Classic Album Review: Various Artists | Elton John & Tim Rice’s Aida
This came out in 1999 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
Talk about a pyramid...
Classic Album Review: Sky | Piece Of Paradise
This came out in 1999 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
Some people wanna fill...
Classic Album Review: The Von Bondies | Pawn Shoppe Heart
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 bet it didn’t...
Classic Album Review: Various Artists | JamGrass: A Phish Tribute
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 know what you’re...
Classic Album Review: T-Model Ford | You Better Keep Still
This came out in 1999 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
At 77, Mississippi bluesman...
Albums Of The Week: Bartees Strange | Magic Boy
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Bartees Strange has been one of the most significant indie artists to break out in the post-pandemic era.
He debuted with Say Goodbye To Pretty Boy,...
Albums Of The Week: The Rolling Stones | Live At The Wiltern
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “One of the greatest box-office successes of 2002-’03, with 117 shows grossing over $300 million, The Rolling Stones’ Licks World Tour — in support of...
Albums Of The Week: Courting | New Last Name
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “New Last Name is an album as adventurous thematically as it is sonically — but as its title suggests, it hints at new beginnings. “It’s...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | OMG Sphex!
It happened again: I inherited a box of dusty old records with a treasure inside.
If you ever come across some obscure Canadian vinyl you've never heard of before —...
Classic Album Review: Beth Orton | Central Reservation
This came out in 1999 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
“I’m always walking down...
Classic Album Review: Toby Keith | Shock’n Y’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):
Unabashed redneck Toby Keith...
Classic Album Review: Puya | Fundamental
This came out in 1999 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
There are Latino bands...
Classic Album Review: Joe Jackson Band | Afterlife
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):
You’re not seeing double....
Albums Of The Week: Norah Jones | Visions
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Norah Jones’ ninth solo studio album Visions is a collaboration with producer and multi-instrumentalist Leon Michels.
Visions is a vibrant and joyous 12-song set that finds...
Classic Album Review: Adam X | Wax Trax! MasterMix Vol. 2
This came out in 1999 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
“Welcome to the world...
