Classic Album Review: Liars | They Were Wrong, So We Drowned
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):
I have read reviews...
Albums Of The Week: Daniel Lanois | Heavy Sun
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Whether crafting ambient records with Brian Eno, making rock and roll history with U2 and Peter Gabriel, digging into American roots with Bob Dylan and...
Classic Box Set Review: Rod Stewart | Reason to Believe: The Complete Mercury Studio...
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):
Like all rock stars,...
20 Questions With Helfreya
Helfreya first appeared on my radar back in August, when the Winnipeg prog-metal outfit showcased their ambitious and unique album Shieldmaiden HERE. Today, vocalist Violet Vopni wades into battle...
Thunder Pie | Someone Standing In The Yard
“If you want me again look for me under your boot-soles.”
— Walt Whitman
There is this unfinished stone patio behind our house. It’s nothing much. There used to be dirt...
Classic Album Review: Martin Tielli | Operation Infinite Joy
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):
If Rheostatics guitarist Martin...
Classic Album Review: The Who | Who’s Next: Deluxe Edition
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):
THE ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE:...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | Retired Seems To Be The Hardest Word
Elton John’s farewell tour has been going on longer than the entire career of some musicians. I've been a fan of ol' Reggie since I was four years old,...
Next Week in Music | Sept. 13-19 • On TV
Buckingham and Bazzi and Blake and Billie and Big Boi and a bunch of Broadway blockbusters — the B team are definitely dominating the airwaves next week. Be there...
Classic Album Review: 2Pac | Better Dayz
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 wonder some people...
Now Hear This: Dan Horne | The Motorcycle Song EP
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Los Angeles-based producer, player and all-around cosmic American troubadour Dan Horne makes his solo recording debut with The Motorcycle Song EP, a four-track song cycle...
Calico | A Midnight Moon: Exclusive Album Premiere
Calico seduce you under A Midnight Moon with the style, substance and subtle sophistication of their stunning and essential new studio album — previewing exclusively on Tinnitist.
The B.C. band's...
Mogwai | ZeroZeroZero
The Scottish post-rockers' latest soundtrack offering ZeroZeroZero shares its title with an Amazon Prime crime drama following the journey of a cocaine shipment from Mexico to Italy. So not...
Foxwarren | Foxwarren
You know how it is with old friends. You don't see each other for months — maybe even years — but then when you finally do get together, you...
Next Week in Music | May 18-24 • On TV
Wilco, Gorillaz, Haim, Billy Corgan and more: You can't complain about this week's late-night music lineup. Granted, it doesn't totally make up for the cancellation of every single concert...