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The Secret Life of Powerful Owls - I monitor and protect Powerful Owls; musician, photographer, activist, conservationist.
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band - Live/1975–85 (1986). The legendary box set includes the magnificent "Independence Day," a masterpiece of generational empathy & quiet heartbreak that Donald Trump could never possess the emotional depth to write
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, 10 years after – recorded live (1973). It was intentionally subtitled and marketed as "The Official Ten Years After Bootleg" to combat the flood of low-quality, illegal bootleg concert recordings being sold at the time
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, Pink Floyd - Animals (1977). Animals is a scathing critique of socio-political conditions that uses a hierarchy of dogs, pigs, and sheep to attack the greed, corruption, and blind conformity of 1970s Britain. Totally relevant to the present USA.
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, Christopher Cross - debut album (1979). Michael McDonald sang on the track because of a mutual connection through album producer Michael Omartian, who knew McDonald from their days working with Steely Dan. A sandwich & miso soup.
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, Elton John - Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. The cover artwork was created by British pop artist Alan Aldridge and illustrated in collaboration with Harry Willock. The surreal, highly detailed gatefold illustration was notably inspired by
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, the Waterboys - this is sea (1985). A towering masterpiece of "Big Music" that perfectly fuses sweeping Celtic soul with majestic, poetic rock. Pick this vinyl up at the Paddington markets yesterday.
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, Jeff Beck - Wired (1976). 50 year anniversary of an instrumental masterpiece that seamlessly fuses explosive rock guitar energy with futuristic jazz-funk innovation. The record is defined by its high-voltage collaboration with synthesizer pioneer Jan Hammer
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, The Alan Parsons Project – the turn of a friendly card (1980). A metaphor for the psychological risks we take in life, but speaks to literal casino games and the addiction of gambling.
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, David Gilmour - about face (1984). About Face is a misstep. 1980s pop-rock production clashes with David Gilmour's true identity, whereas his self-titled debut captures his authentic sound through raw, blues-based guitar work and atmospheric space-rock th
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, World Party - Bang (1993). The Waterboys & World Party sparked a 1980s British music rejuvenation, weaving a wild, poetic blend of Celtic soul and classic pop that breathed vibrant new life into the era's rock scene.
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Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, Yes – close to the edge (1972). Close to the Edge is the definitive progressive rock masterpiece, it flawlessly fuses intricate classical structures, dazzling instrumental virtuosity, and spiritual themes into a seamless, boundary-pushing musical journey.
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, Rickie Lee Jones - the magazine (1984). This is a beautiful album, Rorschachs Theme for the Pope (maranta d’eau douche) a) the unsigned painting, and b) the weird beast. Check it out.
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, Bonnie Raitt - home plate (1975). Bonnie Raitt’s soulful vocals and mastering of slide guitar seamlessly fuse blues-rock passion with raw emotional intimacy.
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, the Monkees – Monkeemanie (1979). Mark would approve.
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, Judy Collins - Judith (1975). Judy Collins possesses one of the most beautiful, haunting, ethereal voices ever recorded, as though it drifts across a medieval wilderness, ancient, spiritual, and touched by something beyond the ordinary.
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, Phoebe Snow – against the grain (1978). Finally able to return to the Foy after a few days in the land of a bad cold or the meadow of a subtle flu.
Today’s listing pressure at Cafe de Foy, Nicolette Larson - Nicolette (1978). Nicolette blends country rock, folk, with understated elegance, while Nicolette Larson’s luminous voice shines throughout. It’s easy to hear why Neil Young invited her to sing on Comes a Time
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, Carole Bayer Sager - Carole Bayer Sager (1977). Carole Bayer Sager’s debut album is one of those underrated gems, packed with great songs and proof she could write with just about anyone, from Bette Midler and Peter Allen to Melissa Manchester
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, Joni Mitchell - ladies of the canyon (1970). Ladies of the Canyon is a sunlit tapestry of confessions, characters and quiet wisdom, wrapped in some of Joni Mitchell’s most beautiful melodies.
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, Jan Ian - between the lines (1975). An intimate, emotionally fearless album that combines exquisite songwriting with quiet sophistication, capturing love, vulnerability and self-reflection with remarkable honesty.
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, The Carpenters - The very best of the carpenters (1982). Imagine being 9 years old (me). It’s a warm Australian summer afternoon. The windows are open. The smell of tomatoes, garlic, basil and slow-cooking sugo fills the house.……..
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, Buckingham and Nicks - Buckingham Nicks (1973). A compelling debut combining Lindsey Buckingham’s inventive guitar work and melodic craftsmanship with Stevie Nicks’ distinctive songwriting and vocals, revealing the creative chemistry that would transform FM
I won’t be lectured to by Pauline Hanson about who is or isn’t Australian. No politician gets to decide which citizens belong in this country and which don’t. Pauline Hanson does not decide for me. I’m tired of waking up to another manufactured controversy. Hanson is not the gatekeeper #auspol
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, Carly Simon – no secrets (1972). A beautifully crafted album of intelligent, deeply personal songs that blends vulnerability, wit, and confidence, capturing Carly Simon at the peak of her songwriting powers.
Today’s listening pleasure at Cafe de Foy, Linda Ronstadt - heart like a wheel (1974). Superb album, combines her extraordinary vocal range & emotional depth with exceptional song choices, effortlessly blending country, rock, folk, & pop into a cohesive & deeply affecting album