In trying to write this “review”, I have to make some immediate disclosures: this will not be easy nor objective. That’s not meant in a negative fashion. You see, I…
UFO has long been a favorite of hard rock fans. My brother is STILL an immense fan of the band and every album they’ve made. And they’ve made some great…
Here’s the backstory first: February 8 will see Bar/None Records’ release of two thought-provoking looks at an often-overlooked period of rock icon Alex Chilton’s long, curious career. Alex was at…
Since the ’60s, Gordon Lightfoot has been giving fans his unique folk-styled tunes. It wasn’t until his breakout hit, “If You Could Read My Mind” from his fifth album, Sit…
I never underestimate the power of outtakes released as an EP after the issue of the album they were recorded for. Sometimes, the tracks are far too good to ignore.…
You know Paul Williams. Depending on what generation you hail from, you may not know that you know Paul Williams, but trust me. You do. You may know him as…
Eddie Jobson is one of those performers who are essential to the bands he recorded for but is known to few outside of the knowledge of deep fans. He played…
Decades ago, when vinyl reigned completely unchallenged, Warner Brothers Records often offered a ‘LOSS LEADER‘ collection LP set on the paper sleeves of the vinyl albums they sold. You’d find…
Tribute albums can be interesting artifacts. They can be horrible; they can be beautiful. What is essential to almost every tribute arrival is that they come from respect. One of…
Hoboken mainstay label Bar/None will be issuing two notable releases this coming February; two collections devoted to the lesser-known works of the late, legendary Alex Chilton. On February 8th, From…
Lone Justice began their Country-Rock styled music back in the early ’80s, just as New Wave was accelerating. Using a talented – and lovely – Maria McKee as the vocalist,…
When is Neil Diamond more than enough? To be honest, I have my ups and downs with Neil Diamond’s vast, vast catalog. From the ’60s and through most of the…