Classic Album Review: Danny Michel | In the Belly Of A Whale
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):
In a way, I'm...
Classic Album Review: Cracker | Forever
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 last two big-name...
Next Week in Music | April 18-24 • New Books
Finnish glam-rockers. African metal bands. Egyptian cassette culture. Tejano troubadours. Next week's books have a distinctly international feel — along with some deep dives into classic albums and lyrics,...
Classic Album Review: Ted Nugent | Craveman
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):
Redneck retro-rocker Ted Nugent...
Now Hear This: Bette Smith | The Good, The Bad and The Bette
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Wild rock & soul singer Bette Smith traces elements of her life-affirming new album The Good, The Bad and The Bette to her childhood in...
Submission Accomplished: Color Palette | Shooting Stars
Thanks to the inexplicable popularity of my Submit Music page, I always have a huge digital pile of indie albums and EPs awaiting my perusal. But at this time...
Classic Album Review: Ween | God Ween Satan: The Oneness
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):
Few bands are as...
Now Hear This: DEAR-GOD | 1-844-4DEAR-GOD
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "I feel like a lot of people don't understand what I'm trying to do with my music,” says experimental hip-hop and hardcore artist DEAR-GOD (Robert...
Classic Album Review: D.O.A. | Win the Battle
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):
Exactly what does it...
Classic Album Review: Various Artists | Ozzfest 2001: The Second Millennium
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):
Like nearly every multi-band...
Albums Of The Week: Astral Magic | Magical Kingdom
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Astral Magic is a new solo project by Santtu Laakso aka DJ Astro. He used to play bass and Moog in Finnish psychedelic space-rock band...
Classic Album Review: Trailer Bride | High Seas
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):
WHO THEY ARE: Chapel...
Now Hear This: Ausecuma Beats | Ausecuma Beats
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "On their debut full-length, Ausecuma Beats encapsulate the spirit of this unique band; each track showcases the different talents of each musician and sonically explores...
Now Hear This: Raul Monsalve Y Los Forajidos | Bichos
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Ancestral Afro-Venezuelan rhythms meet futuristic Latin jazz, raw funk and Afrobeat on Raúl Monsalve y Los Forajidos’ exhilarating new Bichos. Venezuelan bassist Raúl Monsalve leads...
Rewinding 2019 | Roots Releases With A Twist
I don't know about you, but I generally prefer my roots music with a little kick to it. So instead of a bunch of Americana, bluegrass and folk, my...
