Cherry Red Records have released a set of albums from one of Australia’s most underrated rock bands: Rose Tattoo. The set, The Albums (1981-84), is a collection featuring the band’s … Read More
The Beach Boys “We Gotta Groove: The Brother Studio Years” Box Set
I don’t disparage The Beach Boys and their partners Iconic Artists Group for trying squeeze every last cent out of the band’s legacy. That’s the music business, isn’t it? And … Read More
Concert Review: The Fixx, Ludlow Garage, Cincinnati, OH
The Fixx are one of those odd groups that found more success here in America than in their native Britain. Sort of the reverse career path of Sparks, for example. … Read More
Album Review- Adèle Castillon, “Crèvecoeur”
There was a time, long ago when musical acts gained attention via a well-made or clever video. Before that, airplay on a radio station in a big market got the … Read More
Album Review- Deacon Blue, “The Great Western Road”
While many a Scottish band has come and gone and come back again (The Bluebells, Aztec Camera Del Amitri, and so on), Deacon Blue has quietly soldiered on. Originally formed … Read More
Album Review: The Residents- Doctor Dark
Now a little over fifty years since the release of their debut album, the Residents have released their latest album. The new album, Doctor Dark, is the band’s first proper … Read More
Album Review- Blossoms, “Gary”
How Blossoms haven’t had a bigger career, particularly in their native Britain, is quite a mystery. Like fellow twenty-teens band The Vaccines, this lot has made loads of great records … Read More
Badfinger- Head First (2024) Album Review
2024 has been quite the year for Badfinger fans. While the band have attained a cult following for decades, there haven’t been too many new releases. In this year of … Read More
Album Review- The Cure, “Songs of a Lost World”
A lot of musical artists just run out of gas it seems. In the past year or so, many bands important bands from the eighties have released new albums, and … Read More
Album Review- Will Kimbrough, “For the Life of Me”
In prepping for our annual Top 6 Songs of the Year episode of my podcast, I’ve been combing through some releases from 2024 that may have been overlooked. I major … Read More
Album Review- Sam Evian, “Plunge”
These days, a lot of young folks find new music on their Tik-Toks, while some of us old folks rely on store/restaurant music systems, TV and movie soundtracks, and NPR, … Read More
Album Review- Cage the Elephant, “Neon Pill”
You can always count on Cage the Elephant. After releasing four advance singles (and an additional track to Alternative and AAA radio) from their sixth long-player, Bowling Green, Kentucky’s favorite … 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
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