RE:Visit – Starcastle, The Band That Could’ve
Starcastle did not gain the lofty position that Yes had. But they could have. Heavily influenced by Yes, Starcastle delivered…
RE:Visit – Bill Lloyd, “Boy King of Tokyo” (2012)
This is about the only way I can describe Bill Lloyd's Boy King of Tokyo.
MYRA HOLDER, “Four Mile Road”
MusicTAP is thrilled to announce the re-issue of Myra Holder’s 1989 Four Mile Road – seen by some as a…
BOX SET REVIEW: THE WHO, “The Who Sell Out” (Super Deluxe Edition)
I have to begin this with a few immediate disclaimers: – The Who Sell Out is my second favorite album…
Badfinger Tribute Album, No Matter What – Revisiting The Hits, To Be Released
Badfinger was a well-accepted power pop band that caught the ear of George Harrison and soon found a label with…
A RE-VISIT/RE-APPRECIATION: BINKY PHILIPS, “Binky Philips”
Author, raconteur, guitarist, scene-maven and all-around good guy, Binky Philips has been THE stalwart of New York rock since the…
UMC UK To Re-Release Frankie Goes To Hollywood Albums
The impressive light of Frankie Goes To Hollywood shone brightly although only briefly. Their first album, Welcome To The Pleasuredome…
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…
UPCOMING RE-ISSUES: VAN DUREN, “Are You Serious?” & “Idiot Optimism”
Here’s some absolutely fantastic news: if you’re already a fan, you can’t wait for these pristine new editions; if you…
RE: Visit — The Pretenders, “Pretenders II” (1981)
The Pretenders second album isn't entirely plagued by the dreaded Sophomore Slump.