Classic Album Review: Laika & The Cosmonauts | Local Warming
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):
If music really is...
Area Resident’s Stylus Counsel | A Two-Horse Race
A recent Stylus Counsel column I wrote — in which I compared the number of hit albums and singles by Taylor Swift to Paul McCartney, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Elvis...
Classic Album Review: Pizzicato Five | The International Playboy & Playgirl Record
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):
For a long time,...
Thunder Pie | The Sound of the Universe Sighing After School: Vince Guaraldi’s Christmas...
It had to be one of two things: Either someone really knew what they were doing, or it was all dumb luck. Smart money’s on the latter, I’d say,...
Classic Album Review: Various Artists | ZeD: Live Off The Floor
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):
For my money, there’s...
Classic Album Review: The Gathering | How To Measure A Planet?
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):
Space is the place,...
Next Week in Music | March 11-17 • On TV
Paul Simon hypes his new limited series, Kacey Musgraves moves some product, Sleater-Kinney make Jimmy Fallon yell 'Come on! That's how you do it!’, Glen Hansard gets your weekend...
Classic Album Review: Frank Black & The Catholics | Pistolero
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):
Now that he’s more...
Albums Of The Week: Danny Brown | Quaranta
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Detroit spitter Danny Brown is a fan favourite for a reason. Few MCs have taken true-blue lyrical ferocity and draped it in a persona as...
Classic Album Review: Joi | One And One Is One
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):
East meets West in...
Flavours & Vibes Serves Up A Satisfying Musical Menu In Brampton
Flavours & Vibes will bring a sumptuous mix of uplifting sounds to Brampton’s The Rose Mainstage on Feb. 22, 2024, in an evening of songs and sensations headlined by...
Classic Album Review: Various Artists | International Pop Overthrow
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):
If you listen to...
Classic Album Review: Various Artists | Songs For The Jet Set 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):
“Good morning, special agent...
Classic Album Review: BR549 | Tangled In The Pines
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 have to hand...
Albums Of The Week: Flamango Bay | Mascara EP
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “L.A. group Flamango Bay’s second EP Mascara was inspired by the riot grrl movement, Mitski’s Bury Me At Makeout Creek and bands like X-Ray Spex...
