It's now time to look back on the blogging experience and reflect on all that came out of it! First of all, if there's one thing I would like to include on my site, it would be the addition of more modern music. Throughout this process, I primarily listened to music that was decades old,... Continue Reading →
And That’s a Wrap!
Today marks the end of our Record Roulette adventure. As sad as I am to end this, I’m happy to say that I’m ending this little journey on a good note. Along the way, I encountered many surprises and observations that will forever change the way I find new music. Let’s take a deeper look... Continue Reading →
Jackleg Devotional to the Heart – The Baptist Generals
Album cover and cover sleeve Today brings us to our last stop on our Record Roulette adventure. To end off, we're going to dive into Jackleg Devotional to the Heart by The Baptist Generals. Unlike the other records I've listened to on this journey, this one is a bit more recent. This 2013 record initially... Continue Reading →
A Record Roulette Interview
I talked with Kathryn Kass, a future Stephen F. Austin University student, about records and how music has changed her life. We even went record shopping to see if she could find some new music. Check out the video to see what she picked! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8bMOXWrqM4
Chicago IX – Chicago’s Greatest Hits
Today on our Record Roulette adventure, we're diving into Chicago IX, a compilation album of Chicago's greatest hits. This album stretches from their 1969 debut album to their sixth studio album released in 1974. Originally, I had picked this album out of pure curiosity of the group's sound. However, I later found that Chicago is... Continue Reading →
Peter Frampton – Breaking All The Rules
Today we're reviewing Peter Frampton's seventh studio album, Breaking All The Rules. While looking through the stack of one-dollar records at the record store, this album's cover art instantly caught my eye. The color scheme and editing of the cover's photograph reminded me of a stereotypical '80s album, and as a big fan of the... Continue Reading →
Earth, Wind, & Fire – All ‘N All
This week, we’re diving into Earth, Wind, & Fire’s eighth studio album, All ‘N All. When deciding what albums I wanted to bring along this Record Roulette adventure, this album was one that stood out. Growing up, my mom would constantly play disco music in the car, and Earth, Wind, & Fire was a group... Continue Reading →
KTSW 89.9: A Blog Review
As a huge music lover, I’m always excited to see what others have to say about certain artists or albums I enjoy or are interested in. I frequently check sites such as Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and NPR to stay updated with the latest in music reviews. However, there’s another lesser-known site that I check quite... Continue Reading →
Christopher Cross – Christopher Cross
This week’s Record Roulette album is Christopher Cross, the self-titled debut album by Christopher Cross. The album’s cover, filled with bright colors and a flamingo standing in water, is what drew my attention to this record. I had also never heard of this artist before, so the name itself interested me. Upon further research, I... Continue Reading →
Steely Dan – Aja
The first album in our Record Roulette adventure is Aja by Steely Dan. Initially, this record caught my attention due to its minimalistic, yet mysterious album cover. Ultimately though, my mom was the one who inspired me to give it a try. She had told me how big of a fan she was and how... Continue Reading →