@djzenn
married to Mary Mac. we bought a house in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. huge music fan. interested in film, tech and politics too. lean strongly left. open to other well defended viewpoints. if your 1st interaction with me is a dm u are likely to be blocked
the cover of Carsie Blanton: Love & Rage (2021).
Deep Listening Day #71 — Carsie Blanton: Love & Rage (2021). returned to Buck Up b/c I remembered Mary liked it. then cued this up. I like her heart. I like her politics. I like her sense of humor. her music is warm, comforting, and fun.
#MusicSky #DeepListening #CarsieBlanton #LoveAndRage
the cover of Geese: Getting Killed (2025).
Deep Listening Day #69 — Geese: Getting Killed (2025). one of the most critically acclaimed record of 2025. it's right up my alley, but I'm gonna need to spend some time with this record to say for sure. I like it, but do I love it? possibly...
#MusicSky #DeepListening #Geese #GettingKilled
I would imagine they are. I have not seen them live, but I've seen a live video on YT.
the cover of Wet Leg: Wet Leg (2022).
Deep Listening Day #69 — Wet Leg (2022). like so many others, I had heard and loved Chaise Lounge, but I never checked out the album until today. my bad. obviously. this is fantastic. Mary loves it too. even on one listen, Angelica and Wet Dream are clear standouts.
#MusicSky #DeepListening #WetLeg
the cover of Vampire Weekend: Modern Vampires Of The City (2013).
Deep Listening Day #69 — Vampire Weekend: Modern Vampires Of The City (2013). haven't listened in a while -- another great album. amybe my favorite of 21C. it's certainly in the running. Mary reacted instantly., I said "I see u bobbing your head over there."
#MusicSky #DeepListening #VampireWeekend
the cover of Billie Eilish: When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? (2019).
Deep Listening Day #69 — Billie Eilish: When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? (2019). not my first listen and won't be my last. this is a great album. would it make me uncool to say that the big hit, Bad Guy, is my favorite? I guess I don't care if it does.
#MusicSky #DeepListening #BillieEilish
the cover of The Rolling Stones: Exile On Main St. (1972).
Deep Listening Day #67 — The Rolling Stones: Exile On Main St. (1972). of the 4 LPs I've posted today this would be my #DesertIslandDisc. this is the end of their creative peak that began with Beggar's Banquet. I can listen over and over.
#MusicSky #DeepListening #TheRollingStones #ExileOnMainSt.
the cover of The Beatles: Revolver (1966).
Deep Listening Day #67 — The Beatles: Revolver (1966). my favorite Beatles album. it always draw me in. listening now, I in awe of how endlessly inventive it is. Tomorrow Never Knows frequently blows my mind and I imagine it will this time too.
#MusicSky #DeepListening #TheBeatles #Revolver
oops! I meant 1966 on the release date.
the cover of The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds (1967).
Deep Listening Day #67 — The Beach Boys: Pet Sounds (1967). truly gorgeous. even though I knew some of the songs I did not embrace #PetSounds until my early 40s. it has become one of my favorite albums ever. it led me to a worthwhile deeper dive into The BBs.
#MusicSky #DeepListening #TheBeachBoys
the cover of Van Morrison: Astral Weeks (1968).
Deep Listening Day #67 — Van Morrison: Astral Weeks (1968). I am amazed that Van was 23 when he created this. I said to Mary, "you don't even need to actually comprehend the words to realize this is music made by an old soul." a different kind of soul music.
#DeepListening #VanMorrison #AstralWeeks
stumbled upon Bella Freud's interesting podcast, Fashion Neurosis. I've always thought @kimletgordon.bsky.social was the coolest so I watched her episode first:
this is very cool
the cover of Van Morrison: It's Too Late To Stop Now (1974).
Deep Listening Day #60 — Van Morrison: It's Too Late To Stop Now (1974). maybe my favorite live album ever. sounded great today as Mary and I hung out in our pool. Ray Charles' I Believe To My Soul is my go to tune here. I never tire of early 70s Van. I love it
#MusicSky #DeepListening #VanMorrison
the cover of Jerry Lee Lewis: "Live" At The Star-Club Hamburg (1964).
Deep Listening Day #60 — Jerry Lee Lewis: "Live" At The Star-Club Hamburg (1964). one of those live albums that record collectors know about, but not your average music fan. as far as I'm concerned, a must listen for any true Rock & Roll fan. don't sleep.
