Nightflight to Venus by Boney M

Funky as f*ck.

I took a sidestep from my top 500 album countdown with this absolute banger of an album (maybe it appears higher on that list)

Every song is golden.

I can’t believe ive been enjoying the song Rasputin all these years without hearing it in the context of the album.

The opening song “Nightflight to Venus” is to “Rasputin” as “Sirius” is to “Eye in the Sky”.

Donde Estan Los Ladrones by Shakira

496/500

If you’d have told me, a week ago, that I’d be listening to a Shakira album I’d have laughed at you.

However, as this is in position 496 of the Top 500 Albums as decided by Rolling Stone magazine, it has entered my ears.

And you know what? Even though I don’t understand a word (it being in Spanish) it’s actually been an enjoyable listen.

I guess when an artist has an annoying pop song hit (as Shikira did with Wherever, whenever) it’s easy to disgard their entire career.

Not a bad listen though.

Favourite Songs:

Moscas en la Casa
Que Vuelvas
Dónde Están los Ladrones

Ask Rufus by Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan

Ive never been a huge R&B fan, but what I have heard (mostly from top list recommendations) I’ve enjoyed.

And this album goes to the top of those. Wow.

I loved the whole album, but the final song, “Egyptian Song” just blew me away.

Favourite Songs:

At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up)
Hollywood
Egyptian Song

My first day in Novigrad

I decided to break away from my quest and head north to Novigrad.

I had some currency i’d looted, which said I could exchange at the Novigrad bank. So off I went.

I tried a direct route but that was guarded and I was unable to pass without a pass of some kind.

So I just went off-road and crossed at some marshes to the north west.

After a slight detour into a small treasure hunt, I arrived at Novigrad.

Love the size and the vibes. Prob gonna spend some time just exploring this place.