Released last week (November 26), Robin Guthrie’s latest solo album, Fortune, showcases 10 new instrumental songs. Whereas many of his songs sounds like they flow from one album to the next, Fortune actually differentiates itself from earlier albums. I’m not exactly sure why, but several songs from this great album sounds crisper and livelier in mood, though some songs, like “Tigermilk,” fall into the earlier category. Here is an iTunes link to check out the album.
Month: December 2012 (Page 3 of 3)
A nice look back at one of the most under-rated SF shows on TV – Babylon 5. Great stories, great sources, and a large canvas.
From IO.9, the second essay in an on-going series, this one dealing with science fiction in the Soviet Union.
Long article at National Geographic about Tibetans setting themselves on fire to protest Chinese rule.
A distressingly all too true perspective on Thomas Jefferson and his thought on slavery. Perhaps early in his life Jefferson was somewhat more open, but failed to live up to his own ideals.
