Tag: Pop
Paul Revere and the Raiders 01: My First Album Purchase at Age 5
I usually get a funny look from people when I tell them I bought my first album at 5 ( I could say I get funny looks anyway but that joke would be a bit clichéd, eh?). I have been obsessed with mus... Read More
Viola Beach 02: New album, Old Story and People that Just Don’t Get It
The Facts: Early Valentine’s Day morning the band, Viola Beach, had just finished their first international gig. They were tired but exuberant. (Note: a few seconds of that performance were ... Read More
Steely Dan 01: Royal Scam, Subversive MOR and an Apt Description of the Band
For those who don’t know, MOR is a radio term standing for Middle of the Road. An acronym that was a euphemism for bland inoffensive music. It should’ve been BIM. Captain and Tenille... Read More
TV on the Radio 01: “Seeds” Proves Once Again They are a Band for All Seasons
I got hip to TVOTR, like a lot of people, around the time of Return to Cookie Mountain in 2006. This was their third album. Since then it seems they just kept on traveling different avenues despit... Read More
Tim Buckley 01, Jeff Buckley 01: The Father and Son Thread
I’ve been revisiting Tim Buckley’s music and I can’t help but think of what could have been. Musically, it’s great what we have and what was remains what was. We were only ... Read More
David Bowie 02: Blackstar Review: An Album to be Listened to in the Dark
I’ve had this album for some time. It is not what one would call an easy album. By that I mean it’s not one you can just jump into uninitiated. It is a very unique David Bowie albu... Read More
Interpol 01: El Pintor shows they still have a pulse.
I’ve liked Interpol for quite a while. My introduction to them was a co worker who heard I was in a Joy Division tribute band and that I was hoping to develop it into an original band. He w... Read More
Tin Machine 01:Oy Vey! Revisiting Tin Machine
Those familiar with Tin Machine will see I’m referencing their live album in the title (those unfamiliar, I encourage you to seek their music out. You will find some unexpected musical riches ... Read More