In this episode, we focus on our favorite films, covering a range of influential works from the French New Wave to Star Wars and Taxi Driver. We’ll explore how these movies have impacted the culture and our own lives.

Welcome to Culture Drop. In this episode, we focus on the albums Richard and Linda Thompson released between 1972 and 1982.

These albums are widely regarded as some of the most influential in British folk/indie rock. Richard Thompson's innovative guitar work and songwriting, paired with Linda Thompson’s powerful vocals, created a sound that pushed the boundaries of the genre. The albums reflect a deep engagement with traditional British folk music, eventually transcending that genre, while also addressing contemporary themes with striking emotional intensity.

In this episode, we will analyze the composition, lyrics, and production of these albums, exploring why they have endured as significant works in the history of modern music.

Welcome back to Culture Drop, where we today we dive into the rhythms that shape our world, with your host Jed, and with me is the groove guru himself, drummer William Devitt.

In this podcast, we’re exploring in depth our favorite drummers, from the legendary Charlie Watts and Ringo Starr to Stewart Copeland, and beyond.

We’ll explore these icons and many more, covering all genres and styles. Whether you’re a drumming enthusiast or just love great music, we’ve got something for you.

So, let’s drop the beat and get started...

This is the fifth and last episode on our series on the musical career of Lou Reed, where we discuss Lou's final albums, including: Ecstasy (2000), The Raven (2003), Hudson River Wind Meditations (2007) and Lulu (2011).

Join us in today's Culture Drop podcast as we discuss reading. Topics include:

* What is reading?

* Reading as prayer/meditation.

* How does reading affect the news?

* Archetypes of communication in ancient times and today.

* Brain activity of reading as a divine act.

* Reading/writing as creation.

* The value of the written word.

In this episode, we discuss Lou Reed's solo albums (and a Velvet Underground album) from 1989-1996, including New York (1989), Songs for Drella (1990), Magic and Loss (1992), Live 1993 (Velvet Underground, 1993) and Set the Twilight Reeling (1996).

Join us as we continue our Lou Reed discussion with his solo albums The Blue Mask (1982), Legendary Hearts (1983), New Sensations (1984), Mistrial (1986), Lou Reed's live albums and what John Cale has been up to recently.

Join me, your host, Jed, and author/cultural critic William Devitt as we explore the unique music of Kimya Dawson.