May 27, 2025

Still with family but also working. Rain is expected today but cool & sunny this morning. Long drive expected tonight so that should be exciting… Have also been enjoying Back Bay Brewing Co.’s Orange Crush IPA, so would recommend that if you want a summer treat (Orange Crush is a local specialty) and can deal with IPAs.

Photo taken by me at Norfolk Botanical Garden

Today’s album is Lamont Dozier’s Black Bach (1974). One of the chief hitmakers for Motown, this album is weird since it’s more country-soul than anything indicated from his earlier career or the album title & cover. The opener “Shine” is spectacular, though, and the album’s good if you don’t go in with too many expectations. It’s not a favorite but has been on my mind lately.