Review: Yes, “The Ice Bridge”
"The Ice Bridge" is not dreadful, but it is dreadfully safe.
Album Review: Styx, “Crash Of The Crown”
A decent album held back by a thread of overcompensation.
CD Review: Jethro Tull, “A – A La Mode 40th Anniversary Edition”
A solid record that may sound "of its time," but sounds like its best rendition of it.
Album Review: Beki Hemingway, “Earth & Asphalt”
Earth & Asphalt finds Hemingway digging a little deeper.
Album Review: Liz Phair, “Soberish”
Phair takes her rightful place as a trailblazer.
ALBUM REVIEW: THE LEGAL MATTERS, “Chapter Three”
MusicTAP, Futureman Records and myself are very pleased to announce the release of Chapter Three, the third album from Michigan’s The Legal Matters. With two successful and incredibly memorable, embraceable…
Review: Heaven and Hell, Mob Rules 2CD 2021 Black Sabbath Remasters
As the institution of Black Sabbath ages, so do their songs. The test of time goes into how resilient the music, the sound, and the quality of the songs have…
Brendan Perry (DCD) Released New Album, Songs Of Disenchantment (and Review)
Sometimes, a release happens and it slips past your radar. I’m a big fan of Dead Can Dance, and any offshoot of the core of Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry.…
ALBUM REVIEW: REALITY ANONYMOUS, “The Ghost Host, Vol. 1”
Reality Anonymous is the brainchild of Lyn Vaus and the debut album The Ghost Host, Vol. 1 features contributions from Rob Myers (Thievery Corporation), Alex Rowney (Soft Candy), and Kenthany…
DOCUMENTARY REVIEW: “Long Hot Summers: The Story Of The Style Council”
As quickly as Paul Weller ended his meteoric and storied career with The Jam, at the end of 1982, he quickly unveiled his next phase: The Style Council. This project,…
RE-ISSUES REVIEW: VAN DUREN, “Are You Serious?” and “Idiot Optimism”
Memphis pop icon Van Duren was not only a contemporary of Big Star, he auditioned to replace Chris Bell and played with both Chris and Jody Stephens in The Baker…