Wide Awake, I’m Wide Awake…I’m Not Sleeping!
At the risk of pissing some people off, I needed to write this piece. Needed to! Over the years, I had developed an increasing shadow of U2 disregard. It might…
Do Vinyl LPs Make Our New Music Better?
In listening to the new Lily & Madeleine album, with its excellent collection of ten tracks, has made me possibly realize something about vinyl production that benefits EVERYBODY, regardless of…
Review: Fumes – Lily & Madeleine
When the sisters made their debut with the incredibly rich and mature five-track EP, The Weight Of The Globe, fans from around the world began to wait anxiously for their…
No Lonesome Dave, No Rod…No Foghat!
Often, like many of you, I apply song to my current mood. Today, it’s Foghat for me. And as I plug in to that one song, it becomes inevitable that…
TAPSheet: Release Notes – October 28, 2014 (US Report)
On November 24, Rhino Records, in conjunction with Ryko, will re-release the 4CD, 98-song career Big Star retrospective originally released back in 2009. This represents a reformat of the title,…
Review: Holiday – Earth, Wind & Fire
It’s that time of the year where classic Holiday music is starting to become the norm. And while it may not be playing in your house at the moment, how…
In Memoriam: Jack Bruce
It may only have been from 1966 to 1968, but what they packed into that short period of time was nothing short of monumental. Cream wasn’t just a band. They…
Review: Chasing Shadows – The Lost Patrol
When I last heard Lost Patrol music, it was on Driven, their 2013 album (reviewed here) of great songs. On that album, they went through a brilliant store of tunes…
Beach Boys Classic, Pet Sounds, In BD-Audio for December
Blu-ray Audio (BD-Audio) is an up and coming premium audio package loved by the audiophiles that are willing to go the extra mile to relive their favorites. and I support…
Digital High Resolution John Lennon Audio Here And Coming
John Lennon left behind a wonderful legacy of music that include his partnership with The Beatles, as well as his own fruitful solo career. There’s never been a question as…
Wilco Gets Two Massive Collections Scheduled For November
Wilco, a Chicago band formed from Uncle Tupelo back in the early ’90s, has made a legacy of music that is enviable from all corners. While the band went through…
Audio Fidelity To Deliver Two New SACDS In November
The pace is slow but sure at the Audio Fidelity offices. Expertly run by industry pioneer, Marshall Blonstein, Audio Fidelity has continued to provide high grade audio updates for fans…