Day 38: Hippy Dippy start, A capella end to the day

Album 122/1031

Donovan - Sunshine Superman (1966)

All tracks written by Donovan.

Side A
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Sunshine Superman"	3:15
2.	"Legend of a Girl Child Linda"	6:50
3.	"Three King Fishers"	3:16
4.	"Ferris Wheel"	4:12
5.	"Bert's Blues"	3:56

Side B
No.	Title	Length
6.	"Season of the Witch"	4:56
7.	"The Trip"	4:34
8.	"Guinevere"	3:41
9.	"The Fat Angel"	4:11
10.	"Celeste"	4:08

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunshine_Superman_(album)

Golf's verdict: Other than Season of the Witch, this is typically drippy, sitar-infused hippy fayre from "Britain's Dylan' (as he was known for about 5 minutes). Overall, he's responsible for some good stuff - often improved by cover versions. Just not here. Brian Auger & The Trinity's version of Season is superior and track down the Butthole Surfer's version of Hurdy Gurdy Man to hear how psychedelia should really be done!

Maire's verdict: 'Legend of a Girl Child Linda' and 'Guinevere' were a chore. The rest was bland.

Album 123/1031

Heaven 17 - Penthouse & Pavement (1981)

All tracks written by Martyn Ware, Ian Craig Marsh, and Glenn Gregory.

Side A (Pavement)
No.	Title	Length
1.	"(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang"	4:20
2.	"Penthouse and Pavement"	6:23
3.	"Play to Win"	3:37
4.	"Soul Warfare"	5:04

Side B (Penthouse)
No.	Title	Length
5.	"Geisha Boys and Temple Girls"	4:33
6.	"Let's All Make a Bomb"	4:03
7.	"The Height of the Fighting"	3:01
8.	"Song with No Name"	3:36
9.	"We're Going to Live for a Very Long Time¹"	3:15

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penthouse_and_Pavement

Golf's verdict: Forgotten how 'white soul-boy' this sounds, especially given their roots in The Human League. Another strong reaction to the excesses of Thatcherism, this has not fared so well as Infected by The The (see Day 37), but Fascist Groove Thang still brings a smile.

Maire's verdict: 'Temptation' is a classic song that is guaranteed to get me, Golf and quite a few friends on the dance floor / singing. Unfortunately it's not on this record. This is definitely '80s but I enjoyed it more for the nostalgia rather than wanting to own it.


Album 124/1031


The Ramones - The Ramones (1976)

Side A
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Backing vocals	Length
1.	"Blitzkrieg Bop"	Tommy Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone	Leigh	2:12
2.	"Beat on the Brat"	Joey Ramone		2:30
3.	"Judy Is a Punk"	Joey Ramone	Leigh, Tommy	1:30
4.	"I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend"	Tommy Ramone	Leigh, Freeman	2:24
5.	"Chain Saw"	Joey Ramone	Tommy	1:55
6.	"Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue"	Dee Dee Ramone		1:34
7.	"I Don't Wanna Go Down to the Basement"	Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Ramone		2:35

Side B
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Backing vocals	Length
8.	"Loudmouth"	Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Ramone		2:14
9.	"Havana Affair"	Dee Dee Ramone, Johnny Ramone		2:00
10.	"Listen to My Heart"	Dee Dee Ramone		1:56
11.	"53rd & 3rd"	Dee Dee Ramone		2:19
12.	"Let's Dance" (Chris Montez cover)	Jim Lee		1:51
13.	"I Don't Wanna Walk Around with You"	Dee Dee Ramone	Tommy	1:43
14.	"Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World"	Dee Dee Ramone		2:09

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramones_(album)

Golf's verdict: 14 tracks, less than 30 minutes. Most of them disposable, forgettable buzzsaw pop-punk. Occasionally a classic like Blitzkrieg Pop or Judy Is a Punk. Play it once, then play it again.

Maire's verdict: Some great tracks on this album with 'Blitzkrieg Bop' being a personal favourite. Short but sweet.

Album 125/1031

Bjork - Medulla (2004)

All the songs written and produced by Björk, except where are noted.

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Pleasure Is All Mine"			3:26
2.	"Show Me Forgiveness"			1:23
3.	"Where Is the Line"		Björk Mark Bell	4:41
4.	"Vökuró" ("Vigil"[36])	Jórunn Viðar Jakobína Sigurðardóttir		3:14
5.	"Öll Birtan" ("All the Brightness"[36])			1:52
6.	"Who Is It (Carry My Joy on the Left, Carry My Pain on the Right)"			3:57
7.	"Submarine"		Björk Bell	3:13
8.	"Desired Constellation"	Björk Olivier Alary		4:55
9.	"Oceania"	Björk Sjón	Björk Bell	3:24
10.	"Sonnets/Unrealities XI"	Björk E. E. Cummings		1:59
11.	"Ancestors"	Björk Tagaq		4:08
12.	"Mouth's Cradle"			4:00
13.	"Miðvikudags" ("Wednesday")			1:24
14.	"Triumph of a Heart"			4:04

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Med%C3%BAlla

Golf's verdict: Would have given up on this half way through if not required to listen, but by the last few tracks I began to see some method in the madness of an entire album mainly consisting of soundscapes created by a cacophony of voices. Sadly, I have never been able to stomach too much of Bjork's octave bridging yodeling and that's still a bit too prominent for me on this one. Loved The Sugarcubes though...

Maire's verdict: We have a very good friend who adores Björk. I know her hits but haven't paid much attention to her albums. I have a feeling this is a grower that I could come to really enjoy or, on the other hand, it could get annoying very fast. I guess repeated listening will tell.