THIS WEEK ON THE PROGRAM…
Still reeling from whatever unholy concoction was coursing through the water pipe, your hosts Chaz Charles and the Voluptuary of Sound, Dr. Glund, lock onto a true centerpiece of the Valentyne Suite era and refuse—physically, spiritually, and rhythmically—to let go.
This week’s mission:
“Elegy” — Colosseum
A track that doesn’t ask for your attention…
It demands your full neurological participation.
“Elegy” — Colosseum
Identified immediately as a signature Colosseum statement, this is where the band’s hybrid DNA—blues, jazz, and sheer bloody-minded force—fully ignites.
What follows is a multi-version deep dive:
Under examination:
Verdict:
This is not a composition.
This is a system under load… holding together beautifully.
Because no episode is complete without veering into adjacent greatness:
Free — The Paul Kossoff Study
All roads lead to:
Paul Kossoff —
a masterclass in feel, phrasing, and knowing exactly when not to play.
Take one dose of “Elegy” in all available forms:
Supplement with controlled exposure to Free for balance.
Repeat until:
Avoid operating heavy machinery unless it is a Hammond organ.
Here’s to Kossoff, here’s to Hiseman…
…and here’s to a track that refuses to sit still.
Here's lookin' at ya Clay Cole...let's go have a 'viskey.
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