Classic Album Review: Asian Dub Foundation | Enemy of the Enemy
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):
“You’ve got to rise...
Classic Album Review: Super Furry Animals | Phantom Power
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):
No, it’s not a...
Back Stories | Bruce Springsteen Birthday Quiz
Bruce Springsteen was born on Sept. 23, 1949. Which means The Boss is one year away from turning 70. I don't know about you, but suddenly I feel very...
Classic Album Review: Mick Jagger | Goddess in the Doorway
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):
When you’re already in...
Next Week in Music | Sept. 25 – Oct. 1 • The Short List:...
Wilco introduce their cousin, ’68 make it up as they go along, Johnny Dowd ponders the afterlife, Blonde Redhead gather ’round the table, Green Day drop a giant Dookie,...
Classic Album Review: Various Artists | Verve Remixed2 / Verve Unmixed2
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):
Last year’s Verve Remixed...
Opening Acts | Rockers Reminisce About Seeing Their First Concerts
Back when I used to interview major-label musicians all the time, I had a list of random semi-personal questions I would ask after discussing whatever album or tour was...
Classic Album Review: Lyle Lovett | My Baby Don’t Tolerate
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):
Lyle Lovett is one...
Next Week in Music | April 11-17 • On TV
Sometimes less really is more. Exhibit A: Next week's televised musical offerings. With most of the late-night talking heads on holiday, the list of upcoming performers is woefully short....
Now Hear This: The Hives | Live At Third Man Records
It's been eight long years since the one and only Howlin' Pelle Almqvist and his Swedish bandmates graced us with a new album of their hook-barbed, riff-laden power-chord punk-pop....
Albums Of The Week: Les Big Byrd | Eternal Light Brigade
THE TRANSLATED & EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Supergroups tend to be better on paper than in practice. However, that does not apply to Les Big Byrd.
On the contrary, the indisputable...
Next Week in Music | July 31 – Aug. 6 • On TV
As the TV writers’ strike wraps up its third month, I am reminded of the immortal words of Lee Dorsey (or Devo, if you prefer): How long can this...
Week in Music | April 29 – May 5 • 6 New Books
Benny Blanco gets cooking, Joan Baez gets poetic, The Beatles explain themselves, Bob Dylan wins and John Lee Hooker gets graphic. Welcome to your new reading list:
Open Wide: A...
Albums Of The Week: Tedeschi Trucks Band | Layla Revisited (Live At LOCKN’)
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Layla Revisited (Live At LOCKN’) is a one-off live recording of the seminal Derek & The Dominos album Layla and Other Assorted...
Now Hear This: The Gravel Camp | The Gravel Camp… Finally!
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Back in 1965 The Gravel Camp were five 15- and 16-year-old school friends who formed a band and played school dances, village halls and local...
