Two years after their set devoted to his career with Kingdom Come, Cherry Red Records have come back to the career of Arthur Brown. His 1975 solo effort Dance has recently … Read More
Ms. Lauryn Hill & The Fugees Are a Nostalgic Hip-Hop Treat
Ms. Lauryn Hill & The Fugees Are a Nostalgic Hip-Hop Treat Whenever I tell anyone I’m going to see Lauryn Hill their first question is inevitably, “Was she late?” While … Read More
CD Review: High Tide- The Complete Liberty Recordings
Cherry Red Records have released, yet again, another box set. The set in question, The Complete Liberty Recordings, is a three disc set devoted to the career of progressive/psychedelic rock band … Read More
CD Review: The Runaways- Neon Angels On The Road to Ruin (1976-1978)
Cherry Red Records have, once again, graced rock fans with another box set release. The release in question, Neon Angels, is a five disc set devoted to the career of the … Read More
Blu Ray Review: Moonage Daydream (2022)- Criterion Collection
David Bowie never wanted a biopic made about his life. While this hasn’t stopped anyone from doing so (see 2020’s disaster Stardust), Bowie’s estate has done very well with sticking … Read More
Album Review: Crabby Appleton- Go Back: The Crabby Appleton Anthology
Grapefruit, a Cherry Red Records label, have released a new 2-CD set devoted to the career of rock band Crabby Appleton. The set, Go Back, is the definitive Crabby Appleton release … Read More
Kim Petras Goes Orchestral with Feed The Beast Symphonic Sessions!
Celebrating the release of her latest, Feed The Beast, the stellar Kim Petras has released three live performances featuring a 7-piece string ensemble and they are incredible. The performances arrive … Read More
Festival Preview: Bourbon and Beyond, Louisville, KY Sept. 14-17
Festivals have had a rough go of it post-pandemic, especially in the Midwest. Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville has soldiered on. Last year, after a break for COVID, the festival … Read More
CD Review: Bad News: Every Mistake Imaginable- The Complete Frilly Pink Years 1987-1988
HNE, a Cherry Red record label, have recently released a two-CD set devoted to comedic heavy metal band Bad News. The set, Every Mistake Imaginable, features all of the music recorded … Read More
Album Review – Thompson Twins “Box”
Funny thing the Internet and streaming music. First of all, we all have to move away from this myth that “everything’s available to stream.” It’s not. Some stuff is available, … Read More
Album/Vinyl Review: The Residents- Duck Stab/Buster and Glen pREServed Edition Vinyl LP
Continuing their series of vinyl reissues, the Residents have recently re-released their 1978 classic album Duck Stab/Buster & Glen. As to be expected with Cherry Red Record and their released, … Read More
Box Set Review: Phil Lynott’s 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
Concert Review: Crash Test Dummies, Ludlow Garage, Cincinnati, OH
Like many groups, Crash Test Dummies legacy is primarily tied to one big, hit single. In their native Canada, they’ve notched five top-ten hits and four additional top-40 appearances. However, … Read More
CD Box Set Review: King’s X- In The New Age: The Atlantic Years
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