The OS X Dictionary has two meanings for “mambo”: 1 a Latin American dance similar in rhythm to the rumba. 2 a priestess in the voodoo religion of Haiti. Lots of voodoo up in this here Gras, amiright? Here’s the song that is associated with the word: “Mardi Gras Mambo“, by the Hawketts.

I would link it as the song of the post, but it’s the vespers of Valentines and I thought to keep it close to the heart. The photo of the SPQR graffiti put me in mind of the Rolling Stones’ (they have a new ablum out canyoubelieveit? Grrr) “We Love You“, so yeah. The Universe chatters again. It may be a repeat but Marianne Faithful alone is worth another look-see.

The real point here is my bloody valentine’s ablum Loveless. I remember when I got the vinyl for this and put it on one of my Technics 1200 turntables (I know, I’m flexing, as the children say). I thought the album was warped, and the needle did seem to sway back and forth, but not up and down, as a warped record would. I completely flipped for it. It became one of my favorite albums and remains so, to this day. Cannot recommend it enough. And if you read the Wikipedia article about it, scroll down to the Accolades and Legacy. You’ll see. I’m right. Again. I know! Damn good taste.

/file under : “Cain’t love nobody until you love yourself”.