Blog: Uprock Narratives and Unknown Pleasures

I've been in poor health this week and unable to summon the energy or inclination to post on here. I apologise. Last weekend's trip to Birmingham's Symphony Hall requires a mention. David Byrne produced a remarkable set of funky, riddimic splendour that had a large crowd merrily bopping and saluting the former Talking Head with fervour and joy. The main 'set texts' were, I suppose, Fear of Music and the remarkable Remain in Light although a few tracks from Byrne's recent collaboration with Brian Eno were showcased as well. The fellow certainly knows how to put on a [...]