Classic Album Reviews: James Thomas | Beefsteak Blues / Big Joe Williams | No...
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):
Despite being the cornerstone...
Power Trio | Three Recent Synth-Based Releases That Will Push Your Buttons
Believe me, I'd love to tell you I planned this. But like most things in my world, it just kind of happened. I was rooting through some recent email...
Now Hear This: Spill Gold | Highway Hypnosis
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "The summer breeze has gradually turned into a cold wind and the trees showcase their typical variegated color palette; autumn has clearly arrived in all...
The Hold Steady Top This Morning’s New Album Announcements
Looks like it's going to be another big day for new-album announcements. Within an hour this morning, I already had a slew of them to compile — topped by...
Thunder Pie | The High Lonesome Penns Valley Blues
“I shall not leave these prisoning hills
Though they topple their barren heads to level earth
And the forests slide uprooted out of the sky.
Though the waters of Troublesome, of Trace...
Albums Of The Week: Chief Cleopatra | Luna
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Raised in Corsicana, Texas on a steady diet of gospel, it didn’t take long for Jalesa Jessie, aka Chief Cleopatra, to veer off the beaten...
Area Resident’s Classic Album Review: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion | Orange
Nineteen times. By my count, that's how many times the words "Blues Explosion" are said, shouted or sung on The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion’s fourth album, released back in...
Classic Album Review: Patty Larkin | Red = Luck
This came out in 2003 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
Patty Larkin may be...
Classic Album Review: George Abdo & his Flames of Araby Orchestra | Belly Dance!...
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 buy just...
Next Week in Music | June 19-25 • New Books
Def Leppard tell all (or at least all they want to tell), Elton John says goodbye to the yellow-brick road, Wayne Hussey completes another Mission, Queen get the royal...
Next Week in Music | February 27 – March 5 • The Long List:...
Happy 70th birthday to Michael Bolton, who is not only one of the world's most popular romantic crooners, but also an extremely funny dude — as I learned when...
Classic Album Review: Anthrax | We Have Come For You All
This came out in 2003 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
New York thrash-metal pioneers...
Classic Album Review: Mary Gauthier | Filth & Fire
This came out in 2003 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
There are two kinds...
20 Questions With Douglas Wayne
Douglas Wayne tells it like it is. Even about himself. Hell, especially about himself.
“Y’all have heard the saying ‘three chords and the truth,’ ” the East Nashville singer-songwriter says....
Next Week in Music | Sept. 16-22 • The Long List: 175 New Releases...
There are more than 175 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...
