Classic Album Review: Björk | Vespertine
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):
Trust Björk to send...
Classic Album Review: Headstones | The Oracle of Hi-Fi
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):
“Make no mistake,” growls...
Albums Of The Week: Sean Ono Lennon | Asterisms
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Devon Hoff, Yuka C Honda, Michael Leonhart, Joao Nogueira, Mauro Refosco, Ches Smith, Johnny Mathar join Sean Ono Lennon on Asterisms, a beautiful and exploratory...
Rewinding 2019 | The Collaborative Efforts
We could all use a little help now and then. And these artists know how to make the most of it. From star-studded jams to posthumous productions, here are...
Classic DVD Review: Doggy Style Allstars | Welcome to tha House: The Doggumentary
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):
First he was Snoop...
Goo Goo Dolls | Miracle Pill
WHO ARE THEY? The apparently immortal Buffalo pop-rockers co-founded by shaggy-haired singer-guitarist Johnny Rzeznik and generally shaggy bassist Robby Takac — two men whose obituaries are guaranteed to include...
Now Hear This: Krust | The Edge Of Everything
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Bristolian master Krust presents The Edge Of Everything, his first album in 14 years. The pre-eminent electronic icon – who continuously prolifically blew minds throughout...
Now Hear This: Archaeas | Archaeas
THE PRESS RELEASE: “Tension, anxiety, ominous energy, and the release that comes from vanquishing those mental foes. Specifically, vanquishing them with rock ’n’ roll.”
That’s how Violet Archaea, guitarist, singer...
Eric Hutchinson | Class of 98
"If you wanna rock out tonight, I can pick you up in my Ford Taurus." So begins Eric Hutchinson’s Class of 98 — and he means it. This 10-track...
Albums Of The Week: Pixies | Doggerel
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “The iconic Pixies forged an influential path for alt-rock during their first era, while their post-2004 reunion has seen them alchemize more sophisticated dark arts...
Albums Of The Week: Daniel Johnston | Alive In New York City
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Alive In New York City features a full concert from legendary American artist Daniel Johnston, captured in front of an audience of his most devoted...
Boomtown Rats | Citizens of Boomtown
WHO ARE THEY? The mostly reunited Irish rockers co-founded and fronted by Band Aid and Live Aid mastermind Sir Bob Geldof — joined here by original Rats guitarist Garry...
Albums Of The Week: Willie Nelson | I Don’t Know A Thing About Love
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “For his latest album, Willie Nelson and band recorded fresh interpretations of 10 classic compositions penned by the legendary American songwriter Harlan Howard, an early...
Colin Linden & Luther Dickinson With the Tennessee Valentines | Amour
Amour isn't a bad title. But Mutual Admiration Society might be a better one. Or at least a more accurate depiction of this genteel joint effort spearheaded by Blackie...
Albums Of The Week: Vistas | What Were You Hoping to Find
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Following last year’s debut album Everything Changes In The End comes Vistas sophomore album What Were You Hoping To Find?
Frontman Prentice Robertson says: “It’s incredibly...
