American Beauty

For many reasons, Bonnie "Prince" Billy's album Lie down in the light reminds me of Grateful Dead's American Beauty.. the sound, the words, the simplicity... and above all, the wonderful Garcia-like vocals...

I like the places where the night does not mean an end

Where smiles break free and surprise is your friend

And dancing goes on in the kitchen until dawn

To my favourite song that has no end..

Get Lucky

Mark Knopfler's new album is out and the pipes are back... and loving it! - something I didnt like much on Golden Heart as a Dire Straits fan.

Read up on the lyrics of Border Reiver while listening to the song, if you are not familiar with what Mark is singing about.. the context would give a whole new dimension to the song!