ALBUM REVIEW: NEZROK, S/T
This second full-length album from power-pop maven Chris Korzen, under the moniker of Nezrok, is a welcomed treat. He writes great, instantly classic songs; the sound of his records are…
Single Review: The Raconteurs, “Sunday Driver/Now That You’re Gone”
Ten years later, The Raconteurs return.
RE:Visit – Radiohead, “Pyramid Song” (2001)
Imagine an explosion, but subtract away the fire, the light, the smoke, the raw crack of sound.
CD REview: “INFERNO” ROBERT FORSTER
Robert Forster is like that nerdy guy on your favorite TV drama; always existing in a seemingly more advanced intellectual state. He’s like John Cale’s brain to Lou Reed’s brawn…
Review: Night Vapor – “1,000 Miles of Mud”
“Dirtminer,” and its inherent sense of grime and mire and dischord, is the template. The opening song on Night Vapor’s 1,000 Miles of Mud — out last week via Corpse…
ALBUM REVIEW: “3 X 4”, THE BANGLES/THE DREAM SYNDICATE/THE THREE O’CLOCK/RAIN PARADE
I’ve seen and heard it said in a few places that this is the “sort of sequel” to 1984’s legendary Rainy Day. If you’re not familiar with it, Rainy Day…
Re:Visit – Styx, “Just Get Through This Night” (1983)
Thank you very much, Mr. Roboto. You say this coffee came from an elephant's what...?
MusicTAP Interview: Craig Carlstrom and Don Bakke From Orbis Max
The history of the band Orbis Max is long and a bit complicated. They are the longest surviving band you’ve never heard of, prolific, but not regularly receiving much in…
Justin Vellucci’s Top Ten Records I Reviewed This Year — 2018 Edition
Well, here it is, Mr. December, yet another year, yet another year-ending list. And what more can be said? We want to be free. We want to be free to…
Album Review: Rush, “Hemispheres 40th Anniversary Edition”
Celebrating Rush's most overlooked final big prog statement piece, Hemispheres.
Lily & Madeleine To Release New Album, Canterbury Girls
For years, the sister duo of Lily & Madeleine have created a series of songs that spoke far, far beyond their years. Their introduction was the five-track EP masterpiece known…
Album Review: Daniel Amos, “Horrendous Disc Ultra Deluxe Edition” Vinyl Box Set
This time of year brings back a lot of phrases to mind. The obvious ones, of course, are “Merry Christmas,” “Happy Chanukkah,” and “Happy New Year,” but also, “Makes a…