It’s singer-songwriter Mike Doughty’s birthday today. My brother Brendan introduced me to Doughty’s music back in the day – specifically the album Skittish, which I still own – because I still believe in owning my music, not renting it from some corporate overlord.
I spent about a year and a half re-posting all my brother’s music writing – from off his blog – because I felt this stuff shouldn’t be lost or forgotten. Brendan is such a good writer. So I resurrect pieces when I can. Mike Doughty’s Skittish was # on Bren’s loosely organized “50 Best Albums” list, and I think it’s such a beautiful piece of writing I wanted to share it again: The title to this post here is from Bren’s piece.
50 Best Albums, #3. Mike Doughty, Skittish
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He’s still recording as ‘Ghost of Vroom’!
oh wow, no way! thanks for the intel, Dan!
you’re welcome! there’s some great tracks there. :-)
Just shot a note to my brother – although I’m sure he already knows.