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Box Set Review: Phil Lynott’s Grand Slam- Slam Anthems

Aaron Conn06.2023Album Review, MusicLeave a Comment

Grand Slam Slam Anthems

Cleopatra Records have released a new box set devoted to Phil Lynott and his post Thin Lizzy band, Grand Slam. The set, Slam Anthems, is a massive six disc box … Read More

Aaron ConnBox Set Review: Phil Lynott’s Grand Slam- Slam Anthems06.08.2023

CD Box Set Review: King’s X- In The New Age: The Atlantic Years

Aaron Conn04.2023Music, ReviewsLeave a Comment

kings x box set

HNE, a Cherry Red label, have released another box set. This time, the box set is devoted to Missouri power trio King’s X. The set, In The New Age, is … Read More

Aaron ConnCD Box Set Review: King’s X- In The New Age: The Atlantic Years04.29.2023

Concert Review: The Residents at the Foundry in Philadelphia (3/31/23)

Aaron Conn04.2023Concert Review, Live Music, MusicLeave a Comment

The Residents

  It was an odd and eccentric Friday evening in Philadelphia at the Foundry. It was there that the Residents performed, as a part of their Faceless Forever/Dog Stab Tour. … Read More

Aaron ConnConcert Review: The Residents at the Foundry in Philadelphia (3/31/23)04.03.2023

Album/Vinyl Review: The Residents- Fingerprince pREServed Edition Vinyl LP

Aaron Conn03.2023Album Review, MusicLeave a Comment

Fingerprince cover

Taking a break from releasing any new CD entries, New Ralph Records and Cherry Red Records have been releasing vinyl editions of the Residents’ pREServed Editions. The latest one is … Read More

Aaron ConnAlbum/Vinyl Review: The Residents- Fingerprince pREServed Edition Vinyl LP03.26.2023

Book Review: Faceless Forever- A Residents Encyclopaedia

Aaron Conn03.2023Book Review, Books, MusicLeave a Comment

Faceless Forever

  Just before the end of 2022, Cherry Red Books and the Cryptic Corporation released a book about the Residents. The book, Faceless Forever, is a handy go-to guide about the … Read More

Aaron ConnBook Review: Faceless Forever- A Residents Encyclopaedia03.05.2023

Album Review: Uriah Heep- Chaos & Colour

Aaron Conn01.2023Album Review, MusicLeave a Comment

Uriah Heep Chaos & Colour

Despite the COVID pandemic, Uriah Heep have been able to celebrate their 50th anniversary over the the last few years. Now almost five years after the release of 2018’s Living … Read More

Aaron ConnAlbum Review: Uriah Heep- Chaos & Colour01.26.2023

Album Review: Lucifer’s Friend- Sumogrip

Aaron Conn12.2022Album Review, MusicLeave a Comment

Lucifer's Friend Sumogrip

Cherry Red Records have recently reissued a long out-of-print album by German hard rockers Lucifer’s Friend. The album, 1994’s Sumogrip, is now back in print and remastered. While not one of … Read More

Aaron ConnAlbum Review: Lucifer’s Friend- Sumogrip12.29.2022

Blu Ray Review: The Velvet Underground (2021)- Criterion Collection

Aaron Conn12.2022Blu-Ray Review, Miscellaneous, Movies, MusicLeave a Comment

Velvet Underground Criterion

A little over a year after its premiere on Apple TV+, the Todd Haynes-directed Velvet Underground documentary has received a physical release. The documentary, simply entitled The Velvet Underground, is an … Read More

Aaron ConnBlu Ray Review: The Velvet Underground (2021)- Criterion Collection12.12.2022

Concert Review: Morrissey at the Met in Philadelphia (12/3/22)

Aaron Conn12.2022Concert Review, MusicLeave a Comment

Morrissey at the Met

Alternative/indie rock fans of all ages gathered at the Met in Philadelphia on cold and windy Saturday night on December 3. It was there that they spent an evening with … Read More

Aaron ConnConcert Review: Morrissey at the Met in Philadelphia (12/3/22)12.07.2022

Album Review: The Residents- Triple Trouble

Aaron Conn11.2022Album Review, Movies, MusicLeave a Comment

Triple Trouble Residents

Despite their tour for 2020’s Metal, Meat and Bone not going as planned, the Residents have released yet another album. The album, Triple Trouble, serves as the soundtrack to the group’s new movie … Read More

Aaron ConnAlbum Review: The Residents- Triple Trouble11.17.2022

Movie Review: In The Court of the Crimson King

Aaron Conn11.2022Movies, Music, ReviewsLeave a Comment

King Crimson doc poster

After a three year wait, the King Crimson documentary is finally here. The movie, In the Court of the Crimson King, is a fine documentary on the legendary prog rockers. Director … Read More

Aaron ConnMovie Review: In The Court of the Crimson King11.17.2022

Album Review: Montrose- I Got The Fire

Aaron Conn07.2022Album Review, MoviesLeave a Comment

I Got the Fire Box Set

Hard rock fans can rejoice: Cherry Red Records have released yet another box set devoted to Montrose. The box set, I Got The Fire, is a six disc set devoted … Read More

Aaron ConnAlbum Review: Montrose- I Got The Fire07.30.2022

Blu-ray Review: Pink Flamingos (1972)- Criterion Collection

Aaron Conn06.2022Blu-Ray Review, MoviesLeave a Comment

Pink Flamingos Criterion cover

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Criterion Collection have re-released John Waters’ cult classic movie Pink Flamingos. Released in 1972, the movie quickly gained notoriety due to the graphic nature … Read More

Aaron ConnBlu-ray Review: Pink Flamingos (1972)- Criterion Collection06.27.2022

Album Review: Babe Ruth- Darker Than Blue

Aaron Conn06.2022Album Review, MusicLeave a Comment

Babe Ruth Darker Than Blue

Cherry Red have, once again, released a CD set devoted to an obscure rock band. The band in question are UK hard rockers Babe Ruth. The set, Darker Than Blue, is … Read More

Aaron ConnAlbum Review: Babe Ruth- Darker Than Blue06.24.2022
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