Bruce Springsteen | Madison Square Garden 1988 • No Nukes 1979
For most artists, self-releasing five historic live recordings in little more than a month would be seen as egomaniacal overkill. For Bruce Springsteen, it's no big deal. In fact,...
Sam Quartin of The Bobby Lees | The Tinnitist Interview
We've all been uncomfortable in our own skin. But probably not as uncomfortable as Sam Quartin of The Bobby Lees.
"When I was younger, I had really bad mental issues...
Classic DVD Review: Neil Young & Crazy Horse | Rust Never Sleeps
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):
“It relates to my...
Area Resident’s Classic Album Review: Deep Purple | Come Taste The Band
You would actually be well-advised to not put any part of this band in your mouth. Come Taste The Band (1975) and its subsequent tour boasts Deep Purple at...
The Specials | Encore • The Beat feat. Ranking Roger | Public Confidential
It may not be the dawning of a new era. But it is a reasonably enjoyable facsimile of an old one. Reconstituted 2-Tone titans The Specials and The Beat...
Next Week in Music | April 1-7, 2019 • 120 New Releases Headed Your...
There are more than 120 albums, EPs and singles being released next week. Mark your calendars and pre-order your favourites — but don’t blame me if things change at...
Sonic Youth | New York, NY • CBGB • December 13, 1988
I was lucky enough to see Sonic Youth play a bunch of times over the years. And like every punk fan who goes to New York, I made the...
Next Week in Music | Feb. 4-10, 2019 • New Albums
Keep your eyes and ears peeled for these albums next week. But don’t blame me if things change at the last minute:
TOP NEW ALBUMS
Ariana Grande
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Get A Double Eyeful of Punk Pix
The newly christened Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas just opened its doors a few weeks ago. But in true DIY punk fashion, they've hit the ground running. The...
Classic Album Review: Yes | In a Word: Yes (1969 – )
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):
If you asked some...
The Bangles • Three O’Clock • Dream Syndicate • Rain Parade | 3 x...
Tribute albums are usually pretty simple affairs. Sometimes, one artist covers a slate of hits by one or more of his influences. Other times, a group of performers celebrate...
Classic Album Review: The Band | The Last Waltz Deluxe Edition
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):
As a rule, there...
Back Stories (Birthday Edition) | My Unedited 2016 Interview With Robin Zander
Happy birthday to Cheap Trick frontman Robin Zander, who turns 71 years old today. A few years ago, I interviewed him just before he and his bandmates were inducted...
Phish | Kasvot Växt / í rokk
When is a covers album not a covers album? When it's this elaborate prank by the men of Phish. For more than two decades now, the jam-band vets have...
Classic Album Review: Elvis Presley | Elvis Presley / Elvis ’56
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):
“The King is gone...
