When it comes to the songwriting of power pop legends Badfinger, most of their songs were written by Pete Ham. Bassist/singer Tom Evans also wrote several songs during the band’s … Read More
Album Review: Carmen- The Albums
Now almost halfway into the year of 2024, Cherry Red Records have released yet another box set. Their label, Esoteric, have released a three disc set devoted to the career … Read More
Album Review: Riot V- Mean Streets
Almost a decade after their 2014 debut, Riot V are back with a brand new studio album. The album, Mean Streets, is the band’s first album since 2018’s Armor Of … Read More
Album Review: Pete Ham- Gwent Gardens
Late last year, an album full of demo recordings from Badfinger’s Pete Ham was released. The album, Gwent Gardens, is an 18-track collection that will be seeing a CD release … Read More
Concert Review: The Tubes at the City Winery in Philly (12/6/23)
Music fans gathered on Wednesday December 6 in Philadelphia, PA at the City Winery. It was there that new wave legends the Tubes performed a 90 minute set of their … Read More
CD Review: Lene Lovich- The Toy Box: The Stiff Years
Cherry Red Records have released yet another box set, this time devoted to the career of singer/songwriter Lene Lovich. The set, The Toy Box, is an impressive four disc collection featuring … Read More
Blu-Ray Review: Mean Streets (1973)- Criterion Collection
While the year of 2023 is wrapping up, the Criterion Collection still have several releases coming up before the year ends. For this month of November, Criterion have taken another … Read More
In Defense of Disney’s All Star Resorts
Cover image: a Mickey Pretzel and Vojito from the Silver Screen Spirits pool bar at Disney’s All Star Movies Resort If you’re hesitating to reserve All Star Resorts for a … 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
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
Blu-Ray Review: After Hours (1985)- Criterion Collection
Now halfway into 2023, the Criterion Collection have released several new titles for the month of July. One of them is Martin Scorsese’s 1985 dark comedy After Hours. As per usual … Read More