Music. Response.
Thoughts on music and my records that catch my ear.
NEW WRITING
Prime time in the time of Primus
Last night a beaver saved my life.
Janeen McCrae
The Vinyl Countdown, 2025
It’s the Vinyl Countdown: #1 “Wall of Eyes” by The Smile / “TANGK” by IDLES
It’s a tie! Counting down my five favorite records released in 2024
Janeen McCrae
It’s the Vinyl Countdown: #2 “Mahashmashana” by Father John Misty
Counting down my five favorite records released in 2024
Janeen McCrae
It’s the Vinyl Countdown: #3 “A Dream is All We Know” by The Lemon Twigs
Counting down my five favorite records released in 2024
Janeen McCrae
It’s the Vinyl Countdown: #4 “Romance” by Fontaines D.C.
Counting down my five favorite records released in 2024. Today is #4: Fontaines D.C.
Janeen McCrae
It’s the Vinyl Countdown: #5 “Confidenza” by Thom Yorke
Counting down my five favorite records released in 2024
Janeen McCrae
Gig and Artist Musings
Prime time in the time of Primus
Last night a beaver saved my life.
Janeen McCrae
Here’s the Fing
In which this little rabbit attends the Idles “Love is the Fing Tour”, Oakland, California.
Janeen McCrae
The Darkness: A Love Letter
Is music the only relationship that matters?
Janeen McCrae
Needle Drops
Needle Drop: “Rough and Rowdy Ways” by Bob Dylan
Should Bob Dylan just give up? Is that even an option for him?
Janeen McCrae
Needle Drop: “Untitled (Black is)” by Sault
Three new discoveries for me in 2020, including Sault, Jenny Beth, and Perfume Genius
Janeen McCrae
Needle Drop: “Wings Over America” by Paul McCartney
Is this the best live album around? Does Paul McCartney’s “other band” have something to be ashamed of? Let’s find out.
Janeen McCrae
Needle Drop: “In my own Time” by Karen Dalton
2020 was the year of the Karen for me - the great Karen Dalton - proving that sometimes a Spotify Discovery list can bring real magic into your life.
Janeen McCrae
Needle Drop: “Red Headed Stranger” by Willie Nelson
Is this the true King 👑 of all conceptual albums?
Janeen McCrae