Classic Album Review: Various Artists | This is Where I Belong: Songs of Ray...
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):
Talk about a well-respected...
Albums Of The Week: The White Stripes | Elephant (Deluxe)
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “The White Stripes celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Platinum-certified 2003 fourth studio album Elephant with a new digital edition featuring remastered HD audio of...
Albums Of The Week: Bahamas | Boot Cut
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Bootcut, the new album from acclaimed award-winning artist Bahamas (aka Afie Jurvanen), was recorded in Nashville at the legendary Sound Emporium studio. Bootcut seamlessly combines...
Next Week in Music | Sept. 11-17 • The Short List: 19 Titles You...
The Pretenders never say die, Willie Nelson rolls up a different strain of grass, Brian Setzer goes to the devil, Beaches share the blame, The Who and Steve Miller...
Indie Roundup | 50 Songs To Burn Your Bridges This Wednesday (Part 1)
Whispering Sons bring the heat, Subterranean Masquerade seek refuge, The Vintage Caravan bite down hard, the dudes of Valence abide — so pour yourself a Caucasian, tell Donny to...
Area Resident’s Record Store Day Picks
I must admit, I don't usually line up for Record Store Day. If there's something I really want, I'll let some of my shop-owning pals know. But I buy...
Classic Album Review: David Bowie | All Saints: Collected Instrumentals 1977-1999
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):
Hey, I like ole...
Now Hear This: John Németh | Stronger Than Strong
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Stronger Than Strong, the latest 12-track album produced by John Németh and recorded at Electraphonic Recording in Memphis, features 10 original compositions. According to Németh,...
Now Hear This: Edie Brickell & New Bohemians | Hunter and the Dog Star
THE PRESS RELEASE: "Edie Brickell & New Bohemians found the name of their fifth studio album, Hunter and the Dog Star, in an unexpected place: the sprawling night sky....
Next Week in Music | Aug. 23-29 • The Short List: 12 Titles You...
The bad news: Summer is almost over. The good news: The last week of August promises to deliver a plentiful bounty of great new albums (and a few equally...
Classic Album Review: Nasty On | CitySick
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):
Trashy Vancouver glam-punks The...
Next Week in Music | Jan. 21-27, 2019
Here are the major album releases, TV appearances, anniversaries and other events coming up in the next seven days. Mark your calendars and pre-order your favourites — but don’t...
Albums Of The Week: Escuela Grind | Ddeeaatthhmmeettaall
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “This is the Massachusetts trio’s third genre-based EP installment, following 2020's similarly presented Ggrriinnddccoorree and Ppoowweerrvviioolleennccee. As the title suggests, this is their take on...
Classic Album Review: Add N to (X) | Add Insult to Injury
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):
U.K. synthesizer abusers Add...
Albums Of The Week: The National | First Two Pages Of Frankenstein
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “The National’s ninth studio album, First Two Pages Of Frankenstein, is anchored by evocative melodies and an enthralling lyrical narrative, signaling a new chapter in...