#MusicSky #DeepListening #JerryLeeLewis
the cover of They Might Be Giants: They Might Be Giants (1986).
Deep Listening Day #59 — They Might Be Giants: They Might Be Giants (1986). I was hoping Mary would like this one and she did. a truly great pop album that not enough people heard at the time and I'm certain hasn't been rediscovered in a significant way.
#MusicSky #DeepListening #TheyMightBeGiants
the cover of The XX: xx (2009). a solid black cover with a large white "X" in the center of it.
Deep Listening Day #59 —The XX: xx (2009). this was another first time listen for us yesterday. we both enjoyed it. I think I will need multiple listens to decide if this offers a deeper and more rewarding experience or merely superficial pleasure. lets see...
#MusicSky #DeepListening #TheXX
we lost David Johansen, a true original, one year ago today. I highly recommend Personality Crisis, directed by Martin Scorsese, whether you're a fan or need an introduction:
#DavidJohansen #NewYorkDolls #MartinScorsese
the cover of Prefab Sprout: Steve McQueen (1985).
Deep Listening Day #59 — Prefab Sprout: Steve McQueen (1985). as far as I'm concerned, Bonny is a song for the ages. somehow I only discovered it this decade. I guess this is a bit of a #lostclassic that eluded me back in the day. diving in now.
#MusicSky #DeepListening #PrefabSprout #SteveMcQueen
the cover of The Postal Service: Give Up (2003).
Deep Listening Day #59 — The Postal Service: Give Up (2003). this is my 1st listen to the whole LP, but I've heard some of it before. I dig it. so does Mary Mac. an indie rock band primarily using an electronic idiom. 2 sounds melded together confidently.
#MusicSky #DeepListening #ThePostalService
agreed. great album.
the cover of The Police: Zenyatta Mondatta (1980).
Deep Listening Day #57 — The Police: Zenyatta Mondatta (1980). I'm a fan of side 1, but clearly back in college I rarely listened to side 2 past the hit. I didn't even recognize 3 of the 4 songs after their biggest hit to date, De Do Do Do...
#MusicSky #DeepListening #ThePolice #ZenyattaMondatta
the cover of English Beat: Wha'ppen (1981).
Deep Listening Day #57 — English Beat: Wha'ppen (1981). this is their underrated second album. I think all 3 albums are essential. my sense is that the debut is best remembered, the 3rd was the biggest hit, at least in the U.S, and #Whappen is a bit forgotten.
#musicSky #DeepListening #EnglishBeat
the cover of Aztec Camera: High Land, Hard Rain (1983).
Deep Listening Day #57 — Aztec Camera: High Land, Hard Rain (1983). a sweet slice of pop perfection that I always enjoy when I listen to it. so many great tunes. Down the Dip, which I don't remember adoring in college, is now my favorite on the album.
#MusicSky #DeepListening #AztecCamera
the cover of ABC: The Lexicon of Love (1982).
Deep Listening Day #57 — ABC: The Lexicon of Love (1982). back in college, as much as I rejected huge swaths of mainstream music I never rejected pop music per se. ABC produced some good tunes - Poison Arrow, Tears Are Not Enough and The Look of Love.
#MusicSky #DeepListening #ABC #LexiconOfLove
the cover of Neil Young: Decade (1977).
Deep Listening Day #56 — Neil Young: Decade (1977). Neil is one of my faves. compiled by himself, this was my introduction to Neil's music. despite not owning it at the time, I knew it well before finishing HS. my interest would deepen during college.
#MusicSky #DeepListening #NeilYoung #Decade
a wicked piece of Funky Detroit Techno Soul. not sure if I had heard this before...
[h/t: @balearicmike.bsky.social]
indeed it is. I love it.
the cover of Sly & The Family Stone: Greatest Hits (1970).
Deep Listening Day #55 — Sly & The Family Stone: Greatest Hits (1970). another amazing collection released over 2 years that was my college intro to a Pantheon-level artist. one of the greatest bands ever and I feel mostly unknown to those under 40.
#MusicSky #DeepListening #Sly&TheFamilyStone
the cover of Aretha Franklin: Aretha's Gold (1969).
Deep Listening Day #55 — Aretha Franklin: Aretha's Gold (1969). like Super Hits this was my college intro course in #Aretha. she released these 14 songs her first 2 years on Atlantic. few artists can match these in a full career. truly the #QueenOfSoul.
#MusicSky #DeepListening #ArethaFranklin