Music was my first love…

This is the soundtrack to a life well travelled — classic albums, deep cuts, backstories, playlists and concert memories that deserve a place on your turntable or in your headphones.

You’ll find first-hand reviews of landmark albums, reflections on unforgettable live shows, and playlists to match a mood, a moment, or a destination. Some of the records here are well known. Others might just surprise you.

Concert Review- David Gilmour at the Royal Albert Hall
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Concert Review- David Gilmour at the Royal Albert Hall

David Gilmour brought The Luck and Strange Concerts to London’s Royal Albert Hall, blending Pink Floyd classics with new material in an intimate, atmospheric setting. With the upcoming release of his Rome concert film and live album, revisit what made these shows so special in my full review — complete with highlights from the performance.

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Dark Side of the Moon Redux Album Review - Roger Achieves the Unthinkable
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Dark Side of the Moon Redux Album Review - Roger Achieves the Unthinkable

Roger Waters returns to the world of Dark Side with a 2023 reimagining that feels closer, quieter and more personal than expected. The familiar themes are still here, but the Redux album shifts the focus towards age, memory and the stories behind the music. It is not a replica of the original. It is a companion piece that rewards a patient listen.

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