107. Earth Wind & Fire

January 13, 2019April 3, 2020 ~ ernopepper ~ 2 Comments

(January 2017) I have completed episode 107 of my “opus project,” in which I listen to a band’s full discography. This edition: EARTH WIND & FIRE. Classic funk, soul, rock and much else, always in a sunny and uplifting spirit. This was my go-to music whenever I felt depressed in high school (I listened to a lot of EW&F in high school). 70s is peak EW&F, 80s and 90s are pretty awful, but in the 00s and 10s they get their groove back.

Favorite album: All ‘n All

Favorite song: That’s the Way Of the World

Sentimental favorite song: In the Stone

Least favorite song: Boogie Wonderland

Compared to expectations: same

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98. Michael Jackson

January 13, 2019March 31, 2020 ~ ernopepper ~ Leave a comment

(October 2016) I have completed episode 98 of my “opus project,” in which I listen to an artist’s full discography. This edition: MICHAEL JACKSON. Simultaneously one of the biggest pop stars ever and one of the most overrated, IMHO.

Favorite album: Thriller

Favorite song: Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough

Don’t bother: His kid pop albums in the 1970s

Creepiest lyrics: ” You know I’m bad, I’m bad – you know it” and ” Monster / He’s a monster.”

Compared to expectations: same