CD Review: Alice In Chains, “Rainier Fog”
On the third release of Alice In Chains’ “Mach 2,” the band has locked in a win. It wasn’t guaranteed, not by any stretch. While I liked their first in…
Robert Olsen Discusses Sweetheart Of The Rodeo 50th Anniversary Tour Kick-off Show at Ace Hotel (L.A. – 7/24/18)
Sweetheart of the Rodeo 50th Anniversary Tour Ace Hotel L.A. 7/24/18 50 years ago, the Byrds (once royalty of rock) were down to two of the original members (Chris Hillman…
CD Review: 3.2, “The Rules Have Changed”
I feel much better about this now. I’ll explain why momentarily, but first, a little background. Released in 1988, …To The Power Of Three, the debut of the group 3,…
CD Review: Gretchen’s Wheel, “Black Box Theory”
Gretchen’s Wheel is the “band” moniker of the multi-talented Lindsay Murray, who has just released her fourth album, Black Box Theory. As with each of her previous releases, this is…
Review: Sweet Memories – Roger McGuinn
This is Roger McGuinn’s first studio/rock album released since 2004 and the release date is probably tied to the “Sweetheart of the Rodeo Tour” that was kicked off in July…
CD Review: Peter Holsapple, “Game Day”
I need to preface this by stating some facts: I’ve been a fan (and because of my own songwriting career, a disciple/student) of Peter Holsapple’s since the moment I first…
Review: Rogue EP – Chandeen
When Darkwave music was running high in the ’90s, one of the bands was a German set known as Chandeen. Beginning with founder Harald Löwy, the band not only went…
CD Review: Nick Piunti, “Temporary High”
Nick Piunti has been one of the cornerstones of the power-pop revival for several years now; the Michigan native has now delivered his latest collection, Temporary High, with an even…
The Ambient Series: Threshold Point – Erik Wøllo (CD Review)
Norwegian ambient artist, Erik Wøllo, has released a healthy catalog of electronic sound explorations in the nearly forty years he has been recording. With well over twenty album releases, a…
CD Reissues Review: The Posies, “Dear 23” & “Frosting On The Beater” (expanded editions)
I was first introduced to The Posies in early 1991, via a work colleague of mine. I was at my first record company job – my first job right out…
CD Review: Daniel Amos, “Horrendous Disc Ultra Deluxe CD Edition”
The legend of the album Horrendous Disc, the third release from the band Daniel Amos (DA), has overshadowed the actual album itself for many years. Recorded in 1978 and slated…
CD Review: Sunstorm, “The Road To Hell”
One thing about me that is either a virtue or a huge stumbling block is that I always try to be fair. Circumstances are such that one must conduct their…