If you spent any time lurking around these parts in 2022, you probably came across a column or review by Area Resident. And you were undoubtedly as impressed as I am by the quality and quantity of his work. The Ottawa indie-rock polymath, record collector, music nerd and full-time journalist became Tinnitist’s first outside columnist back in January, and quickly became an integral part of the site, thanks to his encyclopedic knowledge, deep shelves and love for beloved old formats like quad and 8-track. Here are his greatest hits (aka most-read pieces) from 2022:
1 | Classic Album Review: Pink Floyd | Ummagumma
Area Resident’s Classic Album Review: Pink Floyd | Ummagumma
2 | Classic Album Review: Jimmy Page | Special Early Works
Area Resident’s Classic Album Review: Jimmy Page | Special Early Works
3 | Classic Album Reviews: Syd Barrett | The Madcap Laughs & Barrett
Area Resident’s Classic Album Reviews: Syd Barrett | The Madcap Laughs & Barrett
4 | Classic Album Review: Joe Walsh | Barnstorm
5 | Album Of The Week: The Beatles | Revolver Special Edition
Area Resident’s Album Of The Week: The Beatles | Revolver Special Edition
6 | Classic Album Review: Ten Years After | Undead
Area Resident’s Classic Album Review: Ten Years After | Undead
7 | Classic Album Review: Hommage Aux Beatles | Hommage Aux Beatles
Area Resident’s Classic Album Review: Hommage Aux Beatles | Hommage Aux Beatles
8 | Classic Album Review: Genesis | From Genesis To Revelation
Area Resident’s Classic Album Review: Genesis | From Genesis To Revelation
9 | Classic Album Review: Andrew Vincent | I Love The Modern Way
Area Resident’s Classic Album Review: Andrew Vincent | I Love The Modern Way
10 | Classic Album Review: Kevin Ayers | Odd Ditties
Area Resident’s Classic Album Review: Kevin Ayers | Odd Ditties
