CD REVIEW: CHRIS STAMEY, “Modernism”
It never ceases to amaze me how Chris Stamey conceives of his albums; each one is different from the last. He never treads water and if you’ve heard cover songs…
Kraftwerk Celebrate The 50th Anniversary Of Radio Activity
Kraftwerk, the German-based electronic band that helped Rock begin a different journey to New Wave as early as 1970, achieved fame in 1974 with their worldwide hit, “Autobahn”. Originally clocked…
Review: Symphonic Live by YES
Yes, a band that began back in the ’60s left quite a legacy of music . Not only have they produced extraordinary eras of music (to each their own; for…
Led Zeppelin Classic – Physical Graffiti – Gets 50th Anniversary Package, Plus Live EP
With a 50th Anniversary for Physical Graffiti from Led Zeppelin just passed in our rear view mirrors, it is fitting that the band revisit the classic set. Physical Graffiti showcases…
Chicago II Gets Dolby Atmos And 2LP Offerings With Stephen Wilson Remixes
The band that came to be known simply as Chicago (from Chicago Transit Authority) not only entered into the world of Rock and Roll with excitement, they continued through for…
ALBUM REVIEW: LIFE IN A BLENDER, “Bent By The Weather”
Sine we’ve had two video premieres from Life In A Blender, it’s time for a review of their most recent album, Bent By The Weather. If you’re not familiar with…
CD/ALBUM REISSUE REVIEW: THE dB’s, “REPERCUSSION”
This is going to be interesting. And fun. A decade ago, I wrote a piece about my love and appreciation for this album in another publication. The dB’s Repercussion is…
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…
Review: Away Within – Mediavolo
After a hiatus of approximately 11 years, the core of Mediavolo has reunited to release a new album. For quite some time, we have missed the beautiful vocals of Géraldine…
CD REVIEW: WRECKLESS ERIC, “Leisureland”
I have to admit, Eric Goulden’s 1980 American 2-LP set, Big Smash (on the much-heralded Stiff/Epic imprint) was a tremendous influence on me and my then-burgeoning attempts at songwriting. “A…
CD REVIEW: CHRIS STAMEY, “The Great Escape”
Over the course of the last 42 years, I have loved the music of Chris Stamey – from the first time I ever heard The dB’s to his last “pop”…