CD/ALBUM REVIEW: PAUL WELLER, “66”
It’s always exciting, interesting and daunting to try and review a new Paul Weller album. Next to Paul McCartney, he’s been my hero, greatest influence and the one artist who…
CD/ALBUM REISSUE REVIEW: THE dB’s, “STANDS FOR DECIBELS”
Let’s start in late August, 1981, just before beginning my junior year of high school. Staten Island had a new college radio station, WSIA, and it was here that I…
Silverhead Remembered In 6CD Box – More Than Your Mouth Can Hold
Silverhead was a UK glam band headed by the charismatic Michael Des Barres (who went on to Detective, before moving on to acting). They released two albums before disbanding. But…
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…
ALBUM REVIEW: THE ACCIDENTALS, “Vessel”
This is one of those moments where I had not been aware of this band; something akin to The Accidentals usually wouldn’t be in my musical purview. But after reading…
ALBUM REVIEW: LOVELAND DUREN, “Any Such Thing”
Is it inappropriate to disclose, for the sake of honesty, that Vicki Loveland and Van Duren are two of my favorite people on the planet and that I love them…
CD REVIEW: PAUL WELLER, “Fat Pop (Volume 1)”
So not even a pandemic could slow down Paul Weller. Right on the heels of his early summer 2020 stunner, On Sunset, the legendary singer-songwriter-guitarist was keeping busy – writing…
CD/ALBUM REVIEW: THE CYNZ, “Karmic Destiny”
If you’re not familiar with The Cynz, here’s the short version: they’ve been honing their craft around the New York City-area for over a decade and have built a strong…
ALBUM REVIEW: STEVE ALMAAS, “Everywhere You’ve Been”
For those who may not be familiar with the now-storied career of Steve Almaas, he was born in Minneapolis in 1956 and had his life changed forever when he saw…
A RE-VISIT/RE-APPRECIATION: BINKY PHILIPS, “Binky Philips”
Author, raconteur, guitarist, scene-maven and all-around good guy, Binky Philips has been THE stalwart of New York rock since the early 1970’s. His long-standing friendships with various members of Kiss…
RE:Visit — Kansas, “In The Spirit Of Things” (1988)
Even a lesser Kansas work—and In The Spirit Of Things is an obviously and significantly flawed album—rewards deep and repeated engagement from its listeners.
Dw. Dunphy’s Suggestions For Bandcamp’s Revenue Cut-Free Day
Give indie artists a hand up by buying their music on Bandcamp today!