Classic Album Review: Tori Amos | Scarlet’s Walk

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’m lost here …...

Classic Album Review: Shaggy | Lucky Day

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):   Foghorn-voiced reggae rapper Shaggy...

Classic Album Review: Various Artists | Jackass: The Movie Soundtrack

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’s been a while...

Classic Album Review: Various Artists | Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture...

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):   When Eminem raps, “This...

Classic Album Review: Las Ketchup | Hijas Del Tomate

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 flamenco-flavoured samba-pop single...

Classic Album Review: Kelly Rowland | Simply Deep

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):   Let's not mince words:...

Classic Album Review: Nirvana | Nirvana

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’s obvious this self-titled...

Classic Album Review: Christina Aguilera | Stripped

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):   Frankly, Christina Aguilera’s new...

Now Hear This: Various Artists | Greasy Mike’s Halloween Monsters

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “This new series from Jazzman featuring selections from Greasy Mike, the notoriously shady Super Spiv from the dark underworld of super-rare records! After many years in...

Albums Of The Week: Various Artists | Brown Acid: The Fifteenth Trip

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Lo and behold, The Fifteenth Trip is upon us — and it’s another mind-melting dose of brilliant long-lost, rare, and unreleased hard rock, heavy psych,...

Next Week in Music | Oct. 31 – Nov. 6 • The Short List:...

No tricks. All treats. Read, see and hear for yourself:   Big Joanie Back Home THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Formed in the heart of London’s DIY punk scene, Big Joanie (guitarist Stephanie Phillips,...

Next Week in Music | Oct. 31 – Nov. 6 • The Long List:...

Today in musical crime and punishment: In 2004, an arrest warrant was issued for Vince Neil after he allegedly knocked out a soundman who didn't make the guitar loud...

Next Week in Music | Oct. 31 – Nov. 6 • New Books

It's not every week that Bono, Bob Dylan and Judas Priest’s Rob Halford all have new books in the queue. And when you add in new tomes on Nirvana,...

Next Week in Music | Oct. 31 – Nov. 6 • On TV

If you want to limit your musical viewing to one night next week, Wednesday is a no-brainer — between Viagra Boys, Kurt Vile, Tommy McLain and Joey Bada$$, your...

Stylus Counsel | Area Resident’s Records

He's long gone now, but when I was a kid it seemed like Vincent Price was everywhere. The legendary American actor made a career for himself as the face —...

Now Playing | Best New Music

The Shuffle Button