B.J. Thomas Remembered With In Remembrance: Love Songs & Lost Treasures
Earlier this year, BJ Thomas passed away leaving a “somebody done somebody wrong” kind of vibe among his fans. But his legacy rests on a treasure of albums and popular…
RE-ISSUE/BOXSET REVIEW: R.E.M., “New Adventures In Hi-Fi”
The day the album was released, I was having lunch with two of the art directors (I worked in Atlantic’s Creative Services department) when one of the other directors came…
Lycia Classic, A Day In The Stark Corner, TO Be Reissued On 2LP Collectible Sets
Lycia is one of those bands that is impossible to replicate. With a sound sometimes given the gothic label, it’s actually far from that even as it can easily be…
Pink Floyd To Reissue Restored and Re-edited Video of P.U.L.S.E.
With the notable and lamentable exception of Animals, Pink Floyd has revisited much of their catalog titles including from the post-Waters years. During that period, Pink Floyd released two well-received…
Tangerine Dream To Release Anticipated New Album – Raum
Tangerine Dream has come a long, long way since their beginnings in 1967. With founding member, Edgar Froese in full control, Tangerine Dream evolved from their spacey origins to become…
Soft Cell Returns With New Album – *Happiness Not Included
Since the debut release of Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret by the duo of Marc Almond and Dave Ball, AKA Soft Cell, the band had jumped into Platinum territory. Issued in 1981,…
Todd Rundgren Classic, Something/Anything? Celebrates 50 Years With VA Tribute Set – Someone/Anyone?
Todd Rundgren left behind an indelible mark during his rise with Nazz, Utopia, and a rich solo career. More than that, Todd Rundgren sat behind the boards for several classic…
The Electric Prunes Remembered In 6CD Box – Then Came The Dawn
The Electric Prunes took part in the emergence of PsychRock back in the ’60s. Although the style was short-lived, its influence is still felt today with the likes of The…
AXE Gets 4CD Box – The Albums 1979-1983
AXE was an American-based metal band formed back in the late ’90s, entering into the wave of heavy metal bands that helped formed one of the frame sides of the…
Davey Johnstone (Elton John) To Release Solo Album – Deeper Than My Roots
When you think Elton John, you rarely – if ever – think about the incredible talent that were the bedrock of Elton’s meteoric career. Unfailingly, several key members of his…
ALBUM/CD REVIEW: THE dB’s, “I Thought You Wanted To Know 1978 – 1981”
Anytime anything – new or old – is released by The dB’s, it’s welcomed with open arms and ears. This band has been part of my musical being since I…
Dave Mason’s Alone Together Again To Be Made Available On Vinyl
Dave Mason has a strong triangulation of music that includes his time with Traffic, hired guitar and collaborations, and his satisfying solo career. His solo career produced gems like the…