Classic Album Review: Loscil | Triple Point
This came out in 2002 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
Oddly named electronica conceptualists...
Matt Glickman Announces Debut Album: Live from Starks, Maine 10.1.22
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Matt Glickman, the emerging keyboardist, singer, and songwriter in the New England jam scene, is set to release his debut live album on Nov. 10....
Classic Album Review: Christina Aguilera | Just Be Free
This came out in 2001 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
It’s hard to say...
Area Resident’s Classic Album Review: Hater | Hater
For a few years there in the early-to-mid ’90s, I'd grab anything related to Soundgarden. The band came into my view around the time they played a triple bill...
Back Stories | My Favourite Albums of 1999
I’ve never been very good at sifting through 1,000 album reviews and whittling them all down to a Top 10 list. So here, in typically haphazard form, are my...
Thunder Pie | Something In The Night
Long before I understood what it means to be alive, I felt isolated on leafy streets. At the bus stop in the morning, I would stand there calmly: observant...
DIY Discovery | Tilde
Most of the music I hear is sent to me by labels and publicists. But there's nothing like getting it straight from the source. Welcome to the latest instalment...
Albums Of The Week: Jim Lauderdale & The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys | The Long...
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Whether as co-writer, bandleader, master of ceremonies or musical ambassador for musical styles or states, Jim Lauderdale has been one of Americana music’s all-time great...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Spot The Difference
Collecting records is sometimes a little like playing one of those "spot the difference" puzzles. Various pressings of albums can vary greatly or subtly depending on when and where...
Next Week in Music | March 13-19 • The Short List: 11 Titles You...
The bad news: Aside from U2's reimagined retrospective Songs Of Surrender, there are no big-name releases next week. The good news: Far as I know, Bono and co. won't...
Now Hear This: Radio Moscow | Live At Rockpalast 2015
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "It seems as though the majority of rockers circa the early 21st century have become to be too fascinated and mesmerized by modern day technology,...
Next Week in Music | May 8-14 • The Long List: 400-Plus Releases On...
May 7 is a big day for drummers: Arctic Monkeys stickman Matt Helders celebrates his 37th birthday, Tubes drummer Prairie Prince turns 73, Grateful Dead percussionist Bill Kreutzmann hits...
Next Week in Music | Jan.10-16 • The Short List: 9 Titles You Want...
Elvis Costello and Cat Power, Broken Social Scene and Blood Red Shoes, FKA Twigs and BÖC covers, Punch Brothers and Earl Sweatshirt — there's something for everyone on next...
Classic DVD Review: The Who | 30 Years of Maximum R&B Live
This DVD came out back in 2001. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
“We had the odd gig where we played well,” says Pete...
John Legend | A Legendary Christmas
Goodwill toward men is a fine thing. But honestly, sometimes it's hard to extend that feeling to John Legend. Not that he doesn't deserve it; dude is clearly on...
