Classic Album Review: Poor Rich Ones | Happy Happy Happy

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):   From Travis to Coldplay,...

Albums Of The Week: Judas Priest | Invincible Shield

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Over the past 50-plus years, Judas Priest have sold over 50 million albums worldwide and headlined the world’s biggest stadiums. With their evolving music and...

Marilyn Manson, Corey Taylor, Lou Reed Top Today’s Album Announcements

It's a man's, man's, man's world when it comes to album announcements today — Antichrist superstar Marilyn Manson, Slipknot frontmask Corey Taylor and the late great Lou Reed all...

Classic Album Review: Aranbee Pop Symphony Orchestra | Today’s Pop Symphony

This came out in 2004 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   THE SKINNY: Silly symphonic...

Classic EP Review: Sam Roberts | The Inhuman Condition

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):   Great pop singers and...

Classic Album Review: Audioslave | Audioslave

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):   I read somewhere that...

Now Hear This: Little Barrie & Malcolm Catto | Quatermass Seven

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Born in a Dalston basement, Quatermass Seven by Little Barrie & Malcolm Catto could only have been produced in the colourful streets of sprawling London....

Classic Album Review: R.L. Burnside | Come On In

This came out in 1998 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   For a 71-year-old bluesman...

Now Hear This: William Loveday Intention | The Bearded Lady Also Sells The Candy...

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "This winter sees the release of four albums by The William Loveday Intention. They will be staggered, one a month beginning in October with People...

Next Week in Music | Nov. 25 – Dec. 1 • The Long List:...

Actually, that headline should probably say The Longest List. I don't think there has been a busier week this year when it comes to new releases. Between American Thanksgiving,...

Albums Of The Week: Pools | You & Us

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Hot on the scene, Swedish duo Pools have made quite the first impression with their singles Walk and Looking For Trouble. Now, they aim to cement...

Albums Of The Week: Cat Power | Covers

Nobody does covers quite like Chan Marshall / Cat Power. Doesn't matter who the original artist is. Doesn't matter what the original song sounded like. Be it a ballad or...

Next Week in Music | Nov. 25-Dec. 2, 2018

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...

Back Stories | Neil Young’s MusiCares Tribute, Jan. 29, 2010

Back in 2010, I was in Los Angeles to attend and cover the Grammy Awards, along with all the other sideshows that take place during the week. The biggest...

Awake Awake Kicks Off A New Day For Jayme Stone

Jayme Stone invites us along on his journey to a new sonic and emotional landscape with his new single and video Awake Awake — showcasing today on Tinnitist. The newest...

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