Tag: Pop
A Time and a Place: John Coltrane, The Church and Yes in Their Own Time
One day I was driving to work and I was listening to the Church’s Further Deeper. I always skip “Toy Head.” I love the rest of the album but that one I can’t quite stomach... Read More
The Church 01: Man Woman Life Death Infinity (A Must-Listen)
I had been a fan of The Church for a long time and then I sort of drifted away . . . . Many life-changing things have happened since 1995 and was not as fervent about seeking new releases from some ... Read More
Alex Chilton and Chris Bell: Is This the Sound of Self-Destruction?
Caution: it is recommended that you listen to “#1 Record,” Radio City,” “I Am The Cosmos” and “Complete Third” (CD3) before reading this entry to avoid being ... Read More
Big Star: Third Part 2 Final Word
Some time ago I tried to write a blow by blow analysis of “Third Complete.” I’ve abandoned that but there are some things worth noting. I first heard “Third” on cassett... Read More
Dog Society 01: Test Your Own Eyes
When one gets on in life, one tends to look at the past: re-evaluating it and hopefully learning from it. There was a part that has reappeared with unexpected clarity . . . Dog Society’s first... Read More
Roger Waters 01: Is This The Life We Really Want?
I’ve had this album for over two months and, I must admit, it is a hard album to digest. Not because it isn’t good, not because it is hard to fathom . . . it’s because it is so imm... Read More
Big Star 01: Complete Third (Part One)
Just started listening to the three disc set Complete Third. Disc one underlines the fact that Third was a snapshot in time. And, yes, it was an insane, confused and chaotic time. Alex was a mes... Read More
R.E.M. 01: 25th Anniversary Edition of Out of Time
Quick Note: I originally titled this the 20th anniversary edition. This sloppy mistake has been corrected, so without further ado . . . I just got a listen to this edition of Out of Time. The first ... Read More