TAPSheet: October 7, 2025
I have fallen way behind the times with a bit too much travel. But this happens when you retire and decide to explore the world that you have missed at…
I have fallen way behind the times with a bit too much travel. But this happens when you retire and decide to explore the world that you have missed at…
Little Feat, an LA-formed band that found its step in the early ‘70s, only to disband in the late ‘70s due to disagreements on band direction, released 7 peak lineup…
The popular New Zealand band, Split Enz, formed in 1972. Co-founded by Tim Finn, the band worked until 1977 when vacancies gave room for the addition of Finn’s younger brother,…
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, or OMD as they’re popularly known, arrived back in the late ’70s and released their self-titled album in 1980. That album, an experimental synth classic…
The intensity of interest in the music of John Lennon coupled with the push by the estate to revitalize the music created by him has been resurgent and enormous. With…
Being a Grateful Dead fan, I often wonder how I can sometimes miss my favorite sets of theirs being reissued. But this is one. I have a great love for…
From their first studio set, Simple Minds captured the loyalty of a growing listening audience. By 1981, the band were in Gold and Platinum territory with their newer releases. When…
Bloc Party arrived in the early pages of the New Millennium. Their debut set, Silent Alarm, which arrived on 2005 is now celebrating 20 years of existence. It gave critics…
Space Rock was advanced in a great way with the formation of Hawkwind. Built in 1969, with their first album issued in 1970, Hawkwind immediately captured attention with their eponymous…
Jethro Tull began their rise in the late ’60s with a unique blend of Progressive and Folk/Rock elements. Adding in Ian Anderson’s flute and the mix was engaging and endearing.…
Tangerine Dream has a long history of ambient excellence, Their popularity periods are measured in label productions. For their most popular era, they were known as “The Virgin Years. The…
Grateful Dead helped to greatly solidify the Rock world with its psychedelic jam blend that went to great lengths in validation of the young Rock & Roll upstart. After 60…