Classic Album Review: Alice Cooper | Mascara & Monsters: The Best of

This album came out a couple of decades ago. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   Not enough of an Alice Cooper fan to shell...

Classic Album Review: Charles Mingus | The Very Best of

This album came out a couple of decades ago. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   Even the liner notes to this compilation acknowledge that...

Classic Album Review: SFT | Travelcard

This album came out a couple of decades ago. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   SFT stands for Simon Fisher Turner, a British actor-slash-musician-slash-composer...

Classic Album Review: Maxim | Hell’s Kitchen

This album came out a couple of decades ago. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   No, it’s not a tie-in CD from the T&A-crazed...

Classic Album Review: The Fast | The Best of the Fast: 1976-1984

This album came out a couple of decades ago. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   For every band that makes it, there are thousands...

Classic Album Review: The Gourds | Bolsa de Agua

This album came out a couple of decades ago. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   Most bands like to pretend they’re unique, but the...

Classic Album Review: Neurosis | Sovereign

This album came out a couple of decades ago. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   If there’s any band that could give Marilyn Manson...

Classic Album Review: Jennifer Lopez | J. Lo

This album came out a couple of decades ago. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   “Even if you were broke,” coos Jennifer Lopez, “my...

Classic Album Review: George Harrison | All Things Must Pass 30th Anniversary Edition

This album came out a couple of decades ago. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   Both musically and popularity-wise, George Harrison has always been...

Now Hear This: Cooper Trail | Desolation Horse

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Among Cooper Trail’s best qualities is his sincerity. He radiates joy. His angelic nature belies the fact that he has been sitting on the best...

Now Hear This: Coco Reilly | Coco Reilly

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Coco Reilly is a singer, songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist. She began composing original music at age 7 and was selected to perform as first chair...

Now Hear This: Binker and Moses | Escape The Flames

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Those who know the duo will appreciate that every Binker and Moses performance is distinct in itself, characterised by a mutual spontaneity and a tireless...

Now Hear This: Beatsteaks | In The Presence Of

THE TRANSLATED PRESS RELEASE: "The six cover versions all have a common denominator. Figuring this out will be one of many tasks that await you in the future. In The...

Now Hear This: Alaska Reid | Big Bunny

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Known for her critically acclaimed band Alyeska, Alaska Reid is stepping out on her own with the Big Bunny EP, a collection of short stories...

Now Hear This: Afrolicious | Seed Of Creation

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Few bands have held residencies longer than a year. Afrolicious captivated audiences every Thursday for consecutive years in one of the most entertainment-saturated cities in...

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