The Cars Get Complete Albums Box and ‘Best Of’ This Year
When the late ’70s arrived and bands were beginning to usher into the world a new generation of style, one of the bands that led the way was The Cars.…
New Iggy Pop Album, Post Pop Depression, Ready For March
I’m most amazed at the boundless energy that kicks out from the being of Iggy Pop. Long energized as the leading focus of The Stooges, and of his own legendary…
New Santana Album With Classic Early Lineup For April
When the band Santana made their debut into the stream of Rock and Roll, still in its infancy, back in 1969, they gave us “Evil Ways” from their magnificent first…
Volume Four: The Polydor Singles 1966 – The Who 45 RPM 7″ Singles Box For May
Currently, there are three vinyl 45 RPM Boxset volumes in the market for The Who. Those are The Brunswick Singles, The Reaction Singles, and The Track Singles. All of these…
Talia’s Overflow Notes: Thoughts On The Passing Of Mic Gillette Of Tower Of Power
I was originally not going to do a tribute column for Mic Gillette because I think of the entire horn section for Tower Of Power and not just one individual.…
Talia’s Overflow Notes: California Country Heartbreaks: Thoughts On The Passing Of Glenn Frey
When I first heard “Take It Easy” in the Summer of 1972, I had no idea that I was already having a line drawn for me which was tracing lineages…
Daughtry To Release It’s Not Over…The Hits So Far With Two New Songs
One of the individual non-winners (as in not getting the number one spot) of American Idol (2005) went on to form the multi-platinum selling band, Daughtry. With more success then…
2CD The Columbia Years: The Definitive Anthology Featuring Dave Mason For March
The real world pedigree of Dave Mason is immense when laid up against the music that he has been involved with as well as his own successful solo releases. With…
In Memoriam: Glenn Frey (Eagles)
On a month that seems to be bent on taking rather than giving, we are now given the departure of Glenn Frey, known for his work with the popular Eagles.…
3CD The Complete IRS Albums Collection of The Lords Of The New Church Arrives In March
The Lords of The New Church was a supergroup for the Punk movement. Comprised of Stiv Bators (Dead Boys), Brian James (The Damned), Dave Tregunna (Sham 69), and Nick Turner…
In Memoriam – Dale “Buffin” Griffin (Mott the Hoople)
As Monday arrived, we were greeted with news that Dale “Buffin” Griffin, the long-time drummer of Mott the Hoople has succumbed to Alzheimer’s at the age of 68. With the…
New Black Mountain Album, IV, Planned For April
Every once in a while, I get excited over brand new music that’s not new remastering or remix or something. As some of you already know, I have a few…