Classic Album Review: Balzac | Beyond The Darkness
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):
In the finest Japanese...
Classic Album Review: The Watchmen | Slomotion
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):
Call it Kid Eh?...
Now Hear This: Terry Gross | Soft Opening
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Terry Gross are the engrossing trio of guitarist Phil Manley (Trans Am), bassist Donny Newenhouse and drummer Phil Becker. The trio are also connected as owners...
Now Hear This: Ribbon Stage | Hit With The Most
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Desperate melody with true love's aim.
A voice subtle in its delivery and powerful in its affect.
Hooks, lyrics, melody, tears.
I'd call it a teen tragedy but...
Albums Of The Week: The Watchmen | Silent Radar Super Deluxe Anniversary Edition
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Canadian rock band The Watchmen celebrate the 25th anniversary of their 1998 album Silent Radar with a new Super Deluxe Edition that features 46 specially...
Mark Ronson | Late Night Feelings
WHO IS HE? The stepson of Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones, the youngest intern in the history of Rolling Stone Magazine, and — more to the point — the Midas-touched...
Classic Album Reviews: Various Artists | Nod to Bob: An Artists’ Tribute to Bob...
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):
They both purport to...
Classic Album Review: White Skull | Public Glory, Secret Agony
This album came out back in 2001. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
It turns out all roads really do lead to Rome —...
Hollow Ship | Future Remains
THE PRESS RELEASE: "Presenting the debut album from Gothenburg quintet Hollow Ship, the follow-up to the acclaimed debut 7” We Were Kings from late 2019. Future Remains is a...
Classic Album Reviews: James Thomas | Beefsteak Blues / Big Joe Williams | No...
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):
Despite being the cornerstone...
Classic Album Review: Allison Moorer | Miss Fortune
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):
Just in case you...
Mike Love | 12 Sides of Summer
WHO IS HE? The Beach Boys’ co-founding vocalist, longtime live frontman, frequently overlooked songwriting contributor and more outspoken yang to the introverted yin of cousin, collaborator and sometime competitor...
Submission Accomplished: The Real Shade | String Of Lights
Thanks to the inexplicable popularity of my Submit Music page, I always have a huge digital pile of indie albums and EPs awaiting my perusal. But at this time...
Albums Of The Week: Gustaf | Package, Pt. 2
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Gustaf began without a name or, for that matter, many official members. In 2018, after someone’s tour bound for SXSW collapsed, Brooklyn musician Tarra Thiessen...
Now Hear This: Places Around The Sun | Places Around The Sun
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Portuguese heavy rock four-piece Places Around The Sun have released their third album. The self-titled effort spreads their eclectic sound further across the globe into...
