can heal the soul, bring about peace.
Much love to you and your blog, it’s been an inspiration.