The Vinyl Obsession
As we go into this new week, I just wanted to start out with several things. The first has to do with the recent surge in vinyl. While I love…
Can Album Reissues Overstay Their Welcome?
Now that the surprise has worn off about the recent news that Elton John would be once again reissuing his most popular album, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road just a mere…
Quinn Sullivan Plays (And Sings) The Blues
The respected blues powerhouse that is Buddy Guy has added another feather in his illustrious cap by the discovery of magical guitarist Quinn Sullivan. The real surprise? The kid’s only…
Which Album(s) Have “Filler” Tracks?
Last week, we asked the question (and discussed) whether too many songs on an album encourages the failure of an album, or discourages the inclination for a listener to buy…
Mark Your Calendars and Set Your DVR…Or Not!
For those interested and who may be unaware, the televised Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be aired on May 18 on HBO at 9p. Personally, these performances (not…
Is Song Quality Affected By Album Length?
I know this has been discussed before, but I think it bears being discussed again. The subject of an album containing more than nine or ten tracks (if even that…
Uhhhhh…
Well, I’m back (again) after an extended return to California to attend to a few things, as well as riding back to Illinois (my new home, as yet unsettled) with…
Your Comfort Zone
How far outside your musical comfort zone do you travel? It’s a good question, particularly when you think on how far you’ve come in your life. When we were young…
Musical Relevance in the US and UK
Often, I receive several of my usual emails that pertain to charting albums (and singles) in both the US and the UK. While there are some similarities in choices by…
The Power Of Re-Imagining Great Works
Mike Oldfield has enjoyed tremendous success with the re-imagining of his incredible Tubular Bells suite. In fact, he has done it more than once again. And all of them have…
Kickstarter For Reissues?
With all of the abilities to produce almost anything nearly at our beck and whim, I have to wonder if utilizing Kickstarter (or Kickstarter-like programs) could be possible to set…
Ohhh boy…
Just a quick note, lest you think I have abandoned ye! I’m in transit to IL (finally). As nature would have it, I’ve been afflicted with a very nasty cold.…